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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Shelton vs Shapovalov predictions for US Open 2026.
Ben Shelton and Denis Shapovalov will lock horns in the third round of the US Open 2026 on Friday.
Dimers' advanced tennis model projects Ben Shelton as the most likely winner in this Shelton vs. Shapovalov prediction.
This article offers a closer look at Friday's match, including best bets and picks.
Shelton vs. Shapovalov prediction and odds
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Friday's Shelton-Shapovalov men's singles match, forming part of our tennis predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Shelton a 79% chance of beating Shapovalov in the US Open 2026.
Additionally, Shelton has a 72% chance of winning the first set. The simulations also show Shelton (-4.5) has a 53% chance of covering the games spread, while the under 39.5 games has a 58% chance of hitting, according to our model.
Latest betting odds
We have sourced the most up-to-date betting odds in America for this match, which are listed here:
- Moneyline: Denis Shapovalov +310, Ben Shelton -400
- First Set: Shelton -250, Shapovalov +200
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Model picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
- Moneyline: Shelton @ -400 via DraftKings
- First Set: Shapovalov @ -135 via DraftKings
According to our tennis best bets, the top play to make on this match is over 39.5 total games.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.
Game info & first serve details
The US Open 2026 match between Ben Shelton and Denis Shapovalov is scheduled to begin on Friday at 11:00 AM ET.
- Who: Ben Shelton vs. Denis Shapovalov
- Date: Friday, September 4, 2026
- Approx. Time: 11:00 AM ET/8:00AM PT
- Tournament: US Open Men's Singles 2026
- Round: Third round
All dates and times mentioned in this article are United States Eastern Time unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
We predict Ben Shelton, with a 79% win probability, will likely beat Denis Shapovalov at the US Open 2026.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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