Daniil Medvedev vs. Sho Shimabukuro prediction, odds, picks for ATP Almaty Open 2026

Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have re-simulated the outcome of Thursday's Medvedev-Shimabukuro men's singles match, forming part of our tennis predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model gives Medvedev a 91% chance of beating Shimabukuro at the ATP Almaty Open tournament. Additionally, Medvedev has an 86% chance of winning the first set, while the under 20.5 games has a 59% 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: Sho Shimabukuro +820, Daniil Medvedev -1299
• First Set: Medvedev -714, Shimabukuro +450

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 current 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: Medvedev @ -1299 via DraftKings
• First Set: Shimabukuro @ -135 via DraftKings

According to our tennis best bets, the top play to make on this match is Daniil Medvedev to win the first set.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.

Game info & first serve details

The ATP Almaty Open match between Daniil Medvedev and Sho Shimabukuro is scheduled to commence on Thursday at 2:30 AM ET.

• Who: Daniil Medvedev vs. Sho Shimabukuro
• Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
• Approx. Time: 2:30 AM ET/11:30 PM PT
• Tournament: ATP Almaty, Kazakhstan Men's Singles 2026
• Round: Round of 16

All dates and times mentioned in this article are United States Eastern Time unless otherwise stated.

Conclusion

We predict Daniil Medvedev, with a 91% win probability, will likely beat Sho Shimabukuro at the ATP Almaty Open tournament.

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This article's predictions and probabilities are generated by Dimers' proprietary Tennis prediction model. Our editorial team reviews the resulting content for accuracy and presentation before publication.