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Aleksandar Kovacevic vs. Brandon Nakashima prediction, odds, picks for ATP Brisbane International 2026
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Kovacevic vs Nakashima predictions for ATP Brisbane International.
Aleksandar Kovacevic and Brandon Nakashima will meet in the semifinals of the ATP Brisbane International event on Friday.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced tennis model predicts Brandon Nakashima as the most likely winner of the Kovacevic vs. Nakashima match.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Friday's match, including best bets and picks.
Kovacevic vs. Nakashima prediction: Who will win and advance to the final?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Friday's Kovacevic-Nakashima men's singles match 10,000 times as part of our tennis predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives Nakashima a 71% chance of beating Kovacevic at the ATP Brisbane International tournament.
Additionally, Nakashima has a 66% chance of winning the first set. The simulations also show Nakashima (-2.5) has a 53% chance of covering the games spread, while the under 24.5 games has a 59% chance of hitting, according to our model.
Aleksandar Kovacevic vs. Brandon Nakashima odds
We have researched the most up-to-date betting odds in America for this match, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Kovacevic | Nakashima |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +220 | -272 |
| First Set | +175 | -227 |
| Game Spread | -2.5 (-165) | +2.5 (+105) |
| Total Games | o24.5 (-110) | u24.5 (-135) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Kovacevic vs. Nakashima picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Nakashima | -272 |
| First Set | Nakashima | -135 |
According to our tennis best bets, the top play to make on this match is Brandon Nakashima to win the first set.
Kovacevic vs. Nakashima updates and essential details
The ATP Brisbane International match between Aleksandar Kovacevic and Brandon Nakashima is scheduled to begin on Friday at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: Aleksandar Kovacevic vs. Brandon Nakashima
- Date: Friday, January 9, 2026
- Approx. Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Tournament: ATP Brisbane, Australia Men's Singles 2026
- Round: Semifinals
All dates and times mentioned in this article are United States Eastern Time unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
We predict Brandon Nakashima, with a 71% win probability, will likely beat Aleksandar Kovacevic at the ATP Brisbane International tournament.
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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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