Tennis bets today: Six picks for Thursday ft. Pegula vs. Rakhimova [8/6/2026]
Get ATP & WTA predictions and picks for Thursday, August 6, 2026.
Today’s tennis picks for August 6, 2026 are here, with Jessica Pegula vs. Kamilla Rakhimova and Aryna Sabalenka vs. Shuai Zhang among the top plays identified by our model across Thursday’s tennis play.
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List of tennis picks today [8/6, updated 8:41AM ET]
Below, you’ll find today’s tennis best bets, ranked by edge for Thursday, August 6, 2026.
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WTA Toronto: Kamilla Rakhimova vs. Jessica Pegula Over 18.5 total games (-118)
- Edge: 7.6%
- Probability: 61.7%
- Matchup: Jessica Pegula vs. Kamilla Rakhimova (1:40PM ET)
Our model has identified value on Over 18.5 total games in Kamilla Rakhimova vs. Jessica Pegula at -118 odds in their matchup at WTA Toronto. A 61.7% probability produces an edge of 7.6%, making this the strongest play for today's tennis slate.
WTA Toronto: Shuai Zhang vs. Aryna Sabalenka Over 18.5 total games (+100)
- Edge: 6.3%
- Probability: 56.3%
- Matchup: Aryna Sabalenka vs. Shuai Zhang (7:00PM ET)
At WTA Toronto, Aryna Sabalenka vs. Shuai Zhang over 18.5 total games carries a 6.3% edge and a probability of 56.3% at +100 odds, according to our model.
WTA Toronto: Kamilla Rakhimova +6.5 games (-134)
- Edge: 5.6%
- Probability: 62.9%
- Matchup: Jessica Pegula vs. Kamilla Rakhimova (1:40PM ET)
Kamilla Rakhimova +6.5 games vs. Jessica Pegula at -134 odds shows a 5.6% edge, supported by a 62.9% probability in simulations of the WTA Toronto match.
WTA Toronto: Shuai Zhang +6.5 (-110)
- Edge: 5.4%
- Probability: 57.8%
- Matchup: Aryna Sabalenka vs. Shuai Zhang (7:00PM ET)
A 5.4% edge and 57.8% probability makes Shuai Zhang +6.5 vs. Aryna Sabalenka a value play in the Aryna Sabalenka vs. Shuai Zhang matchup, per our model.
ATP Montreal: Brandon Nakashima -3.5 (-116)
- Edge: 3.6%
- Probability: 57.3%
- Matchup: Brandon Nakashima vs. Titouan Droguet (7:10PM ET)
Brandon Nakashima -3.5 at -116 odds presents a 3.6% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 57.3%.
ATP Montreal: Titouan Droguet vs. Brandon Nakashima Under 22.5 total games (-118)
- Edge: 2.7%
- Probability: 56.8%
- Matchup: Brandon Nakashima vs. Titouan Droguet (7:10PM ET)
Our model finds value on Under 22.5 total games in Brandon Nakashima vs. Titouan Droguet at -118 odds at ATP Brisbane, supported by an edge of 2.7%.
Tennis best bets summary: Thursday, 8/6/2026
As of 8:41AM ET, here are our top tennis bets by edge recommended by our model:
| Matchup | Bet | Odds | Edge | Prob. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pegula vs. Rakhimova | Over 18.5 total games | -118 @ FanDuel | 7.6% | 61.7% |
| Sabalenka vs. Zhang | Over 18.5 total games | +100 @ DraftKings | 6.3% | 56.3% |
| Pegula vs. Rakhimova | Kamilla Rakhimova +6.5 Games | -134 @ FanDuel | 5.6% | 62.9% |
| Sabalenka vs. Zhang | Shuai Zhang +6.5 vs. Aryna Sabalenka | -110 @ FanDuel | 5.4% | 57.8% |
| Nakashima vs. Droguet | Brandon Nakashima -3.5 Games | -116 @ FanDuel | 3.6% | 57.3% |
| Nakashima vs. Droguet | Under 22.5 Total Games | -118 @ FanDuel | 2.7% | 56.8% |
List of upcoming tennis matches to bet on now
- WTA Toronto: Ekaterina Alexandrova vs. Talia Gibson (11:00AM ET, Thursday)
- WTA Toronto: Diana Shnaider vs. Anna Kalinskaya (12:10PM ET, Thursday)
- WTA Toronto: Iga Swiatek vs. Viktorija Golubic (12:30PM ET, Thursday)
- ATP Montreal: Arthur Fils vs. Mariano Navone (12:30PM ET, Thursday)
- WTA Toronto: Madison Keys vs. Marta Kostyuk (1:20PM ET, Thursday)
- ATP Montreal: Nuno Borges vs. Yannick Hanfmann (1:40PM ET, Thursday)
- WTA Toronto: Kamilla Rakhimova vs. Jessica Pegula (1:40PM ET, Thursday)
- ATP Montreal: Alex de Minaur vs. Cameron Norrie (1:40PM ET, Thursday)
- WTA Toronto: Amanda Anisimova vs. Nikola Bartunkova (5:00PM ET, Thursday)
- ATP Montreal: Alexander Blockx vs. Jiri Lehecka (6:00PM ET, Thursday)
Conclusion
Our tennis best bets are locked and loaded for August 6, 2026, featuring plays such as over 18.5 total games in the Jessica Pegula vs. Aryna Sabalenka matchup and over 18.5 total games in the Aryna Sabalenka vs. Shuai Zhang matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.
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All odds and probabilities in this article are correct and accurate at the time of publication.
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