Jakub Mensik will go against Pablo Carreno Busta in the first round of the Australian Open on Monday, January 19.
The match will tentatively start at 8:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPN.
Find my Australian Open First Round preview and Mensik vs Carreno Busta prediction for Monday below.
Jakub Mensik vs Pablo Carreno Busta Player Prediction
- Mensik vs Carreno Busta Pick: Jakub Mensik -1.5 Set Handicap
My Mensik vs Carreno Busta best bet is on Mensik to win in three or four sets in this match. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live Australian Open odds page.
Mensik vs Carreno Busta Odds
| Jakub Mensik Odds | -380 |
| Pablo Carreno Busta Odds | +300 |
| Over/Under | 35.5 (-120o / -110u) |
| Mensik vs Carreno Busta H2H | 2-0 |
| Time | How to Watch | Monday, 8:30 p.m. ET | ESPN, ESPN+ |
| Odds via Caesars | |
Mensik vs Carreno Busta Preview, Prediction
Jakub Mensik Betting Preview
Mensik started the year modestly, with two defeats in three matches at the United Cup.
However, he significantly raised his level in Auckland, reaching the final by defeating players such as Fabian Marozsan, Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard and Hamad Medjedovic.
He appeared to serve well and was equally effective on the return.
Pablo Carreno Busta Betting Preview
Carreno Busta is currently experiencing a sharp decline in form.
This season, he has only one victory —a very hard-fought 7-6 in the third set against Mattia Bellucci.
Otherwise, he suffered a clear defeat to Grigor Dimitrov, a match in which he failed to secure a single break of serve, and followed that with a three-set loss to Vit Kopriva where his serving was lackluster.
I believe he'll face major difficulties today, as he lacks the necessary weapons to dominate rallies.
Mensik vs Carreno Busta Predictions, Betting Analysis
I expect Mensik to win by at least a two-set margin, and my prediction follows this logic at the odds offered by most sportsbooks.
Pick: Jakub Mensik -1.5 Set Handicap
