Mackenzie Mcdonald vs Jenson Brooksby Prediction & Picks - ATP Houston
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by Bradley Gibbs | in Tennis Picks
At the start of a new week, at the event in Houston, Texas, the man who scooped the prize at this tournament a year ago will be in action. That's right, the upwardly mobile Jenson Brooksby will take to the courts. Up against Brooksby is fellow American Mackenzie McDonald. On paper, this is quite a friendly opening match for the defending champion, who should definitely have his sights set on going deep for the second year in a row.
When the pair last met, McDonald, who is currently ranked outside of the top 100, came out on top, though I wouldn't pay too much attention to that result. These two players haven't faced off for well over three years, during which time they've arguably moved in opposite directions, with McDonald failing to improve and Brooksby shooting up the rankings. Now ranked as the world number 42, the defending champion looks a decent bet to begin his defense with a win.
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Mackenzie Mcdonald against Jenson Brooksby : Head to Head (H2H)
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Oct 12, 2022 - Florence, Italy, Qualifying
Mackenzie Mcdonald - Jenson Brooksby Key Points
- Mackenzie McDonald has lost each of his two recent matches against higher-ranked players.
- Jenson Brooksby won his most recent match against a player ranked outside of the top 50.
- Jenson Brooksby won this tournament a year ago.
- Mackenzie McDonald has played at the ATP event in Houston on four occasions, going beyond the first round in only one of those four.
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Our Mackenzie Mcdonald vs Jenson Brooksby Prediction
Given the fact that Mackenzie McDonald has rarely thrived on the clay courts in Houston, only reaching the second round in one out of his previous four appearances, never going beyond the second round, he really should be a bigger outside here. Jenson Brooksby's recent form may not look amazing, but he's been facing better players than McDonald, and when he last played an opponent of this nature, he won comfortably.
Factor in how well Brooksby played at this event a year ago and he should be shorter than -189. Frankly, I'd have him at -225 (at least) to win this match, so betting at -189 offers a chunk of value.
Our Mackenzie McDonald vs Jenson Brooksby Pick: Jenson Brooksby to Win.
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