Dallas TX, U.S.A. Hard Atp 500 Round of 32

Brandon Nakashima vs Mattia Bellucci: AI Prediction | Games, Spread, Aces & Double Faults

Brandon Nakashima

Rank: #32
67%
VS

Mattia Bellucci

Rank: #74
33%
Expected Total Games: 23.2
Predicted Winner: Brandon Nakashima

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Player Metrics

Brandon Nakashima

Form Index: 32.3
ELO Rating: 1354.1
Glicko2 Rating: 1638.6
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 7.7
Clay: 9.5
Grass: 10.7
Serve Rating: 81.5
Return Rating: 17.1

Mattia Bellucci

Form Index: 11.1
ELO Rating: 722.8
Glicko2 Rating: 1555.7
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 6.5
Clay: 6.8
Grass: 7.5
Serve Rating: 98.2
Return Rating: 92.4

Recent Matches

Brandon Nakashima

  • Last Match: vs Botic van de Zandschulp (1-3) hard Australian Open 174 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Daniil Medvedev (0-2) hard Brisbane 95 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Aleksandar Kovacevic (2-0) hard Brisbane 104 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Raphael Collignon (2-0) hard Brisbane 82 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Quentin Halys (2-0) hard Brisbane 76 min

Mattia Bellucci

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

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Key Prediction Insights

This round-of-32 match in Dallas, Texas at an ATP 500 hard-court event pits Brandon Nakashima against Mattia Bellucci. The model favors Brandon Nakashima to win (66.67% chance) over Mattia Bellucci (33.33%), with a predicted total of about 23.19 games in the match.

Match Analysis

Brandon Nakashima arrives ranked 32 with a form index of 32.28 and an Elo of 1354.12. He shows no tournament fatigue (0.0 minutes on court) and posts a surface strength index of 7.73. Nakashima’s mean serve index is 81.55 and his mean return index is 17.14. Mattia Bellucci, ranked 74, has a lower form index (11.07) and a much lower Elo (722.78), also with zero tournament fatigue and a surface strength index of 6.51. Bellucci’s mean serve index is significantly higher at 98.21 (difference >5 points), while his mean return index is far stronger at 92.39 compared with Nakashima’s 17.14 (difference >5 points). Those serve and return differentials suggest contrasting strengths: Bellucci’s serve and return metrics are standout in the data, while Nakashima’s profile is supported by higher ranking and Elo. Over the last three matches Nakashima is 1–2: a win over Aleksandar Kovacevic (straight sets in Brisbane) and losses to Daniil Medvedev and Botic van de Zandschulp, the latter a four-set Australian Open result with a long 174-minute contest. Bellucci is also 1–2 in his last three: a straight-sets win over Geoffrey Blancaneaux and losses to Hamad Medjedovic and Casper Ruud, including a 174-minute Australian Open match. Recent results show both players capable of a win but with struggles against higher-ranked opponents.

Total Games Predictions

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Expected Total Games in Match 23.2 Most likely outcome: 23 games

📊 Total Games Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each total games outcome

Probability distribution chart for total games in Brandon Nakashima versus Mattia Bellucci. The X-axis shows possible total games values and the Y-axis shows the predicted probability percentage for each outcome.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of total games ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for total games in Brandon Nakashima versus Mattia Bellucci. The curve rises from 0% to 100%, showing the cumulative probability for each games total threshold.

Games Spread Predictions

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Expected Games Spread (Brandon Nakashima - Mattia Bellucci) -0.5 Most likely spread: -1 (Mattia Bellucci wins 1 more games)

📊 Games Spread Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each games spread outcome

Probability distribution chart for games spread in Brandon Nakashima versus Mattia Bellucci. Positive values indicate Brandon Nakashima winning more games, negative values indicate Mattia Bellucci winning more games.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of spread ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for games spread in Brandon Nakashima versus Mattia Bellucci. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each spread threshold.

Aces and Double Faults Predictions

The aces prediction for this match is moderate: the model’s predicted aces total is 6.72. The expected double faults total is 4.11. Hard courts are medium-paced with a consistent bounce, so predicted aces are balanced rather than extreme; the predicted aces reflect that. Given Bellucci’s substantially higher serve rating, he is likely to drive a larger share of the predicted aces, while Nakashima may contribute fewer service winners but also fewer outright errors.
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Expected Total Aces 6.7 Most likely: 6 aces
Expected Total Double Faults 4.1 Most likely: 4 double faults

🎯 Aces Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each ace count outcome

Probability distribution chart for total aces in Brandon Nakashima versus Mattia Bellucci. Higher ace counts are more likely on faster surfaces like grass.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of aces ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for total aces in Brandon Nakashima versus Mattia Bellucci. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each aces threshold.

Double Faults Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each double fault count outcome

Probability distribution chart for double faults in Brandon Nakashima versus Mattia Bellucci. Clay surface matches tend to produce more double faults due to fatigue in longer rallies.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of double faults ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for double faults in Brandon Nakashima versus Mattia Bellucci. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each double faults threshold.

Final Prediction

Nakashima’s edge comes from higher rank, stronger Elo and recent exposure in deeper matches, while Bellucci’s serve and return indices present clear threats. Key factor to watch: Bellucci’s serve-to-return impact — if his serving dominance translates to free points, the match could be tighter than the probabilities suggest.

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