Luca Van Assche vs. Brandon Nakashima Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest French Open Odds - Thursday, May 28th
Luca Van Assche faces Brandon Nakashima on Thursday, May 28, in the French Open second round at Roland Garros. Can Nakashima start fast and control the match, or will Van Assche feed off the French crowd and make this a grind? Check out this Luca Van Assche vs. Brandon Nakashima prediction and best bet for May 28.
Peter Alexis - May 28, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT
4 Minute ReadLuca Van Assche vs. Brandon Nakashima Prediction: Can Nakashima Stay Hot in Second Round at Roland Garros?
Brandon Nakashima meets Luca Van Assche on Thursday, May 28, at 11 a.m. ET in the second round of the French Open. Nakashima is a -255 favorite, while Van Assche is a +205 underdog with the benefit of playing in front of the French crowd.
Nakashima made a strong opening statement by beating Roberto Bautista Agut 6-2, 7-5, 6-2. That scoreline matters because Bautista Agut is exactly the kind of veteran who can drag younger players into uncomfortable rallies, yet Nakashima stayed composed, served well, and avoided turning the match into a long physical grind.
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Luca Van Assche vs. Brandon Nakashima Odds
- Moneyline: Assche (+205), Nakashima (-240)
Luca Van Assche vs. Brandon Nakashima Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Thursday, May 28th, 2026
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Where to Watch: TNT, TruTV, HBOMax
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Luca Van Assche vs. Brandon Nakashima Prediction
The American’s improvement has been clear in his willingness to play more aggressive tennis without losing his baseline structure. Nakashima is at his best when he is taking time away, landing first serves, and stepping into early forehands rather than playing passively. Against Van Assche, that first-strike approach should give him the edge if he opens sharp.
Van Assche earned his second-round spot by beating lucky loser Vilius Gaubas 6-4, 6-2, 2-6, 7-5. It was a solid home win, but it also required nearly four hours and included a mid-match dip. The Frenchman is a gritty competitor, and his movement can make life difficult on clay, but he may need an even cleaner serving day to avoid falling behind early.
The matchup points toward Nakashima controlling the opening set. Van Assche can turn this into a battle if he gets the crowd involved, but Nakashima has the better serve and a more reliable pattern to win points quickly. If he establishes that early, the match should stay on his racket even if Van Assche finds a set later.
Luca Van Assche vs. Brandon Nakashima Best Bet
- Best Bet: Brandon Nakashima First Set Winner + Match Winner (-120) Check out the best odds at FanDuel Sportsbook
Nakashima to win the first set and match at -120 is the angle. He does not need a straight-sets sweep, but he does need to start with the same authority he showed against Bautista Agut. With the cleaner first-round performance and stronger serve profile, Nakashima should get ahead early and close the match from there.
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