Wednesday French Open Best Bets: The Second Round Plays to Make (May 25)

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The second round of play has arrived a the French Open as players push on in a bid to secure significant ranking points and prize money.

Our tennis analysts have delivered a number of bets across each singles draw, with underdog moneylines, spreads and totals to evaluate.

Here's how we're betting Wednesday's Roland Garros slate.

Matches are listed in chronological order. Match times are subject to change and many will be played after their projected start time. Read here for advice on watching the French Open.

Emma Raducanu vs. Aliaksandra Sasnovich

5 a.m. ET

Will US Open champion Emma Raducanu be able to push on in her bid to secure a second Grand Slam?

Avery Zimmerman doesn't believe so, and he details why you're better off fading the world No. 12

Victoria Azarenka vs. Andrea Petkovic

5 a.m. ET

A 32-year old Azarenka being favored on clay to win in straight sets? That is a mis-price, says Jon Reid.

See why he believes all of the value lies with the German in this one.

John Isner vs. Gregoire Barrere

5 a.m. ET

Another favorite that is getting too much credit comes with John Isner, says Reid.

He believes that the extended nature of this pair's anticipated sets will allow you to play the total with positive expected value.

Kaia Kanepi vs. Beatriz Haddad Maia

5 a.m. ET

Kaia Kanepi secured an upset win over Garbine Muguruza in round one while Beatriz Haddad Maia got past a tough Cristina Bucsa.

David Gertler looks at the matchup and explains his best bet for the match.

Novak Djokovic vs. Alex Molcan

7:30 a.m. ET

Expecting Novak Djokovic to roll to an easy victory against Alex Molcan?

Not so fast, says Luke Holmberg, who is keying in on the coaching battle behind the match.

Leylah Fernandez vs. Katerina Siniakova 

8:15 a.m. ET

Looking for an early morning underdog to get behind? Look no further than Katerina Siniakova, says Gertler.

He looks at why the Czech is underpriced here.

Tallon Griekspoor vs. Brandon Nakashima

8:30 a.m. ET

American Brandon Nakashima picked up a big win in the first round, but Reid is looking to take advantage of his inexperience on clay here.

Read on to see why Tallon Griekspoor should secure a comfortable win against Nakashima.

Grigor Dimitrov vs. Borna Coric

9:30 a.m. ET

This matchup represents an all-world athletic battle, but we can we expect on the technical end?

Holmberg believes that it will be far tighter than oddsmakers are giving the underdog credit for, and he outlines how you can take advantage of that.

Botic van de Zandschulp vs. Fabio Fognini

10:30 a.m. ET

A match that may be one of the most entertaining of the day comes between the charismatic Fognini and underrated van de Zandschulp.

Reid discusses where the value lies in the late-morning match.

Magda Linette vs. Martina Trevisan

10:30 a.m. ET

Magda Linette is coming off of a massive upset win over Ons Jabeur, so should you expect her to ride that form into the second round?

Not with this matchup, says Reid, who likes the price you can get on the Italian Martina Trevisan.

Petra Kvitova vs. Daria Saville

10:30 a.m. ET

Petra Kvitova got past Anna Bondar in two sets, but the scoreline doesn't reflect Kvitova's level, explains Reid.

See why he feels that Daria Saville is a live underdog in this match.

Rafael Nadal vs. Corentin Moutet

2:45 p.m. ET

Does home favorite Corentin Moutet have any chance against the odds-on favorite, Rafael Nadal?

Read on to see how Kenny Ducey is playing the night session match.

Alexander Zverev vs. Sebastian Baez

2:45 p.m. ET

Can the clay-court specialist trouble the world No. 3?

He sure can, says Ducey, who is backing Sebastian Baez to secure a set in this contest.

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