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Spain vs Netherlands Prediction: Davis Cup Finals Tennis Picks 11/19/24
Match Preview
The Spain vs Netherlands Davis Cup Finals match is set to take place on November 19, 2024, in Malaga, Spain. Spain is the defending champion, having won the title in 2023. The Netherlands is making its first appearance in the Davis Cup Finals since 2019.
Spain is led by Rafael Nadal, the world's No. 1-ranked player. Nadal is a 22-time Grand Slam champion and has won the Davis Cup five times. The rest of the Spanish team includes Carlos Alcaraz, Pablo Carreno Busta, and Roberto Bautista Agut.
The Netherlands is led by Botic van de Zandschulp, the world's No. 35-ranked player. Van de Zandschulp is a rising star in the tennis world and has won two ATP Tour titles in 2023. The rest of the Dutch team includes Tallon Griekspoor, Gijs Brouwer, and Wesley Koolhof.
Head-to-Head
Spain and the Netherlands have met once before in the Davis Cup, in 2019. Spain won the match 3-0.
Prediction
Spain is the clear favorite to win this match. Nadal is the best player in the world and the rest of the Spanish team is very strong. The Netherlands has a good team, but they will be outmatched by Spain.
I predict that Spain will win the match 3-0.
Betting Odds
According to DraftKings Sportsbook, Spain is a -1200 favorite to win the match. The Netherlands is a +700 underdog.
Other News
In other Davis Cup Finals news, Canada defeated Italy 2-1 in the quarterfinals. Canada will face Australia in the semifinals. The other semifinal matchup will feature Spain vs Netherlands.