2024 Australian Open men's odds, picks: Medvedev vs. Zverev semifinals best bets and predictions from proven expert

Two of the top six-ranked men's tennis players in the world meet when third-ranked Daniil Medvedev of Russia battles sixth-ranked Alexander Zverev of Germany in an Australian Open semifinal match on Friday at 3:30 a.m. ET at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia.

SportsLine's consensus odds list Medvedev as the -150 favorite (risk $150 to win $100) on the money line, while Zverev is a +120 underdog. The over/under for total games in the match is 40.5, with Medvedev favored by 2.5 games. Before you make any Medvedev vs. Zverev picks or 2024 Australian Open predictions, you NEED to see what tennis expert Jose Onorato has to say.

Onorato grew up playing competitive tennis in Caracas, Venezuela. After coming to the U.S., he trained with famed coach Nick Bollettieri at IMG Academy in Florida and faced players like Robert Farah, now one of the world's top-ranked doubles players.

Onorato, who holds dual degrees in finance and economics from the University of Miami, does extensive research before placing any tennis bets. He studies current form, players' tendencies on a particular surface, weather conditions and many other relevant factors. That systematic approach has helped Onorato go 128-90-7 -- up 69.25 units -- since 2022.

Onorato knows that Medvedev has battled to reach the semifinals. On Wednesday, he outlasted Poland's Hubert Hurkacz 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 in a quarterfinal match. In a fourth round match, he bested Poland's Nuno Borges 6-3, 7-6 (4), 5-7, 6-1. He also had to work hard in a second-round win over Finland's Emil Ruusuvuori 3-6, 6-7 (1), 6-4, 7-6 (1), 6-0.

Onorato also has taken into account that Zverev is tough to beat on hard surfaces. He is 9-1 on the surface in 2024, and is 182-88 (67.4%) all-time on hard courts. Since 2013, Zverev has compiled a 470-225 (67.6%) mark. He has reached the quarterfinals or further in 10 Grand Slam events, including the semifinals of the 2020 Australian Open.

For Friday, Onorato has scrutinized the Medvedev vs. Zverev matchup in the men's semifinals of the 2024 Australian Open. We can tell you that he is leaning Under 42.5 total games (-130). But he has another confident top pick as well as a full analysis of this match. You ABSOLUTELY need to see what they are before locking in any 2024 Australian Open picks of your own!

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