Agatha's Top Picks

Nikoloz Basilashvili beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 6-7, 6-3 in the semifinal of the Almaty Open on Oct 24, and Adrian Mannarino 6-3, 6-1 in the quarterfinal of the Almaty Open on Oct 23. In their last meeting in our records, on Mar 30, 2026, Basilashvili won 6-4, 0-6, 6-3 in the final qualifying round of the Tiriac Open. Jurij Rodionov has lost two matches in a row. Agatha predicts straight sets and gives Basilashvili about a 2-in-3 chance to win. The risk is that Basilashvili lost the final of the Almaty Open to Daniil Medvedev 6-7, 6-1, 6-3 on Oct 25.

The lean is Inter, 79% on Agatha's Serie A model. Her prediction lands INT 4, VEN 1.

Alex de Minaur comes in off a win, beating Tomas Machac 1-6, 6-4, 6-3 in Round 1 of the Erste Bank Open on Oct 26. He also beat Karen Khachanov 6-3, 6-4 in Round 4 of the Rolex Shanghai Masters on Oct 13. Over their last ten matches, de Minaur went 7-3 and Learner Tien went 6-4. Agatha picks de Minaur to win, a little better than a coin flip, and predicts straight sets. The risk is Tien's 6-3, 6-1 win over Luca van Assche in Round 1 of the Erste Bank Open on Oct 26.

Napoli come out on top in Agatha's read of this match. Her prediction has Napoli winning this 3-1.

The Raptors own this series, winning five of the six meetings since Jan 21, 2025, including the latest, 139-87, on Mar 29, 2026. Paolo Banchero, a Magic forward, is listed as Out with a leg injury. The Raptors also beat the Chicago Bulls 135-92 at home on Oct 21. Agatha predicts a 114-108 Raptors win, about a 7-in-10 chance. The risk is Kawhi Leonard listed as Out with a leg injury, and the Raptors lost 117-94 at the Minnesota Timberwolves on Oct 25.

The Capitals won four of the six meetings since Feb 6, 2025, including the latest, 6-4 at home on Mar 31, 2026. They score 3.4 goals a game to the Flyers' 1.9. Logan Thompson has the higher save percentage of the two goalies this season, .901 to Dan Vladar's .888, and the Capitals are 6-4-0 this season while the Flyers are 3-7-4. Agatha has the Capitals winning 4-1, about a 6-in-10 chance. The risk is a Capitals team that lost 5-2 to the Los Angeles Kings at home on Oct 20.

Charlotte FC beat Montreal in their last meeting, 2-1, on Sep 9, 2026, and the season numbers run the same way: 13 wins, 8 draws and 10 losses for Charlotte, 6 wins, 7 draws and 18 losses for Montreal. Idan Toklomati has 14 goals and 5 assists in 30 appearances, and Pep Biel has 13 assists in 31 appearances. Agatha predicts a 3-0 Charlotte win, close to a 6-in-10 chance. The risk is Charlotte start without Liel Abada and 2 more regulars, and Prince Owusu has 15 goals and 5 assists for Montreal.

New England Revolution have won three matches in a row. They beat Philadelphia Union 2-1 on Oct 24, with Dor Turgeman and Carles Gil scoring, and they have 7 wins in their last ten matches. Carles Gil has 13 goals and 12 assists in 31 appearances this season, and the game is on the Revolution's home ground. Agatha predicts a 2-0 Revolution win, slightly better than even. The risk is the last meeting, when Red Bull New York won 1-0 on Feb 28, 2026.

The tie turns on defense: over their last ten matches New York City FC allowed 1.3 goals a match, Atlanta United 1.8. Atlanta United has lost two matches in a row, including a 3-2 loss to Chicago Fire FC on Oct 24. Nicolas Fernandez has 15 goals and 9 assists in 30 appearances for New York City FC this season. Agatha has New York City FC winning 3-0, close to a 6-in-10 chance. The risk is Atlanta United scored more goals per match than New York City FC over their last ten matches, 1.4 to 1.0.

D.C. United has lost three matches in a row, including a 2-0 defeat to FC Cincinnati on Oct 24. Toronto beat Red Bull New York 2-0 on Oct 17, and Daniel Salloi has 9 goals and 10 assists in 31 appearances this season. D.C. United start without Tai Baribo and 2 more regulars. Agatha's prediction is a 3-0 Toronto win, close to a 6-in-10 chance. The risk is D.C. United won their last meeting, 2-1, on Jul 25, 2026.

The Nuggets have won all six meetings since Feb 3, 2025, the latest 141-135 at home on Oct 24, 2026. Nikola Jokic had 27.7 points per game, 12.9 rebounds per game and 10.7 assists per game in 65 games last season, and Jamal Murray added 25.4 points per game in 75 games. The Pelicans are 0-3 in three games this season. Agatha has the Nuggets winning 119-117, a little better than a coin flip. The risk is that the Nuggets lost 134-114 to the Golden State Warriors at home on Oct 26.

Jacob Misiorowski struck out 3, 5, 6, 5, 4 over his last five starts, 4.6 a start, and the under of 5.5 landed in 4 of them. The Rays hitters strike out 7.1 times a game, the 29th most of 30 teams. On Oct 23 against the Tampa Bay Rays, Misiorowski struck out 3 in 5.0 innings. Agatha's pick is Misiorowski under 5.5 strikeouts, close to a 6-in-10 chance. The risk is his regular season 8.4 strikeouts a start, and he went over 5.5 in 1 of his last five starts.

The Edmonton Oilers bring the offense, 4.3 goals per game to the Flames 2.5 this season, and Connor McDavid drives it with 8 goals, 25 assists and 33 points in 11 games. Leon Draisaitl adds 12 goals and 23 points in 11 games, and the Oilers are 8-2-2 while the Flames are 5-6-0. Jonathan Huberdeau is on Injured Reserve with a hip injury. Agatha has the Oilers winning 6-3, close to a 6-in-10 chance. The risk is the Flames have won four in a row and took the latest meeting 4-3 at home on Feb 4, 2026.

Sporting Kansas City has lost three matches in a row, and Minnesota United FC has the scorers to keep that going. Minnesota United scored more goals per match than Sporting Kansas City over their last ten matches, 2.0 to 1.7. Kelvin Yeboah has 17 goals and 4 assists in 30 appearances this season. The game is at Allianz Field, Minnesota United's home ground. Agatha's prediction is a 4-1 Minnesota United win, about a 7-in-10 chance. The risk is Sporting Kansas City won their last meeting, 2-1, on Jul 22, 2026.

Home ice decides this one: the Colorado Avalanche are 4-1-1 at home this season and the Devils are 2-2-0 on the road. The Avalanche score 4.1 goals a game to the Devils' 3.4, and Nathan MacKinnon has 7 goals and 14 assists in 12 games. Mackenzie Blackwood has a .892 save percentage over 8 starts, better than Jake Allen's .886. Agatha has the Avalanche winning 5-2, about a 6-in-10 chance. The risk is the Devils won the latest meeting, 4-3 at home on Oct 20, 2026, and have won four games in a row.

The Whitecaps allow 1.4 goals a match over their last ten matches while San Diego allow 2.6. That defending decides this one at BC Place. Brian White has 17 goals and 2 assists in 29 appearances, and the Whitecaps won the last meeting 4-2 on May 23, 2026. They also beat Austin FC 2-1 on Oct 17. Agatha predicts a 3-0 Whitecaps win, about a 2-in-3 chance. The risk is Anders Dreyer, who has 14 goals and 13 assists in 30 appearances for San Diego this season.