US Open Day 3 Predictions Including Tiafoe vs. Ofner Prediction 08/30

• ⭐ Stefanos Tsitsipas to win 3-1 (+225) at BetMGM

Achieving a victory over Tsitsipas would mark the turning point that Stricker has long anticipated. Given his evident talent, such a win could propel him to a new tier in his career. 

In his qualifying matches, Stricker showcased notable maturity and skillfully exploited Popyrin's backhand weaknesses. He's likely to employ a similar strategy against Tsitsipas, focusing on unsettling his one-handed backhand with left-handed spin.

In the first round, both athletes prevailed over opponents with formidable serves—Tsitsipas defeated Milos Raonic, while Stricker bested Alexei Popyrin. 

The match may be more competitive than many anticipate. Stricker's inside-out forehand is his standout shot, which he can use to effectively target Tsitsipas' weaker side. Despite the anticipated challenge, I expect Tsitsipas to emerge victorious, albeit after a strenuous battle.

⭐ Best Betting Pick: Stefanos Tsitsipas to win 3-1 (+225) at BetMGM

• ⭐ Casper Ruud  to win 3-1 (+260) at FanDuel

In a highly anticipated match-up, Zhang faces Ruud, both coming off thrilling wins in their respective previous rounds. Zhang had a roller-coaster five-set victory against J.J. Wolf, where, despite some hiccups, he showcased glimpses of brilliant playmaking quick point reversals and delivering powerful shots. 

Ruud, on the other hand, secured a quality win in a four-setter against Emilio Nava, displaying consistent form.

Ruud's steady gameplay poses a significant challenge for Zhang, who has sometimes struggled with inconsistency. If Ruud continues to exhibit the kind of consistency he displayed against Nava, he stands a good chance of unsettling Zhang, forcing him into errors. 

Zhang, however, will have to channel his best moments from his match against Wolf—those instances where he was turning around points effortlessly—to stand a chance.

Given these dynamics, and considering Ruud's more consistent playing style which has been a known hurdle for Zhang, the smart bet may be on the Norwegian to not only win, but to do so in a less dramatic fashion than his previous round.

⭐ Best Betting Pick: Casper Ruud  to win 3-1 (+260) at FanDuel

• ⭐ Frances Tiafoe to win 3-1 (+250) at Draftkings

Tiafoe, last year's semifinalist, sailed smoothly through the early rounds and appeared sharp against 17-year-old Learner Tien. Don't let his less-than-stellar US Open warm-up swing fool you; he's a legitimate dark horse contender. 

Ofner, on the other hand, had to battle hard to overcome Nuno Borges and reach this stage. Though known for his prowess on clay, Ofner will need to substantially elevate his game to seriously contend with Tiafoe.

The American seems to thrive on the big stage and if pushed, has the ability to elevate his game to meet the challenge. 

Ofner, while in less than peak form, may find the conditions favorable. But will it be enough to upset Tiafoe? The smart money is likely on Tiafoe, not just to win, but to do so decisively, given his love for this stage and his demonstrated ability to step up when it counts.

⭐ Best Betting Pick: Frances Tiafoe to win 3-1 (+250) at Draftkings