We’re now in the third round of WTA Indian Wells, and the coming matches contain too many superlatives to list. LWOS is thrilled to present our best bets for the round’s better betting opportunities. There are only two matches where the odds are greater than 4-1 on the books, so we’ll avoid those two and cover the other six. Let us know in the comments if you agree with our picks. Feel free to let us know what you wagered before the match starts, if you dare.
WTA Indian Wells
Gibson – Tauson: Time 10:00
H2H: 0-0
Talia Gibson and Clara Tauson will meet for the first time in their careers. This is Gibson’s first time at Indian Wells, but it’s the fourth time for Tauson, who only made it as far as the third round in any previous attempt. There’s no doubt that Gibson is having the better year at 15-5 while Tauson is only 8-6 overall, but it’s important to keep in mind that the majority of her wins were in ITF tournaments. To be clear, that’s only five of her 15 total wins.
Best Bet to Make
The books have Tauson as a 3.5-1 favorite, on average. Gibson tops out at 3.99 straight up, while the most you’re gonna get for Tauson is 1.29, and that’s on five different sites. Tauson has been so all over the place this year that it’s hard to predict which version of her is going to show up. Will it be the Abu Dhabi semifinalist and Dubai quarterfinalist or will we get Brisbane, Doha, and Australian Open Tauson? The books seem sure, so take Tauson 2:0 at 1.83 on bet365.
That being said, Tauson winning 2:0 is a value bet for sure.
Value bet/the best odds: Tauson winning 2:0 @1.83 @bet365
Tomljanovic – Paolini: Time 11:30
H2H: 0-1
Ajla Tomljanovic and Jasmine Paolini only have one previous outing against one another, and that came in the second round of the 2025 French Open, which Paolini won in straight sets. Tomljanovic won six games that day, three in each round. While Paolini didn’t really get going in 2025 until past Indian Wells, she was playing slightly better entering the match. Tomljanovic hasn’t had the “it factor” for some time, and only has six overall titles.
Best Bet to Make
There is a solid reason that Paolini is a 2-1 favorite in this match. Not only is she the more accomplished player, but she’s also ranked no. 7 in the World rankings. There is truth to the fact that Tomljanovic has a slightly better overall record this year, but it amounts to two games in total. I’m not sure that’s a solid reason to believe a 32-year-old lower-level player will upset someone like Paolini. Why not take Paolini 2:0 at 2.28 on 1xBet?
That being said, Paolini winning 2:0 is a value bet for sure.
Value bet/the best odds: Paolini winning 2:0 @2.28 @1xBet
Raudcanu – Anisimova: Time 13:30
H2H: 2-1
Our final match is the fourth overall meeting between Emma Raducanu and Amanda Anisimova. While the two hadn’t even played since last year, Raducanu leads the series 2-1. Anisimova is 9-4 so far in 2026, and Raducanu is 8-6 overall, winning matches indoors and on a hardcourt. Anisimova has only played on a hardcourt. Neither lady has ever made it past the round of 16 at Indian Wells, so this is a golden opportunity.
Best Bet to Make
The books are really confident in Anisimova. It’s about 3-1 in favor of Anisimova on most books. That’s probably pretty fair given the talent level of Anisimova. If you’re looking at a correct score bet, the good news is that none of their matches have ever gone past two sets. In fact, only one of their previous three matches was even competitive. I would stick with Ansimova 2:0 for 2.1 on bet365
That being said, Anisimova winning is a value bet for sure.
Value bet/the best odds: Anisimova winning @2.1 @bet365
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