Gael Monfils vs. Alexis Galarneau Prediction, Odds and Best Bets (ATP Indian Wells 2026, Round of 128, March 4)

Monfils v. Galarneau Stats & Odds.

It will be the masterful veteran against the upcoming protege, when Gael Monfils and Alexis Galarneau meet in the opening round of the 2026 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells. Currently competing in his last professional season, the Frenchman will be keen on adding to his tally of 13 titles during his swansong. Meanwhile, Galarneau is yet to get off the mark in terms of tour-level main draw victories in 2026. Can Monfils avoid an early exit and extend his quest for a maiden championship run at Indian Wells?

Like fine wine 🍷@Gael_Monfils defeats Dzumhur 6-4 7-6 to become the oldest Frenchman to ever win a match at tour-level match in the Open Era! #AMT2026 pic.twitter.com/oIAHXKndKy
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) February 25, 2026

Gael Monfils is a former Top-10 mainstay who is currently ranked No. 148 in the world. The 39-year-old has been on tour for over two decades now, reaching two Grand Slam semifinals and two Olympic quarterfinals along the way. He has 584 wins and 353 losses so far after counting his 1-3 record in 2026. For Alexis Galarneau to land the knockout punch vs Monfils, the Canadian must punch above his ranking of No. 219 in the world. At 27, Galarneau is yet to complete a championship run on tour. While he has shown glimpses of brilliance on the Challenger and ITF circuit, the Canadian has not managed to enter a Grand Slam main draw as yet.

Alexis Galarneau gets through qualifying to get into the Indian Wells main draw… 8 Canadians will play in the desert this year..
🇨🇦 Auger-Aliassime
🇨🇦 Shapovalov
🇨🇦 Diallo
🇨🇦 Galarneau
🇨🇦 Mboko
🇨🇦 Fernandez
🇨🇦 Andreescu
🇨🇦 Stakusic#ATP #WTA #TennisParadise #bnpparibasopen
— John Horn (@SportsHorn) March 4, 2026

According to the tennis betting odds on BetMGM, Gael Monfils (-162) is the favorite to advance to Round-2 in California. On the other hand, Alexis Galarneau (+130) is a partial underdog on the pre-match moneyline. Here’s how we are betting on this Round of 128 duel at the ATP BNP Paribas Open 2026 at Indian Wells, including our best bets, supporting odds and a set-score prop for bigger prices.

Tournament & Round: ATP BNP Paribas Open 2026, Round of 128
Surface: Outdoor Hard Court
Format: Men’s Singles, Best of Three Sets
Date & Start Time: March 4, Around 15:30 Local (Approx.)
Court: Stadium 3, Indian Wells Tennis Garden
Best Bet: Gael Monfils to Win @ -162 as per BetMGM

Gael Monfils vs Alexis Galarneau Betting Odds

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Given below are the latest odds for Gael Monfils vs Raphael Collignon from the top sportsbooks. We are looking at the match money line, game handicap and total games, plus some set betting markets where available.

Market	BetMGM	FanDuel
Moneyline	Monfils (-162), Galarneau (+130)	Monfils (-166), Galarneau (+138)
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Total Games
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Gael Monfils vs Alexis Galarneau Predictions & Picks

Our Pick: Gael Monfils to Win at -162 Odds.

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Gael Monfils Recent Form

Acapulco Open 2026: Round of 16
Australian Open 2026: Round of 128
ASB Classic 2026: Round of 32

Alexis Galarneau Recent Form

Australian Open 2026: Qualifying

Gael Monfils vs Alexis Galarneau Head to Head Record

There is no available head-to-head record between Gael Monfils and Alexis Galarneau at the moment. The Indian Wells Round of 128 encounter is set to be their first meeting on tour.

How to Watch Gael Monfils vs Alexis Galarneau at the ATP Indian Wells 2026?

The ATP Indian Wells 2026 can be streamed live on various platforms and channels, depending on which part of the world you are watching from. This includes Tennis TV, Tennis Channel, Sky Sports, beIN Sports, ESPN International, Setanta Sports and TSN.

Date	March 4, 2026
Time	Around 15:30 Local (Approx.)
Tournament	ATP BNP Paribas Open, Round of 128
Surface	Outdoor Hard Court
Court	Stadium 3, Indian Wells Tennis Garden
TV/Streaming	Tennis TV, Tennis Channel, Sky Sports, beIN Sports, ESPN International, Setanta Sports and TSN.

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Sankalp Harikrishnan

A passionate sports fan through and through, I am currently pursuing my MA in Global Sports Journalism. I specialise in tennis and football writing at The Playoffs News, and I have prior experience working at EssentiallySports and Sportskeeda. Born and raised in Bengaluru, India, sport was my safe space right from my childhood. After trying my hand at multiple sports and representing my educational institutions in cricket, badminton and table tennis, I found sports media to be my calling.