{"id":648161,"date":"2026-01-17T13:18:33","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T12:18:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=648161"},"modified":"2026-01-17T14:35:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T13:35:23","slug":"carlos-alcaraz-vs-adam-walton-prediction-odds-best-bets-australian-open-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/carlos-alcaraz-vs-adam-walton-prediction-odds-best-bets-australian-open-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Carlos Alcaraz vs. Adam Walton Prediction, Odds and Best Bets (Australian Open 2026, Round of 128, January 18)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The world&rsquo;s best ATP superstar, Carlos Alcaraz will start his quest for a Career Grand Slam on the opening evening at the Australian Open 2026. The Spanish sensation is set to battle Adam Walton of Australia in the Round of 128 on Rod Laver Arena. While <em>Carlitos <\/em>was knocked out in the quarterfinal stage in Melbourne Park last year, World No. 79 will be looking to cause an early upset.<\/p><p>Alcaraz and Walton met at the HSBC Championships 2025 in Queen&rsquo;s Club. It happened to be one of the 22-year-old&rsquo;s 71 wins last year &ndash; a tally that yielded eight trophies in total. A six-time Grand Slam champion, Alcaraz is on a mission to dethrone Jannik Sinner in Australia. Meanwhile, Walton has a tour-level record of 16-32. The 26-year-old lost in straight sets at the recently concluded Brisbane International 2026.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Alcaraz on Roger Federer saying he identifies with the way Carlos plays<br><br>\"It was a great feeling&hellip; I agree with him. We said before Jannik is more similar to Djokovic in terms of tennis &amp; his game. I could see myself a bit similar to Roger&rdquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OyVgb9A3Z7\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/OyVgb9A3Z7<\/a><\/p>&mdash; The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheTennisLetter\/status\/2012230519610626092?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>January 16, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>According to the tennis betting odds, Carlos Alcaraz has a probability of over 90% to win this encounter in straight sets. His odds of -10000 comfortably overhaul Walton&rsquo;s +1400 in the pre-match moneyline on <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-sportsbetting-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>BetMGM<\/a>. Here&rsquo;s how we are betting on Carlos Alcaraz vs Adam Walton at the Australian Open, including our best bets, supporting odds and a set-score prop for bigger prices.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&#128680; Four Aussies will begin their 2026 Australian Open campaign on Sunday:<br><br>Rod Laver Arena (2nd in Night Session)<br>&#127462;&#127482; Adam Walton vs &#127466;&#127480; Carlos Alcaraz [1]<br><br>John Cain Arena &ndash; 5pm<br>&#127462;&#127482; Jason Kubler [Q] vs &#127482;&#127480; Frances Tiafoe [29]<br><br>Kia Arena<br>11am &ndash; &#127462;&#127482; Talia Gibson [WC] vs Anna Blinkova&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8fm0xerj3W\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/8fm0xerj3W<\/a><\/p>&mdash; The First Serve (@TheFirstServeAU) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheFirstServeAU\/status\/2012017157010530756?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>January 16, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tournament &amp; Round: <\/strong>Australian Open 2026, Round of 128<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Surface: <\/strong>Outdoor Hard Court<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Format: <\/strong>Men&rsquo;s Singles, Best of Five Sets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Date &amp; Start Time: <\/strong>January 18, 20:30 Local (Approx., Subject to Change)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Court: <\/strong>Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best Bet: <\/strong>Total Games &lt;27.5 @ -105 as per <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-sportsbetting-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>BetMGM<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carlos Alcaraz vs Adam Walton Betting Odds<\/h2><p>Given below are the latest odds for Carlos Alcaraz vs Adam Walton from the top sportsbooks. 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Full T&Cs can be found on betmgm.com.            <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n            \n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Market<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>BetMGM<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>FanDuel<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Moneyline<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Alcaraz (-10000), Walton (+1400)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Alcaraz (-10000), Walton (+3000)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Game Handicap<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Alcaraz -9.5 (-110), Walton +9.5 (-118)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Alcaraz -9.5 (-134), Walton +9.5 (+102)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Total Games<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&gt;27.5 (-125), &lt;27.5 (-105)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&gt;27.5 (-110), &lt;27.5 (-122)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Set Betting<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Alcaraz 3-0 (-375)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Alcaraz 3-0 (-450)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carlos Alcaraz vs Adam Walton Predictions &amp; Picks<\/h2><p><strong>Our Pick: <\/strong>Total Games &lt;27.5 at -105<\/p><p>No matter which statistic you look at, Alcaraz is the clear favorite to dominate this opening round duel. The Spaniard dropped just seven games and completed the win in 26 games at the Australian Open Round-1 in 2025. Against the hometown hero, Alcaraz will want to get the job done in quick time to retain some energy and make a statement for the rest of the playing field.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Carlos Alcaraz v Alex De Minaur Exhibition Highlights | Australian Open 2026\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1riQiHNxQzI?feature=oembed&amp;enablejsapi=1&amp;origin=https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>While their previous encounter wasn&rsquo;t as lopsided as one would assume, the grass courts in London presented much faster court conditions. With the temperature being much higher and the ball travelling much slower through the air in the night session, expect the World No. 1 to toy with his opponent. Keeping 6-3 as the average set score, a bet on the total games going under 27.5 could prove to be a wise choice.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carlos Alcaraz Recent Form<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nitto ATP Finals 2025: Final<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paris Masters 2025: Round of 32<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Japan Open 2025: Winner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Laver Cup 2025: Runner-Up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>US Open 2025: Winner<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adam Walton Recent Form<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Adam Walton vs. Coleman Wong Highlights | 2025 US Open Round 2\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/waYfy9m_rkQ?feature=oembed&amp;enablejsapi=1&amp;origin=https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Brisbane International 2026: Round of 32<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hellenic Championship 2025: Round of 32<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paris Masters 2025: Qualifying<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swiss Indoors Basel 2025: Qualifying<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Almaty Open 2025: Round of 16<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carlos Alcaraz vs Adam Walton Head to Head Record<\/h2><p>The head-to-head between Carlos Alcaraz and Adam Walton is 1-0 in favor of the top seed. They are yet to face one another on this surface.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Clutch Carlitos combo &#129354;<br><br>Drawing in with the slice, finishing off with the lob &#127385;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/carlosalcaraz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>@carlosalcaraz<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/HSBCChampionships?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#HSBCChampionships<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/mkJXV4QfLg\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/mkJXV4QfLg<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Tennis TV (@TennisTV) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TennisTV\/status\/1934986510966702197?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>June 17, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Event<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Round<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Winner<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Score<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2025 Queen&rsquo;s Club<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Round of 32<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Carlos Alcaraz<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">6-4 7-6(4)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Watch Carlos Alcaraz vs Adam Walton at the Australian Open 2026?<\/h2><p>The Australian Open 2026 can be viewed live on a variety of streaming platforms and TV channels across the world. This includes Tennis Channel, Stan Sport, ESPN International, TSN, beIN Sports, SuperSport, Canal+, Sony Sports, Eurosport and TNT Sports &ndash; depending on where you are watching from.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">January 18, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Time<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20:30 Local (Approx.)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Tournament<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Australian Open 2026, Round of 128<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Surface<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Outdoor Hard Court<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Court<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>TV\/Streaming<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Tennis Channel, Stan Sport, ESPN International, TSN, beIN Sports, SuperSport, Canal+, Sony Sports, Eurosport, TNT Sports<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p><em>(Image Credits: Mike Frey, Imagn Images)<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-global mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking at the betting odds for the World No. 1\u2019s opener in Melbourne.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":34,"featured_media":648164,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"page-betting.php","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_mux_skip_reasons":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[4770,6290],"tags":[7859,4917,5069,10864,128,4948,4936],"class_list":["post-648161","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tennis","category-tennis-predictions","tag-adam-walton","tag-atp","tag-australian-open","tag-australian-open-2026","tag-betting","tag-carlos-alcaraz","tag-tennis"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.8 - 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