McCartney Kessler vs Linda Noskova Prediction, Picks, Odds, H2H, Stats - 3/21/25

For the second straight match at the Miami Open, McCartney Kessler will face a Czech Republic opponent, as she takes on Linda Noskova on Friday from Miami Gardens.

The 48th-ranked American native is listed as a considerable underdog with Noskava listed at -165 to advance at this WTA1000 event from the Sunshine State.

Noskova is trying to redeem herself from a poor showing at Indian Wells, and the 31st-ranked is expected to rebound with a win after the free pass to the second round as the 30-seed.

EJ Garr’s prediction for McCartney Kessler vs. Linda Noskova features plus-money, plus-money, and more plus-money odds.  

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McCartney Kessler vs Linda Noskova WTA Miami Open Prediction: Gator On The Hunt

• Prediction: McCartney Kessler to Win, Over 2.5 Sets, 2 – 1 Kessler CS
• Best Odds: +137, +138; +400
• Bookmaker: Pinnacle, Pinnacle, BetMGM
• Stakes: 3/10 (3)

Odds as of 7:00 am UK Time on March 21, 2025. Odds may now differ.

It’s time to end the week with a Trixie of plus-money bets to make for the match between McCartney Kessler and Linda Noskova.

Let me start with who will win this match because that is the most important part of cashing three tickets for this second-round clash at the Miami Open.

McCartney Kessler has proven she can win on the WTA Tour, and being back in Florida can only bring more inspiration for the former Florida Gator.

Winning in Miami would be a perfect way to wrap up the first hard-court portion of the season because the clay is next up for everyone. With +137 odds staring me in the face, I will stare back at it with a glare and say thank you very much for the value of an American win in Miami.

I wouldn’t get on Noskova for the loss to Clara Tauson in Dubai, but to follow that up with that ugly effort against Lulu Sun in Indian Wells is a hard pill to swallow.

Sun was a +600 underdog and a 6 – 1, 6 – 4 final scoreline tells you all you need to know about that effort. The line setters want us to think Noskova has her head in the right space, and Bet365 is up to -175 for the Czech native to win this match.

I am not buying any of it, and Kessler wins in three sets as a +137 underdog. That leads me to the next two gems I have for you.

I said three sets, right? Pinnacle offers +138 odds on the Over 2.5 sets, and then BetMGM is giving me +400 odds on the 2 – 1 Correct Score toward a Kessler win.

You’re welcome, have a nice weekend!

MCCARTNEY KESSLER RECENT FORM

McCartney Kessler needed three sets to defeat Czech Republic native Marie Bouzkova in the first round of the Miami Open. 

Facing another Czech today, Kessler being an underdog in Miami is a dream scenario. Kessler enjoyed her three-time All-American honors with the Florida Gators and has to be looking forward to this event.

LINDA NOSKOVA RECENT FORM

Linda Noskova is 9 – 7 in 2025 but won three matches in the Abu Dhabi and Dubai events.

Noskova has a signature win against Jessica Pegula, and a nice win against Paula Badosa this season, but the losses are head-scratchers.

Don’t even get me started about the loss to Maria Sakkari early at Adelaide. Two losses to Clara Tauson this season, and the loss to Ashlyn Kreuger as a -200 favorite in Abu Dhabi make me wonder how confident she is to open the ledger at this WTA1000 event against a difficult opponent who is feeling at home.   

KESSLER VS NOSKOVA HTH –  STAT OF THE MATCH

Noskova defeated Kessler in three sets at the 2024 Australian Open to win their only meeting on the WTA Tour.

The winner of this match will face someone named Emma. It will either be Emma Navarro or Emma Raducanu as their opponent in the third round of the Miami Open.

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