Can Justin Thomas regain his magic and achieve a repeat performance?
Can Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland maintain their momentum from the Arnold Palmer Invitational and continue to perform well in their upcoming games?
West Virginia bettors are considering various factors for the $20 million PLAYERS Championship, happening from Thursday to Sunday at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Verde, Florida.
Last year, Thomas made an impressive comeback from being three strokes behind to win the tournament with a score of 14-under par.
He starts as the joint favorite at DraftKings Sportsbook WV, alongside Jon Rahm.
Both have odds of +1000 to win, +250 for finishing in the top five, and +120 for finishing in the top 10.
Both Rory McIlroy and Collin Morikawa are listed with odds of +1600, +400, and +180.
Patrick Cantlay, along with Hovland and Scheffler, started with odds of +2000, +450, and +225 respectively.
Are the last two names ringing a bell? They certainly do for the bettors who placed their wagers at the Arnold Palmer event last week.
Scheffler achieved an impressive victory with a remarkable comeback in the fourth round, defying the odds of +1700. Hovland secured the second position and received substantial payouts as a popular choice for both top 10 and top 20 bets.
THE PLAYERS Championship odds at WV sportsbooks
Some bettors are contemplating whether to employ this strategy again.
Last week, a strategy was suggested which involved selecting high-ranking money leaders at affordable prices, and it proved to be highly profitable for bettors in West Virginia.
Hovland, one of the top earners, delivered a +450 return for the top five and a +225 return for the top 10, resulting in numerous bettors profiting from him twice.
Talor Gooch, who ranked sixth in terms of money, defied the odds as a tournament underdog and secured a respectable seventh position. His accomplishment rewarded him with a payout of +230 for making it to the top 20.
Hideki Matsuyama, the top money earner, offered a modest return on investment for bettors who placed him in the top 20. He concluded the tournament in a shared 20th position.
If a tie occurs, all players involved will receive payment, albeit at lower odds.
How to watch THE PLAYERS Championship
- The broadcasting schedule for Golf Channel is from 12 to 6 p.m. EST on Thursday and Friday.
- Saturday-Sunday: 1-6 p.m. (NBC)
Betting on THE PLAYERS Championship
This week, let’s examine a few golfers who make up that combination.
Scheffler, who currently holds the top spot as the highest money earner on tour with a staggering $5.2 million, possesses favorable odds.
It is rare for repeat winners to occur, but it is worth considering a top 10 or top 20 finish for him. Even achieving a top 20 position has odds of +100, which is a decent payout. In fact, it is slightly better than the odds for an NFL game.
Matsuyama, known for his remarkable consistency, has earned slightly more than $4 million in winnings.
Gooch, ranking fourth in terms of earnings with slightly above $3 million, possesses remarkable betting odds. His chances of winning are set at +6500, while he has odds of +1100 to secure a spot in the top five. Additionally, he is favored with odds of +500 for the top 10 and +250 for finishing in the top 20.
Last week, we highlighted his impressive top 20 positioning, which resulted in an outstanding +230 price return.
Sungjae Im, whom we previously underestimated as a +1000 tournament favorite, seems more appealing now at +200 for a top 20 finish. He consistently performs at a similar level on the leaderboard every week.
Which betting approach yields the most favorable results for you?
In order to discover value, Johnny Avello, the director of race and sportsbook operations for DraftKings, advises bettors in the Mountain State to direct their attention towards the lower end of the odds board. This is primarily due to the abundance of highly skilled golfers competing.
Do you recall Joaquin Niemann? Merely a month ago, he dominated the competition at the Genesis Invitational. He secured odds of +1400 at most WV sportsbooks and became the inaugural wire-to-wire champion in 53 years at that event.
Well, he’s +5000 here.
Daniel Berger, who clinched the lead in the closing round of the Honda tournament but ultimately secured fourth place, has odds of +3000 for a victory and +175 for a top 20 finish.
Evaluating TPC Sawgrass
Bettors are faced with intriguing choices as next-hole betting options become available.
The TPC course is renowned for its target golf style, requiring players to navigate obstacles such as water and sand. Precise shots are essential to overcome the challenges posed by water hazards and dogleg-shaped fairway bunkers, making it a true test of “point-to-point” golf.
For bettors seeking an alternative to par or bogey, the par-5 16th hole stands out as the one that statistically offers the highest number of birdies.
The renowned 17th hole’s island green is undoubtedly the most visually captivating obstacle on the entire course. With water encompassing it from all directions, the green presents a remarkable spectacle. Impressively, around 120,000 balls are retrieved from the club’s watery depths annually.
This option at TPC offers the possibility of both birdies and bogeys, making it potentially the optimal choice for betting on a hole.
The seventh hole is recognized as the most challenging on the course, tempting certain bettors to wager on the possibility of bogeys.
Don’t forget to pay attention to the 9th and 11th holes as well. Thomas managed to eagle both of them last year.
PGA odds from BetMGM
At the top, the book presents a fascinating juxtaposition in shopping experiences.
At the summit of the leaderboard, Jon Rahm is favored by BetMGM WV Sportsbook with odds of +1200. Sharing odds of +1400 are Morikawa and Justin Thomas.
Those who support Rahm will discover a greater worth in this place, particularly for a bet of significant size.
It will be a challenge to achieve success with your bets.
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