Following the US Open by a mere week, the PGA Tour presents yet another remarkable tournament this weekend. Sports bettors in West Virginia have the opportunity to place wagers on a diverse range of odds at the state’s sportsbooks for the highly anticipated Travelers Championship.
Although they played in a major tournament last week, the majority of the top golfers are still taking part in the current event.
The Travelers embark on their journey on Thursday morning, while betting on the tournament continues until Sunday.
Just a few days ago, Jon Rahm achieved his first major victory by winning the US Open. In the final round, the Spanish golfer displayed remarkable skill, shooting an impressive 67 and securing a one-stroke win over Louis Oosthuizen.
Although Rahm will not be participating in this week’s event, notable players such as Bryson Dechambeau, Dustin Johnson, and Brooks Koepka will be competing. These athletes are highly regarded and considered strong contenders to claim victory at the Travelers Championship, according to WV online sportsbooks.
We should examine the upcoming PGA Tour event in detail and identify the golfers worth watching closely.
Travelers Championship odds at WV sportsbooks
Taking a golfer to win the entire tournament is undoubtedly the preferred method of betting on the PGA Tour for most people. As per DraftKings WV Sportsbook, the following golfers are considered the favorites to secure a victory this weekend.
- Bryson Dechambeau +1200
- Dustin Johnson +1300
- Patrick Cantlay +1600
- Paul Casey +1800
- Brooks Koepka +1800
- Brian Harman +2000
- Patrick Reed +2200
- Scottie Scheffler +2500
- Abraham Ancer +2600
- Tony Finau +2800
Although DJ’s performance at the US Open was not his best (he finished tied for 19th at +2), there are strong indications that he will be a strong contender this week.
Last year, Johnson was the reigning champion at the Travelers tournament and put on an impressive performance. He achieved a remarkable 19-under par score throughout the event, showcasing his exceptional skills, especially during the third round where he shot an outstanding 61.
Johnson is likely to be included among the contenders, considering that this weekend’s tournament is happening at the same course.
The TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut is where The Travelers takes place.
If wagering on Johnson to win seems excessive, there are alternative choices available. Rather than betting on him to win, bettors have the option to place their bets on him finishing within the top 20 at -125 or even the top 30 at -200.
Phil Mickelson is considered a less likely candidate to watch, given his performance at Torrey Pines over the weekend. However, there is potential for him to make a significant impact at the Travelers tournament.
Lefty finished in a tie for 24th place in the tournament last year. Although he had impressive scores of 64 and 63 to start the event, he did not meet expectations in the final two days.
There is a possibility that Mickelson will be able to compete on Sunday if he manages to regain his rhythm in the initial rounds.
According to DraftKings, Phil has promising odds of +7000 to secure a victory this weekend. Bettors also have the option to place bets on him finishing within the top five with odds of +1200, or within the top 10 with odds of +600.
If you have faith in his ability to recover slightly from last week, there are additional markets to consider. Mickelson can be found at -114 odds for both making and missing the cut.
Travelers Championship prop bets
In addition to other options, WV residents have the opportunity to place bets on the Travelers through various means. WV sportsbooks offer a wide range of prop bets for residents to choose from.
One of the most favored options is to ascertain the precise margin of victory. The current odds provided by DraftKings are as follows:
- One stroke +225
- Two strokes +350
- Three strokes +600
- 300 or more strokes.
- After playoff +400
Nationality-based betting on golfers is another popular prop that frequently captures attention.
William Hill WV provides several nationality props, one of which pertains to determining the top-performing Australian. The online sportsbook presents relatively similar odds for multiple players, as follows:
- Cameron Smith +300
- Adam Scott +350
- Jason Day +400
- Marc Leishman +400
- Lucas Herbert +600
- Matt Jones +600
Compared to last week’s challenging US Open, this weekend is expected to be much more player-friendly. In 2020, an impressive 14 holes on this course were played below par.
Without a doubt, the par 5’s at the TPC River Highlands are the most favorable for scoring. Last year, a remarkable tally of 18 eagles were achieved on these two holes alone.
If you successfully predict the player who will score an eagle in the first round on Thursday, you can receive a substantial payout.
At DraftKings, bettors have the opportunity to place bets on the possibility of a significant number of players scoring in the first round. All participants have reasonably favorable odds, with the favorites being listed at approximately +500.
The online sportsbook offers odds for these players to avoid scoring an eagle, but the majority of them have significantly high odds. Most players have odds of at least -1115 to refrain from achieving an eagle in the opening round.
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