Certainly, you were fortunate to secure Phil Mickelson at odds of +30000, equivalent to a remarkable 300-1.
Putting jokes aside, a few daring gamblers placed high bets on him at those odds and were rewarded with a substantial payout over the weekend. As a result, others decided to get in on the subsequent rounds, even with lower odds, just to experience a bit of that enchantment.
The beauty lies in the long shots, as well as the PGA Tour and its exciting new approach to multiday golf sports betting.
Sports gamblers in Mountain State have the opportunity to try their luck once again in the PGA board as the world’s best golfers participate in the Charles Schwab Challenge from Thursday to Sunday. Bets can be placed before the tournament as well as throughout the entire weekend.
Jordan Spieth is the top choice at +1050 in DraftKings WV Sportsbook, with the other golfers trailing behind.
- Justin Thomas +1300
- Collin Morikawa +1500
- Abraham Ancer +1700
- Tony Finau +1700
How to watch:
- The Golf Channel will be airing from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday.
- On Saturday, tune in to the Golf Channel from 2-5:30 p.m., followed by CBS from 5:30-7 p.m.
- On Sunday, the Golf Channel will be airing from noon to 2 p.m., followed by CBS from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
PGA Tour betting at WV sportsbooks
Before and during the tournament, there is a wide range of betting options available.
Included before it starts are:
- Win
- The list includes the top 5, top 10, top 20, top 30, and top 40.
- Nationality props
- Head-to-head matchups
- First-round leader
- The resulting hole’s score.
- The player will either succeed in making the cut or fail to make it.
Bets throughout the weekend:
- Adjusted leaderboard odds
- The succeeding hole’s score.
- New individual matchups
Up until now, bettors are skeptical that lightning will strike again.
Just days after defeating the world’s top players, Mickelson’s odds have skyrocketed to +7000. This incredible feat marked a monumental achievement for the golfing legend, as he became the oldest player in history to secure a major victory, just a month shy of turning 51.
Does he have the potential to win another major tournament?
“This week, Phil Mickelson has a significantly high number, and the competition level is not as strong,” explained Johnny Avello, the director of race and sportsbook operations for DraftKings, to Play WV. “Now, the question arises whether Phil will carry forward the momentum from his recent achievements or if there will be a lingering effect from last week’s performance.”
The gamblers who chose Mickelson, especially before the tournament, truly earned the substantial payout they received. Considering his track record of only two wins in the past seven years, along with zero top 20 finishes in 14 prior starts, it was a remarkable outcome.
After Mickelson gave up the lead to Brooks Koepka in just one hole of the final round, it seemed like he would fall behind. However, he defied expectations, mounting a comeback that brought immense joy to both golf bettors and fans.
PGA betting at DraftKings
The multiday gambling menu was highlighted by the betting patterns. Initially, some gamblers placed their bets on Mickelson, while others waited until later in the tournament to wager on him.
Avello remembered that prior to the tournament, there was one person who placed a bet of $1,000 on Phil at odds of 300-1. Another individual bet a specific amount of $374.30 at odds of 250-1. It seems these bettors went all-in and wagered a significant portion of their savings on this particular individual.
After the initial day, a different gambler placed a wager of $142.80 on Mickelson at odds of 100-1. As the tournament progressed, we continually reduced the odds. On the final day, when Mickelson had a slight advantage, we increased the odds to 6-1 (+600). Many individuals seized this opportunity and placed bets on him.
Avello chuckled and stated, “He’s quite the crowd favorite, consistently winning bets in tournaments. The atmosphere was absolutely exhilarating, it’s always a delight to witness. It’s inspiring to see an older individual like him triumph at 50, reminding us that anything is possible.”
Mickelson’s achievement emphasized the approach of considering underdogs in every tournament, which some gamblers adopt. They focus on players with odds ranging from +2000 to +5000, or even higher, and place bets on multiple contenders.
The belief is that the field is filled with such immense talent that any player has the potential to rise above the rest in a given week, solely by excelling with their putting skills.
That just happened.
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