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Odds - Betting Odds as of publication
Stats: Non Filtered Season Stats
Rank: Based on Field Rank
SG Gains: Number of weeks where played Gained in that Strokes Gained Statistic
OTT 4/4 = Gained Off The Tee in 4 of his last 4 starts/weeks/tournaments
FORM: Results from a players last 4 starts
Tournament Results: Finishes at the Hero World Challenge
Comp Results: Finishes at following courses: The Summit Club, Detroit Golf Club, Kiawah Island Golf Resort & Whistling Straits
Scottie Scheffler
Odds: +175
Stats: Top 10!!!!! exclude GIR (11), ARD (16), PUTT (22), BOB 150175 (13), LR3 (16)
Rank: Top 2!!!! exclude ARD (3rd), PUTT (4th); 1st: TG, OTT, DD, OTT/DD AVG, APP GIR, APP 150175, PROX, APP AVG, BS, SCR, BOB, BOB 175200, BOB 200+, BOB AVG, BA, P3, P4, P5, LR1, LR2
SG Gains: OTT 4/4, APP 4/4, ARD 3/4, PUTT 4/4
FORM: 1/4/1/3
Tournament Results: 1/1/2/2 (14 of 16 rounds in 60s; Low: 63)
Comp Results: 8/38/MC
Insights: Scottie hasn’t even tee’d it up since the Ryder Cup and it still somehow feels unfair to the rest of the field. The guy has 3 wins in his last 5 starts, 6 in his last 12, 9 in his last 25, and oh yeah 7 top-5s in his last 10, 11 in his last 15, and five straight because why not. You don’t get those results without elite approach numbers (over his last six starts are absurd, all +0.75 or better, with five over +1.50 like he’s playing a different sport). DFS slapped the $14K tag on him because honestly, what else do you do with a cheat code? The only way you don’t click his name is if you’re worried about rust, allergic to good chalk, or desperately trying to be unique in a 20 man field.
Robert MacIntyre
Odds: +900
Stats: Top 75!! exclude PROX (94), BOB 200+ (84), LR3 (129)
Rank: Top 75 across; Top 25: P5, LR1
*SG Gains: OTT 3/3, APP 2/3, ARD 2/3, PUTT 2/3
*No SG for Alfred Dunhill start
FORM: 8/9/1/MC
Tournament Results: 7 (68-71-68-70, 2024)
Comp Results: 49/MC
Insights: Bobby Mac comes in with four starts since his FedEx Cup Playoffs run, including a WIN at the Alfred Dunhill. Albany should suit him well — the wider fairways and longer layout give him room to play his game, and there’s every chance he posts something better than last year’s low round of 68. The concern for the lad is simple: he’s last in the field on Bermuda greens, and lost over a half strokes putting to the field in his debut here. Putter cooperates the 9/1 price tag is tasty, otherwise a Top 10 is in the cards but tough to squeeze much juice out of that in a short field.
Cameron Young
Odds: +1100
Stats: Top 125 exclude APP (129), GIR (159), APP 200+ (168), PROX (141), APP AVG (127), BS (138), P3 (131), LR1 (158)
Rank: Top 75 exclude TG, APP, GIR, APP 150175, APP 200+, PROX, APP AVG, BS, ARD, ARD/SCR AVG, BA, P3, LR1, LR2; Top 25: PUTT, BOB 200+, LR4
SG Gains: OTT 4/4, APP 4/4, ARD 3/4, PUTT 4/4
FORM: 9/4/11/5
Tournament Results: 13/15/3 (6 of 12 Rounds in 60s; Low: 64)
Comp Results: 2/6/46
Insights: CY has 2+ total strokes gained in every event over his last five starts, a run that includes his first PGA Tour win at Sedgefield. Around-the-green play is the most volatile of the key stats in his bag at the moment and around Albany that can bite you hard. History here is a bit hot-and-cold, with only half his rounds in the 60s despite opening with a 64 last year to lead after Thursday. The boom potential is real, and great value at 11/1, but it feels more likely he tumbles down the leaderboard on Sunday finishing just outside the Top 5.
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Akshay Bhatia
Odds: +2200
Stats: Top 125 exclude DD, OTT/DD AVG, ARD, SCR, ARD/SCR AVG, P5
Rank: Top 75 exclude OTT, DD, OTT/DD AVG, ARD, SCR, ARD/SCR AVG, BOB 200+, P5; Top 25: APP, APP 150175, APP 175200, APP 200+, PROX, APP AVG, BOB, BOB 150175, BOB 175200, BOB AVG, P3, LR1
SG Gains: OTT 3/4, APP 3/4, ARD 1/4, PUTT 2/4
FORM: MC/11/13/26
Tournament Results: 4 (67-66-71-69, 2024)
Comp Results: 2/26/MC
Insights: Smoke hasn’t been seen since Sanderson in early October, where he kindly decided to lose strokes in all four major categories — a real “miss me yet?” performance. But before that blip, the irons were warm, the driver behaved, and everything looked steady enough to trust. The putter, though… that’s the spicy part of the relationship. If you roster him this week, prepare for a full emotional arc. The good news? He gained nearly 1.5 strokes putting here last year on his way to a 4th-place finish. The bad news? He still ranks second to last in this field on Bermuda greens. And for the trend lovers: the last four Hero winners all had a Top 10 in their previous start — and not one had a missed cut in their last four. So hey, maybe trends are meant to be broken… or maybe Smoke’s just here to flirt with your lineup again.
Keegan Bradley
Odds: +1400
Stats: Top 100! exclude GIR (121), APP 200+ (150), PUTT (114), BOB (101), BOB 175200 (113), P5 (101), LR2 (110), LR4 (122)
Rank: Top 75 exclude APP 200+, PUTT, BOB, P5, LR4; Top 25: TG, DD, OTT/DD AVG, ARD, ARD/SCR AVG, LR3
SG Gains: OTT 3/4, APP 2/4, ARD 2/3, PUTT 3/4
FORM: 7/17/44/MC
Tournament Results: 5/13/15 (6 of 12 Rounds in 60s; Low: 67)
Comp Results: 3/14/17/21/32/41/44/45/61
Insights: Keegan Bradley sailed into action with a skins game win — 11 skins, $2.1M — a nice confidence boost after the Ryder Cup defeat back in September. You get the sense he’s up for the challenge, but predicting him over a full 72 holes? That’s like trying to chart a course in a foggy harbor. His stat profile’s tricky, too, given the commitment of captaining the Ryder Cup team while trying to keep his own game sharp. Last year he finished 5th here, gaining nearly 1.5 strokes on approach yet……11 shots back of Scottie. For me, first-round leader bets aren’t in the cards due to his history at Albany, but there’s value in short-term plays — head-to-heads or dipping into the market at 14/1 — just be ready to adjust course as the week unfolds. Captain O’Captain indeed.
Sam Burns
Odds: +1600
Stats: Top 100! exclude TG (107), APP (127), GIR (118), APP 175200 (118), APP 200+ (150), PROX (113), APP AVG (115), LR1 (159)
Rank: Top 75 exclude TG, APP, APP 175200, APP 200+, APP AVG, LR1; Top 25: DD, PUTT, BOB, BOB 150175, BOB AVG
SG Gains: OTT 3/4, APP 3/4, ARD 2/4, PUTT 4/4
FORM: 13/7/4/28
Tournament Results: 14/16/12/3 (7 of 16 Rounds in 60s; Low: 65)
Comp Results: 5/30/42
Insights: Sam Burns has been feeling it on the greens lately, gaining over a shot and a half in three of his last four starts, including over 2 strokes in half of them. Sounds hot, right? Well… that last start was back in September, before the Ryder Cup, and on a course where approach play matters, Sam falls a bit short. Add in the fact he’s lost strokes around the green in 6 of his last 8 tournaments, and suddenly he looks like the perfect guy for others to roster while you sit back and watch. His 3rd-place finish here was four years ago, and he hasn’t cracked the top half since. His last three Albany starts have included scores of 74, 76, 75. Six Seven joke in their for clubhouse patrons. Dance floor Sam might be grooving, but this week he is Calum Scott and Dancing On His Own.
Wyndham Clark
Odds: +5000
Stats: Top 125 exclude APP, GIR, PROX, SCR, BA
Rank: Top 75 exclude TG, APP, APP 150175, APP 175200, PROX, APP AVG, SCR, BA, P3, P4, LR4; Top 25: ARD, BOB 175200, LR2
*SG Gains: OTT 1/2, APP 0/2, ARD 2/2, PUTT 0/2
*No SG for WWT & Baycurrent starts
FORM: MC/48/MC/56
Tournament Results: 17/19 (0 last 8 Rounds in 60s; Low: 70 twice)
Comp Results: 8/17/75/MC
Insights: The “Hotel” has clearly seen better days. From a performance standpoint, losing in 9 of his last 13 tournaments, coupled with 8 rounds without breaking 70, is a clear signal that something needs addressing. Surprisingly, there’s little discussion of swing adjustments or other changes that could explain the decline. From an investment perspective, though, this represents a classic buy-low opportunity: starting with the longest odds on the board, there’s potential upside if the underlying issues are corrected. Only time will tell, but with the right tweaks, there’s hope the “Hotel” can return to profitable form.
Corey Conners
Odds: +2500
Stats: Top 125 exclude ARD, ARD/SCR AVG, BOB 200+
Rank: Top 75 exclude ARD, SCR, ARD/SCR AVG, BOB 200+, BOB AVG, P5, LR4; Top 25: OTT, APP 150175, APP 200+
SG Gains: OTT 4/4, APP 3/4, ARD 0/4, PUTT 1/4
FORM: 70/MC/4/39
Tournament Results: 16 (75-76-72-67, 2022)
Comp Results: 17/MC
Insights: Big Maple’s had a couple starts since that 4th-place finish at East Lake, and honestly, neither has been anything to write home about. Both DP World Tour appearances saw him losing strokes around the greens and on the greens, and he’s had more rounds over 75 than under 70. Feelings of his 2022 appearance here is the vibe. The approach numbers are solid, sure, but I’d say you’re probably reaching a bit betting on him this week — there are better options closer to home that make more sense.
Chris Gotterup
Odds: +2800
Stats: Top 125 exclude APP 200+, PROX
Rank: Top 75 exclude APP 150175, PROX, PUTT, BOB 150175; Top 25: OTT, OTT/DD AVG, GIR, BS, SCR, ARD/SCR AVG, BA, P4, LR2, LR4
*SG Gains: OTT 3/3, APP 2/3, ARD 0/3, PUTT 1/3
*No SG for Baycurrent start
FORM: 40/10/33/54
Tournament Results: DEBUT
Comp Results: 26/49/67
Insights: Chris last swung a club in Japan and delivered a bit of a mixed bag — 74, 66, 72, 68 — like a box of chocolates, some sweet, some… less so. Overall, he’s got a strong off-the-tee game and solid irons, but his short game and putter are a rollercoaster that could make you scream or cheer. On Bermuda greens and Par 72 layouts, he ranks second to last in the field (right above Bobby Mac for DFL). That said, there’s something charming about low ownership, a $7K price tag, and pairing him with Scottie — feels like a mischievous little strategy that could pay off. I like the idea… but I’m not sending a love letter just yet.
J.J. Spaun
Odds: +1800
Stats: Top 100! exclude APP 200+ (121), LR2 (110)
Rank: Top 75 exclude BOB 150175; Top 25: TG, DD, OTT/DD AVG, APP, APP 175200, PROX, BS, BA, P3, P4, LR3
*SG Gains: OTT 3/3, APP 2/3, ARD 1/3, PUTT 2/3
*No SG for WWT start
FORM: 11/6/25/23
Tournament Results: DEBUT
Comp Results: 8/10/13/30/32/33
Insights: J.J. Spaun comes in with a strong stat profile, capped by an 11th-place finish at the WWT Championship, piggybacking nicely off a solid Ryder Cup performance. He’s now on a six-straight Top 25 streak, and this week marks his seventh consecutive, which I expect him to extend as he continues building confidence in 2025. His irons are either boiling hot or lukewarm, exactly what you want from an 18/1 option in this field. Lets know early and often if we are in for a Bahamas sweat this week. Albany is new to him, but that’s reflected in the price, and while the putter will need to cooperate, he ranks 10th in the field on Bermuda greens and 3rd when factoring in longer courses and approach play. This makes him a solid Top 5 play to go along with head-to-head and round match-ups for smart insurance options to an outright bet. Confident in the process, confident in the plan.
Sepp Straka
Odds: +2000
Stats: Top 75!! exclude ARD (119), SCR (96), ARD/SCR AVG (108), LR1 (157)
Rank: Top 75 exclude ARD, ARD/SCR AVG, LR1; Top 25: APP, GIR, APP AVG, BOB, BOB 200+, BOB AVG, BA, P3, P5, LR2, LR3
SG Gains: OTT 2/4, APP 2/4, ARD 3/4, PUTT 2/4
FORM: 30/17/52/7
Tournament Results: 9/2/10 (6 of 12 rounds in 60s; Low: 64)
Comp Results: 8/11/64/MC/MC
Insights: The Wagon returns after the Ryder Cup and some personal matters, which factored into a last-place finish at the Tour Championship. It’s unclear how those issues may affect him, making his recent stats a bit tricky to read. Before August, he was having one of his best PGA Tour seasons of 2025. If he’s mentally in a good place Sepp should perform well. The putter has been up and down, but 5th on Bermuda greens in this field and in his starts here has been field average. He finished 2nd to Scottie in 2023 with a Sunday 64, so I could see another battle with world number 1 as well as a quick start on Thursday.