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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
Masters Results: Finishes at the Mastes Tournament
Majors Form: Finishes at the 4 Majors Championship in 2024 & 2025
Comp Results: Finishes at following courses: Plantation Course at Kapalua, The Riviera Country Club, Nine Bridges, and Torrey Pines Golf Course
Bryson DeChambeau
Odds: +1200
Stats: N/A
Rank: N/A
SG Gains: OTT 4/4, APP 2/4, ARD 3/4, PUTT 3/4
FORM: 1/1/24/3
Masters Results: 5/6/MC/MC/46/34/29/38/21
Masters Scoring: 7 of 32 Rounds in 60s, Low: 65; First Round Leader: 2019 & 2024
Majors Results: 10/MC/2/5/MC/1/2/6
Comp Results: 5/7/7/15/25/26/26/41/MC/MC/MC/MC/WD
Insights: Regardless of tour, Bryson is one of the hottest golfers in the world, coming into this week having won back-to-back events in Singapore and South Africa. The last two years at Augusta, Bryson got out to flaming-hot starts, but fell apart on Sunday. In fact, he has 0 rounds in the 60s on Sundays at the Masters in 7 tries, including a 75 last year to completely fall out of contention. Going one step further, each appearance in Augusta has had at least 1 round of 74 or higher, though he also had back-to-back, sub-70 rounds last year. As you can see, Bryson’s range of outcomes day-to-day is vast. He has the tools, but the begging question remains: can he put it all together for 4 days in this type of field? I guess we shall see. For me, the price doesn’t scream value enough for me to hop in and feel good about it. -S
Rory McIlroy
Odds: +1200
Stats: Top 50!!! exclude APEX (90), PUTT (108), P3 (76)
Rank: Top 75 across; Top 25 exclude APEX, APP 175200, PUTT, P3
SG Gains: OTT 4/4, APP 3/4, ARD 4/4, PUTT 3/4
FORM: 46/WD/2/14
Masters Results: 1/22/MC/2/MC/5/21/5/7/10/4/8/25/40/15/MC/20
Masters Scoring: 17 of 62 Rounds in 60s, Low: 64; First Round Leader: 2011
Majors Results: 7/19/47/1/MC/2/12/22
Comp Results: 2/3/4/4/5/5/7/10/16/17/20/20/24/29/MC
Insights: Rory enters Augusta as the defending champion, looking to do something last accomplished by Tiger Woods in 2001–2002, but his lead-in form raises more questions than confidence. During an interview on the ANWA broadcast, he mentioned enjoying the perks of last year’s win and planning to lock in on Wednesday. The mindset sounds steady and relaxed, but it’s fair to question whether the game is peaking at the right time. While 2 of the last 7 Masters winners had a WD in their previous four starts — softening the concern around his withdrawal — it’s the T46 at THE PLAYERS that stands out more, especially with the Top 35 last start trend in play. The WD itself was also unusual, coming while in contention after a 68 in Round 2, adding another layer of uncertainty. Pair that with not having teed it up since THE PLAYERS, and it’s a subtle concern compared to last year’s Houston tune-up. Statistically, the profile remains elite tee-to-green. He’s gained OTT in four straight, continues to flash on approach, and his around-the-green play has been strong — but the putter remains the swing factor. He even lost strokes on the greens here last year in the win, and it ultimately held him back at Sawgrass as well. Augusta history tells a familiar story: Rory tends to start slow (just two sub-70 opening rounds in 17 appearances) before making his move on the weekend. With the expected setup and conditions, a fast start may not be required this week, which gives a bit more leeway. He’s posted 17 rounds in the 60s here, including seven on Sunday, reinforcing that “backdoor charge” narrative. At +1200, you’re paying for the ceiling — and it’s absolutely there — but the path feels narrow. If history holds, Rory likely shakes off rust Thursday and starts to build into the tournament Friday. I’d lean toward holding off on a pre-tournament ticket and instead look to the Round 2 market for a better entry point. -C
Jon Rahm
Odds: +1100
Stats: N/A
Rank: N/A
SG Gains: OTT 4/4, APP 4/4, ARD 4/4, PUTT 3/4
FORM: 1/5/1/2
Masters Results: 14/45/1/27/5/7/9/4/27
Masters Scoring: 13 of 36 Rounds in 60s; Low: 65 (twice); First Round Leader: 2023
Majors Results: 34/7/8/14/7/MC/45
Comp Results: 1/1/1/1/2/2/2/3/5/5/7/7/7/8/9/10/17/21/29
Insights: Rahmbo arrives with arguably the best form in the field, even if it’s LIV. Five straight Top 5 finishes (2-5-1-2-2) and a win in Hong Kong that snapped a winless stretch dating back to September 2024, and since then, the game looks fully dialed. Across his last four starts, he’s gained in all four key categories in three of them, with the only blemish being a slight dip with the putter — and even that hasn’t slowed the results. Zooming out, his last 10 starts (2-5-1-2-2-9-13-2-2-5) stack up with anyone in this field with the biggest question coming into the year was when he’d win again — now that box is checked. Is another Major to follow? Augusta is a proven fit. A former champion with nine straight made cuts and a history of being firmly in the mix, his Sunday scoring stands out in a big way — SIX of his last NINE Sunday rounds in the 60s, including FOUR of his last FIVE. That’s elite closing ability and a huge weapon at this course. While he’s been more middle-of-the-pack early in the week (just three of nine opening rounds in the 60s), he consistently builds into contention, making a live-betting angle very much in play if you don’t want to invest at 11/1. Major form over the last couple years shows he’s been around the first page without fully breaking through, but this year feels like the stretch where that changes. He’s only three years removed from his Green Jacket, Wins historically at Torrey, Riviera and Kapalua only reinforce the Spanish fit. At +1100, you’re not getting a bargain, but you are getting one of the most complete and in-form players in the world and plenty of supporters in the market. Whether it’s from chasing or controlling from the front, Rahm has multiple paths to get it done. Clear short list play and a strong One-and-Done option — if not the anchor of your card this week. -C
Xander Schauffele
Odds: +1800
Stats: Top 75!! exclude APEX (82), PROX (105), ARD (80), BOB 150175 (82), P3 (76)
Rank: Top 75 exclude PROX; Top 25: TG, APP, SCR, BOB 175200, BA, P4
SG Gains: OTT 4/4, APP 4/4, ARD 3/4, PUTT 4/4
FORM: 4/3/24/7
Masters Results: 8/8/10/MC/3/17/2/50
Masters Scoring: 7 of 30 Rounds in 60s; Low: 65
Majors Results: 7/12/28/8/1/7/1/8
Comp Results: 1/2/2/4/5/7/7/9/9/10/1213/13/15/15/22/23/25/30/33/34/48/72/MC/MC/MC/MC
Insights: Dad bod X tees it up this week with a strong mix of form, history, and course fit. He’s a proven performer in majors: THREE top-10s and multiple top-20s over the last two years, including a historic run in 2024. His recent back-to-back top-5s signal the game is in solid shape, reinforced by a 65 in the final round at Valspar, low round of the day and a strong final prep. Augusta history shows peaks of brillance, but perhaps I am a bit greedy and like to see more. His sub-70 rounds include two of eight Thursdays, one of seven Sundays and only two of fourteen weekend rounds. What does that picture look like to you? Statistically, Xander is strong off the tee, on approaches, around the greens, and putting, with very few weak points in recent SG trends. Do I see him inside Butler Cabin on Sunday? I will be the first to say, I am having a hard to reading the game of Xander this year and also have lost 0 dollars on him due to not backing him. Multiple Major winner and recent results make me ponder, but I just can’t get there. Tomorrow’s Wednesday Final Bets newsletter: S-C-H-A-U-F-F-E-L-E equals Hat Tip. -C
Scottie Scheffler
Odds: +550
Stats: Top 75!! exclude APP (82), PROX (145)
Rank: Top 75 exclude PROX; Top 25 exclude DD, APEX, APP, APP 175200, APP AVG, SCR, BOB 175200, P3
SG Gains: OTT 4/4, APP 3/4, ARD 4/4, PUTT 4/4
FORM: 22/24/12/4
Masters Results: 4/1/10/1/18/19
Masters Scoring: 8 of 24 Rounds in 60s, Low: 66
Majors Results: 1/7/1/4/7/41/8/1
Comp Results: 3/5/7/7/7/10/12/12/13/20/20/30/MC/MC/MC
Insights: We’re getting to a point where you almost have to put Scottie’s recent results aside and look at the bigger picture. How often have we seen him at this price over the last few years? At the end of the day, Scottie loves Scottie tracks, and Augusta is absolutely a Scottie track with 4 straight Top 10s and a Top 20 finish in all 6 appearances. Some time away from the competitive grind of the sport might have been good for him, especially considering he and his wife just had another baby just about a week and a half ago. New baby energy? I could see it. All you have to decide is if you want to solo-barrel Scottie this week, or if you want to litter the middle of the board with multiple golfers. I’m currently leaning the former, but reserve the right to change my mind come Wednesday evening. -S
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Ludvig Aberg
Odds: +1700
Stats: Top 75!! exclude APP 150175 (87), APP 175200 (115), SCR (94)
Rank: Top 75 exclude APP 175200; Top 25: TG, APEX OTT/DD/APEX AVG, PROX, BS, ARD, BOB, BOB 175200, BOB AVG, P3, P5
SG Gains: OTT 4/4, APP 3/4, ARD 4/4, PUTT 4/4
FORM: 5/5/3/20
Masters Results: 7/2
Masters Scoring: 4 of 8 Rounds in 60s; Low: 68
Majors Results: 23/MC/MC/7/MC/12/MC/2
Comp Results: 1/5/9/19/20/42/47/MC
Insights: Sweeeed rides down Magnolia Lane looking every bit like the next guy ready to take over this tournament. His debut here was elite — a runner-up finish with a round in the 60s each day and the low round of the day in Round 2 — showing immediate comfort on one of the toughest tests in golf and backed it up with another Top 10 last year. We’ve seen players like Spieth and Scottie go on early Augusta runs, and there’s no reason to think the Sweed can’t follow that same path and the current form supports it. He’s been gaining across the board consistently, and outside of a slight hiccup on approach at Valero (his first loss in that category in five starts) and The PLAYERS back nine, the game looks dialed in. Prior to that, he stacked four straight events gaining in all four major categories, and the overall ball-striking remains elite. The win at Torrey aligns with the type of profile that translates well to Augusta — controlled power, strong iron play, and a reliable short game. There are still a couple of minor questions. He hasn’t closed out a win since Riviera in early 2025 despite multiple Top 5 finishes, and his last two starts will not mute that chatter. There’s also a slight fatigue angle coming off a full week at Valero, but getting reps and finishing the tournament cleanly on Sunday may actually be a positive heading into a major week. At +1700, Ludvig is firmly in that “about to win again” tier, and this sets up as a legitimate opportunity. Whether it’s this week or very soon, he’s wins are coming — and if everything clicks, there’s no reason it can’t happen this week. -C
Akshay Bhatia
Odds: +6500
Stats: Top 100! exclude BOB 150175 (138)
Rank: Top 75 exclude APP 150175, BOB 150175; Top 25: APP, APP 175200, PUTT, BOB, P4, P5
SG Gains: OTT 2/3, APP 3/3, ARD 1/3, PUTT 3/3 (No SG For Hero Indian start)
FORM: MC/13/1/16
Masters Results: 42/35
Masters Scoring: 0 of 8 Rounds in 60s: Low: 70
Majors Results: 30/MC/MC/42/MC/16/MC/35
Comp Results: 9/13/14/16/32/57/MC
Insights: Akshay was running hot until he went out to the Indiana Open last week and missed the cut. It ruined a 5-event run of Top 20 finishes, which included a win at Bay Hill, a T3 in Phoenix and a T6 at Pebble. On the PGA Tour, his iron play has been clicking, as has his putter. The off-the-tee game and around-the-green performances are roller coasters, and he hasn’t quite put it all together here in the past — though he’s provide he can get up and down if he does miss the green. In 2 starts at the Masters, he’s lost nearly 8.5 strokes on an Approach. That’s a concern for me, as is the fact that he just had to travel to India and back ahead of this event. -S
Jacob Bridgeman
Odds: +8600
Stats: Top 75!! exclude APEX (119), OTT/DD/APEX AVG (77), ARD (114), ARD/SCR AVG (86)
Rank: Top 75 across; Top 25: APP 150175, APP AVG, PUTT, BOB, BA, P4
SG Gains: OTT 4/4, APP 3/4, ARD 1/4, PUTT 4/4
FORM: 14/5/18/1
Masters Results: DEBUT
Majors Results: MC/MC
Comp Results: 1/70/MC
Insights: Bridgeman makes his 3rd career Major start and first at Augusta as one of the more intriguing debutants in the field, bringing both form and confidence. He’s been incredibly consistent this season — Top 20 in every start — and has gained with the putter in every event while also showing strong reliability off the tee and on approach. That combination alone puts him on the radar, especially at this number. The clear question mark is around the green, where he’s only gained in one of his last four starts, and that’s exactly where Augusta tends to expose newcomers. His two prior major appearances (2025 U.S. Open and PGA Championship) both resulted in missed cuts, with losses on approach and around the green, so there is a step up here that can’t be ignored. That said, the upside is real. A win at Riviera is a massive signal for Augusta fit, and when you layer in strong performances across elite fields — T5 at THE PLAYERS, 1st at Riviera, 8th at Pebble, plus Top 20s at API and Phoenix — it’s clear he’s not out of place in this company. The game travels, and the length + approach profile should translate well here. The key will be keeping the short game around field average. If he can do that, a Top 20 finish is absolutely within reach. No Texas prep (last start at Valspar) is a minor note, but not a dealbreaker given current form. He’s firmly in the mix as one of the top debutants this week currently listed 2nd in odds behind Gotterup, but I lean Jacob’s consistency over Gotterup’s ceiling, but I will be safely in the minority there. Sneaky pick for DFS and even a placement at longer odds is worth the risk if I am caddying for your bets. -C
Corey Conners
Odds: +10000
Stats: Top 100! exclude DD (112), APEX (130), ARD (108), PUTT (140), BOB (122), P3 (133), P5 (111)
Rank: Top 75 exclude APEX, OTT/DD/APEX AVG, PUTT, BOB, BOB AVG, P3, P5; Top 25: APP, PROX, APP AVG
SG Gains: OTT 3/4, APP 3/4, ARD 3/4, PUTT 2/4
FORM: 14/13/33/37
Masters Results: 8/38/MC/6/8/10/46/MC
Masters Scoring: 6 of 28 Rounds in 60s; Low: 65
Majors Results: 10/WD/19/8/25/9/26/38
Comp Results: 5/12/18/19/24/24/29/33/37/37/61/MC/MC/MC/MC/MC
Insights: Big Maple rolls into Augusta with a profile that’s quietly setting up well, even if the results haven’t fully seasoned yet in 2026. Back-to-back solid finishes in his final prep starts, paired with consistent off-the-tee play and improving approach numbers, show a foundation for success around Augusta National. The irons have flashed in three of his last four starts, and more importantly, the short game has shown life — gaining around the green in three of his last four — while the putter has at least hovered around field average recently. For Conners, that’s a meaningful step forward. Augusta has historically been one of his best fits. Multiple Top 10s here, including last year, and notably, the last time he gained across all four key metrics came at the 2025 Masters! His Major profile is even more compelling — gaining OTT and APP in each of his last seven majors and, somewhat quietly, gaining on the greens in five of his last six Majors. That’s a big shift for a player whose ceiling is usually capped by the putter. The hesitation is converting. He’s still searching for his first Top 10 of the season, and asking him to jump from that to a Win is a quantum leap. There are also some subtle prep questions — skipping the Texas swing, including a Valero event he’s typically comfortable at — and a lack of low rounds recently (just 1 of his last 15 rounds in the 60s). However, for those backing, I will say the weather and course set up will help, but still circles are needed especially on Par 5s this week. That said, Conners tends to elevate in Majors, and Augusta in particular seems to bring out his best. If the 2024/2025 Major version of Corey shows up, he absolutely has Top 10 — and even Top 5 — upside. More likely, he fits as a strong placement and matchup play, with some sneaky First Round Leader appeal given his tendency to find scoring on Fridays and occasional early spikes. At +10000, he’s a classic “trust the course fit and Major pedigree” play rather than current form alone. -C
Matt Fitzpatrick
Odds: +2350
Stats: Top 75!! exclude APEX (168), OTT/DD/APEX AVG (84), PUTT (96)
Rank: Top 75 exclude APEX; Top 25 exclude DD, OTT/DD/APEX AVG, APP 175200, SCR, PUTT, BOB 175200, BA, P3
SG Gains: OTT 4/4, APP 3/4, ARD 4/4, PUTT 3/4
FORM: 1/2/41/24
Masters Results: 40/22/10/14/34/46/21/38/32/7/MC
Masters Scoring: 4 of 42 Rounds in 60s; Low: 67 (3 times)
Majors Results: 4/38/8/40/50/64/MC/22
Comp Results: 5/7/14/24/24/30/49/55/MC/MC
Insights: Fitzy enters the year’s first Major in full “Fitzmagic” mode, and it’s hard to ignore. Two wins in his last eight starts puts him right there with anyone in this field, and the broader form is just as strong — NINE straight events gaining strokes overall, with consistent production across OTT, APP, ARD, and PUTT. He gained across the board in back-to-back starts at Valspar (win) and THE PLAYERS (runner-up), and quite frankly, the putter is the only reason he didn’t win both — tee-to-green game has been that good. From a profile standpoint, he checks a lot of Augusta boxes. He’s long enough, the long irons are dialed, and he’s trending in the right direction across all key metrics. The one technical question is Apex Height (social media tell you he can’t hit it high while he posted a range session showing plenty of shot making). Course set up will give him plenty of distance which I am not worried about; however, its the iron height that is a bit more precarious for me to hold these undulating firm greens, but overall the ball-striking form is difficult to poke holes in. Add in the off-course momentum (baby on the way and brother winning on The DP World Tour), all coming up green for Matt in 2026 so far. Augusta history, however, is where things get tricky. He’s made 10 straight cuts, but with just two Top 10s and ZERO Top 5s, he’s yet to truly contend here. Even more concerning is the scoring profile: only 4 rounds in the 60s across 42 career rounds at Augusta, and ZERO in his last 25 rounds. That’s a tough look when trying to project a win, where multiple low rounds are required. Overall Major form suggests the ceiling is still there — two Top 10s in his last three majors and a U.S. Open win on the résumé — but translating that into Augusta success hasn’t quite clicked. At +2350, you’re buying into elite current form and the idea that he’s on the verge of another big win — and that’s fair. But asking him to suddenly flip the script at a course where low scoring has been limited feels like a stretch. Strong consideration for placements or matchups, but as an outright and first round leader, it requires a leap that many won’t be comfortable making. Do you? -C
Tommy Fleetwood
Odds: +2300
Stats: Top 100! exclude DD (117), APP 175200 (129), PUTT (120), BOB 150175 (142)
Rank: Top 75 exclude DD, APP 175200, PROX, PUTT, BOB 150175, BOB AVG; Top 25: TG, ARD, SCR, ARD/SCR AVG, BA, P5
SG Gains: OTT 3/4, APP 3/4, ARD 4/4, PUTT 1/4
FORM: 10/8/49/7
Masters Results: 21/3/33/14/46/19/36/17/MC
Masters Scoring: 5 of 34 Rounds in 60s; Low: 66 (twice)
Majors Results: 16/MC/41/21/MC/16/26/3
Comp Results: 5/7/10/20/20/28/37/47/50
Insights: Tommmmyyyyy rolls into Augusta with strong recent form — four Top 10s in his last five starts — and a profile that quietly checks more boxes than the raw stats may suggest. He’s been gaining consistently across the board, particularly around the green, and his Major Championship sample shows a well-rounded game with gains in OTT, APP, ARD, and PUTT in five of his last eight Majors. Augusta history is respectable but not overly convincing. A T3 in 2024 highlights the ceiling, but it came without ever truly threatening the win — trailing Scottie by a significant margin throughout the weekend. Outside of that, results have been steady but unspectacular, and the scoring profile raises concerns: just 5 rounds in the 60s across 34 career rounds, with 11 rounds of 74+ mixed in. He also has yet to break 70 in Round 1 here (0-for-9), which points again toward a slower start where we may be able to get a better number to start Round 2 on the odds board. Statistically, the setup leans on his strengths — short game and scrambling — but approach and putting remain inconsistent, and that limits his ability to separate. Even his recent Valero performance fits the narrative: solid, in control, finishes well… but never truly in contention. The path to success is clear — steady tee-to-green play, lean on the short game, and hope for a spike week with the putter — but history suggests that ceiling tends to land more in the Top 10 range rather than true winning equity. -C
Sergio Garcia
Odds: +30000
Stats: N/A
Rank: N/A
SG Gains: OTT 3/4, APP 2/4, ARD 2/4, PUTT 1/4
FORM: 17/35/8/37
Masters Results: MC/MC/MC/23/MC/MC/MC/1/34/17/MC/8/12/35/45/38/MC/MC/46/MC/4/28/8/MC/40/38
Masters Scoring: 11 of 82 Rounds in 60s; Low: 66 (twice); First Round Leader: 2013
Majors Results: 34/67/MC/12/MC
Comp Results: 1/4/4/6/7/8/10/11/13/13/18/19/20/25/25/30/37/37/39/42/46/49/60/MC/MC/MC
Insights: I initially thought Sergio would be an interesting name for a placement bet, but his hasn’t played that well this year, and I honestly had no idea he had missed the cut here 6 times in 7 appearances since his win in 2017. That said, he has all the experience here, and because he’s 300/1 to win, he will offer some value in the other markets. For what it’s worth, DraftKings has him as a -158 favorite to make the cut. If oddsmakers think he’s going to make the cut after his run of poor results here, why not get a little cheeky with a +182 Top 30 or a +360 Top 20? There are better ways to bet this event, but just giving you an idea of how to read the board and find value. The safest way to get exposure to Garcia is probably in DFS or as an underdog in a 3-Ball, but again, there’s not much on the recent resume to instill confidence in a good result. -S
Chris Gotterup
Odds: +6000
Stats: Top 75!! exclude APEX (148), PUTT (80)
Rank: Top 75 exclude APEX; Top 25: TG, OTT, DD, ARD, BOB 150175, BOB 175200, BOB AVG, P5
SG Gains: OTT 4/4, APP 4/4, ARD 2/4, PUTT 3/4
FORM: 6/56/18/MC
Masters Results: DEBUT
Majors Results: 3/23/MC/43
Comp Results: 18/25/46/50/MC
Insights: As you probably already know, debutants typically do not win the Masters. It hasn’t happened in almost 50 years when Fuzzy Zoeller did it in 1979, but if someone was going to do it this year, Gotterup is the one you want to go with. He’s someone that can get it done throughout the bag, and he doesn’t even need a perfect week to win. He won in Phoenix while losing strokes on the green, he won in Hawaii despite losing strokes on Approach and his first ever PGA win included a negative performance off the tee. That said, his driving accuracy and mid-iron play has left a bit to be desired of late, though I think the price is certainly interesting. If you don’t have an issue stepping in front of a near 50-year trend, then you might find some value on someone that’s proven he can win multiple times on multiple different types of tracks over the last year and a half. -S
Brooks Koepka
Odds: +4000
Stats: Top 100! exclude SCR (135), ARD/SCR AVG (104), PUTT (142), P3 (113), P4 (106)
Rank: Top 75 exclude SCR, PUTT, P3, P4; Top 25: TG, APEX, APP, APP 150175, PROX, APP AVG
SG Gains: OTT 2/4, APP 3/4, ARD 1/4, PUTT 2/4
FORM: MC/18/13/9
Masters Results: MC/45/2/MC/MC/7/2/11/21/33
Masters Scoring: 7 of 34 Rounds in 60s; Low: 65; First Round Leader: 2019, 2023
Majors Results: MC/12/MC/MC/43/26/26/45
Comp Results: 1/3/4/24/28/34/38/41/43/56/WD/MC/MC/MC/MC/MC
Insights: Brooks is a big-game hunter, but I would have loved to see more Top-10 finishes leading into Augusta, as his only one was a T9 at the Cognizant. Since then, he mustered a T13 at the Players, T18 at the Valspar and missed the cut in Houston. He lost strokes across the board in that missed cut, notably losing over 3 strokes on the greens. The putter has been an issue for him all season pretty much, as he’s lost significant strokes on the greens in 4 of his 6 starts this year. The approach play was solid prior to the cut in Houston, which is encouraging, but how much does that really help him if he can’t knock in his putts? Driving Accuracy is a concern this week as well, as he’s 83rd in the field over his last 24 rounds. Brooks hasn’t won a 4-round event since the PGA Championship in 2023, and the Phoenix Open in 2021 prior to that. It’s hard to trust him here at the price, but then again, he’s a big-game hunter — or at least that’s what you’re telling yourself if you’re betting him this week. -S
Min Woo Lee
Odds: +3500
Stats: Top 50!!! exclude APP 150175 (86), SCR (53)
Rank: Top 75 across; Top 25 exclude APP, GIR, APP 150175, PROX, APP AVG, SCR, ARD/SCR AVG, BA, P4
SG Gains: OTT 4/4, APP 3/4, ARD 3/4, PUTT 4/4
FORM: 3/32/6/12
Masters Results: 49/22/MC/14
Masters Scoring: 1 of 14 Rounds in 60s; Low: 69
Majors Results: MC/MC/MC/49/MC/21/26/22
Comp Results: 12/43/38/MC
Insights: Min Woo has had a strong season thus far, entering the masters with a Top-40 finish in each of his 6 starts this year, highlighted by a T3 in Houston, a T6 at Bay Hill and a T2 at Pebble. His off-the-tee game and putting game have been outstanding this year, but it’s the iron play that has come and gone week-to-week. In fact, he seems to alternate between losses on approach and big gains on approach, so if he follows that same pattern, he’s due for a down week with the irons in Augusta, which would align with his historical success here. In 4 appearances at the Masters, he’s finished no better than 14th, and he lost strokes on Approach in 3 of those 4. His putting here hasn’t been the best of late either, as he lost over 4.5 strokes on the greens last year. MWL has one PGA win, which wasn’t an elevated event or a major, so I question his upside in this field at this price. DFS or placements are probably the way to go this week for MWL. -S
Hideki Matsuyama
Odds: +4000
Stats: Top 75!! exclude OTT (105), DD (110), APEX (126), OTT/DD/APEX AVG (114), BS (80)
Rank: Top 75 exclude OTT, OTT/DD/APEX AVG; Top 25: TG, APP, APP 175200, PROX, APP AVG, ARD, SCR, ARD/SCR AVG, BA, P3, P5
SG Gains: OTT 3/4, APP 2/4, ARD 3/4, PUTT 3/4
FORM: 21/27/41/28
Masters Results: 21/38/16/14/1/13/32/19/11/7/5/MC/54/27
Masters Scoring: of 54 Rounds in 60s; Low: 65
Majors Results: 16/42/MC/21/66/6/35/38
Comp Results: 1/1/2/3/3/3/4/4/5/9/9/11/11/12/13/13/13/16/18/21/23/26/28/30/32/33/39/41/45
Insights: Deki drives into Augusta as one of the more volatile profiles on the board — and that’s exactly what makes him interesting. Current form doesn’t jump off the page at first glance, but zoom out and you’ll see three Top 11 finishes in last seven starts. 2026 has been a rollercoaster for results and backers, but the ceiling remains elite. Statistically, the profile is strong where it matters most for Augusta. Approach play continues to be a weapon, gaining in six of his last eight, while around-the-green play has been reliable (gains in seven of last eight). The putter was on a heater earlier in the season but has cooled over the last few starts, and off the tee remains the most volatile of all — not a total dealbreaker here, but it does bring in the risk of one or two costly misses leading to big numbers. In his 2021 win, he only gained a half stroke off the tee so we really aren’t asking all that much for Deki to reach that level in the end. Recent form at Valero was quietly encouraging from a ball-striking standpoint (gains OTT and APP), even if the short game took a step back — something that can likely be written off as a one-week dip given how consistent he has been all year. In Majors, the profile tightens up even more, with gains across all key categories in the majority of his last eight starts, reinforcing that he tends to elevate on bigger stages. Hideki also brings a unique scoring profile — capable of going extremely low at any point. He’s posted four “low round of the day” performances in his last 11 Masters appearances. At +4000, he shapes up as a high-risk, high-reward option perfect for bets and daily fantasy players. The recent results may keep ownership and betting interest in check, but the underlying metrics and course fit say he’s very much live. -C
Patrick Reed
Odds: +4300
Stats: N/A
Rank: N/A
SG Gains: OTT 1/2, APP 2/2, ARD 1/2, PUTT 2/2 (No SG Joburg or South African starts)
FORM: 10/29/1/2
Masters Results: 3/12/4/35/8/10/36/1/MC/49/22/MC
Masters Scoring: 10 of 44 Rounds in 60s; Low: 66
Majors Results: MC/23/MC/3/53/12
Comp Results: 1/1/2/2/6/6/11/13/15/16/19/21/23/25/39/46/51/59/MC/MC/WD
Insights: Reed’s antics this week are received with a mix of momentum and a subtle question mark around layoff — last played a month ago tomorrow. The switch back from LIV to the DP World Tour has yielded strong results (1-2-1 stretch), and historically he’s slight of hand at Augusta: 8 straight made cuts, 3rd last year, Green Jacket in 2018, and multiple top finishes in the last 5 years (3-12-4). Historically slow starter at the year’s first Major (only 2 of 12 opening rounds in the 60s), but once he finds his footing, Reed can and does get it rolling. He’s logged FOUR of his last SEVEN final rounds in the 60s and was the only player in the field last year with both SUB 70 weekend rounds. Statistically, the game is in shape: strong off the tee, around-the-green and putting gains where measured, with a proven ability to grind under pressure and will welcome the firm fast conditions expected this week. He’s low-owned due to reputation/personality, which creates the sharp edge for daily fantasy owners. Long course knowledge, course fit, and historical clutch factor remain elite, meaning Reed is more than capable of contending again — Green Jacket, Torrey, and Kapalua wins show the supreme fit and high ceiling, and with a favorable draw and minimal public attention, he is one you shouldn’t look past without considering how you make best use of him this week. -C
Jordan Spieth
Odds: +4500
Stats: Top 100! exclude APP 150175 (111), APP 175200 (137), PROX (135), APP AVG (103), BOB 150175 (124)
Rank: Top 75 exclude GIR, APP 150175, APP 175200, PROX, APP AVG, BS, BOB, BOB 150175, BOB AVG; Top 25: SCR, ARD/SCR AVG
SG Gains: OTT 3/4, APP 4/4, ARD 2/4, PUTT 2/4
FORM: 63/11/32/11
Masters Results: 14/MC/4/MC/3/46/21/3/11/2/1/2
Masters Scoring: 13 of 44 Rounds in 60s, Low: 64; First Round Leader: 2015, 2016, 2018
Majors Results: 40/23/MC/14/25/41/43/MC
Comp Results: 1/2/3/3/4/8/9/9/12/12/13/15/19/19/21/22/26/35/51/55/59/DQ/MC/MC/MC/MC
Insights: The good Jordan can be really good, and the bad Jordan can be really bad. Look no further than the Valero last week, where he lost 8 strokes on the greens across the entirety of the weekend. That was after he gained over 1.5 strokes putting at Innisbrook, over 2 strokes at Bay Hill, over 6 strokes and Riv and almost 6 strokes at Pebble. He’s gained decently with his irons in his last 4 starts overall, but it just seems that at least one area of his game is going to blow up at some point every weekend. A former winner here, Jordan lacks consistency around Augusta of late. He’s had an alternating Top 15-missed cut trend going back to 2021, when he finished T3, then missed the cut in 2022, then finished T4 in 2023, then missed the cut in 2024 and most recently finished T14 last year. If the trend continues the way it has, Jordan is destined to miss the cut this year. Obviously, that’s not how it really works, but he doesn’t have a single Top-10 finish since the Memorial in June, and he hasn’t won since 2022. Why is he sub-50/1? -S
Sepp Straka
Odds: +8000
Stats: Top 100! exclude APEX (113), BOB 150175 (166)
Rank: Top 75 exclude BOB 150175; Top 25: APP 175200, BOB 175200, P3
SG Gains: OTT 2/4, APP 3/4, ARD 1/4, PUTT 3/4
FORM: MC/8/13/50
Masters Results: MC/16/46/30
Masters Scoring: 0 of 14 Rounds in 60s, Low: 70
Majors Results: 52/MC/MC/MC/22/56/MC/16
Comp Results: 12/13/15/15/16/21/32/43/45/50/MC/MC/MC/MC/MC
Insights: Sepp is more of an accuracy guy than a distance guy, and distance is definitely necessary at Augusta National. Just look at his results here: MC, T16, T46 and 30th. Iron plays has been fine in his last 2 appearances here, but the short game was dreadful in those outings. Sepp comes into this week in OK from. While he missed the cut in San Antonio last week, he had 4 Top-20 finishes in his 5 prior outings. However, it’s his major form that’s of the most concern here. Since a couple Top-10 finishes in 2023, Straka has failed to crack the Top 15 in any major. In fact, 4 of his 8 majors in 2024 and 2025 were missed cuts. I just don’t think this course fits his eye/game, and the price properly reflects that. -S
Cameron Young
Odds: +2300
Stats: Top 50!!! exclude APP 150175 (83), ARD (72)
Rank: Top 75 across; Top 25 exclude DD, APP, APP 150175, ARD, SCR, ARD/SCR AVG, PUTT, P5
SG Gains: OTT 4/4, APP 3/4, ARD 2/4, PUTT 3/4
FORM: 1/3/7/55
Masters Results: MC/9/7/MC
Masters Scoring: 2 of 12 Rounds in 60s, Low: 67
Majors Results: MC/4/47/MC/31/67/63/9
Comp Results: 2/7/8/13/16/20/20/22/33/MC/MC/MC
Insights: Cameron Young is likely to be a popular pick this week, but it’s for very good reason. He’s coming to Augusta fresh off a win in his last start (Players) in which he gained more than 7 strokes on Approach and almost 5 strokes Putting. It was his 3rd straight Top-7 finish, and he gained OTT, APP and PUTT in each of those events. It was also his 2nd win since the Wyndham in August, as well as his 8th Top 10 in that time (including the Hero). That said, he’s coming off a missed cut here last year where he lost strokes APP, ARG and PUTT. He’s never been able to put it all together here, but he still has 2 Top-10 finishes thanks to some pretty great driving and putting performances in 2024 and 2023. His current form makes me think he absolutely can win this event, but it doesn’t come without some risk due to his missed cuts in half of his Masters appearances and missed cuts in half of his majors last year. -S