The PGA Tour will shift to the Lone Star State for the 2025 Texas Children’s Houston Open at Memorial Park Golf Course. The 156-player field features proven champions, including Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy.

Scheffler recorded a T-2 finish at the Houston Open in 2024, one of two runner-up showings in the last three years. McIlroy is making his return to this event for the first time since 2014 after securing two victories this season, including his last start at The Players Championship.

Scheffler is the 33-10 favorite (risk $100 to win $330), according to the latest odds, followed by McIlroy at 7-1. The odds change significantly from this group to the next, where players like Aaron Rai (28-1), J.J. Spaun (33-1), and Davis Thompson (33-1) are positioned.

This article contains predictions based on a simulation of the tournament 10,000 times by SportsLine’s proprietary model built by DFS pro Mike McClure. The model has been highly effective in nailing tournament results, having correctly predicted 13 majors.

Predictions for the 2025 Houston Open

• Aaron Rai is expected to underperform and not finish in the top five despite being a top favorite.
• Taylor Pendrith is highlighted as a strong longshot with odds of 45-1, with his consistent performance on approach shots and driving distance making him a better pick than suggested by odds alone.

This week promises interesting developments for any bettors interested in following these recommendations and insights as the tournament unfolds.