The first major golf tournament of the year, the 2025 Masters, is just around the corner, starting on Thursday, April 10 at Augusta National Golf Club. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is set to defend his title and stands as the +460 favorite (risk $100 to win $460) this year.
Among the strong contenders are Rory McIlroy (13-2), Jon Rahm (14-1), Ludvig Aberg (16-1), Collin Morikawa (16-1), Xander Schauffele (18-1), Bryson DeChambeau (21-1), and Justin Thomas (24-1). Notably, McIlroy is the most favored at BetMGM, attracting 16.5% of the bets.
With significant prize money at stake—expected to exceed last year’s total of $20 million—strategic selections are crucial in the One and Done format, which has gained popularity akin to NFL Survivor pools. Players may only select a golfer once per season, which makes nailing majors critical.
Mike McClure is a seasoned DFS analyst with over $2 million in career profits. He’s been exceptionally accurate in PGA picks since the restart in June 2020, using a proprietary simulation model to predict tournament outcomes. McClure’s model has already nailed predictions for thirteen majors and is expected to deliver impactful insights for the Masters.
One key pick for the Masters is Rory McIlroy (+650), who is in peak form and aims to complete his career Grand Slam.
For detailed predictions, McClure recommends checking SportsLine for further insights on the Masters and betting advice.
Betting Options
Sportsbooks for PGA Tour betting include:
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- FanDuel: Bet $5, Get $150 in bonus bets if your first bet wins
- BetMGM: Up to $1,500 in bonus bets back if your first bet loses
- Caesars: Bet $1, double your winnings on the next ten bets
- Bet365: Bet $5, Get $100 in bonus bets, win or lose.
