2025 Travelers Championship Insights: Hovland and Fleetwood Among Top Longshot Picks
Analysis of longshot picks for the 2025 Travelers Championship, highlighting Viktor Hovland, Tommy Fleetwood, and Sepp Straka.
Viktor Hovland
Viktor Hovland was consistently in the top ranks last week at the U.S. Open, aiming for his first major victory. Even though the Travelers Championship isn’t classified as a major, it offers another opportunity for Hovland to shine. The tour will take place at TPC River Highlands in Connecticut, beginning June 19. Scottie Scheffler, the defending champion, enters as the favorite with odds of +280 on FanDuel Sportsbook.
Hovland recently won the Valspar Championship in March, but he struggled with his form, not finishing in the top 10 in his consecutive tournaments until achieving a strong third-place finish at the U.S. Open. With betting odds at +3500, he remains a solid longshot pick, especially as he has the record of 7 PGA Tour wins without having won a major championship, making such odds appealing.
Tommy Fleetwood (40-1)
Despite missing the cut at the U.S. Open, Fleetwood has been strong in several Signature Events this year, displaying consistent performance. He ranks seventh in total strokes gained on the PGA Tour. Even though he hasn’t won in 158 PGA Tour events, he holds eight international titles and is poised for a strong result this week.
Sepp Straka (40-1)
Straka has demonstrated outstanding results in Signature Events, including a recent victory at the Truist Championship. Although he has struggled at majors, he excels in non-major competitions, securing significant finishes.
FanDuel offers the best odds on Hovland at 35-1, along with a sizable bonus bet for new users. For more insights and detailed projections on this tournament, you may check out the experts featured in the SportsLine analysis.
