Aldrich Potgieter took home the title at the Rocket Classic last week by winning in a five-hole playoff and is looking to continue his success at the 2025 John Deere Classic. At just 20 years old, Potgieter became the youngest South African to win on the PGA Tour after defeating Max Greyserman and Chris Kirk in the playoffs. He’s listed as a 40-1 longshot at this week’s tournament, while Ben Griffin leads the pack as the 16-1 favorite.
Griffin, already a two-time winner this season at both the Zurich Classic and the Charles Schwab Challenge, finished tied-fifth at the 2024 John Deere Classic and boasts strong odds to land in the top five again this year.
Meanwhile, Jason Day sits at second in the betting odds, holding 22-1 odds after a strong fourth-place finish at the Travelers Championship. The tournament features six past champions, including last year’s winner, Davis Thompson, who made history with the lowest score to par at the John Deere Classic.
Before finalizing your wagers, be sure to review the 2025 John Deere Classic predictions and best bets from Eric Cohen, an expert with a stellar record of calling winners, including Justin Thomas at the RBC Heritage.
Cohen highlights Jake Knapp as a 40-1 odds player to consider, emphasizing his potential to capitalize on the birdie opportunities this course offers. However, he cautions against backing Si Woo Kim, who has struggled lately with a withdrawal due to injury, suggesting that betting on Kim to miss the cut might be wiser than backing him outright given the current odds.
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2025 John Deere Classic Odds
- Ben Griffin +1600
- Jason Day +2200
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Note: Odds are subject to change.
