Odds, predictions for the Tour Championship 2023: Favorites and picks from the field

Last week, We got another nice overall winner to Viktor Hovland (+1600) am BMW championship. If you’re following this section, that’s five absolute winners since we started creating this column just two months ago. Let’s see if we can replicate the magic at the Tour Championship.

The top 30 golfers from this year’s PGA Tour travel to East Lake Golf Club to determine the winner of the 2023 FedEx Cup. The course is par 70 and measures approximately 7,300 yards.

One important note: whether you are playing fantasy or betting at this tournament, it is very important that you understand the details of this week’s event. Due to the scoring system in place for the FedEx Playoffs, Scottie Scheffler will open the tournament with a 10-under par lead.

After his comeback win last weekend, Hovland is second at 8 under par while reigning champion Rory McIlroy is third at 7 under par. Jon Rahm (-6) and Lucas Glover (-5) round out the top five.

When it comes to betting on the tournament, we offer everything you need from odds to best bets.

Let’s dive into the action.

FAVORITES

As for odds, that’s nothing new as Scheffler goes into the weekend as a favorite having already held a two-shot lead. He is currently listed at +130 FanDuel Sportsbook. McIlroy has the second best odds at +330 and Hovland rounds out the top three at +500.

Now that we’ve covered the basics, let’s move on to the top picks and my portfolio for this tournament.

odds and field

Scottie Scheffler +130 (bet $10 to win $23)
Rory McIlroy +330 (bet $10 to win $43)
Viktor Hovland +500 (bet $10 to win $60)
Jon Rahm +850 (bet $10 to win $95)
Patrick Cantlay +1800 (bet $10 to win $190)
Max Homa +3500 (bet $10 to win $360)
Xander Schauffele +3500 (bet $10 to win $360)
Lucas Glover +5500 (bet $10 to win $560)
Matt Fitzpatrick +6000 (bet $10 to win $610)
Brian Harman +7000 (bet $10 and win $710)
Wyndham Clark +7000 (bet $10 to win $710)

“The Gimmes”

Brian Harman Top 10, including punches (+140)

His skills match the course and he’s in great shape last week at Olympia Fields on a T-5. In his last six events, he has had five top-12 finishes, including winning the Open Championship.

Russell Henley Top 10, including batting (+160)

Much like Harman, Henley was also on fire. He goes into this event with three consecutive top eight finishes.

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