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<p><em>Stay tuned throughout the day as theScore keeps you updated with insights and analysis from Round 3 of the PGA Championship.</em></p><p>Moving day at Quail Hollow delivered, ending with Scottie Scheffler pulling away from the pack to take a three-shot lead into Sunday. </p><p>It was a bunched leaderboard for most of the day. At one point, Scheffler, Jon Rahm, and Bryson DeChambeau all shared the lead at 7-under. But a vintage Scheffler performance on the closing stretch at Quail Hollow created a clear path for his third major championship.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Below was our running analysis and updates throughout Round 3. (All times ET.)</p><p><strong>7:45 p.m. </strong>- Here's the oddsboard heading into the final round.</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
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<th>Player (Score)</th>
<th>Odds</th>
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</thead>
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<td>Scottie Scheffler (-11)</td>
<td>-500</td>
</tr>
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<td>Alex Noren (-8)</td>
<td>+2200</td>
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<td>Jon Rahm (-6)</td>
<td>+2200</td>
</tr>
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<td>Bryson DeChambeau (-5)</td>
<td>+2800</td>
</tr>
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<td>J.T. Poston (-7)</td>
<td>+4000</td>
</tr>
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<td>Davis Riley (-7)</td>
<td>+5000</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Scheffler has an implied win probability of 83.3%. It will take a catastrophic round from the world No. 1 to not hoist the Wanamaker Trophy. </p><p><strong>7:20 p.m.</strong> - Scheffler makes easy work of the "Green Mile," birdieing his final two holes to take a three-shot lead into the final round. Scheffler gained 2.7 strokes on the field by birdieing Nos. 17 and 18 and played his final five holes at 5-under par. He's now a -500 favorite.</p><p><strong>6:55 p.m.</strong> - Scheffler pours in a birdie on No. 17, only the sixth birdie of the day on the hole. He's 10-under for the tournament, two shots ahead of Alex Noren, and a -260 favorite. The Scheffler who dominated last season is back, and this is his tournament to lose.</p><p><strong>6:30 p.m.</strong> - Scheffler birdies the par-5 15th. Let's see if he can navigate the tough three-hole closing stretch to take the solo lead into Sunday.</p><p><strong>6:20 p.m.</strong> - Oddsboard update:</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Odds</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Scottie Scheffler</td>
<td>-110</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alex Noren</td>
<td>+850</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jon Rahm</td>
<td>+850</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bryson DeChambeau</td>
<td>+1000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Davis Riley</td>
<td>+2000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jhonattan Vegas</td>
<td>+2200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Si Woo Kim</td>
<td>+2200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthieu Pavon</td>
<td>+2800</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>J.T. Poston</td>
<td>+3000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keegan Bradley</td>
<td>+4000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tony Finau</td>
<td>+4000</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p><strong>6:00 p.m.</strong> - After touching 8-under, DeChambeau goes bogey, double-bogey to fall three shots off the lead. He went from tournament favorite to +1000 quickly. Meanwhile, Scheffler makes an eagle on the drivable par-4 14th. He heads to the par-5 15th as a co-leader and odds-on favorite.</p><p><strong>5:55 p.m.</strong> - Noren birdies four of his final five holes to grab the clubhouse lead at 8-under. This is Noren's second start of the year after he was sidelined for 31 weeks with neck and hamstring injuries.</p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786171/cropped_GettyImages-2215619907.jpg?ts=1747519881" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786171/w220xh124_GettyImages-2215619907.jpg?ts=1747519881 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786171/w320xh180_GettyImages-2215619907.jpg?ts=1747519881 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786171/w640xh360_GettyImages-2215619907.jpg?ts=1747519881 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786171/w768xh432_GettyImages-2215619907.jpg?ts=1747519881 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/786171/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2215619907.jpg?ts=1747519881 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>5:42 p.m.</strong> - DeChambeau finds the water on the par-3 17th. His outright odds plummet from +300 to +800 after one bad swing.</p><p><strong>5:35 p.m.</strong> - The leaders are approaching the "Green Mile" holes 16 through 18. This stretch is playing 1.16 strokes over par for the day, so getting through at even would be a fantastic way to close Round 3.</p><p><strong>5:10 p.m.</strong> - The stint with three stars atop the leaderboard was short-lived. Jon Rahm bogeys the par-3 17th and Scheffler drops a shot on No. 11. Meanwhile, DeChambeau takes over as the tournament favorite while facing an up-and-down for birdie on No. 15.</p><p><strong>5:00 p.m.</strong> - DeChambeau, Scheffler, Rahm, and Jhonattan Vegas are all deadlocked at 7-under par. We officially have a major championship-caliber leaderboard. Buckle up.</p><p><strong>4:45 p.m.</strong> - Rahm joins the party at 7-under, birdieing the difficult 16th hole, which is playing 0.32 strokes over par.</p><p><strong>4:30 p.m.</strong> - Scheffler cards a 2-under front nine, making the turn in a share of the lead with Vegas at 7-under. The oddsboard suggests this tournament is a three-horse race between Scheffler, DeChambeau (-6), and Rahm (-6).</p><p><strong>3:55 p.m</strong>. - Scheffler looks a lot like the player who won seven times last year. After opening Round 3 with a bogey, he's made birdie on three of his last four holes and heads to the par-4 eighth - the easiest hole on the front nine - with a chance to take the solo lead.</p><p><strong>3:30 p.m.</strong> - Oddsboard update:</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Odds</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Scottie Scheffler</td>
<td>+135</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bryson DeChambeau</td>
<td>+330</td>
</tr>
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<td>Si Woo Kim</td>
<td>+800</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jon Rahm</td>
<td>+1800</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matt Fitzpatrick</td>
<td>+2000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Max Homa</td>
<td>+2200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jhonattan Vegas</td>
<td>+3000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>J.T. Poston</td>
<td>+3300</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p><strong>2:55 p.m.</strong> - Scheffler, DeChambeau, Rahm, and Tony Finau are all at 5-under, two off the lead. It took longer than expected, but the cream is rising to the top.</p><p><strong>2:50 p.m.</strong> - Si Woo Kim takes the solo lead after a birdie on the par-3 fourth. Kim's now +750 to win. He was +12500 (bet $1 to win $125) before the tournament started. </p><p><strong>2:35 p.m. </strong>- Vegas' two-shot lead vanishes in two holes. Back-to-back bogeys drop him into a four-way tie for first. There are 33 players within four of the lead.</p><p><strong>2 p.m.</strong> - Scheffler bogeys No. 1, his first bogey on Quail Hollow's opening hole of the week. Meanwhile, Vegas also bogeys his first hole, tightening the leaderboard and setting the stage for an intriguing moving day.</p><p><strong>1:20 p.m.</strong> - DeChambeau lips out on the second hole for what would have been back-to-back birdies to open his round. Rahm is 2-under through four, narrowing the gap to one shot between him and Scheffler. DeChambeau and Rahm are second and third on the oddsboard at +475 and +1000, respectively.</p><p><strong>12:20 p.m.</strong> - The first six holes at Quail Hollow have all played over par for the week. If a chaser can play this group of holes at 2- or 3-under par, they'll likely have made up a good chunk of shots on the field. And if you're Vegas, being even through six will have to feel like a win.</p><p><strong>12:05 p.m.</strong> - The final group, consisting of leader Vegas, Matthieu Pavon, and Matt Fitzpatrick, goes off at 1:55 p.m. Scheffler, Max Homa, and Si Woo Kim make up the penultimate group. DeChambeau, the longest hitter in the field, tees off alongside Taylor Pendrith and Richard Bland, the field's shortest hitter, at 12:49 p.m.</p><p><strong>11:55 a.m.</strong> - The third round is finally underway after a three-hour delay. Inclement weather forced tournament organizers to switch to threesomes off split tees, condensing the tee sheet considerably. Now Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele will tee off at 1:38 p.m. off No. 10 instead of being in one of the first pairings out. </p>

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The 150th Preakness Stakes runs Saturday with Journalism pegged as the betting favorite to captur...

<p>The 150th Preakness Stakes runs Saturday with Journalism pegged as the betting favorite to capture the second leg of American horse racing's Triple Crown.</p><p>Journalism is a short +120 favorite in the nine-horse race at Pimlico in Baltimore. He was the favorite heading into the Kentucky Derby but placed second to Sovereignty.</p><p>Speaking of the Kentucky Derby winner: Sovereignty won't be running in the Preakness, eliminating the potential for a third Triple Crown winner in the last 11 years.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><h3>Preakness odds</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>Horse</th>
<th>Odds</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Journalism</td>
<td>+120</td>
</tr>
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<td>Sandman</td>
<td>+350</td>
</tr>
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<td>Goal Oriented</td>
<td>+500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Clever Again</td>
<td>+800</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>River Thames</td>
<td>+800</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>American Promise</td>
<td>+1000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gosger</td>
<td>+1500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Heart Of Honor</td>
<td>+3000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Pay Billy</td>
<td>+3000</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Journalism earned the favorite position for the Kentucky Derby largely due to his win at the Santa Anita Derby, one of the key prep races before heading to Churchill Downs.</p><p>The Preakness is the shortest of the Triple Crown races at 9.5 furlongs (one furlong is an eighth of a mile). This may be a better distance for Journalism as he ran out of steam late at the Kentucky Derby. His four career victories were all races of nine furlongs or shorter. </p><p>Sandman and American Promise are the only other two horses competing in the Preakness that also ran in the Kentucky Derby. Sandman finished seventh, while American Promise came 16th. They were +500 and +1100 in Kentucky, respectively.</p><p>Goal Oriented, a Bob Baffert-trained horse, is the third favorite and has two wins in two career races. He won a Kentucky Derby preliminary race at Churchill Downs. </p><p>A nine-horse field is a stark difference compared to 19 that ran in the Kentucky Derby. A smaller field means less traffic for the faster horses to navigate, usually allowing them to break away from the pack. The odds reflect this, and Journalism should have a good opportunity to win as the favorite.</p>

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<p><em>Stay tuned throughout the day as theScore keeps you updated with insights and analysis from Round 1 of the PGA Championship.</em></p><p>Round 2 of the PGA Championship is in the books. Jhonattan Vegas holds a two-shot lead over a trio of players, with world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler lurking three shots behind. </p><p>Below is our running analysis of the day, where we focused on the leaders and those battling to make the cut. A handful of marquee players snuck inside the 1-over cutline, including Rory McIlroy and defending champion Xander Schauffele. (All times ET)</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p><strong>8:30 p.m.</strong> - Quail Hollow played slightly easier on Day 2. The scoring average was 72.45 compared to Thursday's 72.76, and there was no scoring difference between the morning and afternoon wave of players.</p><p>Here are some strokes-gained data to help highlight how the players atop the leaderboard got there.</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Player</th>
<th>SG:T2G</th>
<th>SG:P</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Jhonattan Vegas</td>
<td>+4.05</td>
<td>+1.55</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthieu Pavon</td>
<td>+3.13</td>
<td>+1.48</td>
</tr>
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<td>Matt Fitzpatrick</td>
<td>+3.27</td>
<td>+1.34</td>
</tr>
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<td>Si Woo Kim</td>
<td>+2.33</td>
<td>+2.27</td>
</tr>
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<td>Max Homa</td>
<td>+2.23</td>
<td>+1.88</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scottie Scheffler</td>
<td>+3.90</td>
<td>+0.21</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Vegas has been rock solid tee-to-green and with his putter. The shocking part is he's shown few signs of life prior to this week. He's also played in only 16 majors during his career and made the cut six times. Despite being a PGA TOUR veteran, he's in uncharted territory.</p><p>Matthieu Pavon's form has also been suspect. He hasn't finished inside the top 40 on the PGA TOUR this season and has lost strokes tee-to-green in six consecutive events.</p><p>Matt Fitzpatrick and Max Homa are also surprises. Neither had been playing their best golf before the PGA Championship, but they do have the pedigree to win a major. They are easily Scheffler's stiffest competition at the top of the leaderboard.</p><p>With that said, this is Scheffler's tournament to take. He hasn't putted great through two rounds but has been brilliant tee-to-green. He's the +200 favorite with Bryson DeChambeau (-3) next on the oddsboard.</p><p><strong>7:05 p.m.</strong> - The cut is locked in at 1-over. Shane Lowry, Sepp Straka, Jordan Spieth, Hideki Matsuyama, Ludvig Aberg, and Justin Thomas are among those heading home early. </p><p><strong>7:00 p.m.</strong> - McIlroy, Scheffler, and Schauffele all secure a weekend tee time. McIlroy bogeys his final hole - his fourth bogey on the back nine - to card a 2-under 69. Schauffele posts an even-par 71, and Scheffler fires a 68 despite missing two birdie putts inside six feet on the back nine.</p><p><strong>6:50 p.m.</strong> - Off the hospitality tent! Needing a bogey at worst to make the cut, Rory McIlroy's drive bounces off the roof of a hospitality tent and lands on the bank of the creek running along the 18th fairway. This lucky break may have saved McIlroy's chances at the weekend. </p><p><strong>6:20 p.m.</strong> - Si Woo Kim makes an improbable ace on the par-3 6th, a monstrous 252-yard hole. He vaults into a tie for fourth thanks to his 6-under round.</p><p><strong>6:10 p.m.</strong> - Scheffler is in absolute cruise control. He's doing nothing outstanding, but he's plotting along beautifully, sitting at 5-under for the tournament and three shots back of the lead. He followed up his lone bogey of the day on No. 13 with back-to-back birdies, and heads to the "Green Mile" (Nos. 16-18) as the +250 tournament favorite.</p><p><strong>5:30 p.m.</strong> - Schauffele is in danger of missing only his fourth cut in a major championship, and first since the 2022 Masters. A missed cut would also end his streak of 12 straight major finishes inside the top 20. Schauffele is 2-over through 13, and the cut is a coin flip between +1 and +2.</p><p><strong>5:10 p.m. </strong>- The cutline is trending toward 1-over. <a href="https://datagolf.com/live-model/pga-tour">DataGolf</a> projects +1 has a 70.1% chance, meaning Lowry, Straka, and Corey Conners are all battling to make the weekend.</p><p><strong>4:55 p.m.</strong> - The leaderboard may not be the most appealing, but the oddsboard suggests this tournament will be won by a star. </p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Odds</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Scottie Scheffler</td>
<td>+275</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bryson DeChambeau</td>
<td>+750</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rory McIlroy</td>
<td>+1000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matt Fitzpatrick</td>
<td>+1200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jhonattan Vegas</td>
<td>+1500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Max Homa</td>
<td>+1500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jon Rahm</td>
<td>+2200</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p><strong>4:25 p.m. </strong>- McIlroy makes the turn at 3-under for the day to get back to even for the tournament. He hit only four of nine greens in regulation on the front side but still made three birdies and was perfect at scrambling. He has to tighten up his approach play on the back, especially through Quail Hollow's tough finishing stretch.</p><p><strong>3:35 p.m.</strong> - Fitzpatrick has been in a slump, with only one top-10 finish on the PGA TOUR since last year's PGA Championship. He lost strokes on approach shots in seven of eight tournaments to start the year, but does seem to have turned a corner with his irons. He ranks 17th in strokes gained: approach so far, sitting in a tie for seventh at 4-under</p><p><strong>2:45 p.m.</strong> - Vegas makes double-bogey on his final hole to fall back to 8-under for the tournament, good for a two-shot lead. His odds drop from +750 to +1200.</p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/785991/cropped_GettyImages-2215468653.jpg?ts=1747429917" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/785991/w220xh124_GettyImages-2215468653.jpg?ts=1747429917 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/785991/w320xh180_GettyImages-2215468653.jpg?ts=1747429917 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/785991/w640xh360_GettyImages-2215468653.jpg?ts=1747429917 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/785991/w768xh432_GettyImages-2215468653.jpg?ts=1747429917 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/785991/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2215468653.jpg?ts=1747429917 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Jared C. Tilton / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>2:25 p.m.</strong> - This leaderboard is a tough one to figure out. It's full of players who showed absolutely no form coming into the week. Vegas has missed three of his last four cuts, with one top-30 finish in his last nine starts. Max Homa's struggles are well-documented. He's played the weekend once in a tournament with a cut, and that's when he finished T12 at the Masters. Pavon (-6) hasn't finished inside the top 40 this year, and Luke Donald (-5) is a part-time player.</p><p><strong>1:53 p.m. </strong>- The marquee group of McIlroy, Scheffler, and Schauffele has teed off. Scheffler remains the betting favorite at +330, while Schauffele (+1) is +4500 and McIlroy (+3), who likely needs to shoot 1-under to make the cut, is +2200.</p><p><strong>1:25 p.m.</strong> - If you think you're seeing more birdies than Round 1, that's because you are. Friday's scoring average (72.22) is half a stroke easier than Thursday's.</p><p><strong>1:10 p.m.</strong> - Aberg joins Thomas in the clubhouse at 3-over after posting a disappointing 75. They will need a lot of help if they're going to make the weekend.</p><p><strong>12:50 p.m.</strong> - Thomas misses a 15-footer on his final hole by inches to finish the day at 3-over par. He has a 7.6% chance of making the weekend, per <a href="https://datagolf.com/live-model/pga-tour">DataGolf</a>.</p><p><strong>12:35 p.m.</strong> - Aberg makes a costly bogey on the par-5 seventh. He'll likely need to play the final two holes at 1-under to make the weekend. Justin Thomas is in the same boat, needing to birdie his final hole of the day.</p><p><strong>12:25 p.m.</strong> - Homa taps in for par on his final hole to post a 7-under 64. His sensational lap around Quail Hollow marks his lowest round in a major. Homa ranks first in strokes gained: off the tee and fifth in putting for Round 2.</p><p><strong>12:15 p.m.</strong> - First-round leader Vegas is 1-under through 10 and holds a three-shot edge over six players. Despite having no success in major championships, he doesn't appear to be going away.</p><p><strong>11:10 a.m.</strong> - The cut has a 60.6% chance of being 2-over, according to <a href="https://datagolf.com/live-model/pga-tour">DataGolf</a>. Thomas (+2), Aberg (+2), Matsuyama (+2), and Joaquin Niemann (+1) are all on the course and fighting to make the weekend.</p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/785951/cropped_GettyImages-2215430634.jpg?ts=1747411699" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/785951/w220xh124_GettyImages-2215430634.jpg?ts=1747411699 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/785951/w320xh180_GettyImages-2215430634.jpg?ts=1747411699 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/785951/w640xh360_GettyImages-2215430634.jpg?ts=1747411699 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/785951/w768xh432_GettyImages-2215430634.jpg?ts=1747411699 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/785951/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2215430634.jpg?ts=1747411699 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Warren Little / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>10:40 a.m.</strong> - Homa is flying up the leaderboard and the oddsboard. He's 7-under through 12 and has moved from +50000 (bet $1 to win $500) to +1200 thanks to his torrid start.</p><p><strong>9:55 a.m.</strong> - It's cutline day, and our eyes will be locked in on who's in and who's out. <a href="https://datagolf.com/live-model/pga-tour">DataGolf</a> projects a 54.3% chance the cut lands at 2-over, with a 23.1% likelihood that it moves to 1-over and a 19.7% chance it stretches to 2-over.</p><p><strong>9:30 a.m.</strong> - There are fireworks early at Quail Hollow. Another morning of benign conditions is allowing players to make birdies, as seen from the hot starts from Homa and Joaquin Niemann. Homa is 5-under through seven holes, and Niemann is 4-under through seven. DeChambeau, Collin Morikawa, and Tyrrell Hatton are all under par in the early stages of their second rounds.</p>

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PGA Championship forecaddie: Running analysis of Round 2 at Quail Hollow

<p><em>Stay tuned throughout the day as theScore keeps you updated with insights and analysis from Round 1 of the PGA Championship.</em></p><p>Welcome in!</p><p>We tracked what went down at Quail Hollow Golf Club during Round 1 and provided analysis on what we saw. We focused on the leaders, marquee names, and any surprises throughout the day. (All times ET.)</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p><strong>8:35 p.m.</strong> - The leaderboard and oddsboard could not be more different. The players who went low in Round 1 are not receiving any respect from the betting market. Take a look. </p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Place</th>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Score</th>
<th>Odds</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Jhonattan Vegas</td>
<td>-7</td>
<td>+2500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T2</td>
<td>Cam Davis</td>
<td>-5</td>
<td>+3500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T2</td>
<td>Ryan Gerard</td>
<td>-5</td>
<td>+4000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T4</td>
<td>Aaron Rai</td>
<td>-4</td>
<td>+2500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T4</td>
<td>Stephan Jaeger</td>
<td>-4</td>
<td>+4000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T4</td>
<td>Alex Smalley</td>
<td>-4</td>
<td>+5000</td>
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<tr>
<td>T4</td>
<td>Ryan Fox</td>
<td>-4</td>
<td>+5500</td>
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<td>T4</td>
<td>Luke Donald</td>
<td>-4</td>
<td>+25000</td>
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</table></div></figure><p><em>Odds via theScore Bet</em></p><p>Meanwhile, here are the players oddsmakers believe have the best shot at winning. </p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>Player (Score)</th>
<th>Odds</th>
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<td>Scottie Scheffler (-2)</td>
<td>+350</td>
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<td>Bryson DeChambeau (E)</td>
<td>+900</td>
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<td>Tyrrell Hatton (-3)</td>
<td>+1600</td>
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<td>Jon Rahm (-1)</td>
<td>+1800</td>
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<td>Ludvig Aberg (-1)</td>
<td>+1800</td>
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<td>Viktor Hovland (-2)</td>
<td>+2200</td>
</tr>
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<td>Aaron Rai (-4)</td>
<td>+2500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Collin Morikawa (-1)</td>
<td>+2500</td>
</tr>
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<td>Rory McIlroy (+3)</td>
<td>+2500</td>
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<tr>
<td>Jhonattan Vegas (-7)</td>
<td>+2500</td>
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</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>The point is - a lot of golf is left to be played. The top of the leaderboard might lack star power, but that can change quickly Friday.</p><p><strong>8:15 p.m. </strong>- Jhonattan Vegas out of nowhere! The 40-year-old birdies five of his final six holes to snag a 2-shot lead. He has one top-35 finish in majors throughout his career. Vegas gained 4.64 strokes tee to green and added another 2.77 with his putter. A truly incredible round.</p><p><strong>7:15 p.m.</strong> - Bryson DeChambeau bogeys the 18th to card an even-par 71. His bogey moves his outright odds from +600 to +900, but he remains second on the oddsboard behind Scottie Scheffler (+350). Jon Rahm (-1), Ludvig Aberg (-1), and Tyrrell Hatton (-3), are all +1800. This tournament is wide open.</p><p><strong>6:35 p.m.</strong> - Collin Morikawa had a great round going until the 18th. His punch-out from the right trees found the creek running alongside the fairway. A costly double-bogey drops him back to 1-under for the day, moving his outright odds from +900 to +2500. </p><p><strong>6:00 p.m.</strong> - Ok, Justin Thomas. The two-time PGA champ birdies three straight holes to get back to 1-over par. It looked like he had nothing going earlier in the round, but is showing some fight as his day comes to an end. </p><p><strong>5:45 p.m.</strong> - Morikawa climbs to 2-under with back-to-back birdies on Nos. 14 and 15 while gaining strokes across the board. Hatton (-3) and Ludvig Aberg (-2) are two others putting together notable afternoon rounds.</p><p><strong>5:00 p.m.</strong> - Cam Davis is cooking. He's 6-under through 15 to take the solo lead. The Aussie has gained over five strokes putting and ranks 53rd in the field in strokes gained: tee to green. </p><p><strong>4:05 p.m.</strong> - Is the cream starting to rise to the top? Aberg, Hatton, and Viktor Hovland are 2-under midway through their opening rounds, and they're three of the top six favorites.</p><p><strong>3:40 p.m.</strong> - Bryson DeChambeau's distance control looks off again, just as it was at the Masters. He's lost over a stroke on his approach shots through six holes. </p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/785828/cropped_GettyImages-2215292772.jpg?ts=1747343133" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/785828/w220xh124_GettyImages-2215292772.jpg?ts=1747343133 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/785828/w320xh180_GettyImages-2215292772.jpg?ts=1747343133 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/785828/w640xh360_GettyImages-2215292772.jpg?ts=1747343133 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/785828/w768xh432_GettyImages-2215292772.jpg?ts=1747343133 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/785828/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2215292772.jpg?ts=1747343133 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Warren Little / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>3:15 p.m.</strong> - Thomas is 4-over through his first seven holes and has hit only two greens in regulation. Morikawa and DeChambeau are also 1-over on the day, continuing the trend of pre-tournament favorites getting off to slow starts.</p><p><strong>2:35 p.m.</strong> - Ryan Gerard bogeys his final two holes, which are both playing over par on the day, to drop back to 5-under par, good for the early clubhouse lead. He's ahead of Luke Donald, Ryan Fox, Alex Smalley, and Stephan Jaeger by one.</p><p><strong>2:00 p.m.</strong> - Players from the morning wave are starting to sign their scorecards. Let's break down what we saw from some of the notables with a morning tee time. </p><p>Scottie Scheffler: He carded a 2-under 69 with a double-bogey on his seventh hole. His approach play wasn't sharp, but he was saved by his short game. He gained over 1.5 strokes around the green, highlighted by a chip-in eagle on No. 15. He birdied two of his final three holes to give him some positive momentum heading into Round 2.</p><p>Rory McIlroy: He shot a 3-over 74, doubling the same hole Scheffler did. However, McIlroy played his remaining holes at 1-over following his double-bogey and was let down by his driver and putter most of the day. He lost over two strokes putting and hit only four of 14 fairways. McIlroy closed as the tournament favorite, but his odds have lengthened to +2500 after his sluggish start.</p><p>Xander Schauffele: The defending champion played alongside Scheffler and McIlroy, playing equally uninspiring golf. A double-bogey on the par-4 16th also derailed his round as he made only one birdie in his final 11 holes. His driver was the lone bright spot of the day, but he'll need to clean up the other aspects if he's going to make a strong title defense.</p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/785743/cropped_GettyImages-2215243648.jpg?ts=1747320003" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/785743/w220xh124_GettyImages-2215243648.jpg?ts=1747320003 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/785743/w320xh180_GettyImages-2215243648.jpg?ts=1747320003 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/785743/w640xh360_GettyImages-2215243648.jpg?ts=1747320003 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/785743/w768xh432_GettyImages-2215243648.jpg?ts=1747320003 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/785743/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2215243648.jpg?ts=1747320003 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Alex Slitz / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p>Jon Rahm: The Spaniard made the turn at 2-under, but four bogeys on his second nine prevented him from posting a low score. He finished the day at 1-under, a solid opening round that didn't knock him out of contention. </p><p>Brooks Koepka: It was a miserable day for the three-time PGA champion. He lost nearly 1.5 strokes tee to green, and another stroke with his putter to post a round of 75. He has one top-20 finish in a major since winning the Wanamaker Trophy in 2023 and is coming off a missed cut at the Masters. He'll need to do some heavy lifting Friday to have any hope of contending.</p><p>Ryan Gerard: He'll likely be the first-round leader as he's 7-under through 16 holes. He's been lights out in all aspects of the game, but he has zero history of contending in majors. It's tough to envision him hanging around for very long.</p><p><strong>12:45 p.m.</strong> - It's been an interesting opening round, but not for an overly exciting reason. Twelve players are 3-under or better, but <a href="https://datagolf.com/live-model/pga-tour">DataGolf</a> isn't giving any of them more than a 5% shot at winning the tournament. Scheffler is even par, the best of the notable names on the course. Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele are also stuck in the mud at 2-over. The door is wide open for Bryson DeChambeau to make noise in the afternoon and take a stranglehold of this tournament.</p><p><strong>11:50 a.m. </strong>- Scheffler gets it back to red numbers with a birdie on No. 2 after his double on the 16th. He's losing strokes to the field on approach shots, which are usually his bread and butter. Scheffler is the +375 favorite on theScoreBet/ESPN Bet.</p><p><strong>11:30 a.m.</strong> - The scoring average around Quail Hollow is 1.84 shots over par. Donald, Fox, and Alex Noren all share the lead at 4-under with 20 players under par. Brooks Koepka (+5), Patrick Cantlay (+4), Schauffele (+2), and McIlroy (+2) are among the notables off to tough starts.</p><p>No offense to Donald, but the European Ryder Cup captain is gaining over four strokes on the green. That's an unsustainable clip, and his time atop the leaderboard is likely going to be short-lived.</p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/785787/cropped_GettyImages-2215272809.jpg?ts=1747339035" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/785787/w220xh124_GettyImages-2215272809.jpg?ts=1747339035 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/785787/w320xh180_GettyImages-2215272809.jpg?ts=1747339035 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/785787/w640xh360_GettyImages-2215272809.jpg?ts=1747339035 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/785787/w768xh432_GettyImages-2215272809.jpg?ts=1747339035 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/785787/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2215272809.jpg?ts=1747339035 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Warren Little / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>11:10 a.m. </strong>- McIlroy makes the turn at 1-over, which might have been the best score he could have shot. He hit only one fairway on his opening nine and seems to be battling a case of the lefts. Two wayward drives to the left were the reasons for his bogey and double-bogey on his first nine.</p><p><strong>10:50 a.m.</strong> - With the pre-tournament favorites struggling, DeChambeau's odds shorten from +900 to +650 before he's even teed off. Rahm is +1100 after making the turn at 2-under. Schauffele is all the way down at +7000 and is worth a bet with so much golf left to be played.</p><p><strong>10:30 a.m. </strong>- Carnage at the par-4 16th for the morning's marquee group. McIlroy, Scheffler, and Schauffele all make a double-bogey. Scheffler erases an eagle he made on the previous hole to fall back to even, while Schauffele drops to 2-over and McIlroy moves to 1-over.</p><p><strong>10:20 a.m. </strong>- Nine players are tied for the lead at 3-under, including both Ryder Cup captains, Keegan Bradley and Donald. Cantlay and Shane Lowry are two surprises who are struggling, sitting at 2-over midway through their rounds.</p><p><strong>9:30 a.m.</strong> - The entire morning wave is on the course. McIlroy, Scheffler, Schauffele, Rahm, and Koepka are among those with early tee times. The weather in Charlotte is ideal, and Quail Hollow looks immaculate. It's early, but the scoring average is currently 2-over despite the benign conditions.</p><p>Scheffler doesn't look overly sharp, hitting only one green in regulation through four holes. He chipped in on the par-4 12th to erase the bogey he posted on his second hole of the day. </p><p>Schauffele seems comfortable in the first few holes of his title defense, and McIlroy is even par with a birdie and a bogey on his scorecard. </p><p>Ryan Fox and Tommy Fleetwood are holding the extremely early lead at 3-under par, proving there are birdies to be made.</p>

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<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1540" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1540">Scottie Scheffler</a> is the betting favorite for this week's PGA Championship, and bettors are supporting him the most out of everyone in the field.</p><p>The World No. 1 has amassed 18.8% of the handle on theScore Bet/ESPN Bet and 11.6% of the total bets, leading the way in both categories. Scheffler's odds have remained consistent since Monday, sitting at +450.</p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/599" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/599">Rory McIlroy</a>, second on the oddsboard at +475, has received the second-most handle at 14.7% and 10.5% of the bets. McIlroy, fresh off his Masters victory, is a four-time winner at Quail Hollow - the site of his first PGA TOUR victory in 2010.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/437" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/437">Bryson DeChambeau</a> has attracted the second-most bets of anyone in the outright market, but only narrowly over Scheffler. DeChambeau has 11.3% of the total bets placed and 12.7% of the handle. However, his odds have moved the most. DeChambeau opened the week at +1100 but has been bet down to +800.</p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1747" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1747">Justin Thomas</a> (+1600) has taken the fourth most bets and handle, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/5384" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/5384">Ludvig Aberg</a> (+2500) sits fifth in both categories.</p><p>Outside of the outright market, Thomas finishing in the top 10 is the most bet on prop. DeChambeau and Schauffele placing in the top 10 ranks second and third, while Scheffler and McIlroy recording a top-five spot rounds out the five most-bet props.</p><p>Bettors are hoping to see a rare hole-in-one. Any player scoring an ace is the most bet on non-placement prop at +130. There have only been six holes-in-one in 20 tournaments contested at Quail Hollow.</p><p>There's still plenty of time for these numbers to vary slightly ahead of Thursday's opening tee shot, but for now, Scheffler is the player most bettors will be rooting for. </p>

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<p>We've <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3284848" href="https://thescore.com/news/3284848">covered</a> the PGA Championship from an outright perspective. Now it's time to dive into the secondary markets to find more valuable wagers. </p><p><strong>Country of winning golfer: USA (-125)</strong></p><p>This one can be found under the "exclusives" sections on theScore Bet/ESPN Bet and feels like a valuable bet to make when you consider who you're getting. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/437" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/437">Bryson DeChambeau</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1540" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1540">Scottie Scheffler</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1213" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1213">Xander Schauffele</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1747" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1747">Justin Thomas</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/3135" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/3135">Collin Morikawa</a> are five of the top eight favorites and soak up a ton of win equity. The only players at the top of the outright oddsboard who could spoil this bet are <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/599" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/599">Rory McIlroy</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1111" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1111">Jon Rahm</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/5384" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/5384">Ludvig Aberg</a>.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>An American has also won the PGA Championship in nine straight years, which makes this feel even less risky.</p><p><strong>Tournament hole in one: No (-160)</strong></p><p>Quail Hollow Golf Club is extremely long, and the shortest par 3 is 184 yards. There have only been six holes-in-one recorded in 20 events played at Quail Hollow, an average of 0.3 aces per event, according to <a href="https://x.com/IainMacBets/status/1922283853340635345">Sports Illustrated's Ian MacMillan</a>. Based on that data, a no hole-in-one bet should be priced closer to -230.</p><p><strong>Top Canadian Golfer: Taylor Pendrith (+355)</strong></p><p>Pendrith is by far the longest-hitting Canadian in the field, giving him a significant edge over his fellow countrymen. He finished 10th at the Wells Fargo Championship held at Quail Hollow last year and was selected to the 2022 Presidents Cup team due to his course-fit profile. Pendrith's +355 odds are very fair considering he only has to beat four players - <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1907" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1907">Corey Conners</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1056" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1056">Mackenzie Hughes</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1122" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1122">Nick Taylor</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1847" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1847">Adam Hadwin</a>, none of whom are considered long off the tee.</p><p><strong>Top Nordic Golfer: Niklas Norgaard Moller (+1200), top-40 finish (+225)</strong></p><p>The big-hitting Dane is a relative unknown to most golf fans, but he's second on the PGA TOUR in driving distance and finished tied for fifth last week in Myrtle Beach. In the top Nordic market, Norgaard Moller will have to beat his fellow Danes, as well as Aberg and Viktor Hovland. But at +1200, it's worth the risk.</p><p><strong>Top Oceania Golfer: Min Woo Lee (+325)</strong></p><p>We discussed <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/4299" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/4299">Min Woo Lee</a> in our main preview, backing him to win the tournament at +900. Taking him in the top Oceania market narrows his competition drastically. He's by far the longest driver of the ball in the group and has the upside to finish inside the top five. There's also a chance the favorite, Jason Day, withdraws - he already bailed on last week's tournament due to a neck injury.</p><p><strong>Keith Mitchell: First-round leader (+7000), top-10 finish in Round 1 (+800)</strong></p><p>If there's ever been a chalky +7000 bet to make, it's Mitchell to be the first-round leader. He leads the PGA TOUR in first-round scoring average and was atop the leaderboard after Day 1 in two of his past four starts. In his last five opening rounds, his scoring average is 63.6. </p><p>Mitchell's game fits Quail Hollow perfectly. He's fifth on the PGA TOUR in strokes gained: off the tee and 11th in distance. If his putter can be average for one round, both of these bets have a better shot of hitting than the odds suggest. </p><p><strong>David Puig: Top-20 finish (+400)</strong></p><p>The young Spaniard is playing well on LIV, sitting seventh in the tour's standings. Puig ranks fourth on LIV in driving distance with a 326.8 average and has played in four major championships, making the cut in both U.S. Opens in which he's competed. At +400 for a top-20 finish, the risk is certainly worth the upside.</p><p><strong>Kurt Kitayama: Top-40 finish (+190)</strong></p><p>Kitayama is one of the longest players on the PGA TOUR and is also a former winner at Bay Hill, a course that tests players off the tee, similar to Quail Hollow. He's also a great long-iron player, ranking first in proximity from 200 yards and longer. Kitayama placed fifth in his most recent start at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson and should be able to carry that form to a venue that suits his style of play.</p><p><strong>To make the cut parlay: Xander Schauffele, Joaquin Niemann, Min Woo Lee, Wyndham Clark, Taylor Pendrith, and Gary Woodland (+736)</strong></p><p>Each of these six players has the length off the tee that will give them an advantage over their competitors. Schauffele is a two-time runner-up at Quail Hollow; Clark is a former winner at the course; Niemann is first on the LIV standings and suits Quail Hollow well; and the other three have shown recent flashes to prove why they should make it to the weekend.</p>

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<p>The WNBA season begins Friday, marking the start of perhaps the most highly anticipated campaign in women's basketball history.</p><p>The buzz around <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wnba/players/121626" href="https://thescore.com/wnba/players/121626">Caitlin Clark</a> heading into her rookie season last year was palpable, but after witnessing her abilities at the pro level, the expectations for her and the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wnba/teams/1858" href="https://thescore.com/wnba/teams/1858">Indiana Fever</a> are even higher in 2025.</p><p>The Fever are the second favorite to win the championship. They're +350 at theScore Bet/ESPN Bet, behind last year's champs, the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wnba/teams/1863" href="https://thescore.com/wnba/teams/1863">New York Liberty</a> (+230). Indiana made some offseason moves to provide Clark with a supporting cast capable of producing a title run, signing <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wnba/players/23081" href="https://thescore.com/wnba/players/23081">DeWanna Bonner</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wnba/players/37583" href="https://thescore.com/wnba/players/37583">Natasha Howard</a> in free agency and trading for <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wnba/players/47708" href="https://thescore.com/wnba/players/47708">Sophie Cunningham</a>.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><h3>WNBA championship odds</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>Team</th>
<th>Odds</th>
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</thead>
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<td>Liberty</td>
<td>+230</td>
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<td>Fever</td>
<td>+350</td>
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<td>Aces</td>
<td>+350</td>
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<td>Lynx</td>
<td>+400</td>
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<td>Mercury</td>
<td>+1000</td>
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<td>Sparks</td>
<td>+4000</td>
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<td>Storm</td>
<td>+4000</td>
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<td>Dream</td>
<td>+5000</td>
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<td>Sky</td>
<td>+5000</td>
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<td>Wings</td>
<td>+6000</td>
</tr>
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<td>Sun</td>
<td>+7500</td>
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<td>Mystics</td>
<td>+7500</td>
</tr>
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<td>Valkyries</td>
<td>+20000</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wnba/players/55066" href="https://thescore.com/wnba/players/55066">Sabrina Ionescu</a> and two-time MVP <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wnba/players/27502" href="https://thescore.com/wnba/players/27502">Breanna Stewart</a> lead the Liberty in their title defense. New York has made it to back-to-back WNBA Finals and has a win total set at 31.5 (over paying -140), the highest in the league.</p><p>Despite the Liberty having the shortest title odds, neither Ionescu nor Stewart is considered a favorite to win the MVP award.</p><p>Clark is the +200 favorite, with last year's winner, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wnba/players/41039" href="https://thescore.com/wnba/players/41039">A'ja Wilson</a> (+225), and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wnba/players/48780" href="https://thescore.com/wnba/players/48780">Napheesa Collier</a> (+300) trailing closely behind. Stewart is +1200 and Ionescu is +3000. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wnba/players/33404" href="https://thescore.com/wnba/players/33404">Kelsey Plum</a>, who was traded from the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wnba/teams/1860" href="https://thescore.com/wnba/teams/1860">Las Vegas Aces</a> to the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wnba/teams/1852" href="https://thescore.com/wnba/teams/1852">Los Angeles Sparks</a> in the offseason, rounds out the top six of the MVP oddsboard at +3000.</p><p>While not as hyped as Clark coming out of college, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wnba/players/171763" href="https://thescore.com/wnba/players/171763">Paige Bueckers</a> isn't too far behind. The 2025 national champion from UConn went first overall to the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wnba/teams/1861" href="https://thescore.com/wnba/teams/1861">Dallas Wings</a> and is the heavy favorite to win the Rookie of the Year award.</p><h3>Rookie of the Year odds</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Player (Team)</th>
<th>Odds</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Paige Bueckers (DAL)</td>
<td>-375</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dominique Malonga (SEA)</td>
<td>+550</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sonia Citron (WSH)</td>
<td>+1800</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Aneesah Morrow (CON)</td>
<td>+2500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Georgia Amoore (WSH)</td>
<td>+3300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kiki Iriafen (WSH)</td>
<td>+3300</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Bueckers' -375 odds imply a probability of 78.9%. For comparison, Clark was -750 (88.2% implied probability) entering last year.</p><p>The Washington Mystics have three players within the top six on the oddsboard, but this award is Bueckers' to lose.</p>

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The golf world descends on Quail Hollow Club in North Carolina this week for the PGA Championship...

<p>The golf world descends on Quail Hollow Club in North Carolina this week for the PGA Championship, the season's second major.</p><p>Golf fans will be familiar with the course, which usually hosts what used to be called the Wells Fargo Championship annually and also held the 2022 Presidents Cup and 2017 PGA Championship. It isn't the flashiest major championship venue, but it should present a stiff test for the game's best and hopefully some Sunday drama.</p><h3>The course</h3><ul>
<li>Quail Hollow Club, Charlotte, North Carolina</li>
<li>7,626 yards, par 71</li>
<li>Perennial ryegrass fairways and rough with poa trivialis greens (was Bermuda grass throughout in 2017)</li>
<li>Home of "The Green Mile" (challenging stretch from Nos. 16-18)</li>
<li>Long par 4s give bombers a distinct advantage</li>
<li>Comparable venues: Riviera Country Club (Genesis Invitational), Bay Hill (Arnold Palmer Invitational)</li>
</ul><h3>Past winners at Quail Hollow</h3><p>2024: Rory McIlroy over Xander Schauffele<br>2023: Wyndham Clark over Xander Schauffele<br>2022: No tournament<br>2021: Rory McIlroy over Abraham Ancer<br>2020: No tournament<br>2019: Max Homa (-15) over Joel Dahmen<br>2018: Jason Day (-12) over Nick Watney, Aaron Wise<br>2017: Brian Harman (-10) over Dustin Johnson, Pat Perez<br>2016: James Hahn (-9) in a playoff over Roberto Castro<br>2015: Rory McIlroy (-21) over Webb Simpson, Patrick Rodgers</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><h3>The favorites</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Odds</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>Scottie Scheffler</td>
<td>+450</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rory McIlroy</td>
<td>+475</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bryson DeChambeau</td>
<td>+800</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>The trio at the top of the betting board deserves a lot of attention. Rarely do you see three golfers priced below +1000 in a field of 156, but this is the result when <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1540" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1540">Scottie Scheffler</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="" href="">Rory McIlroy</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/437" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/437">Bryson DeChambeau</a> are all playing this well. Let's break down these three.</p><p><strong>Scheffler:</strong> The slight favorite is coming off a dominant victory in Texas for his first win of the year, winning by eight with a score of 31-under. He's clearly in form, but that's not the concern when backing him at +450 in a major championship.</p><p>Many of this week's contenders this week have plenty of experience at Quail Hollow. However, Scheffler has always skipped the Wells Fargo Championship and has only competed at the course once as a professional (the 2022 Presidents Cup). That's not to say he can't win despite his relative lack of familiarity, but it's a factor when you're splitting hairs at the top of the oddsboard.</p><p>Quail Hollow also tends to reward driving distance far more than elite iron play, and Scheffler is the shortest off the tee of the three favorites.</p><p><strong>McIlroy: </strong>This event was widely tabbed as the one where McIlroy would snap his major championship drought. He loves Quail Hollow, having won here four times during his career, including his first PGA TOUR victory in 2010. The course perfectly fits McIlroy's game, giving his distance and accuracy off the tee a distinct advantage.</p><p>Nothing needs to be said about McIlroy's form. But after winning the Masters, one of two things can happen: He'll be content with his accomplishment at Augusta and take his foot off the gas a little, or he'll be able to play completely freely with the burden of his major drought lifted. Given the kind of competitor that McIlroy is, the latter is more likely, and the rest of the field should be worried.</p><p><strong>DeChambeau: </strong>Over the past two years, he's turned into one of the best and most well-rounded major championship players in the world. DeChambeau deserves to be included in the conversation with Scheffler and McIlroy, but oddsmakers aren't giving him the same respect.</p><p>His game is built on being the best ball-driver in the world, and no course rewards that more than Quail Hollow. PGA Championships and U.S. Opens present similar tests that emphasize distance, and DeChambeau's track record in those majors is strong. He won the U.S. Open last year and was a runner-up to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1213" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1213">Xander Schauffele</a> at last year's PGA Championship. He also displayed his world-class short game and putting abilities while playing alongside McIlroy in the final pairing at the Masters.</p><p>He also won LIV's Korean event in his last start. That was held at a Jack Nicklaus-designed course and, if it's similar to other Nicklaus designs, it likely incentivized hitting the ball long and straight.</p><h3>The next tier</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
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<th>Player</th>
<th>Odds</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>Justin Thomas</td>
<td>+1600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jon Rahm</td>
<td>+2000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Xander Schauffele</td>
<td>+2000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ludvig Aberg</td>
<td>+2200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Collin Morikawa</td>
<td>+2500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joaquin Niemann</td>
<td>+3300</td>
</tr>
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<td>Patrick Cantlay</td>
<td>+3500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hideki Matsuyama</td>
<td>+4000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tommy Fleetwood</td>
<td>+4000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brooks Koepka</td>
<td>+4500</td>
</tr>
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<td>Shane Lowry</td>
<td>+5000</td>
</tr>
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<td>Jordan Spieth</td>
<td>+5000</td>
</tr>
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<td>Tyrrell Hatton</td>
<td>+5000</td>
</tr>
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<td>Viktor Hovland</td>
<td>+5000</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>This next tier is packed with talent at solid odds because the top three are soaking up so much of the win probability. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1747" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1747">Justin Thomas</a> was a runner-up last week at the Truist Championship in Philadelphia, won the RBC Heritage in April, and took home the 2017 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow.</p><p>However, there's a big distinction between the course setup for this week and the one in 2017. Thomas won when the tournament was still played in August. Quail Hollow is much firmer later in the summer and the weather was extremely hot, allowing the ball to travel farther. The course also used Bermuda grass at the time. This May's course will be softer since it's received a ton of rain and it's early in the season. These differences are another reason why distance will be so important for contenders.</p><p>Before getting to the picks, let's digest this quote from Thomas on how to attack Quail Hollow. </p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Justin Thomas on Quail Hollow: <br><br>"I feel like a place like this, where it doesn't necessarily require a lot of thought or strategy off the tee, it's generally pulling out driver and just I need to hit this as far and straight as possible..."</p>— Joseph LaMagna (@JosephLaMagna) <a href="https://twitter.com/JosephLaMagna/status/1922302851180609694?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>"As far and straight as possible" leads us to focus on three stats: strokes gained: off the tee, driving distance, and total driving (distance plus accuracy).</p><p>The leaders in strokes gained: off the tee for 2025 is <a href="https://www.pgatour.com/stats/detail/02567">here</a>, featuring a few interesting names near the top. McIlroy is first, and Scheffler is second, but <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/3117" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/3117">Keith Mitchell</a> (+11000), <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1850" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1850">Taylor Pendrith</a> (+17500), and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/5384" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/5384">Ludvig Aberg</a> (+2200) are all inside the top 10.</p><p>For driving distance, players like <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/4299" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/4299">Min Woo Lee</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/4701" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/4701">Rasmus Hojgaard</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1850" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1850">Gary Woodland</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/4453" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/4453">Wyndham Clark</a> (a former winner at Quail Hollow) are all in the top 20 on the PGA TOUR. </p><p>That doesn't mean golfers like <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/3135" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/3135">Collin Morikawa</a> or <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/325" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/325">Shane Lowry</a> can't contend, but they'll need to be nearly perfect because they're giving up so much distance off the tee to the longest players in the field.</p><h3>Picks</h3><p><strong>Bryson DeChambeau: To win (+800)</strong></p><p>If forced to rank the top three, it would go McIlroy, DeChambeau, then Scheffler. And since very little separates DeChambeau and McIlroy in terms of course fit, recent form, and recent major championship results, we'll opt for the player with more appealing odds.</p><p>DeChambeau will have a big advantage over nearly everyone in the field because of his distance. In baseball, defense never slumps; in golf, it's distance. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1700" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1700">Russell Henley</a> isn't walking to the first tee and magically driving the ball 330 yards. But DeChambeau has the chance to do that every time, and combined with how well he's been chipping and putting, he'll be in the mix once again Sunday.</p><p><strong>Min Woo Lee: To win (+9000), top-20 finish (+300)</strong></p><p>Since we're paying up at the top with DeChambeau, we have to jump well down the outright market oddsboard for our next selection to ensure a nice return if DeChambeau or <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/4299" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/4299">Min Woo Lee</a> wins. Loading up with favorites can get very expensive if none of them hoist the trophy.</p><p>Lee is a great option at +9000. He's the fourth-longest driver of the ball on the PGA TOUR and is a recent winner of the Houston Open at Memorial Park, another course that rewards driving distance. In his last five starts at U.S. Opens and PGA Championships, his worst finish is a T27, and he tied for fifth at the 2023 U.S. Open. The Aussie can get hot with his putter and is really good around the greens. Lee is a poor man's DeChambeau with extremely long odds.</p><p><strong>Xander Schauffele: Top-10 finish (+230)</strong></p><p>It's Schauffele at a major championship, and we're getting +230 for a top-10 finish? Sign me up.</p><p>Schauffele has yet to reach the elite form he displayed last year when he won two majors, but he has four straight top-20s, including a T8 at the Masters. He was the runner-up at Quail Hollow the past two years during signature events and is the defending PGA champion. Schauffele's finished top 10 in 16 of 31 major championship starts (51.6% hit rate), including seven of the past nine, but +230 odds imply a probability of only 30.3%.</p><p><strong>Rasmus Hojggard: Top-20 finish (+500)</strong></p><p>Hojgaard is eighth on the PGA TOUR in driving distance and is a very good long-iron player. There isn't a course in the world that's too long for the 24-year-old Dane.</p><p>He came T23 last week at the Truist Championship and gained 3.8 shots off the tee. He also placed a respectable T32 in his debut at the Masters. Hojgaard doesn't have a ton of major championship experience, but he made the cut at last year's PGA Championship and is playing much better golf this season. There are far worse players with +500 odds to finish inside the top 20, and Hojgaard's game suits Quail Hollow very well.</p>

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Mikko Rantanen has put the Dallas Stars on his back by recording back-to-back hat tricks; first t...

<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4772" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4772">Mikko Rantanen</a> has put the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/teams/22" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/teams/22">Dallas Stars</a> on his back by recording back-to-back hat tricks; first <span style="margin:0px; padding:0px; text-align:left">to knock out his former team, the <a href="https://thescore.com/nhl/teams/27" target="_blank">Colorado Avalanche,</a> and</span> then to win Game 1 against the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/teams/11" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/teams/11">Winnipeg Jets</a> on Wednesday. </p><p>Thanks to his heroics, the Finnish forward has vaulted to the top of the Conn Smythe oddsboard. Rantanen is +350 to earn MVP of the playoffs at theScore Bet/ESPN Bet, ahead of <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4560" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4560">Connor McDavid</a> (+700).</p><h3>Conn Smythe Odds</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
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<th>Player</th>
<th>Odds</th>
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</thead>
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<td>Mikko Rantanen</td>
<td>+350</td>
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<td>Connor McDavid</td>
<td>+750</td>
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<td>Frederik Andersen</td>
<td>+1200</td>
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<td>Leon Draisaitl</td>
<td>+1200</td>
</tr>
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<td>Sebastian Aho</td>
<td>+1200</td>
</tr>
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<td>William Nylander</td>
<td>+1500</td>
</tr>
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<td>Jake Oettinger</td>
<td>+1800</td>
</tr>
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<td>Auston Matthews</td>
<td>+2000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jack Eichel</td>
<td>+2000</td>
</tr>
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<td>Seth Jarvis</td>
<td>+2000</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Rantanen has eight goals and seven assists in eight playoff games, leading all postseason performers in goals and points. His flair for the dramatic is certainly helping his case. He scored three third-period goals in Game 7 against the Avs, single-handedly climbing the Stars out of a two-goal hole. He then scored all three goals needed to get past the Jets in Game 1.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>After Game 5 of Round 1, you could've found Rantanen as long as +7500 to win the Conn Smythe.</p><p>The Stars are the favorites to win the Stanley Cup after picking up a road win to open their Western Conference semis. Dallas is +300 to win it all, and Rantanen's +350 odds reflect the high likelihood that if the Stars hoist the Cup, their trade deadline acquisition will be their MVP.</p><p>The <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/teams/12" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/teams/12">Carolina Hurricanes</a> are the second favorite to win the Stanley Cup but have two players above +1000 to win the Conn Smythe. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2583" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2583">Frederik Andersen</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5681" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/5681">Sebastian Aho</a> are both +1200, and one of them will likely earn the award if the Hurricanes win it all. You'd be better off backing Andersen and Aho to win the Conn Smythe, which would create a bet with +600 odds, if you fancy Carolina's chances.</p><p>The <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/teams/5" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/teams/5">Toronto Maple Leafs</a> are the fourth favorites to win the Stanley Cup, behind the Stars, Hurricanes, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/teams/28" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/teams/28">Edmonton Oilers</a>. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4180" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4180">William Nylander</a> is pegged as the most likely Conn Smythe winner from Toronto, but if <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/8266" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/8266">Joseph Woll</a> (+4000) retains the starting role with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9766" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9766">Anthony Stolarz</a> sidelined, he could be a worthwhile long shot if you think this is finally the Leafs' year.</p><p>There's still plenty of hockey to be played, and a lot can change between now and when the Stanley Cup is lifted. But if Rantanen continues to perform at this caliber, he'll be the reason Dallas wins it all.</p>

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The PGA TOUR heads to Philadelphia this week for the Truist Championship (formerly the Wells Farg...

<p>The PGA TOUR heads to Philadelphia this week for the Truist Championship (formerly the Wells Fargo Championship), the sixth signature event of the season.</p><p>This tournament is usually held at Quail Hollow Golf Club, but with the PGA Championship scheduled there next week, Philadelphia Cricket Club will host instead.</p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1540" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1540">Scottie Scheffler</a>, last week's winner and World No. 1, is the only notable player skipping the event, electing to take a week off before the PGA Championship. The field is still loaded in what will be the final tune-up for the season's second major.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><h3>The course</h3><ul>
<li>7,119 yards, par 70</li>
<li>A.W. Tillinghast design - same architect as Winged Foot, Bethpage Black</li>
<li>Nine par 4s under 450 yards</li>
<li>Two par 5s are 546 and 553 yards</li>
<li>Short course that will put a premium on short-iron play</li>
<li>The course's main defense will be its greens and surrounding areas</li>
</ul><h3>The favorites</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Odds</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Rory McIlroy</td>
<td>+425</td>
</tr>
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<td>Collin Morikawa</td>
<td>+1500</td>
</tr>
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<td>Ludvig Aberg</td>
<td>+1600</td>
</tr>
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<td>Xander Schauffele</td>
<td>+1600</td>
</tr>
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<td>Justin Thomas</td>
<td>+1800</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Cantlay</td>
<td>+1800</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p><em>Odds via theScore Bet/ESPN Bet</em></p><p>Without Scheffler, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/599" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/599">Rory McIlroy</a> is atop the oddsboard by a wide margin. The Masters champion is playing the best golf of anyone in the field and deserves to be the heavy favorite. However, it doesn't appear that McIlroy's biggest strength - his distance - will give him as big of an edge over the field as it typically does, so backing him at a very short price is tough to do. </p><p>On paper, this course looks perfectly tailored for <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/3135" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/3135">Collin Morikawa</a>'s game. He should have a short iron in his hands on most of his approach shots, and few in the world can compete with Morikawa from inside 150 yards. But that was also the case for Morikawa in his most recent start at Harbour Town, where he finished in a tie for 54th. He's a pass at +1500.</p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1747" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1747">Justin Thomas</a> won the last signature event - the RBC Heritage - and should thrive at Philly Cricket Club. He leads the TOUR in proximity from 125-150 yards and is seventh in strokes gained: approach. Thomas is a strong option at +1800 if you think he can win in back-to-back starts.</p><h3>The next tier</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Odds</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Jordan Spieth</td>
<td>+2500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell Henley</td>
<td>+2500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tommy Fleetwood</td>
<td>+2500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Viktor Hovland</td>
<td>+2500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Corey Conners</td>
<td>+3000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hideki Matsuyama</td>
<td>+3000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shane Lowry</td>
<td>+3300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Berger</td>
<td>+3500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sepp Straka</td>
<td>+3500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keegan Bradley</td>
<td>+4000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Maverick McNealy</td>
<td>+4000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Robert MacIntyre</td>
<td>+4000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sungjae Im</td>
<td>+4000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Wyndham Clark</td>
<td>+4000</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>You can't draw up a better course for <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1700" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1700">Russell Henley</a>. He's elite with a wedge and is putting extremely well. Henley already won a signature event this year and came T8 at the RBC Heritage in his last start.</p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/5297" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/5297">Viktor Hovland</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1907" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1907">Corey Conners</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/325" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/325">Shane Lowry</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1917" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1917">Daniel Berger</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/534" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/534">Sepp Straka</a> all fit this course well based on their statistical profiles. With that said, let's get to the picks.</p><h3>Picks</h3><p><strong>Xander Schauffele: To win (+1600)</strong></p><p>Few prices stand out as value in the outright market, so we'll use our single bullet on <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1213" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1213">Xander Schauffele</a> at +1600. </p><p>There's a lot to like about Schauffele as a bet this week. First, he's a bona fide winner and isn't far removed from claiming two major championships in a three-month window. Second, Schauffele's game is trending upward since returning from injury. He has three straight top-20 finishes, including at the Valspar Championship, where he had his best week ever with his irons. You're still getting an injury discount on Schauffele, even though his issue is a thing of the past.</p><p>Third, Schauffele plays well at major championships, most notably the U.S. Open. This week isn't a major, but it's a one-off venue that players need to study intensely before Thursday's Round 1. Schauffele has proven his ability to quickly get comfortable at unfamiliar venues, which could be a big advantage this week.</p><p>Finally, Schauffele ranks first in a statistical model that weights proximity from inside 150 yards, strokes gained: putting, and strokes gained: off the tee over the last 100 rounds. Package all the above points, and you get a perfect opportunity to take a shot at a +1600 winner.</p><p><strong>Tournament matchup: Russell Henley (-115) over Jordan Spieth</strong></p><p>I'm not willing to anoint <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/55" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/55">Jordan Spieth</a> as "back" after he played well at courses he's historically performed at. He's finished top 20 in four straight tournaments, but two came in Texas (his home state), the Masters (where he always plays well), and the RBC Heritage (a venue he's won at).</p><p>Henley's game should fit perfectly at the Philadelphia Cricket Club, and he can easily beat Spieth in this matchup.</p><p><strong>Tournament matchup: Robert MacIntyre (-115) over Min Woo Lee</strong></p><p>This is more of a play against <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/4299" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/4299">Min Woo Lee</a> than one on <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/4894" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/4894">Robert MacIntyre</a>. Philadelphia Cricket Club should require precision on approach shots into the greens, and that's something Lee doesn't have. Meanwhile, MacIntyre is a good wedge player and won the Canadian Open last year on a short, wedge-heavy course (Hamilton Golf and Country Club).</p><p><strong>Justin Thomas: Top 20 finish (-130)</strong></p><p>There's no reason to think Thomas' play will slow down after his win at Harbour Town. He looks to have rediscovered his game and returned to golf's elite tier alongside Schauffele and Morikawa. Backing Thomas at +1800 in the outright market was enticing, but we'll opt for the much safer route and pay -130 for him to finish in the top 20 at a venue that should put his wedge game on display.</p><p><strong>Sepp Straka: Top 20 finish (+175)</strong></p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/534" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/534">Sepp Straka</a> ranks second in the aforementioned statistical model that has Schauffele on top, but he places first if you narrow the timeframe down to the last 50 rounds. Straka continually gets overlooked in the betting market despite being one of the best iron players in the world. He's second in strokes gained: approach this season behind only Scheffler.</p><p>Straka has finished inside the top 20 in eight of 12 starts this season - a 66.6% success rate - while his odds implied a probability of only 36.4%.</p>

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Truist Championship betting preview: Xander poised for winner's circle return

Three of the four conference semis for the NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs are set after three first-r...

<p>Three of the four conference semis for the NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs are set after three first-round battles were settled Thursday night. </p><p>The <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/teams/5" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/teams/5">Maple Leafs</a> avoided yet another disappointment by beating the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/teams/4" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/teams/4">Senators</a> to advance to the second round for only the second time in the last 20 years.</p><p>Their reward? A matchup against the reigning Stanley Cup champions and current favorites to win it all - the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/teams/13" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/teams/13">Panthers</a>, who eliminated the Leafs in five contests in the second round two years ago. Florida also won the 2024-25 season series versus Toronto 3-1.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Despite not having home-ice advantage, Florida is the -175 favorite over Toronto (+150) at theScore Bet/ESPN Bet, implying the Panthers have a 63.6% probability of advancing to the Eastern Conference Final.</p><p>The Panthers took care of the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/teams/14" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/teams/14">Lightning</a> in five outings and moved from +700 to +400 to win the Stanley Cup as a result.</p><p>The Maple Leafs, meanwhile, were +1200 to end their 57-year Stanley Cup drought before the playoffs started. Their series victory over the Senators only gave them a 1.4% bump in implied probability, improving their odds to +1000.</p><p>The <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/teams/15" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/teams/15">Capitals</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/teams/12" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/teams/12">Hurricanes</a> will meet in the other Eastern Conference clash.</p><p>Both teams won their opening-round series in five games - the Capitals breezed past the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/teams/3" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/teams/3">Canadiens</a> while the Hurricanes eliminated the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/teams/6" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/teams/6">Devils</a>.</p><p>Carolina is a -165 favorite over Washington, meaning oddsmakers believe we're most likely heading toward a Hurricanes-Panthers Eastern Conference final. </p><p>The Capitals have home-ice advantage after earning the top seed in the East, but the Hurricanes are widely regarded as the better team. Carolina has the second-best odds at +450 to hoist the Cup, while Washington's odds are +950.</p><p>In the West, the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/teams/28" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/teams/28">Oilers</a> fell to +360 to advance to the second round, but erased a two-game deficit by winning four straight against the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/teams/23" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/teams/23">Kings</a>. Edmonton has now ended Los Angeles' season in four consecutive campaigns. </p><p>Edmonton made a goalie change after conceding 12 goals in its first two games in L.A. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1766" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1766">Calvin Pickard</a> took over for <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/6553" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/6553">Stuart Skinner</a> and averaged three goals against in his four wins. </p><p>The Oilers will now face the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/teams/102" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/teams/102">Golden Knights</a>, where they're slight favorites (-115) to advance to the Western Conference Final.</p><p>Despite being favored in the second round, the Oilers' odds to win the Stanley Cup are nearly twice as short. Edmonton is +450 to win it all, while Vegas is +800. For some reason, the Knights' odds remain unchanged despite their first-round win.</p><p>The other Western Conference matchup is yet to be determined. The <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/teams/11" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/teams/11">Jets</a> lead the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/teams/20" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/teams/20">Blues</a> 3-2, while the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/teams/27" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/teams/27">Avalanche</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/teams/22" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/teams/22">Stars</a> head to what should be an epic Game 7. The winner between Colorado and Dallas will most certainly be favored over either Winnipeg or St. Louis.</p>

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NHL playoffs 2nd-round odds: Leafs pegged as underdogs vs. Panthers

We're slightly over a month into the MLB season, and Aaron Judge already appears to be running aw...

<p>We're slightly over a month into the MLB season, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4773" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4773">Aaron Judge</a> already appears to be running away with the AL MVP race.</p><p>The <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/teams/3" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/teams/3">Yankees</a>' slugger is hitting .412 with 47 hits, 28 runs scored, and 29 RBIs, leading the American League in all four stat categories. Judge's odds of winning the MVP award were +300 (25% implied probability) before the season started but have moved to -475 (82.6% implied probability) at theScore Bet/ESPN Bet following his torrid start.</p><p>For comparison, oddsmakers suggest Judge is far more likely to win the AL MVP than the Yankees are to win the AL East (-190). </p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>There's a ton of baseball to be played, but if Judge earns MVP again, he'd be the first player in either league to win back-to-back awards since Miguel Cabrera in 2013.</p><h3>AL MVP odds</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>Player</th>
<th>Current Odds</th>
<th>Preseason Odds</th>
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</thead>
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<td>Aaron Judge</td>
<td>-475</td>
<td>+300</td>
</tr>
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<td>Bobby Witt Jr.</td>
<td>+900</td>
<td>+300</td>
</tr>
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<td>Gunnar Henderson</td>
<td>+5000</td>
<td>+750</td>
</tr>
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<td>Mike Trout</td>
<td>+5000</td>
<td>+2500</td>
</tr>
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<td>Corey Seager</td>
<td>+6000</td>
<td>+1300</td>
</tr>
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<td>Jose Ramirez</td>
<td>+6000</td>
<td>+1300</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12336" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12336">Bobby Witt Jr.</a> is Judge's only competition. Witt is off to a solid start with a .312 average and .859 OPS. However, his counting stats (two home runs and 11 RBIs) are nowhere close to Judge's early production.</p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12258" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12258">Gunnar Henderson</a> has drifted massively from +750 to +5000, partly due to Judge's strong start but also because the Orioles shortstop is hitting .227 with five RBIs. Baltimore has struggled out of the gate, sitting at 11-18 and last in the AL East.</p><p>The NL MVP race is much tighter a month into the season. Preseason favorite <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9519" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9519">Shohei Ohtani</a> isn't off to the hottest of starts, allowing a few more contenders to throw their names in the hat. He was +145 before the season but has drifted to +300 as May nears.</p><h3>NL MVP odds</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>Player</th>
<th>Current Odds</th>
<th>Preseason odds</th>
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</thead>
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<td>Shohei Ohtani</td>
<td>+300</td>
<td>+145</td>
</tr>
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<td>Fernando Tatis Jr.</td>
<td>+400</td>
<td>+900</td>
</tr>
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<td>Kyle Tucker</td>
<td>+400</td>
<td>+1600</td>
</tr>
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<td>Corbin Carroll</td>
<td>+450</td>
<td>+4000</td>
</tr>
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<td>Pete Alonso</td>
<td>+750</td>
<td>+4000</td>
</tr>
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<td>Francisco Lindor</td>
<td>+1500</td>
<td>+2000</td>
</tr>
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<td>Juan Soto</td>
<td>+2500</td>
<td>+550</td>
</tr>
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<td>Bryce Harper</td>
<td>+4000</td>
<td>+1800</td>
</tr>
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<td>Elly De La Cruz</td>
<td>+4000</td>
<td>+1800</td>
</tr>
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<td>Mookie Betts</td>
<td>+4000</td>
<td>+1200</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Ohtani is hitting a respectable .288 with a strong .942 OPS. Yet, he's somehow driven in only 10 runs, even though he's hit seven home runs. You'd have to expect his counting stats to catch up to his slash line. And once Ohtani returns to the mound, he'll have as strong of an MVP case as anyone.</p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8286" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8286">Fernando Tatis Jr.</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8173" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8173">Kyle Tucker</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12531" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12531">Corbin Carroll</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8674" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8674">Pete Alonso</a> are all priced under +1000, creating an early five-horse race. </p><p>Carroll and Alonso are the biggest risers in April, increasing their chances of winning the NL MVP from +4000 (2.4% implied probability) to 18.2% and 11.8%, respectively. </p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8271" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8271">Juan Soto</a> is the biggest faller down the oddsboard. He was the second favorite before the season started. He's hitting .250 with three homers and 12 RBIs despite the Mets' MLB-best 21-9 record, dropping his implied probability to win the MVP from 15.4% to 3.8%.</p>

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MVP odds update: Is the AL MVP already Judge's to lose?

With the 2025 NFL Draft in the books, it's time to look ahead at which newcomers are expected to ...

<p>With the 2025 NFL Draft in the books, it's time to look ahead at which newcomers are expected to perform the best on their new teams and be in the running to win the Offensive Rookie of the Year award.</p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209906" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209906">Ashton Jeanty</a>, selected sixth overall by the Raiders, is the +275 favorite to earn the honor at theScore Bet/ESPN Bet. The explosive tailback will immediately step into the starting role in Las Vegas, and head coach Pete Carroll has never shied away from relying heavily on a bell cow running back.</p><p>Jeanty has also received early love from bettors. He's amassed the most bets (17%) and handle (27%) of all OROY candidates. </p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><h3>Offensive Rookie of the Year odds</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
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<th>Player (Team)</th>
<th>Odds</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>Ashton Jeanty (LV)</td>
<td>+275</td>
</tr>
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<td>Cameron Ward (TEN)</td>
<td>+350</td>
</tr>
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<td>Tetairoa McMillan (CAR)</td>
<td>+650</td>
</tr>
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<td>Travis Hunter (JAX)</td>
<td>+650</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shedeur Sanders (CLE)</td>
<td>+1500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Omarion Hampton (LAC)</td>
<td>+1500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tyler Shough (NO)</td>
<td>+1600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Golden (GB)</td>
<td>+2000</td>
</tr>
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<td>Jaxson Dart (NYG)</td>
<td>+2000</td>
</tr>
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<td>TreVeyon Henderson (NE)</td>
<td>+2000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Colston Loveland (CHI)</td>
<td>+2200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Emeka Egbuka (TB)</td>
<td>+2200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Quinshon Judkins (CLE)</td>
<td>+2500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tyler Warren (IND)</td>
<td>+2500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jalen Milroe (SEA)</td>
<td>+3000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Luther Burden III (CHI)</td>
<td>+3500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kaleb Johnson (PIT)</td>
<td>+4000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RJ Harvey (DEN)</td>
<td>+4000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dillon Gabriel (CLE)</td>
<td>+6000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jayden Higgins (HOU)</td>
<td>+7500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mason Taylor (NYJ)</td>
<td>+7500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Will Howard (PIT)</td>
<td>+7500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cam Skattebo (NYG)</td>
<td>+10000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Quinn Ewers (MIA)</td>
<td>+10000</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209905" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209905">Cam Ward</a> is the second favorite at +350. The <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/teams/14" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/teams/14">Titans</a>' new quarterback opened as a co-favorite beside Jeanty, but the early action on the running back has created a slight separation at the top. Working in Ward's favor is the fact a running back hasn't won the OROY since <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/99272" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/99272">Saquon Barkley</a> in 2018. Four of the past six winners have been quarterbacks.</p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209929" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209929">Tetairoa McMillan</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209912" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209912">Travis Hunter</a> are the next two on the board. There might be hesitation to back Hunter, who's attracted only 2.5% of the handle thus far because of uncertainty about how the Jaguars will deploy him. If he spends the year splitting time on offense and defense, he becomes a lot less likely to accumulate the statistics required to win the offensive award. But if he's primarily used as a wide receiver, there's a good chance his +650 odds will look like a bargain come season's end.</p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/210099" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/210099">Shedeur Sanders</a> was the talk of the draft for a <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3257544" href="https://thescore.com/news/3257544">reason</a> he least expected. His freefall ended when the Browns took him with the 144th pick, behind another Browns quarterback pick, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209984" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209984">Dillon Gabriel</a>. Still, Sanders remains near the top of the OROY betting board at +1500. He's received very little betting interest (3% of the handle), though, and could see his odds lengthen as the season approaches.</p><p>Quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/210047" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/210047">Tyler Shough</a> was a big mover up the oddsboard after he landed in New Orleans, a team without an answer at the position. Shough was +5000 when odds opened after Round 1, but after the Saints took him 40th overall, his odds shrank drastically. </p><p>Surprisingly, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/210004" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/210004">RJ Harvey</a> has accumulated the second most bets (14%) and handle (13%) of all rookies. He opened at +20000 after Round 1 but plummeted to +4000 once the Broncos selected him 60th overall. Harvey will have little competition for touches in the Denver backfield, and bettors might be looking back to what Broncos head coach Sean Peyton accomplished with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/78282" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/78282">Alvin Kamara</a>, the Saints running back who won the OROY in 2017.</p>

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Jeanty favored over Ward to win Offensive Rookie of the Year

To the surprise of many, Shedeur Sanders did not hear his name called during Thursday's first rou...

<p>To the surprise of many, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/160938" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/160938">Shedeur Sanders</a> did not hear his name called during Thursday's first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. </p><p>Sanders was the favorite to be the first player selected until <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/152938" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/152938">Cam Ward</a> emerged as the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/teams/14" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/teams/14">Titans</a>' top choice. But the polarizing prospect wasn't even the second quarterback to be drafted, either, as the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/teams/18" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/teams/18">Giants</a> traded back into the first round to select <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/162552" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/162552">Jaxson Dart</a>.</p><p>So who will end Sanders' slide?</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/teams/10" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/teams/10">Browns</a>, who have two of the first four picks in the second round, are the heavy -300 favorites to take Sanders at theScore Bet/ESPN Bet. Cleveland has been linked to Sanders throughout the draft process, but that was mainly because it owned the second overall pick before trading down. The trade allowed the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/teams/16" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/teams/16">Jaguars</a> to select Sanders' college teammate and Heisman winner, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/179519" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/179519">Travis Hunter</a>, at No. 2.</p><p>Sanders is -145 (59.2% implied probability) to be the 33rd overall pick, currently owned by the Browns. </p><h3>Odds to draft Sanders</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<tr>
<th>Team (R2 Picks)</th>
<th>Odds</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Browns (33 &amp; 36)</td>
<td>-300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Raiders (37)</td>
<td>+350</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Saints (40)</td>
<td>+800</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rams (46)</td>
<td>+900</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steelers (N/A)</td>
<td>+900</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jets (42)</td>
<td>+1100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cowboys (44)</td>
<td>+1800</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Seahawks (50)</td>
<td>+2800</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>49ers (43)</td>
<td>+4500</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>The <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/teams/7" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/teams/7">Raiders</a> are also in the running. They had the sixth pick in Round 1 but selected <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/172507" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/172507">Ashton Jeanty</a>, who is widely considered the best running back prospect since <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/99272" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/99272">Saquon Barkley</a>. Las Vegas traded for Geno Smith in the offseason, so Sanders would likely sit on the sidelines for a couple of years if he were to end up in black and silver. </p><p>The <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/teams/30" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/teams/30">Saints</a> passed on Sanders with the ninth pick Thursday, electing to go with offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. instead. New Orleans still has a need at quarterback, but Sanders may not fall to pick 40.</p><p>Pittsburgh was also a potential first-round landing spot for Sanders at 21st overall, but the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/teams/11" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/teams/11">Steelers</a> took defensive tackle Derrick Harmon instead of addressing their quarterback situation. They don't have a second-round pick, so they would likely need to trade up to pluck Sanders or hope he continues to fall until their next selection in Round 3 at pick No. 83.</p>

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What the odds say: Who will end Sanders' slide?

You couldn't have drawn up a worse start to the playoffs for the Edmonton Oilers, who head home d...

<p>You couldn't have drawn up a worse start to the playoffs for the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/teams/28" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/teams/28">Edmonton Oilers</a>, who head home down two games after conceding 12 goals to the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/teams/23" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/teams/23">Los Angeles Kings</a>. </p><p>The Oilers were slight -130 favorites to win their opening series against the Kings. However, after a slew of defensive lapses that led to two tough losses, the Oilers are now +360 at theScore Bet/ESPN Bet (21.7% implied probability) to advance. </p><p>"We've been hanging our goalie out to dry," <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3124" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3124">Darnell Nurse</a> <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3273899" href="https://thescore.com/news/3273899">said</a> after Game 2. </p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/6553" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/6553">Stuart Skinner</a>'s 11 goals allowed (he was pulled before the Kings scored their 12th) is tied for the second most a goalie has allowed over two games in the past 30 seasons, according to the <a href="https://x.com/JoshDubowAP/status/1915264432093225048">AP's Josh Dubow</a>.</p><p>The Oilers were +900 to win the Stanley Cup and +550 to repeat as Western Conference representatives in the finals. Those odds have plummeted. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4560" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4560">Connor McDavid</a> and Co. are now +2500 (3.8% implied probability) to hoist the Cup and +1500 to make it to the finals.</p><p>Meanwhile, the Kings have moved from +2000 to win it all to +900 and are -500 to advance to the second round. The Kings have lost to the Oilers in the first round in three straight seasons but are in line to finally get the monkey off their back.</p><p>Game 3 is Friday at 10:00 p.m. ET, and the Oilers are -130 favorites at home. </p>

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What are the Oilers' chances of making it out of Round 1?

We've discussed top-5 picks, where Ashton Jeanty will land, and which team will draft Shedeur San...

<p>We've discussed <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3271944" href="https://thescore.com/news/3271944">top-5 picks</a>, where <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/172507" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/172507">Ashton Jeanty</a> will <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3272600" href="https://thescore.com/news/3272600">land</a>, and which <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3272026" href="https://thescore.com/news/3272026">team</a> will draft <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/160938" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/160938">Shedeur Sanders</a>. It's time to look at the rest of the first round and discuss how Day 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft may unfold.</p><p>Before we get started, it's worth noting that draft odds can undergo massive swings with every mock draft released or with the latest rumor circulating around the NFL. These odds are unstable, making them fun to track and speculate on.</p><h3>Draft position O/U</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Player (Position)</th>
<th>Over</th>
<th>Under</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Shedeur Sanders (QB)</td>
<td>O 21.5 (-175)</td>
<td>U 21.5 (+130)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jaxson Dart (QB)</td>
<td>O 24.5 (-180)</td>
<td>U 24.5 (+135)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Asthon Jeanty (RB)</td>
<td>O 6.5 (+250)</td>
<td>U 6.5 (-400)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Omarion Hampton (RB)</td>
<td> O 19.5 (-300)</td>
<td>U 19.5 (+210)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tetairoa McMillan (WR)</td>
<td>O 12.5 (+135)</td>
<td>U 12.5 (-180)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Golden (WR)</td>
<td>O 17.5 (+115)</td>
<td>U 17.5 (-150)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Emeka Egbuka (WR)</td>
<td> O 29.5 (+175)</td>
<td>U 29.5 (-250)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tyler Warren (TE)</td>
<td>O 9.5 (-250)</td>
<td>U 9.5 (+175)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Colston Loveland (TE)</td>
<td>O 14.5 (+190)</td>
<td>U 18.5 (-275)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mason Graham (DT)</td>
<td>O 5.5 (-350)</td>
<td>U 5.5 (+230)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Sanders may be the class' most interesting draft prospect because he could be picked second overall or in the second round. The <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/teams/10" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/teams/10">Browns</a> were the favorites to select Sanders at +250 on theScore Bet/ESPN Bet on Tuesday, but the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/teams/11" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/teams/11">Steelers</a> are now the most likely landing spot at +175.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Sanders should hear his name called on Thursday, with -600 odds of going in the first round. But the betting market doesn't believe it will be early since his draft position prop went from 8.5 with rumors that the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/teams/30" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/teams/30">Saints</a> were interested to 21.5 now that the Steelers, who pick 21st, are favored.</p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/162552" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/162552">Jaxson Dart</a> is another name who could hear his name called on Day 1, but he may have to wait a while. The quarterback out of Ole Miss has a draft position prop of 24.5, with the over having odds of -180. The <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/teams/28" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/teams/28">Vikings</a> hold the 24th pick, and no team picking after them appears likely to draft a QB. If he goes in the first round, Dart will likely be selected by a franchise that's traded into a new draft slot.</p><h3>2nd QB drafted</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Odds</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Shedeur Sanders</td>
<td>-260</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jaxson Dart</td>
<td>+200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jalen Milroe</td>
<td>+650</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tyler Shough</td>
<td>+1500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cam Ward</td>
<td>+5000</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>All signs point toward the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/teams/14" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/teams/14">Titans</a> drafting <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/152938" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/152938">Cam Ward</a> first overall, but the second quarterback selected is up in the air. Sanders is the favorite with Dart a close second. However, there are mixed feelings about all the signal-callers not named Ward, so don't be shocked to see some surprises on draft day. For instance, there's a <a href="https://x.com/ThePoniExpress/status/1915044791286698351">rumor</a> the Steelers have <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/162849" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/162849">Jalen Milroe</a> second on their quarterback draft board and are trying to figure out a way to select the former Alabama passer.</p><h3>1st WR drafted</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Odds</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Tetairoa McMillan</td>
<td>-300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Golden</td>
<td>+175</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Emeka Egbuka</td>
<td>+1400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Luther Burden III</td>
<td>+6000</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>For the sake of this market, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/179519" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/179519">Travis Hunter</a> isn't considered a wide receiver, making <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/173175" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/173175">Tetairoa McMillan</a> the favorite to be the first wideout selected. McMillan is projected to go in the middle of Round 1, with the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/teams/17" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/teams/17">Cowboys</a> a potential landing spot at No. 12. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/172775" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/172775">Matthew Golden</a> is expected to go shortly after but has a 36.4% implied probability of being taken ahead of McMillan.</p><h3>2nd RB drafted</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Odds</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Omarion Hampton</td>
<td>-290</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TreVeyon Henderson</td>
<td>+200</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>With Jeanty a near lock to be the first running back selected, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/173141" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/173141">Omarion Hampton</a> is most likely to be called second. His draft position prop is set at 19.5, with the over having -300 odds. The <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/teams/5" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/teams/5">Broncos</a> select 20th and are in desperate need of a running back. Many mock drafts have Hampton ending up in Denver.</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Position</th>
<th>Over</th>
<th>Under</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>QBs drafted in Round 1</td>
<td>O 2.5 (-135)</td>
<td> U 2.5 (+105)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RBs drafted in R1</td>
<td>O 2.5 (+190)</td>
<td>U 2.5 (-250)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WRs drafted in R1</td>
<td>O 2.5 (-280)</td>
<td>U 2.5 (+210)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Total offensive players in R1</td>
<td>O 15.5 (-115)</td>
<td> U 15.5 (-115)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>The betting market believes there will most likely be at least three quarterbacks selected in Round 1, at most two running backs, and at least three wide receivers. The odds suggest roughly half the first round will be made up of offensive players.</p><p>For comparison's sake, Round 1 last year saw six quarterbacks (all within the first 12 picks), zero running backs, seven wideouts, and 23 total offensive players taken. Multiple running backs have been picked in the first round just five times since 2015.</p><h3>Position of 'Mr. Irrelevant'</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Position</th>
<th>Odds</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DL/EDGE</td>
<td>+320</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OL</td>
<td>+400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WR</td>
<td>+475</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CB</td>
<td>+650</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LB</td>
<td>+700</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RB</td>
<td>+800</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QB</td>
<td>+850</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S</td>
<td>+1200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TE</td>
<td>+2000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>K/P</td>
<td>+2500</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Lastly, and fittingly, the position of "Mr. Irrelevant" (the player selected with the last pick) is most likely to be a defensive lineman, but the odds are spread out across the board.</p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174189" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174189">Brock Purdy</a> is the most successful "Mr. Irrelevant" after going 262nd overall to the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/teams/23" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/teams/23">49ers</a> in 2022.</p>

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NFL draft betting: Positional props for Round 1

The top three picks of the 2025 NFL Draft appear to be near certainties after analyzing the odds ...

<p>The top three picks of the 2025 NFL Draft appear to be near certainties after <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3271944" href="https://thescore.com/news/3271944">analyzing the odds</a> Monday, but one of the biggest questions heading into draft day remains.</p><p>Which team will draft Ashton Jeanty?</p><p>Jeanty is by all accounts one of the best running back prospects of the last decade, drawing pre-draft comparisons to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/99272" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/99272">Saquon Barkley</a>. However, only 14 running backs have been selected in the first round since 2015, and only six of those were picked in the top 10.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The value of running backs has deteriorated over the years. Teams are more focused on spending draft capital at positions with far less injury risk. Quarterbacks, offensive and defensive linemen, wide receivers, and cornerbacks are all considered much more important positions.</p><p>But Jeanty could instantly be one of the best running backs in the league as a rookie, and passing up on that type of talent early in the first round can be difficult for some franchises. </p><p>The betting odds suggest Jeanty will become the seventh running back drafted in the top 10 since 2015. His draft position over/under is set at 6.5, with the under having -400 odds (80% implied probability). </p><h3>Odds to draft Jeanty</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Team (Current R1 Pick)</th>
<th>Odds</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Raiders (6)</td>
<td>-125</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jaguars (5)</td>
<td>+140</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bears (10)</td>
<td>+350</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patriots (4)</td>
<td>+800</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Saints (9)</td>
<td>+900</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Broncos (20)</td>
<td>+1200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Falcons (15)</td>
<td>+1800</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cowboys (12)</td>
<td>+1800</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Panthers (8)</td>
<td>+2000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jets (7)</td>
<td>+2200</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>The <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/teams/7" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/teams/7">Raiders</a> hold the sixth pick and are the -125 favorites to take Jeanty at theScore Bet/ESPN Bet. The betting market believes he'll end up in Las Vegas, and it makes sense. The franchise is in a transitional stage after bringing in Pete Carroll and trading for former Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith, and it has a solid defense. Adding an explosive offensive weapon could be the boost the Raiders need.</p><p>The <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/teams/16" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/teams/16">Jaguars</a> are the second favorites at +140 and are slotted to pick fifth Thursday, but they have holes all over their roster that need filling before tackling the running back position.</p><p>The <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/teams/25" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/teams/25">Bears</a> are an interesting option at +350. Chicago holds the 10th pick but is an ideal landing spot for the former Boise State back. The Bears' new head coach, Ben Johnson, turned the Lions' offense into a juggernaut over the past few seasons. Adding Jeanty to a young offense run by <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199760" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199760">Caleb Williams</a> and featuring <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199761" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199761">Rome Odunze</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97110" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97110">D.J. Moore</a> would be dangerous.</p><p>Some longshot options could take Jeanty early or trade up to get in front of the Raiders and draft the class' top running back. The <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/teams/3" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/teams/3">Patriots</a> hold the fourth pick and are expected to take offensive tackle Will Campbell, but they could pivot to Jeanty or trade back to a team eager to draft him.</p><p>There have been rumblings that the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/teams/5" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/teams/5">Broncos</a> are interested in trading up in the first round, likely to land an offensive skill position player. Jeanty would make a lot of sense and is a talent some teams might view as trade-up-worthy.</p><p>Jeanty's landing spot is one of the most intriguing in the entire draft, especially for fantasy football players. It's rare for there to be so much uncertainty around one of the draft class's best players. Whoever selects Jeanty will be getting an elite talent.</p>

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What the odds say: Raiders favorites to draft Jeanty

The Titans are on the clock with the NFL draft beginning Thursday.  The 2025 class may not be as ...

<p>The <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/teams/14" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/teams/14">Titans</a> are on the clock with the NFL draft beginning Thursday.</p><p>The 2025 class may not be as quarterback-heavy as last year's, when six were selected in the first 12 picks, but it doesn't lack storylines. </p><p>Let's examine how the top-five picks may go and focus on some other key players who could hear their names called inside the top 10.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><h3>No. 1 pick</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Odds</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Cam Ward</td>
<td>-20000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Abdul Carter</td>
<td>+2800</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Travis Hunter</td>
<td>+5000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shedeur Sanders</td>
<td>+7000</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/152938" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/152938">Cam Ward</a> is as close as a sure thing as possible to hear his name called first by commissioner Roger Goodell on Thursday. The former University of Miami quarterback is -20000 (99.5% implied probability) at theScore Bet/ESPN Bet to end up in Tennessee.</p><p>Ward wasn't as highly touted as the top three quarterbacks from last year (Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, and Drake Maye), but he's the best signal-caller in the class. The Titans can't pass up the opportunity to add a potential franchise QB. This would also end Tennessee's Will Levis experiment.</p><h3>No. 2 pick</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Odds</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Travis Hunter</td>
<td>-1400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Abdul Carter</td>
<td>+550</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shedeur Sanders</td>
<td>+1800</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cam Ward</td>
<td>+10000</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>With Ward off the board, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/179519" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/179519">Travis Hunter</a> is the heavy favorite to be selected second overall by the Browns. Browns general manager Andrew Berry called him a "<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3269477" href="https://thescore.com/news/3269477">unicorn</a>" when discussing how they'd deploy the two-way player's skills.</p><p>There were rumblings earlier in the offseason that edge rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/171484" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/171484">Abdul Carter</a> would be the Browns' pick, but that was before <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/87669" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/87669">Myles Garrett</a> rescinded his trade request and signed a four-year extension with Cleveland.</p><p>Unless something shocking happens, like a team trading up to select a quarterback ahead of the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/teams/18" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/teams/18">Giants</a>, expect Hunter to be a Brown.</p><h3>No. 3 pick</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Odds</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Abdul Carter</td>
<td>-700</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shedeur Sanders</td>
<td>+500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Travis Hunter</td>
<td>+600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ashton Jeanty</td>
<td>+6000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jaxon Dart</td>
<td>+8000</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>The Giants have needed a quarterback since Eli Manning retired, but their signing of <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/12258" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/12258">Russell Wilson</a> suggests they're not planning to use the third pick on the sport's most important position. Carter is the likely selection at No. 3, with -700 odds implying a probability of 87.5%.</p><p>There's always a chance New York takes <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/160938" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/160938">Shedeur Sanders</a>, but the Colorado Buffaloes quarterback's draft stock seems to be trending in the wrong direction as draft day approaches.</p><p>If you parlayed the top three picks in order - Ward, Hunter, and Carter - the odds are -434, which implies a probability of 81.3% that'll be the exact order.</p><h3>No. 4 pick</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Odds</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Will Campbell</td>
<td>-1200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Abdul Carter</td>
<td>+900</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ashton Jeanty</td>
<td>+1200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Armand Membou</td>
<td>+1600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jalon Walker</td>
<td>+1600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mason Graham</td>
<td>+2500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shedeur Sanders</td>
<td>+4000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Travis Hunter</td>
<td>+4000</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>You can make the case that this is where the draft may get interesting. The <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/teams/3" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/teams/3">Patriots</a> will sprint to the podium if either Hunter or Carter falls to them. Otherwise, New England can either play it safe by selecting Will Campbell to protect Maye's blindside or make a splash with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/172507" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/172507">Ashton Jeanty</a>.</p><p>Jeanty is +1200, so it's a bit of a long shot. However, he's been compared to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/99272" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/99272">Saquon Barkley</a>, and teams may be interested in trading up past the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/teams/16" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/teams/16">Jaguars</a> at No. 5 and the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/teams/7" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/teams/7">Raiders</a> at No. 6 to land Jeanty.</p><p>The explosive back's draft position line is set at 6.5, with the under having -190 odds. It's not crazy to think Jeanty could end up a Patriot, or on a team that wants to keep him away from the Raiders.</p><h3>No. 5 pick</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Odds</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Mason Graham</td>
<td>-145</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ashton Jeanty</td>
<td>+250</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Armand Membou</td>
<td>+500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jalon Walker</td>
<td>+600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Will Campbell</td>
<td>+1500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tetairoa McMillan</td>
<td>+1600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Travis Hunter</td>
<td>+1600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tyler Warren</td>
<td>+1600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Will Johnson</td>
<td>+1600</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>The Jaguars are most likely to select defensive tackle <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/172118" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/172118">Mason Graham</a> out of Michigan, but they could go in a handful of directions.</p><p>Jeanty could also end up in Jacksonville, but the Jags need help all over the field. New GM James Gladstone may be looking to fill those holes rather than focusing on a position that can be addressed later in the draft.</p><p>Tackle Armand Membou out of Missouri and linebacker Jalon Walker out of Georgia are also options. </p><h3>Odds to be a top-10 pick</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Odds</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Ashton Jeanty</td>
<td>-1200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jalon Walker</td>
<td>-700</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Armand Membou</td>
<td>-600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shedeur Sanders</td>
<td>-250</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tyler Warren</td>
<td>-150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kelvin Banks Jr.</td>
<td>+190</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tetairoa McMillan</td>
<td>+200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Will Johnson</td>
<td>+210</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mykel Williams</td>
<td>+260</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Colston Loveland</td>
<td>+300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jaxson Dart</td>
<td>+350</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shemar Stewart</td>
<td>+490</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jahdae Barron</td>
<td>+500</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Jeanty has a 92.3% implied probability of being selected in the top 10, but where he goes is still up in the air. It'll likely come down to the Raiders (-145), Jaguars (+180), or <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/teams/25" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/teams/25">Bears</a> (+250), who pick 10.</p><p>Sanders should go in the top 10, with the Saints at No. 9 the most likely team to pick him at +220. The Steelers, still without an answer at quarterback, are the second-most likely team at +360, but they have the 21st pick. Sanders could be the player who falls the furthest down the draft board on Day 1.</p>

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The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs begin Saturday, although the complete schedule hasn't been released...

<p>The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs begin Saturday, although the complete schedule hasn't been released yet.</p><p>The Battle of Ontario headlines the opening-round matchups, as the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/teams/5" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/teams/5">Maple Leafs</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/teams/4" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/teams/4">Senators</a> meet for the first time since 2004. The Leafs secured their first division title in a non-COVID campaign since the 1999-2000 season, setting up a clash with their provincial rival.</p><p>Let's look at Stanley Cup odds before getting into the matchups. </p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<tr>
<th>Team</th>
<th>Cup Odds</th>
<th>Conf. Odds</th>
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</thead>
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<td>Panthers</td>
<td>+700</td>
<td>+325</td>
</tr>
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<td>Avalanche</td>
<td>+700</td>
<td>+375</td>
</tr>
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<td>Hurricanes</td>
<td>+800</td>
<td>+325</td>
</tr>
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<td>Stars</td>
<td>+800</td>
<td>+400</td>
</tr>
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<td>Golden Knights</td>
<td>+800</td>
<td>+375</td>
</tr>
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<td>Oilers</td>
<td>+900</td>
<td>+550</td>
</tr>
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<td>Lightning</td>
<td>+1000</td>
<td>+450</td>
</tr>
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<td>Capitals</td>
<td>+1000</td>
<td>+400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jets</td>
<td>+1000</td>
<td>+450</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Maple Leafs</td>
<td>+1200</td>
<td>+550</td>
</tr>
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<td>Kings</td>
<td>+2000</td>
<td>+1000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Senators</td>
<td>+4000</td>
<td>+1600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Blues</td>
<td>+4000</td>
<td>+1800</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Wild</td>
<td>+5000</td>
<td>+2000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Devils</td>
<td>+5000</td>
<td>+1600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Canadiens</td>
<td>+7500</td>
<td>+4000</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>The <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/teams/27" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/teams/27">Avalanche</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/teams/13" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/teams/13">Panthers</a> are co-favorites to hoist Lord Stanley's Cup at theScore Bet/ESPN Bet, with the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/teams/12" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/teams/12">Hurricanes</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/teams/22" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/teams/22">Stars</a> trailing closely behind. One of those Western Conference powerhouses will head home early because they meet in the first round.</p><p>Despite earning the top seed in the Eastern Conference, the Capitals are +1000 and the third favorite to represent the East in the finals. The other division winners, the Leafs, are also down the board at +1200. Oddsmakers consider the Hurricanes and Panthers the class of the East, even though they're fourth and fifth in the conference standings, respectively.</p><h3>Eastern Conference</h3><p><strong>Maple Leafs (-175) vs. Senators (+140)</strong></p><p>The Leafs are decent-sized favorites to oust the Sens in the first round with -175 odds implying a probability of 63.6%. Toronto has advanced to the second round of the playoffs once since 2004. The Senators swept the season series 3-0.</p><p><strong>Panthers (-115) vs. Lightning (-105)</strong></p><p>It's a battle of Florida with the reigning Stanley Cup champs taking on the Lightning. Tampa Bay has home-ice advantage, but the Panthers are still slight favorites. This should be a tightly contested series, and the odds reflect that. The series going at least six games is -190 (65.5% implied probability) and +200 (33.3% implied probability) to go to a seventh game.</p><p><strong>Hurricanes (-280) vs. Devils (+230)</strong></p><p>The Hurricanes are the heaviest favorite of all the first-round matchups at -280 (73.7% implied probability) to move past the Devils. According to oddsmakers, Carolina is one of the best teams in the East, while New Jersey is one of the worst. They split the season series 2-2, but the Devils are without their best player, Jack Hughes, for the postseason.</p><p><strong>Capitals (-270) vs. Canadiens (+220)</strong></p><p>The Canadiens clinched their playoff spot Wednesday, setting up a first-round matchup with the Capitals, the East's No. 1 seed. Washington won the season series 2-1 and should handle Montreal in the first round. The Capitals are -135 (57.4% implied probability) to win this series by at least 1.5 games (4-0, 4-1, 4-2)</p><h3>Western Conference </h3><p><strong>Avalanche (-165) vs. Stars (+140)</strong></p><p>The odds for this series were a lot more even before Jason Robertson was injured in the Stars' regular-season finale. The Avalanche were -120 but are now -165 as a result of the Robertson news. The Stars have home-ice advantage but are still underdogs after going 1-1-1 against Colorado during the regular season. Expect this series to go at least six games; a Game 7 would be appointment viewing.</p><p><strong>Jets (-215) vs. Blues (+180)</strong></p><p>The <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/teams/11" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/teams/11">Jets</a> and their NHL-best regular-season record take on the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/teams/20" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/teams/20">Blues</a> in Round 1. Winnipeg is a substantial favorite at -200 (66.7%) and beat the Blues 3-1 in the season series. The Jets have failed to advance out of the first round the last two years, but Connor Hellebuyck is playing at an MVP-caliber level. </p><p><strong>Golden Knights (-250) vs. Wild (+210)</strong></p><p>The <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/teams/102" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/teams/102">Golden Knights</a> edged out the Kings for the Pacific Division, earning a matchup against the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/teams/29" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/teams/29">Wild</a> instead of the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/teams/28" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/teams/28">Oilers</a>. Vegas lost in Game 7 against the Stars last year in its Stanley Cup defense, and oddsmakers appear convinced the team could make another deep run. The Golden Knights have the shortest odds alongside the Stars to represent the West in the Stanley Cup Final.</p><p><strong>Oilers (-130) vs. Kings (+110)</strong></p><p>The Oilers limp into the playoffs and draw a tough opening-round series against the Kings. Although <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4560" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4560">Connor McDavid</a> and Co. are favorites to advance, they'll have to win at least one game in Los Angeles. Edmonton has beaten L.A. in three straight opening rounds, but the Kings went 3-1 in the regular-season series and could be poised to pull off the upset.</p>

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<p>Turning the page so soon after one of the most memorable tournaments we'll ever witness isn't easy, but the PGA TOUR rolls on with the RBC Heritage from Harbour Town Golf Links.</p><p>The signature event (don't get me started on signature events directly following major championships on the schedule) will feature 72 of the PGA TOUR's best players, minus Rory McIlroy, who's taking a much-deserved week off after claiming the green jacket.</p><h3>The course</h3><ul>
<li>7,213 yards, par 71</li>
<li>Poa trivialis overseeded greens</li>
<li>Requires accuracy over distance off the tee</li>
<li>Small greens reward pinpoint iron play</li>
<li>Seven par 4s under 440 yards</li>
</ul><h3>Past winners</h3><p>2024: Scottie Scheffler (-19) over Sahith Theegala<br>2023: Matt Fitzpatrick (-17) in a playoff over Jordan Spieth<br>2022: Jordan Spieth (-13) in a playoff over Patrick Cantlay<br>2021: Stewart Cink (-19) over Emiliano Grillo, Harold Varner III<br>2020: Webb Simpson (-22) over Abraham Ancer<br>2019: C.T. Pan (-12) over Matt Kuchar<br>2018: Satoshi Kodaira (-12) in a playoff over Si Woo Kim<br>2017: Wesley Bryan (-13) over Luke Donald<br>2016: Branden Grace (-9) over Luke Donald, Russell Knox</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><h3>The favorites</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Odds</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Scottie Scheffler</td>
<td>+425</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Collin Morikawa</td>
<td>+1000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ludvig Aberg</td>
<td>+1300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Xander Schauffele</td>
<td>+1400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Cantlay</td>
<td>+1800</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1540" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1540">Scottie Scheffler</a> is the defending champion and the heavy favorite at +425. He didn't have his best stuff at the Masters but still finished fourth. However, Scheffler lost strokes off the tee and wasn't overly sharp with his irons, making him tough to trust at such a short number.</p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/3135" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/3135">Collin Morikawa</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/5384" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/5384">Ludvig Aberg</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1213" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1213">Xander Schauffele</a> are next up after each finished inside the top 15 at Augusta. Morikawa's been playing the best out of this trio, but all three should give Scheffler a run for his money.</p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1451" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1451">Patrick Cantlay</a> gets a huge bump in odds this week because of an impeccable history at Harbour Town. In seven career starts, he's finished inside the top three on five occasions. </p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Odds</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Justin Thomas</td>
<td>+2000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Corey Conners</td>
<td>+2200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell Henley</td>
<td>+2500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shane Lowry</td>
<td>+2800</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Viktor Hovland</td>
<td>+2800</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tommy Fleetwood</td>
<td>+3000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Day</td>
<td>+3300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jordan Spieth</td>
<td>+3300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Aaron Rai</td>
<td>+4000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Robert MacIntyre</td>
<td>+4000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sepp Straka</td>
<td>+4000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sungaje Im</td>
<td>+4000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Berger</td>
<td>+4500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Min Woo Lee</td>
<td>+4500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Denny McCarthy</td>
<td>+5000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Wyndham Clark</td>
<td>+5000</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><h3>Picks</h3><p><strong>Collin Morikawa: To win (+1000)</strong></p><p>Rarely do we go to the top of the board, but Morikawa feels primed to finally break through this week. His last victory came in October 2023, but he's trending toward another. Morikawa has yet to finish outside the top 20 this season while only competing in top-tier events, averaging 7.73 strokes gained: tee-to-green per tournament. He's earned two top-10 results in five appearances at the RBC Heritage, including a T9 last year despite losing three strokes on approach shots.</p><p><strong>Daniel Berger: To win (+4500), top-20 finish (+125)</strong></p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1917" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1917">Berger</a> is also in great form, coming off a T21 at Augusta for his seventh straight top-30 result. He gained strokes off the tee and on approach shots at the Masters and has gained strokes putting in seven consecutive tournaments. Berger has played Harbour Town five times, including a T3 in 2020. He also recorded a T21 last year when he gained 6.6 strokes on approach shots.</p><p><strong>Harris English: To win (+8000)</strong></p><p>This is a big number for a player who already has a win this season and is playing great golf. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1643" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1643">English</a> gained 5.1 strokes on approach shots last week at the Masters, lifting him to a T12 result. His final-round 68 was the second-lowest score posted. English has back-to-back top-20 showings in the lead-up to Harbour Town, a venue he's competed at 10 times in his career. His best result came in 2012 with a T8.</p><p><strong>Russell Henley: Top-20 finish (-130)</strong></p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1700" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1700">Henley</a> surprisingly missed the cut at the Masters, but a weekend off to rest may have been good. Harbour Town suits his accuracy-first style perfectly, as evidenced by his three top-20 results at the event in his last four appearances. Henley has been playing some of the best golf of anyone in the field, and there's no reason to be worried about his missed cut at Augusta - a course where shorter hitters can struggle.</p><p><strong>Corey Conners: Top-20 finish (-125)</strong></p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/1907" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/1907">Conners</a> hasn't let Masters hangovers ruin his performance at the RBC Heritage. The last two times he finished inside the top 10 at Augusta, he followed up with a top-15 result at Harbour Town. Conners gained strokes in all four stat categories during his T8 last week, including 5.4 on approach shots. The Canadian has finished inside the top 20 in five straight tournaments - what's one more?</p>

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