2023 PGA Picks: The Masters Golf Odds and Expert Betting Predictions

The 2023 Masters has arrived! This is arguably considered the best golf weekend of the entire season due to the history of Augusta National. There is no doubt that fans should be in for another amazing weekend of golf with all the drama surrounding the PGA Tour and LIV Golf players competing together for the first time since last year's breakup.

There are plenty of storylines heading into Thursday’s tee times. Scottie Scheffler looks to repeat for the green jacket after a dominant Saturday and Sunday in the 2022 Masters. Tiger Woods attempts to keep his streak of making 24 Masters cuts in 24 tries. With rounds of 71 and 74 last year, Tiger impressed everyone after a year-long hiatus following his car crash in 2021. Hideki Matsuyama will try to keep his good fortune rolling at Augusta as he’s finished in the Top 20 in seven of his last eight starts.

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A Look at the Field

Here is a look at the Top 12 and ties with the lowest golf odds to win it all at online sportsbooks.

Scottie Scheffler +650-Rory Mcllroy +700-Jon Rahm +850-Jordan Spieth +1800

Tony Finau +2000-Patrick Cantlay +2000-Dustin Johnson +2200-Xander Schauffele +2500

Justin Thomas +2500-Jason Day +2500-Collin Morikawa +2800-Max Homa +3000

There is no arguing that Scheffler, Mcllroy and Rahm are single digit favorites as they have been the pinnacle of the sport currently. Rahm started the season in absolute beast mode, finishing no worse than T8 in his first seven events, and that included three victories. Rahm ranks third in strokes gained: tee-to-green, fourth in approach, 17th around the greens, and 12th in putting. Taking a few weeks off to reboot, I think Rahm has the best chance out of the big three to get the green jacket.

After the big three, there are a handful of golfers in the next tier. You must start with Jordan Spieth as he has been playing good golf after a slow start. He is in form with a T3 finish at the Valspar Championship and has a great history at Augusta. Patrick Cantlay and Justin Thomas seem to be the darling of bettors despite their inconsistencies. When they put it altogether, though, there is a very short list of players that can beat them. Tony Finau and Jason Day should also be on bettors watch lists.

Course Characteristics of Those Who Can Win or Secure Winning Golf Bets

All golf courses are not created equally. Augusta National’s backdrop includes towering pines, azaleas and dogwoods that seem to bloom on command in the spring. The course is up and down and can be a grueling 18-hole walk. Rae’s Creek winds through the National at Amen Corner, the famous stretch of holes that can be instrumental in deciding who gets to wear the green jacket. The creek flows in front of the 12th green and behind the 11th green. A tributary runs up the left side of the 13th fairway and in front of the greens. Not to mention the slopes of the greens themselves. THIS IS NOT AN EASY COURSE!

Players that dominate the par 5’s give themselves the best chance to contend. This course rewards length off the tee. Keeping the ball in the fairway and greens in regulation are especially important. Eighteen of the past 26 winners finished in the Top 5 in greens in regulation during the week. Pin placements and the slopes of the greens can make three-putting a normalcy.

The weather will also be a major factor this weekend. Thursday will be the hottest day of the weekend, and thunderstorms cannot be ruled out. The possibility of rain remains a major concern on Friday and Saturday, so the 2023 Masters could be a wet one. With the bad weather, look for the winner to have a score under -10.

Golf Picks: Who to Consider This Week:

Out of the top trio I am backing Rahm to win over Scheffler and Mcllroy.

LIV Golfers to win: Dustin Johnson +2200, Cameron Smith +3500

Backing to win: Jordan Spieth +1800, Tony Finau +2000, Jason Day +2500, Cameron Young +3500

Longshots to win: Min Woo Lee +6500, Keith Mitchell +10000, Sahith Theegala +12000

Top 5 pick: Dustin Johnson +450

Top 10 pick: Jordan Spieth +165

Top 20 picks: Hideki Matsuyama +130, Justin Rose +150

Fading: Rory Mcllroy, Justin Thomas, and Collin Morikawa

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