Dylan Dethier downplayed Brian Campbell’s chances of making the 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup squad, noting that despite Campbell’s second PGA Tour victory of the season he still sits just 28th in the current standings. Dethier emphasized that the top-12 American rankings have remained unchanged for two consecutive weeks, underscoring how much ground Campbell must make up with limited qualifying events remaining. He contrasted Campbell’s position with Lucas Glover’s move from 20th to 16th, highlighting how even multiple wins are not enough without consistent top finishes. Bettors looking at Ryder Cup roster futures should treat Campbell as a long-odds flier rather than a realistic selection unless he strings together several more high-end results quickly.

Byron Lindeque reminded listeners that Keegan Bradley’s Ryder Cup resume is wildly lopsided: seven career matches, 0-2 in singles but a perfect points earner in team formats alongside Phil Mickelson and others. Because foursomes and four-ball sessions account for the majority of scoring opportunities, Lindeque advised leaning into Bradley in any head-to-head or top U.S. team-format point-scorer markets while simultaneously shorting him in singles props. The logic is simple—Bradley feeds off partner chemistry yet struggles to close one-on-one, and sportsbooks rarely price that split correctly. For DFS Ryder Cup slates, Lindeque suggested stacking Bradley with aggressive tee-to-green partners and steering clear when lineup rules force singles weighting.

Byron Lindeque compared Patrick Cantlay to Justin Rose—an indispensable chemistry catalyst even when his stroke-play results look merely "above average." Lindeque reminded listeners that Cantlay was "the star" of the last Ryder Cup and routinely shows an emotional edge in team play that never surfaces on standard PGA Tour weeks. Because Cantlay’s Swiss-army skill set travels to any course and his calm demeanor keeps partners loose, Lindeque views him as a plug-and-play captain’s pick regardless of whether he wins again before Bethpage. His recommendation: wager early on Cantlay to make the team at any price longer than –300, consider top-overall point-scorer props if sportsbooks hang him outside the top four favorites, and lean into Cantlay pairings in DFS showdown lineups once Ryder Cup formats are announced.

Kenny Kim pushed Sam Burns onto his provisional Ryder Cup roster at slot 11, calling the LSU product the perfect four-ball weapon. Burns has caught fire over the last three weeks, piling up birdies while finishing inside the top 15 twice, and Kim stressed that volatility is exactly what Captain Keegan Bradley—yes, he still wants a playing captain—should harness in best-ball sessions. Kim warned not to shoehorn Burns into alternate-shot pairings the way Zach Johnson did with Scottie Scheffler in Rome, because Burns’ high-variance iron play can sink a partner. But in four-ball formats, his ceiling can flip an entire session. Kim’s actionable takeaway: bet Burns in head-to-head “most birdies” markets if they pop up, sprinkle long-shot top U.S. point-scorer futures, and happily fire him into DFS Ryder Cup slates whenever the format is four-ball heavy.

Geoff Fienberg highlighted Jordan Spieth as a sneaky captain’s pick because his volatile ball-striking becomes an asset in Ryder Cup foursomes. Fienberg stressed that Spieth’s best-in-class scrambling (2nd on Tour in Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green) turns half-wedges into momentum-swinging par saves, while his creative shot-making creates birdie looks teammates cannot manufacture. By pairing Spieth with a fairway machine like Patrick Cantlay, Keegan Bradley could "get the good Spieth and hide the bad," maximizing upside without exposing Spieth’s occasional driver yips. Fienberg reminded bettors that Spieth’s match-play record is elite—12-4-3 in Ryder/Presidents Cups—and suggested betting the +175 still hanging at some shops for Spieth to make the squad.

Geoff Fienberg countered Mayo’s take by insisting Brooks Koepka would be on the U.S. roster if selections were made today. Fienberg argued Koepka’s "scar-tissue equity"—five major titles, a 6-5-1 Ryder/Presidents Cup record, and a reputation for thriving under extreme pressure—outweighs his recent form dip. He noted that Koepka still flashed a 66 at Pinehurst and historically elevates when the stakes rise, citing his +1.25 True Strokes Gained per round in majors since 2020 compared to +0.55 in regular Tour stops. With Bethpage Black demanding power carries and mental toughness, Fienberg expects captain Keegan Bradley to lean on a locker-room alpha who already owns two top-4s at the venue. He recommended scooping Koepka at any price longer than –120 in “to make team” markets before chatter about intangible value pushes the line.

Pat Mayo said that if Keegan Bradley had to submit his Ryder Cup lineup today, Sam Burns would snag one of the four discretionary spots alongside Cameron Young. Mayo prefers Burns’ ceiling over steadier fairway-finders such as Ben Griffin or Andrew Novak, noting that match-play rewards streaky birdie runs. Burns owns the Tour’s 10th-best birdie-or-better rate over the last two seasons and already has a WGC-Match Play title on his resume. Even though Mayo previously faded Burns in windy majors, he believes Bethpage Black’s thick rough and risk-reward par 5s amplify Burns’ long-iron prowess and putting heater potential. Mayo advised bettors to grab Burns at plus money in any “to make USA team” prop before bookmakers shorten the number later this summer.

Pat Mayo said Russell Henley can be written "in pen" for the 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup roster after the latest points update pushed Henley into the automatic-qualifying zone. Mayo emphasized that J.J. Spaun’s surge bumped Henley down only temporarily, but Henley immediately vaulted back ahead of bubble names Bryson DeChambeau, Justin Thomas and Collin Morikawa. With eight Americans now locked—Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Spaun, Bryson, Wyndham Clark, JT, Morikawa and Henley—Mayo argued Henley’s consistency off the tee and elite fairway-finding make him too valuable to leave home on a narrow Bethpage Black setup. Bettors holding Henley “to make team” tickets should feel extremely confident because even a mediocre summer keeps him clear of the likes of Sam Burns and Cameron Young on points.

Pat Mayo said J.J. Spaun has essentially locked up a spot on the 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup team through the points list. Mayo pointed out that Spaun’s recent major victory delivered a massive haul of Ryder Cup points, pushing him well clear of the chasing pack. Given the current standings, Mayo believes Spaun would still qualify even if he plays merely average golf over the next two months because the rest of the American contenders would need extraordinary results just to catch him. Mayo reminded listeners that a similar dynamic forced Brian Harman onto the roster after his Open win, underscoring why Spaun now looks like a near-certainty.