Barry Plummer identifies Robert MacIntyre as an appealing top-10 wager at +5500. Augusta National historically correlates strongly with left-handed golfers, and MacIntyre has previously demonstrated his suitability, performing well in two past Masters appearances. Plummer highlights MacIntyre's two prestigious wins over the past year and his solid performance stats showing he's ranked 18th for Strokes Gained: Total in the last year. Given MacIntyre's favorable history and solid form, Plummer recommends confidently backing him in each-way markets, expecting strong contention for a high finish.

Barry Plummer sees 2025 as Rory McIlroy's year to finally capture his first Masters green jacket and complete the career Grand Slam. Backing this prediction, McIlroy has been electric recently, winning three times and finishing top-five two more times across his last seven starts. Ranking second in Strokes Gained: Total over the past three months (only trailing Collin Morikawa), he comes to Augusta in prime condition. Additionally, McIlroy's sustained historical excellence at Augusta—with seven prior top-10 finishes—cements Plummer’s confidence he'll finish atop the leaderboard, making McIlroy a favored selection even at +650 odds.

Barry Plummer identified Alex Smalley as a strong betting outsider at +4000 for the Valspar Championship. Smalley has consistently stacked quality finishes, securing six top-21 showings in his last seven starts. Plummer particularly highlighted Smalley's impressive performance at TPC Sawgrass during The Players Championship, demonstrating his ability to contend in strong fields. Smalley’s strong position (20th) for Driving Accuracy and (23rd) for Strokes Gained: Tee to Green over the last three months matches the precise skill set needed to navigate the demanding Copperhead Course. His prior success at similar tests like the 3M Open and RSM Classic gives further confidence in Smalley's potential for a breakthrough.

Barry Plummer recommended betting on Sepp Straka at +1600 odds for the Valspar Championship based on his stellar recent play and excellent statistical profile. Straka secured another PGA Tour win earlier this season at The American Express and followed it up with five top-15 finishes in his last six starts. He currently ranks 8th in Driving Accuracy and 12th in Strokes Gained: Tee to Green over the past three months—two key stats crucial for success on the challenging Copperhead Course at Innisbrook Resort. After struggling at The Players Championship, Straka should realistically view this week's competition as winnable.