Brandon Gdula identified Justin Thomas as attractively priced following his customary struggles at Augusta, a course that usually doesn't suit him. Despite the Masters downturn, Thomas had recently been second at Valspar and boasts stellar Harbour Town history, finishing inside the top 12 three times out of six appearances, making all six cuts. Gdula sees significant betting value in Thomas at this improved number.

Brandon Gdula recommended Max Homa as a strong DFS consideration, impressed by his showing at last week's Masters where he managed a T12 finish. Despite recent up-and-down form, Homa's impressive performance at Augusta against strong competition underscores his upside, particularly at his current reasonable salary in DFS contests. Though Gdula expressed frustration after sweating out a head-to-head bet involving Homa and Harris English last week, he recognized Homa's solid overall game at Augusta as a positive indicator of his capability heading into Harbour Town.

Though burned last week at the Masters by Zalatoris, Brandon Gdula expressed a clear preference to roster Will Zalatoris at the discounted price point of $8,500 over Tony Finau. Gdula admitted disappointment in Zalatoris' recent performance but emphasized his historically proven elite ball-striking and high upside, believing the price reflects a remarkable discount. Despite the inconsistent results, Gdula considers Zalatoris' low salary too tempting to pass up given his established DFS ceiling and long-term talent that greatly outpaces the price tag.

Brandon Gdula highlighted Lucas Glover as a viable DFS punt option at his $8,300 salary. Despite mixed recent form including several missed cuts, Glover's underlying ball-striking metrics remain strong, especially with his irons. Glover's accuracy off the tee is another positive for Harbour Town course-fit, and while he's unlikely to be a high-confidence roster anchor, his affordability makes him a practical means of salary relief when trying to fit high-priced golfers such as Scottie Scheffler into DFS lineups. Gdula noted Glover possesses occasional ceiling finishes despite recent inconsistency and lack of recent elite results, making him more appealing than other similarly priced alternatives.

Brandon Gdula expressed uncertainty regarding rostering Corey Conners at his elevated $10,900 salary for DFS contests at RBC Heritage. Although acknowledging Conners' strong tee-to-green metrics, Gdula is personally opting against rostering him due to limited recent DFS upside displayed, preferring similarly priced alternatives who more regularly demonstrate tournament-contending potential. Despite admitting a Conners victory would not shock him due to his solid ball-striking, Conners remains a fade for Gdula with superior risk/reward options available.

Brandon Gdula noted Tommy Fleetwood offers valuable consistency and steady DFS potential at Harbour Town despite lacking large outright win upside. Gdula explained that Fleetwood's strength lies in reliably achieving good but generally non-winning finishes like top-10 positions, making him a strong DFS play at his $10,500 salary. His consistent ability to finish around eighth place at this price provides immense value for DFS rosters, despite unlikely outright victory expectations, solidifying him as an appealing mid-range DFS building block.

Brandon Gdula expressed hesitance around rostering Ludvig Aberg for DFS at RBC Heritage, acknowledging Aberg's overall talent but voicing concern about his comparatively weaker iron play among premium options. While acknowledging Aberg's skill and potential, Gdula pointed out that Harbour Town emphasizes elite iron play, an area where Aberg notably trails leading contenders like Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, and Scottie Scheffler. Due to this disadvantage, Gdula would generally prefer alternative selections offering more assured elite approach metrics this week.

Brandon Gdula strongly recommended high exposure to Scottie Scheffler in tournament lineups for RBC Heritage, advising 60% roster exposure despite expected high ownership numbers around 40%. Scheffler stands out significantly above the rest of the field based on his consistently elite form. Though acknowledging roster construction difficulties due to Scheffler's high $14,000 salary, Gdula believes Scheffler's ceiling and current performance justify finding savings elsewhere to lock him into lineups, differentiating him from other expensive options like Rory who isn't playing. Gdula noted that, while it may previously have been advantageous to pivot to Rory at lower exposure in other events, no comparable pivot is available at RBC Heritage, making significant exposure to Scheffler especially appealing.

Brandon Gdula recommended betting Daniel Berger at +150 odds for a top-20 finish this week, emphasizing Berger's exceptional consistency and balanced performance across all strokes gained categories. Berger comes off a T21 at the Masters, extending his impressive streak to seven straight top-30 finishes and seven straight events gaining strokes approach. Gdula underscored Berger's remarkable consistency, having gained strokes in 27 out of the last 28 opportunities across all four strokes-gained categories collectively. Given Harbour Town's requirement for balanced performance, Berger's well-rounded form makes him a low-risk, high-confidence play for a solid finishing position bet.

Brandon Gdula identified Aaron Rai as a strong finishing position bet this week, particularly liking his top-10 odds at +330 and even top-20 at +125. Rai showcased good recent form, notably a T-27 finish at Augusta gaining strokes across all four categories. Although Rai missed the cut at the recent Houston Open, that performance ended a streak of three consecutive top-15 events, including strong fields at the Mexico Open, Arnold Palmer Invitational, and Players Championship. Rai leads the field in driving accuracy over the past 50 rounds, ranks top-30 in strokes gained approach and off-the-tee, and previously excelled in ball-striking (14th) at Harbour Town. His balanced skill set and precision recommend him strongly within finishing market bets.

Brandon Gdula recommended betting on Sepp Straka for a top-10 finish at +350 odds, heavily favoring his demonstrated ceiling potential. Gdula highlighted Straka's impressive statistical consistency; he has gained at least a stroke per round on approach in 13 out of his last 14 events, surpassing even recognized iron specialists like Collin Morikawa. Straka previously won at the American Express and finished top-five in two of his past three starts at Harbour Town, demonstrating he pairs the high statistical ceiling with proven real-world results. Despite acknowledging Scheffler's status as the clear tournament favorite, Gdula believes Straka's +350 odds offer a legitimately high upside play.

Brandon Gdula strongly recommended Sepp Straka as a compelling betting and DFS option, highlighting Straka's extraordinary recent iron play as key evidence. Over the last 14 tournaments, Straka has gained at least one stroke per round with his approach play in 13 events, an elite level even surpassing Collin Morikawa's consistency. Straka ranks second behind only Scottie Scheffler in strokes gained approach over the past 50 rounds. Gdula noted that Straka even gained 1.8 strokes per round on approach when missing the cut at the Masters, underscoring the strength and consistency of his iron game, positioning him as an under-the-radar golfer presenting significant upside.

Brandon Gdula touted Justin Thomas at +2000 as an outright pick for the RBC Heritage, underscoring Thomas' elite wedge game and ability to scramble effectively—crucial at Harbour Town with very small greens. Despite a T36 finish at Augusta, Gdula dismissed those results due to Augusta being a bad fit stylistically for Thomas. He highlighted Thomas' appealing volatility with a strokes gained ceiling nearly matching Scottie Scheffler's (+5.0 vs. +5.2). Gdula pointed to Thomas ranking third in strokes gained approach and second around-the-green over his last 50 rounds, providing ample statistical backing for a spike finish capable of contending this week, especially given Thomas' quietly solid history at Harbour Town.

Brandon Gdula confidently recommended Collin Morikawa as the best outright betting value at +1100 despite acknowledging fatigue from repeatedly touting Morikawa. He highlighted Morikawa's elite consistency and strong recent form, noting he's fourth in strokes gained approach and seventh in strokes gained off-the-tee over his last 50 rounds according to DataGolf. Although Morikawa hasn't secured a victory since the 2023 Zozo Championship and hasn't frequently converted top form into wins, Gdula emphasized Morikawa's near misses, mathematical variance advantage, and high realistic scoring ceiling. Jim Sannes supported this assessment, citing Morikawa's remarkable stat of gaining at least one stroke per round on approach in three consecutive tournaments, five of his last six, and in half of his events over the past year as evidence of consistent spike potential at Harbour Town.

Brandon Gdula flagged Denny McCarthy as an appealing value selection in DFS contests, citing his strong recent performances. Coming off a T29 at the Masters, McCarthy showed positive strokes gained metrics across all categories, particularly excelling with his putter. Gdula emphasized that McCarthy has made four consecutive cuts at Harbour Town, offering DFS players a combination of recent reliability and course comfort as a sub-10,000 salary option on FanDuel.

Brandon Gdula highlighted Daniel Berger as a valuable DFS option at Harbour Town based on his consistent recent form. Berger placed T21 at the Masters, extending his streak of consecutive top-30 finishes to seven straight tournaments. Given his stable performances and reliable strokes gained metrics, Gdula expressed confidence that Berger will continue to be a solid DFS play this week, particularly considering his sub-10,000 salary range on FanDuel.

Brandon Gdula highlighted Justin Thomas as a compelling outright bet this week due to his high volatility and elite ceiling potential. By looking at standard deviations and scoring averages across the last 50 rounds, Thomas closely trails only Scottie Scheffler—known for his exceptional round-by-round upside. Although JT hasn't fully pieced together recent winning performances, Gdula pointed out Thomas has performed better historically at Harbour Town than people typically realize, making him an appealing volatility-driven pick. Additionally, Gdula dismissed concerns linked to Thomas's recent struggles at Augusta, emphasizing JT is notoriously a poor fit at Augusta so that result should not overly influence perceptions for the RBC Heritage.

Brandon Gdula highlighted Matt Kuchar as a course history standout at Harbour Town, emphasizing Kuchar's extensive track record, including a victory and nine top-25 finishes in ten starts since 2014. Despite skipping the Masters, Kuchar's recent T-18 indicates solid form coming into RBC Heritage. Given his proven ability and longstanding comfort at the venue, Gdula considers Kuchar an optimal choice this week, especially appealing for bettors and DFS players who emphasize course history data.

Brandon Gdula noted Justin Thomas as an enticing selection at Harbour Town despite mediocre form in majors like Augusta, a known poor fit. Thomas has quietly achieved strong results here, recording four top-35s over his five starts at the course and finishing top-25 in back-to-back appearances. Highlighting Thomas' superior scoring upside and ball-striking strength, Gdula concluded Thomas offers significant upside, notably in DFS formats, due to his underappreciated course compatibility and scoring potential.

Brandon Gdula was bullish on Patrick Cantlay due to his outstanding record at Harbour Town, where he's logged three consecutive top-3 finishes. Despite finishing T36 at the Masters with poor wedge play, Gdula considers that an anomaly rather than cause for concern, jokingly referencing Cantlay's frequent water troubles at Augusta. Overall, Cantlay's elite iron play and consistent dominance at Harbour Town (top-seven finishes in six of seven career starts) suggest he's a strong pick to contend again this week.

Brandon Gdula advised fading Matt Fitzpatrick despite his significant course history advantage, noting Fitzpatrick leads all golfers in total strokes gained at Harbour Town over the past five years. However, his recent form raises red flags; Fitzpatrick has recorded negative strokes gained approach in four consecutive events. While course history fans may gravitate toward Fitzpatrick, Gdula felt sharper alternatives exist given the Englishman's unconvincing iron play entering the tournament.

Brandon Gdula makes a strong case for Collin Morikawa at Augusta, pointing to stellar metrics demonstrating Morikawa's excellence in strokes gained tee-to-green. Gdula referenced data from datagolf, noting that Morikawa leads the entire Masters field in strokes gained tee-to-green over his previous 50 rounds. He explained how this particular metric aligns well historically at Augusta, with each of the past four Masters champions ranking inside the top-two in tee-to-green metrics. Further bolstering Morikawa's case, Gdula highlighted Morikawa's impressive recent record at Augusta, finishing inside the top-10 in three consecutive appearances. With this elite tee-to-green performance and proven Augusta consistency, Gdula anticipates it only being a matter of time before Morikawa secures another win, making him a valuable pick at Augusta.

Brandon Gdula feels strongly about Collin Morikawa, available at 16-1 odds, having substantial outright betting value at the 2025 Masters. Morikawa leads the entire field in strokes gained tee-to-green over the past 50 rounds according to data from Datagolf. Recent Augusta trends heavily favor golfers excelling in this category; specifically, the previous four Masters champions have ranked inside the top-two in strokes gained tee-to-green during their winning weeks. Morikawa has consistently showed Augusta compatibility, recording three consecutive top-10 finishes at the Masters leading into this year's edition. Despite his recent win drought, Gdula is confident Morikawa's elite tee-to-green game means wins are imminent, particularly suited to Augusta National.

Brandon Gdula sees Denny McCarthy as an intriguing DFS play at a low salary ($7800), mainly due to McCarthy's improving ball-striking numbers. While discussing DFS lineup construction, Gdula emphasized that finding golfers with tangible top-20 or better upside is critical at the Masters. With McCarthy showing positive trending ball-striking form recently, he stands out as a solid option if needing to dip below $8500, especially considering how vital ball striking can be at Augusta.

Brandon Gdula identified Daniel Berger as one of the few golfers worth targeting in the difficult low-9,000 salary tier for DFS lineups at Augusta. Berger's consistent tee-to-green performance and proven ability at major championships make him a relatively reliable selection amidst a weaker segment of DFS options. With limited appealing choices around his salary, Berger emerges as one of the only viable picks Gdula felt comfortable integrating into DFS lineups at this price.

Brandon Gdula favored Patrick Cantlay strongly in DFS for The Masters, placing him just after Shane Lowry among preferred options at the mid-high salary tier. Cantlay ranks sixth in strokes gained tee-to-green over the past 50 rounds and carries a considerable baseline advantage due to consistently high-level play. He cited Cantlay as a notably dependable choice with a higher floor than many similarly priced golfers. While he slightly preferred Lowry overall, Gdula acknowledged the strong case for pivoting to Cantlay, particularly when seeking roster stability amid a lineup loaded with volatile picks.

Brandon Gdula recommended Robert Macintyre as an intriguing DFS option priced at $9,500. Despite the misleading nickname 'Big Shot Bob,' Macintyre is not a bomber off the tee, but is known more for accuracy. He comes into Augusta hot with three straight top-11 finishes worldwide, including notable performances at the Arnold Palmer Invitational and Players Championship. His impressive past Augusta finishes—12th place as a 24-year-old debutant in 2021 and a solid 23rd in 2022—further cement his DFS appeal. Additionally, being a left-handed golfer provides a distinct advantage at Augusta, making Macintyre particularly appealing at his DFS salary this week.

Brandon Gdula singled out Shane Lowry at a DFS salary of $10,400 as a compelling play. He loves Lowry's exceptional recent iron play, noting he's gained at least one stroke per round in four consecutive measurable events according to DataGolf, and in nine of his past eleven tournaments overall. Additionally, Lowry’s excellent Augusta history—highlighted by a third-place finish in 2022 and four top-25 finishes in his last five Masters starts—significantly reinforces his DFS appeal. Gdula emphasized Lowry's enticing combination of current elite ball-striking form and proven success at Augusta, making him an especially valuable DFS play at his current price.

Brandon Gdula highlighted Brooks Koepka as his clear preferred DFS selection over Viktor Hovland in the mid-range salary tier. He emphasized Koepka's unique ability to elevate his game specifically at major championships, making season-long performance less meaningful. Koepka has recently warmed up with his iron play and relied strongly on his short-game and around-the-green skills on the LIV Tour to maintain competitive form. Gdula sees his mid-level DFS salary (10,700) as very appealing, especially versus Hovland, who's coming off a win but whose recent victory seemed somewhat unexpected. For Gdula, Koepka's major-centric upside clearly outweighed Hovland's recent form.

Brandon Gdula advised DFS lineups should avoid Ludvig Aberg, despite Aberg's striking performance (runner-up finish) in last year's Masters debut. Gdula argued Aberg doesn't match up statistically alongside other top golfers at his premium pricing, noting Aberg's season-long metrics haven't been strong enough to justify the salary. While acknowledging Aberg's future potential, Gdula emphasized not being able to roster every premium golfer; therefore, he prefers alternatives with stronger statistical foundations like Collin Morikawa or Jon Rahm and thus won't be rostering Aberg this week.

Brandon Gdula called Bryson DeChambeau a strong differentiation play for DFS tournaments at The Masters, given that he's likely to be overlooked compared to more popular golfers. He noted Bryson's fit for Augusta because of his elite driving distance and recent improvements in his game since moving away from the PGA Tour to LIV Golf, suggesting Bryson appears 'freed up'. Gdula clearly preferred Bryson to Justin Thomas in the DFS format, emphasizing Bryson has the kind of setup and game style that could allow him to start piling up major successes if things click, giving him excellent tournament-only upside.

Brandon Gdula pinpointed Russell Henley at 50-to-1 as a standout outright betting option. Henley ranks 17th in strokes gained tee-to-green over his last 50 rounds and 10th over the past three months. His exceptional iron play has produced consistently positive strokes gained approach performances since last year's Players Championship, bar one event. Henley's proven Augusta success includes four top-25 finishes within the last six years, highlighted by a 4th place finish in 2023. Gdula considers Henley's odds attractive given his ability to thrive at Augusta despite shorter driving distance, as demonstrated by both recent and historical performance.

Brandon Gdula highlighted Collin Morikawa as a standout betting pick at 16-to-1 odds to win The Masters. Morikawa boasts excellent tee-to-green form, ranking fourth in strokes gained tee-to-green over his past 50 rounds and leading the field over the last three months according to DataGolf. Despite his reputation as average-to-poor on the greens, Morikawa has consistently putted well at Augusta, ranking top-20 in strokes gained putting among players with multiple Masters starts since ShotLink data became available. Morikawa has secured four consecutive top-20 finishes at Augusta, emphasizing his fit for this course. Brandon confidently backs Morikawa, encouraged by proven course comfort and consistent putting performances at Augusta.

Brandon Gdula surprisingly included Phil Mickelson as a worthy DFS longshot at a highly affordable $8,100 salary, thanks to recent improved performances. Despite skepticism, Gdula noted Mickelson's positive strokes gained numbers across tee-to-green and putting metrics over four recent starts, including a sixth-place finish at LIV Miami. Historically, Mickelson has performed well at Augusta, with seven consecutive made cuts and two top-25 finishes in the last three Masters he's played. Gdula stressed Mickelson's reasonable DFS price and recently positive form make him worth consideration despite initial concerns.

Brandon Gdula mentioned Sergio Garcia as a notable DFS target priced at $8,700, intrigued by his revived recent form. Garcia's LIV results are encouraging, including a victory in Hong Kong, a fourth-place showing on the Asian Tour, and a third-place finish at LIV Miami. Despite struggles at Augusta since winning the Masters in 2017 (five missed-cuts in six attempts), Garcia maintains an elite tee-to-green skillset which matches the demands of Augusta. This combination of recent performance uptick and elite underlying metrics makes Sergio appealing from a DFS salary-relief perspective heading into Masters Week.

Brandon Gdula emphasized Russell Henley as a top value DFS play at Augusta, priced affordably at $9,900 on FanDuel. Henley's recent form is outstanding, ranking fourth in adjusted strokes gained over the past three months, behind only elite names like Rory, Scheffler, and Morikawa. Henley has gained strokes on approach in all seven of his 2025 starts, including a recent win at the Arnold Palmer Invitational and a T30 at The Players Championship. Additionally, his solid Masters course history with four top-25 finishes in his last eight Augusta starts reinforces his DFS appeal this week.

Brandon Gdula highlighted Bryson DeChambeau's potential as an intriguing bet at 20-to-1 odds after previously struggling at Augusta. Despite historically poor Masters results, DeChambeau broke out last year with promising performance. Gdula speculated this improvement could stem from Bryson finally finding his comfort around Augusta's unique demands. Although Gdula hasn't committed to betting DeChambeau outright, he noted Bryson is the most interesting LIV golfer available this week from a betting perspective based on recent performance trajectory.

Brandon Gdula finds Jon Rahm interesting because of his excellent historical record at Augusta—four straight top-10 finishes before last year's 45th place finish due to cold putting. While Rahm's LIV Tour form remains solid (13th in adjusted strokes gained across all tours the past three months), Gdula sees his current 14-to-1 outright price as buying at the peak, leaving little value for outright bets. However, at the DFS price of $11,800 on FanDuel, he considers Rahm more attractive for DFS contests than betting.

Brandon Gdula likes Corey Conners as an under-the-radar DFS choice. Conners enters The Masters priced affordably at $9800, coming off a 38th place finish following a missed cut. However, prior to that, his Masters history included elite finishes of 6th, 8th, and 10th, largely driven by exceptional tee-to-green performances. Gdula emphasized that Conners' tee-to-green play presently remains extremely strong, fitting perfectly with Augusta National's key statistical profile.

Brandon Gdula views Rory McIlroy as capable of finally claiming the elusive Masters title to complete his career Grand Slam. Rory has a mixed Augusta history but still boasts seven career top-10s and 13 cuts made out of 16 starts. His current form is superb, ranking first in stabilized strokes-gained over the last 24 to 50 rounds according to data from Data Golf. While he isn't betting Rory outright at current odds (+650), Gdula strongly considers McIlroy as a solid value in head-to-head matchups and DFS formats due to his impressive recent iron play, off-the-tee strength, and overall sustained positive form.

Brandon Gdula highlighted Tommy Fleetwood as a safe DFS option due to his consistent performances at Augusta National. Fleetwood finished 3rd, 33rd, and 14th in the past three Masters. Despite a recent ice-cold putter, Gdula noted Fleetwood's excellent iron and tee-to-green play strongly suggests a high performance floor for fantasy lineups.

Brandon Gdula likes Shane Lowry as a sneaky DFS pick for The Masters, highlighting his current strong iron play paired with neutral-to-hot putting. According to Gdula, this combo is ideal for Augusta, where solid tee-to-green play combined with a decent putter can deliver strong tournament results.

Brandon Gdula recognized Hideki Matsuyama for his remarkable Augusta consistency, with 12 made cuts in 13 appearances, a victory four years ago, and five recent finishes of 1st, 13th, 14th, 16th, and 38th. Despite this impressive history, Matsuyama's recent decline in putting performance and potential rib injury raises minor concerns this year. However, Gdula indicated Matsuyama could still be valuable for DFS lineups considering his proven Augusta National success and consistent cut-making reliability.

Brandon Gdula flagged Will Zalatoris as a valuable DFS option for the Masters, given his stellar track record of three consecutive top-10 finishes in his first three appearances at Augusta. Zalatoris ranks fifth-best in scoring average since 2007 among golfers with at least three starts. While his putter remains streaky, Zalatoris's strong approach game—gaining strokes with his irons in six consecutive tournaments—makes him appealing at a salary of $10,100 on FanDuel. His proven ability to navigate Augusta's difficulty positions him well for DFS lineups.

Brandon Gdula strongly recommended Collin Morikawa for DFS at the Masters, considering his consistent performances—recent finishes of 3rd, 10th, 5th, 18th, and 44th were cited. Gdula noted Morikawa isn't traditionally a long hitter, but his elite iron play matches Augusta's demands perfectly. Morikawa's recent ball-striking has been phenomenal, making him a compelling pick for this year's Masters on FanDuel.

Brandon Gdula highlighted Cameron Smith's exceptional Augusta record, including four top-10 finishes in the past five years (2nd, 10th, 3rd, 34th, and 6th). Smith famously tied John Rahm for the best top-10 rate at Augusta since 2007 among golfers with at least four starts. However, Gdula noted concern regarding Smith's recent LIV Tour form, as he's posted negative strokes-gained approach numbers in four straight events. Still, Smith's consistent performances at Augusta combined with his renowned short-game prowess make him an attractive DFS and betting option despite his recent iron-play struggles.

Brandon Gdula is optimistic on Scottie Scheffler, citing his dominant Augusta history with two wins, five consecutive top-20 finishes, and three straight top-10s over the past five Masters tournaments. Scheffler is trending positively thanks to improved putting at his last outing in Houston, addressing recent concerns over short putts missed. Gdula emphasized Scheffler's elite iron play combined with his renewed confidence in putting as reasons for Scheffler's shortening betting odds, currently priced at 4-1 to win outright on FanDuel Sportsbook.