Matt Chivers recommended Justin Rose as a high-value longshot bet at 100/1 odds for the 2025 Masters. Rose revived major credibility after finishing tied for second behind Xander Schauffele at the 2024 Open and a further strong sixth-place showing at the 2024 PGA Championship. Although missing the cut at Augusta and US Open in 2024, Chivers considers Rose's previous Augusta record highly compelling—he was runner-up in 2015 and narrowly lost a playoff against Sergio Garcia in 2017, along with another top-five result back in 2007. Despite being over 40, Rose continues to produce strong performances, competing effectively in premier events such as Pebble Beach, Le Golf National, and Hong Kong in 2024 and generating a notable top-10 (T8) finish at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Chivers argues Rose's experience, knowledge of Augusta, and ongoing ability to contend in strong fields provide substantial betting upside at generous triple-digit odds, making him a compelling Masters longshot pick.

Matt Chivers identified Cameron Smith as strong betting value at 50/1 for the 2025 Masters, highlighting Smith's exceptional past performances at Augusta, including five top-10 finishes in eight career appearances. Despite not having won the Masters, Smith notably challenged Scheffler closely in 2022. Smith's short game, particularly his elite putting, positions him well at Augusta, known for treacherous greens; he ranked as LIV Golf's best putter in 2024 and prominently displayed this strength in his 2022 Open Championship victory at St. Andrews. Although averaging a moderate 303 yards off the tee, Smith's short-game prowess and proven ability to consistently post birdies—even under high-pressure tournament conditions—present strong upside. Smith finished second-place three times on the LIV Golf circuit in 2024, consistently showing competitiveness and maintaining high-quality scrambling statistics while averaging around 300 yards off the tee. Given these factors, Chivers sees substantial betting value in backing Smith at significantly higher odds than similarly skilled players.

Matt Chivers flagged Collin Morikawa as a valuable contender at 11/1 odds for the 2025 Masters, citing clear signals he’s returning to peak major performance. Despite narrowly missing a win in 2024, Morikawa consistently delivered strong results at majors—finishing T3 at Augusta, T4 at the PGA, and top 20 at US Open and Open Championship. At Augusta in 2024, Morikawa showcased strong iron performance (over 1.5 shots gained approaching) and reliable putting (nearly one full stroke gained). Morikawa's legendary iron game—demonstrated by consistently ranking among PGA Tour's elite (5th in total strokes gained, 19th off-the-tee, 7th in driving accuracy)—is an ideal match for demanding major championship venues like Augusta. Early momentum in 2025 includes second place at the Sentry Tournament, and solid top-20 finishes at Pebble Beach and Genesis, illustrating he remains a top-tier player against strong fields. Given his proven iron skills, improving putting trend, and major-winning pedigree (PGA Championship and The Open victories earlier in his career), Chivers sees strong betting value for Morikawa at Augusta in 2025.

Matt Chivers highlighted Jon Rahm as an excellent betting selection for the 2025 Masters at 16/1 odds due to several strong factors. Rahm's Augusta record includes five top-10 finishes since debuting in 2017, notably a victory in 2023, when he shot a final-round 69 to win by four strokes. Rahm's play aligns perfectly with Augusta's demanding setup; he excelled off the tee (318-yard driving average), scrambling (ranked 3rd), and greens-in-regulation (1st) in the LIV Golf League in 2024. Length and short-game prowess are crucial at Augusta, and Rahm excels in both, consistently generating birdie opportunities. Despite transferring from the PGA Tour to LIV Golf and competing less frequently, Rahm has remained sharp, consistently finishing in the top 10 at LIV events worldwide. DataGolf metrics confirm Rahm has maintained elite performance, consistently placing in the top 5 in global player rankings, with a birdie-heavy scoring rate and over 75% greens-in-regulation hit, making him a strong betting value for this major tournament.

Matt Chivers pinpointed Ludvig Aberg as an attractive betting candidate for the 2025 Masters at 18/1 odds, given his impressive Augusta debut performance in 2024. Aberg finished runner-up after pushing eventual champion Scottie Scheffler late into the final round, gaining over two strokes putting—a significant improvement for an otherwise inconsistent putter—alongside excellent ball-striking stats (over one stroke gained off-the-tee and approach). Throughout 2024, Aberg further proved his substantial potential by recording top finishes in premier events like the Memorial (T5), Scottish Open (T4), and Pebble Beach (2nd). His big-game capability was underscored by winning the Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines in 2025. Aberg’s towering drives and elite iron play, evidenced by ranking 7th overall in strokes gained and 14th in strokes gained off-the-tee on the PGA Tour, suit Augusta National's layout perfectly. While putting inconsistencies have been his main challenge historically, his strong performance on Augusta's notoriously difficult greens indicates potential improvement, making him a strong contender and solid bet moving into his second Masters appearance.