Barnett called Akshay Bhatia his "basic" lock top-20 at +130 simply because sportsbooks are still giving plus money on a player he trusts. While he didn’t dive into stats, Barnett’s tone suggested confidence in Bhatia’s all-around form after a breakthrough summer that included a win and multiple high finishes on coastal tracks similar to Silverado.

Barnett has "true conviction" in Akshay Bhatia at 35-1 thanks to his comfort on West-coast poa, strong around-the-green play, and sharp irons. The layout’s generous fairways offset Bhatia’s occasionally loose driving, and he already owns one strong finish here amidst two missed cuts, underscoring both volatility and upside. Barnett slots him behind only Scheffler and Henley on his outright card.

Gehman pointed to Akshay Bhatia’s approach play—4th in the field over the last 35 rounds—as reason to fire him up at $8,700 despite sketchy putting. After the U.S. Open he never lost strokes on approach, routinely gaining 1.5-3.0 per round. Compared with other elite iron players like Ben Coles and Martin Laird, Bhatia leaks far fewer strokes with the short game. He’s missed two of three cuts here but did finish 9th in 2020, making him a volatile but high-reward GPP option if the broom-stick putter even holds neutral.

Eric Polzin slid Akshay Bhatia into his first-look lineup while warning that the pick is ‘a little bit risky.’ The risk comes from the extended time off most players have had, which increases week-to-week variance. Still, Polzin likes Bhatia’s upside and thinks he fits well in a fair-and-balanced roster construction that avoids dipping into the very bottom of the salary pool.

Eric Polzin pegged Akshay Bhatia as one of the best outright bets on the board and a strong DFS play. Bhatia is 6th in the 9-to-5 model, top-10 in recent form and grades well in birdie-to-bogey, SG off the tee and approach. His lone course appearance yielded a top-10 four years ago, and Polzin downplayed a recent WD, noting the Pro Core field is significantly weaker than the Tour and BMW Championships where Bhatia finished 13th and 26th. He’s on Polzin’s card at roughly 35-to-1 and in his DFS core.

Haslbauer listed Akshay Bhatia among his first clicks once odds drop, noting the left-hander grades out above average in all six core stats (SG: Ball Striking, Good Drives, Prox 75-125, Par-5 scoring, Comp-Course history, SG:P on Poa) and again across the ten most predictive categories at Silverado. Bhatia also ranks top-10 in Haslbauer’s mixed-condition comp-course model (Twin Cities, Colonial, Waialae, Detroit, TPC San Antonio), reinforcing his fit on short par-72 tracks where aggressive drivers can still separate. With birdies-or-better gained and proximity wedges emphasized in the analyst’s model, Bhatia’s ceiling makes him an appealing mid-tier outright and a high-upside DraftKings play.

Calling Bhatia his “banker” at 40/1, Jacobs highlighted two prior PGA Tour victories (including the Barracuda in California) plus a Valero Texas Open trophy on a course he deems highly correlated to Silverado. Bhatia owns marquee finishes this season—9th at Genesis, 3rd at THE PLAYERS, 6th at the FedEx St. Jude—and has logged six top-25s since May. He ranked inside the top-8 in SG Tee-to-Green in two of his last three starts and briefly led both the 3M Open and the FedEx playoff opener. The 22-year-old (9th here as an 18-year-old in 2020) now returns to his home state with form, course fit, and elite ball-striking converging, making him Jacobs’ safest each-way play.

Matt Cradock called Akshay Bhatia a live long shot at +4000. Bhatia closed the regular season with a T6 at the FedEx St. Jude and T13 at the Tour Championship, showing gains across driving, irons and putting. While he missed the cut here in 2023, Cradock reminded readers of Bhatia’s T9 at Silverado in 2020 as evidence the course can suit him. With many bettors focused on the 10 U.S. Ryder Cuppers, Cradock believes Bhatia’s all-around form and proven upside offer sneaky win equity at 40-1.

Coley placed 2 points each-way on Akshay Bhatia at 30/1 (1/5 odds, 8 places), highlighting a statistical run of gaining strokes on approach in eight straight starts since the U.S. Open and solid off-the-tee numbers. Bhatia finished ninth at Silverado in 2020 without a Tour card and owns two PGA Tour victories, one of which came at TPC San Antonio—a course strongly correlated with Silverado through multiple champion crossovers such as Brendan Steele and Patton Kizzire. The tout also cites Bhatia’s sharpened short game, recent signs of putting life after a mid-season slump, and extra incentive to show Ryder Cup selectors what they missed. Given the field strength boost from 10 U.S. Ryder Cuppers, Coley still trusts Bhatia’s current ball-striking to outclass most non-elite names and contend for a third title.

Bamford recommended Akshay Bhatia at 30/1, highlighting the 23-year-old’s affinity for West-Coast Poa surfaces and a sharp playoff run. Bhatia owns a top-10 at Silverado (9th in 2020) and captured his maiden PGA win on Northern California Poa (2023 Barracuda). His last three California starts read 13th (Torrey 2024), 22nd (Pebble 2025) and 9th (Torrey 2025). Arriving 45th in FedEx Cup, Bhatia surged with 6th SG Tee-to-Green at TPC Southwind (6th place) and 26th at Caves Valley, then posted a solid 13th at East Lake while ranking 8th SG Tee-to-Green for the week. With no Ryder Cup distractions and comfort on tight, tree-lined tracks, Bamford expects his elite iron play (top-15 eight-week SG Approach) to shine and sees win equity plus each-way value in an event where aggressive scorers thrive.

Perry closed the card with Akshay Bhatia at 55-1, emphasizing his 15th-place rank in the Bet-The-Number model and a No. 3 position in approaches from 150-220 yards— the exact bucket that dominates Wilmington’s par-4s. Bhatia has posted positive SG: Approach in seven of his last eight events and gained 1.8 strokes putting at the 3M, hinting the flat stick is close to cooperating. Perry admitted the putter remains volatile (158th season-to-date) but argued the upside outweighs the risk in a no-cut setting where ball-striking wins out. If the putter even lands at field average, Perry believes Bhatia’s ceiling is high enough to pay off a mid-tier outright number.

Rick Gehman called Akshay Bhatia his favorite play in the low-8K range. Bhatia opened Southwind with a 62, gaining five strokes on approach while gaining only 0.5 strokes with the putter—proof it was ball-striking driven. Over the last 24 rounds he ranks fourth in this field in strokes-gained approach (behind Scheffler, Matsuyama, Kitayama). Gehman expects Bhatia’s tendency to spray drives will be far less costly at spacious Caves Valley, allowing his elite irons to shine. At $8,200 he offers ceiling at a discount and is a priority GPP target.

Byron Lindeque is passing on Akshay Bhatia despite ‘freakishly good’ ball-striking numbers. Bhatia has gained strokes on the greens only once since the Memorial, that lone spike coming at the 3M Open. The inability to convert opportunities makes him too volatile for Byron’s builds; until the putter improves, the elite tee-to-green game won’t translate into the top-end finishes needed in DFS tournaments.

Eric Polzin listed Akshay Bhatia as an asterisk core play who unlocks Scheffler builds. Bhatia finished 12th here last year in his tournament debut and ranks 7th in the field in Birdie-or-Better percentage, giving him the scoring juice Polzin targets in no-cut formats. He can be found at 80-1 in outright markets, but Polzin will reserve most of his exposure for DFS because Bhatia still lacks a recent top-10. Three straight top-30 finishes prior to a brief withdrawal show the form is good enough for him to rack up points at a sub-$7k salary.

Lang cannot back Akshay Bhatia despite four consecutive made cuts because the upside is missing—no top-20 finishes in that span—and he is 0-for-4 making the weekend at Sedgefield. Lang considers that record especially damning given the course is short and the field weak. He will not bet or roster Bhatia this week.

Kenny Kim tagged Akshay Bhatia as his “hustler play of the week,” explaining why the four straight missed cuts at Sedgefield should not scare DFS players. Kim’s model grades Bhatia third overall, powered by elite recent iron numbers—second in strokes-gained approach over the last 24 rounds and fourth in proximity from 150-175 yards, the exact wedge window that dominates this track. Bhatia also ranks top-10 in par-4 scoring from 400-450 yards where eight of Sedgefield’s 12 par fours sit. Kim believes Sunday’s meltdown at the 3M plus the surrounding chalk of Jake Knapp and Lucas Glover will push ownership into the single digits, creating perfect leverage for GPPs. He’s betting the trending form and pinpoint irons finally outweigh the ugly course history.

Bo McBrayer is ‘betting very aggressive’ on Akshay Bhatia at 30-1, calling it an unfair price for the player he expects to win. He argued that Wyndham’s club-down layout masks Bhatia’s only recent weakness—an occasional driver miss to the left that cost him a Sunday top-five at last week’s 3M. With far fewer drivers required, Bhatia’s strengths become superpowers: he ranks No. 1 in the world in approach from 125-175 yards and sits fourth in this field in overall ball-striking. Accuracy off the tee is already elite, and his putter has improved to 49th after previous seasons outside the top 100. McBrayer acknowledged Batia’s 0-for-4 cut history here but said 2025 form is entirely different, noting a 25th at TPC Twin Cities and steady birdie production. He is loading up on outrights and DFS shares.

Jason Sobel highlighted Akshay Bhatia as an early target for Wyndham as long as Bhatia does not win the 3M Open. Sobel said a confidence-boosting top-five would carry form into Sedgefield without the emotional drain or price inflation that comes with a victory. Bhatia's precise irons and comfort on Bermuda greens match the “accuracy over distance” prototype needed at this par-70. If Bhatia does grab the 3M trophy, Sobel will likely downgrade him next week.

Jim Sannes targeted Akshay Bhatia at 35-to-1 for an outright ticket, calling him the prototypical young talent who can steal a weaker-field event. Over the past six months Bhatia ranks second in strokes-gained approach among entrants— trailing only Henrik Norlander— while simultaneously gaining strokes on bent-grass greens and maintaining decent accuracy off the tee. Sannes admitted Bhatia’s around-the-green play is poor but argued TPC Twin Cities deemphasizes scrambling, allowing elite iron-putter combos to shine. Bhatia has nearly doubled his approach impact year-over-year (0.33 → 0.65 SG/round) and sits sixth in this field in birdie-or-better rate plus 12th in strokes gained per shot from 150+ yards during the last 12 months, fitting Brandon Gdula’s course-fit template. Add an 86th-percentile make rate inside 15 feet and Bhatia’s profile screams scoring upside. Sannes noted the left-hander’s Ryder Cup hopes— however remote— add extra motivation. With the number already tightening from 40-1 to 35-1, he advised locking in exposure before further drift.

Gannon compared Akshay Bhatia’s current trajectory to early-career Collin Morikawa, noting Bhatia posted his best approach week of the season two starts ago and is finally gaining strokes off the tee. In a weak field, he believes Bhatia’s ceiling far exceeds the $8,000 price tag and sees win equity reminiscent of young guns who popped at 30-40/1 odds.

Brian Kirschner took Akshay Bhatia +5500 for FRL, citing three consecutive made cuts and "elite" approach numbers. Bhatia already cashed a first-round leader ticket at last year’s Rocket Mortgage, and Kirschner is betting the Minnesota setup allows his hot ball-striking to outrun any putting concerns for a quick start.

Brian Giuffra fired on Akshay Bhatia at +4000 despite no Top 10s since March, explaining that the left-hander has gained strokes off the tee in four of his past six events and is flashing the same power-accuracy combo that produced a win and four additional Top 5s last season. Giuffra believes a hot driver will generate ample birdie looks on the long, forgiving fairways at TPC Twin Cities.

Dom Cintorino is firing on Akshay Bhatia at 40-1 to win the 3M Open. He pointed to back-to-back top-30 finishes built on elite tee-to-green gains: Bhatia has picked up 2+ strokes off the tee in each of his last two starts, led the Rocket Mortgage field in ball-striking, and ranked 2nd in approach despite only finishing T26. Cintorino highlighted Bhatia’s final-round 2-under at Port Rush where he was 8th in approach for the day, signaling the irons are peaking. He likened TPC Twin Cities to Vedanta (Mexico Open)—both 7,400-yard par-71 layouts with expansive bunkering—where Bhatia logged a solo 9th earlier this year. Given the need for proximity on oversized greens and a birdie rate north of -18, Cintorino believes Bhatia’s hot irons, renewed driving distance and historical success on similar setups make him a live outright and strong DFS leverage play.

Kenny Kim revealed Akshay Bhatia as the third pillar of his cash-game cornerstones at $8,400. Bhatia ranks top-5 in birdie-or-better percentage over the last 24 rounds, is averaging +2.5 SG:Approach across his last five starts, and finished runner-up at Detroit a year ago. Kim highlighted Bhatia’s proficiency from 100-150 yards, length that turns both par-5s into scoring holes, and comfort on Poa/Bent greens—all factors that reduce missed-cut risk while providing a high birdie floor critical for cash formats. Kim summed it up: “I’m out on him in outrights this week, but for cash games he’s the safest birdie machine on the board.”

Kim grabbed Akshay Bhatia at 35-1 with eight places, citing elite birdie production and strong approach trends (averaging +2.5 SG:Approach over his last five starts). Bhatia finished runner-up in Detroit last year, sits top-5 in birdie-or-better percentage over the past 24 rounds, and ranks high from 100-150 yards—the key wedge band this week. Kim admits recent finishes are merely average but is betting the ceiling in a low-scoring shootout.

Patrick Mcdonald circled Akshay Bhatia as an outright after recalling that the 22-year-old nearly won here last season before leaking oil on Sunday. Mcdonald pointed out that Bhatia ranks inside the top-10 in this field in strokes-gained ball-striking over the last 24 rounds and is first in proximity from 125-150 yards, distances he’ll see repeatedly on Detroit’s short par-4s. With the lefty’s confidence rising and sportsbooks still hanging mid-40s numbers, Mcdonald likes the value.

Brandon Gdula said Akshay Bhatia is a sneaky tournament play at $8,900. Bhatia ranks 4th in the field in his 50-round iron-play ceiling metric, regularly popping for +1.8 to +2.0 strokes gained on approach in individual rounds. He is also an above-average fairway finder, a trait Gdula values on the Tour’s shortest par-70 where most tee shots are with less than driver. Gdula’s only hesitation is that Bhatia has a knack for one bad round every week, but the no-cut format at the Travelers gives him four guaranteed tries to string it together. With ownership likely concentrated on Ben Griffin and Daniel Berger in the same tier, Gdula sees Bhatia as the ideal leverage piece who can unlock Scheffler-heavy builds and still offer realistic top-5 upside.

Bo McBrayer is going "deep into the pockets" for Akshay Bhatia, recommending a full ladder (win, top-5, top-10, top-20) at 70-to-1. He called Bhatia the best shot-shaper on Tour off the tee and "a lethal assassin" with a wedge—two skills he deems paramount on a 6,800-yard course that mandates working the ball both ways and peppering flags with short irons. Bhatia’s putter has heated up in 2025, and Bo reminded listeners the left-hander finished 5th here in his Travelers debut last season. With a ceiling of −30 in benign conditions and a bigger number than expected (Bo was prepared to pay 55-1), the tout labeled Bhatia a must-bet value play.

Brian Kirschner fired on Akshay Bhatia at +4500 for FRL, reminding bettors the 22-year-old finished T4 here last year and has gained on approach in three straight starts, including a massive +7 SG: Approach at the Memorial. Kirschner expects familiar greens that Bhatia putted well on in 2024 to spark another quick start.

Kirschner likes Akshay Bhatia at +4500 to be Thursday’s pacesetter. The 22-year-old finished T4 here last season, has gained on approach in three straight starts (including +7 SG at the Memorial), and putted lights-out on these greens a year ago—ingredients Kirschner says are perfect for a low opening number.

Bhatia finished T-5 in his Travelers debut last year, nearly outdueling Scheffler and Tom Kim. Although recent ball-striking hasn’t been as crisp, Gannon said ‘this is a golf course that makes a ton of sense for Akshay’ because of his wedge prowess and comfort level on shorter par-4s.

Pat Fitzmaurice labeled 23-year-old Akshay Bhatia a high-upside flyer at +15000 outright and +1600 for a top 5. Bhatia showed he can handle U.S. Open pressure by finishing 16th at Pinehurst last year in just his second appearance. Statwise, Bhatia is 56th in driving accuracy, 21st in strokes gained on approach, and 12th in strokes gained putting—an enticing combination for Oakmont’s glass-tabletop greens. Fitzmaurice believes steady tee-to-green prowess and a hot putter could push Bhatia onto the weekend leaderboard at monster odds.

Rick Gehman said Akshay Bhatia’s mini slump is officially over and the $6,700 price tag is too cheap. After losing his swing from THE PLAYERS through Charles Schwab, Bhatia gained nearly five strokes ball-striking at the Memorial on his way to T16, despite dropping 2.5 strokes with the putter—normally a strength. Gehman reminded listeners that Bhatia finished T16 at last year’s Pinehurst U.S. Open and owns a positive strokes-gained record in two of three career U.S. Opens. With irons trending up and a historically strong putter due for positive regression, Bhatia offers cut-making safety plus top-15 upside in large-field GPPs.

Pat Mayo flagged Akshay Bhatia as a price-sensitive outright and DFS target at Muirfield Village. Mayo likes that Bhatia ranks 23rd in this week’s field in 200-plus-yard proximity and 20th from 175-200 yards, two long-iron buckets he insists are "non-negotiable" at Jack’s course. Bhatia’s fairway accuracy offsets merely average pop off the tee, and the putter has been a quiet weapon during his recent run—key on Bentgrass surfaces that historically neutralize shaky putting strokes. Mayo acknowledged Bhatia’s par-5 scoring has lagged but argued the lefty’s reliable sand play mitigates Muirfield’s penal bunkers. With Scottie Scheffler expected to swallow win equity and shorten prices at the top of the board, Mayo plans to sprinkle Bhatia if books hang 80-1 or longer and will mix him into GPP lineups under 8 % ownership.

Carver called Akshay Bhatia’s 70-1 outright number "crazy" for Colonial, arguing his elite iron play (5th in SG: Approach over the last 24 rounds) should not be listed below several journeymen. While Bhatia lacks course history, Colonial traditionally rewards high-spin wedge players—exactly Bhatia’s strength. Carver believes the pricing gap is driven by one missed cut rather than Bhatia’s overall form, making him a buy for outright tickets or the ‘without Scheffler’ market.

Geoff Ulrich highlighted Akshay Bhatia’s 'more than 3.5 birdies' prop at a juicy 1.4-to-1 multiplier as his favorite ceiling play for Thursday. He pointed out that soft early-week greens and sub-10 mph winds create prime pin-hunting conditions, particularly for a player who sits top-15 on Tour in approach shots from 150-175 yards—Colonial’s most common distance. Bhatia has averaged 4.2 birdies per opening round across his last six starts and owns a better-than-field birdie rate in calm conditions. Ulrich also likes the correlative angle: Bhatia’s lone PGA wins came on similar wind-exposed, positional tracks when his irons spiked. With sportsbooks pricing Bhatia at 69.5 strokes but Underdog dangling a birdie total tied to only –1, Ulrich sees a strong mis-price and is pairing the over with other first-round lowers to juice payout potential.

Pat Mayo locked in Akshay Bhatia at 80-to-1, calling the number a gift compared to names sitting in the 20-to-40 range. Mayo argued Colonial’s forecasted gusts and tight fairways line up perfectly with Bhatia’s skill set: he is one of the field’s most accurate drivers, thrives in windy setups, and owns two PGA Tour wins in the past twelve months, both coming when his approach play spiked. Although recent form is uneven, Bhatia continues to gain fairways and posts +3 strokes on approach roughly every third start. Mayo emphasized that if Bhatia “sun-runs” with the putter he is one of the few players capable of actually beating Scottie Scheffler, yet the market implies Tommy Fleetwood has four-times better win equity—an assessment Mayo flatly rejected. He advised each-way outrights and using Bhatia as a core DFS pivot in Scheffler-anchored builds.

Dom Cintorino is going back to Akshay Bhatia at 70-1 even after a disappointing spring. He argued Colonial mirrors Harbour Town—the only stop this year where Bhatia flashed his ceiling by gaining 6.5 strokes on approach—because both reward driving accuracy and precise mid-iron play. Bhatia has logged two consecutive positive putting weeks and already owns a Texas win (2023 Valero). Cintorino is unconcerned with negative approach numbers at Quail Hollow, Augusta and Philly Cricket, calling them bomber tracks unsuited to Bhatia’s skill set. At a number rarely hung on a player with proven win equity and wedge wizardry, Cintorino sees a classic buy-low outright and first-round leader play.

Pat Mayo said Akshay Bhatia is the exact type of under-the-radar talent who can replicate the Mito Pereira storyline at Quail Hollow and is therefore worth a stab at the 150-1 outright number. Mayo admitted Bhatia is only 119th in this field in driving distance, but argued that his elite fairway-finding and long-iron precision offset the lack of pop. Bhatia hits “almost every fairway,” gains with his long irons, and gets scorching with the putter—traits that keep him out of the penal Bermuda rough and allow him to post birdies without taking on double-bogey risk. Mayo called him a "poor-man’s Morikawa" who just needs major-championship reps on Sunday to break through and sees top-20 and each-way bets as logical add-ons if the triple-digit outright feels too aggressive.

Gehman said he cannot click Akshay Bhatia this week, pointing out that the youngster is currently losing strokes in every major category—off-the-tee, approach, around the green and putting. Bhatia’s last five measured starts include multiple negative-four SG Approach rounds, and while he has historically flashed at Quail Hollow, Gehman emphasized those ceiling results came when his irons were dialed. With no part of the game trending up, he called Bhatia ‘even worse’ than the shaky 7K alternatives and recommended a complete fade in DFS and betting markets.

Keith Stewart identified North Carolina native Akshay Bhatia as a deep-board flyer for the PGA Championship. Stewart wants exposure to players who are both aggressive with driver and confident on the greens, noting that Bhatia fits that profile and owns extensive regional reps at Quail Hollow from junior and collegiate competition. Although Bhatia lacks top-tier distance, Stewart values his fearless, pin-seeking mentality—comparing it to Hunter Mahan’s one-gear approach—and expects that mindset to pop in a week where Quail’s muted rough lets ball-strikers attack. At triple-digit outright odds and minimal DFS ownership, Stewart recommended sprinkling small win stakes plus Top-40 tickets and 3–6 percent GPP exposure.

Joe Idone wants exposure to Akshay Bhatia’s ceiling in DraftKings and top-20 markets rather than chasing a long-shot outright. He highlighted several tailwinds: Bhatia flashed major-event chops with a solo third at THE PLAYERS, has relocated full-time to North Carolina so Quail Hollow’s Bermuda rough and humid spring weather should feel familiar, and he just gained 6.5 strokes on approach at the Truist tune-up after popping for nearly seven at the RBC Heritage. A fresh caddie joins the bag this week—Bhatia famously won a Korn Ferry event the last time he made a mid-season caddie switch—adding another potential spark. Idone prefers Bhatia over similarly priced names like Aaron Rye because the 22-year-old’s ability to fire 63s offers real GPP winning upside if the irons stay hot. He will sprinkle plus-money top-20 tickets and use Bhatia as a volatile DFS differentiator.

Dom Cintorino added Akshay Bhatia at 70-1, arguing the market over-reacted to a quiet month. Bhatia still owns a recent T-5 at THE PLAYERS, ranks top-20 in the field in strokes-gained approach over the last 24 rounds, and has positive bentgrass putting splits. Matt Gannon’s on-site notes that a right miss is the course’s big no-no actually help Bhatia, whose miss is almost always left. Dom said if the 22-year-old finds a neutral putting week he has the ceiling ‘as high as anyone here’ and is exactly the type of volatile profile he wants in a limited-field outright pool.

Jim Sannes highlighted Akshay Bhatia as his favorite low-9K DFS play, citing a skill profile tailor-made for Philadelphia Cricket Club. Bhatia ranks 20th in this field in strokes-gained approach over the last 50 rounds and sits 26th in sand-save percentage across the past two seasons—an underrated edge on a course sporting 118 bunkers. Sannes also noted Bhatia’s putter remains a weapon (inside the top third in overall putting) and that the left-hander’s accuracy-over-distance driving style should keep him out of the worst fairway traps. Because Bhatia flashes true spike-week upside when both irons and putter heat up, Sannes views him as an ideal tournament leverage play at $9,000 who can realistically contend while freeing salary for a Rory or JT anchor.

Bo McBrayer grabbed Akshay Bhatia at 75-1, noting the lefty already owns two wins on sub-7,200-yard courses where scores pushed past −25. Bhatia ranks 6th on Tour in proximity from 75-125 yards and converts those approaches into birdie 34% of the time. With Wissahickon offering pitching-wedge numbers on half its par-4s, McBrayer expects Bhatia’s high-spin wedges and streaky putter to thrive. He highlighted Bhatia’s 64-64 weekend at the Barracuda and career 1.8 strokes-gained per round on bent-poa blends—Wissahickon’s exact green type—as additional buy signals for outrights and DFS GPPs.

Byron Lindeque highlighted Akshay Bhatia as an intriguing bet at 70-1 for the RBC Heritage, citing the course's ideal fit with his accuracy-focused style. Although Bhatia has limited history at this event, Byron noted Bhatia vastly improved his iron play in his second appearance, handling his approach shots extremely well. Byron emphasized this shorter, tight venue at Harbour Town naturally suits golfers who rely on precision rather than power, directly aligning with Bhatia's strengths. Byron is excited about Bhatia’s immense talent and sees significant upside potential this week, making him a compelling DFS option and outright betting opportunity.

Matt Gannon recommended fading Akshay Bhatia for DFS at the RBC Heritage, due to inflated projected ownership based on recent misleading short-game performances. Gannon noted that Bhatia's first two rounds last week were powered by unsustainable short-game statistics rather than steady ball-striking. Because Harbour Town emphasizes consistent accuracy and iron precision over scrambling, Gannon believes Bhatia presents unjustified risk if popular among DFS players, making him a definite lineup avoid at his expected chalk level.

Bo McBrayer enthusiastically recommended taking a chance on Akshay Bhatia at RBC Heritage, emphasizing his strong fit on shorter, less driver-dependent courses where shot creativity and wedge-play are at a premium. Though Bhatia presents significant volatility and risk, McBrayer believes his sheer talent and formidable approach game provide immense upside at Harbour Town, making him a strong high-risk, high-reward wager.

Rick Gehman indicated interest in Akshay Bhatia as an intriguing sleeper at Augusta National, emphasizing the advantage left-handed golfers historically enjoy there due to the shot shapes required around some of Augusta's key holes. Gehman noted the Masters features a record eight left-handed players this year, highlighting this as a potential hidden edge. Gehman mentioned Bhatia's recent impressive showing at The Players Championship, suggesting he possesses momentum and form that could translate well to Augusta, notably at 65-to-1 odds, and endorsed him as valuable lower-priced option.

Will Cheney identified Akshay Bhatia as a substantial value play and longshot candidate for the Masters, feeling that his recent play has gone under the radar. Bhatia has already achieved three top-10 finishes in 2025, notably finishing T3 at The Players Championship. Cheney expressed surprise at the lack of attention Bhatia received heading into the Masters, suggesting bettors and fantasy managers could find significant upside here.

Pat Mayo advocated Akshay Bhatia as notable betting value at attractive odds (+250) in the Masters' top lefty market. Bhatia, coming into his second Masters after a solid debut last year, presents upside according to Mayo, who confirmed placing personal bets on Bhatia as an outright winner. Mayo respects Bhatia's proven capability to shoot low scores early, indicating he has previously won Mayo bets in tournaments and first-round leader markets. Mayo's endorsement is strongly backed by Bhatia's comfort, familiarity, and past good showing at Augusta National, making him a legitimate contender among left-handers.