Hennessey grabbed Andrew Novak at 76-1 (no-Scheffler market), noting Novak matched Justin Rose’s SG:Approach numbers at Torrey and openly loves this event (T-8 in 2024 per his past Loop podcast appearance). With the irons heating up, Novak offers win equity at long odds if he keeps the driver steady.

Reynolds fired on Andrew Novak at 105-1 (DraftKings) after the 29-year-old finished T-7 at Torrey Pines while ranking No.2 in Strokes Gained: Approach. Novak owns a T-8 at Scottsdale from two seasons ago and historically strings together top-10 runs once the irons click, evidenced by last year’s Valero-RBC-Zurich tear. With TPC Scottsdale demand for mid-iron proximity (150-200 yds) and fast-green scrambling — both current strengths — Reynolds believes Novak is primed for another hot streak beginning this week.

At 75/1 each-way (8 places, bet365) Bamford backed Andrew Novak, the 17th-highest ranked player in the field. Novak finished 7th at the RSM Classic, won the mixed-team Grant Thornton Invitational with Lauren Coughlin at –28, and took 7th at Torrey Pines where he ranked 2nd SG Approach and 9th SG Tee-to-Green, closing with a –6/66 on the South Course. The Clemson product is historically Bermuda-positive: team win at TPC Louisiana, 3rd Harbour Town, 3rd TPC San Antonio last season, plus 8th at this event in 2024 after sitting 3rd through 54 holes. Bamford likes his spike weeks with the irons, recent altitude success and comfort on overseeded Bermuda/Poa Trivialis surfaces to threaten the leaderboard again.

Calling it a ‘vibes pick,’ Geoff Clark risked 0.18 units on Andrew Novak at +11000 and laid a half-unit on the Top-20 despite Novak ranking just 94th in his model. Clark leaned on Novak’s course history—3rd at the 2025 Farmers and T13 at the Genesis three weeks later—and a breakout 2025 campaign that included a playoff loss to Justin Thomas at the RBC Heritage, a T17 at the Truist Championship, and T6 at the FedEx St. Jude playoff opener. Novak even notched his first TOUR victory at the team-format Zurich Classic alongside Ben Griffin. Clark emphasized that Novak gained strokes with every club at Torrey Pines in both 2025 rounds and believes that kind of all-around profile warrants a small outright ‘sprinkle’ at triple-digit odds.

Dave Tindall recommended Andrew Novak each-way at 75/1 with eight places, arguing the market is sleeping on a player whose skill set matches Torrey Pines. Novak finished 3rd in last year’s Farmers and 13th in the Genesis Invitational—both at Torrey—ranking 7th in SG: Approach and top-12 in SG: Putting on Poa Annua greens at those events. He followed with a strong spring: 13th at Pebble Beach (11th SGP), 3rd Texas Open, 2nd RBC Heritage, and a Zurich Classic victory with Ben Griffin, then added 6th at St. Jude and 7th at the RSM Classic. Although he missed the cut at last week’s American Express, his opening 64-68 was his best La Quinta showing and mirrored last year’s MC before his Farmers podium. Novak says he “likes a tough golf course,” and Tindall thinks his iron play and Poa putting give him live long-shot appeal.

At 125/1 Bamford called Andrew Novak the most under-priced player in the field relative to OWGR (14th-highest). Novak finished 25th in last season’s FedEx Cup, was 7th at the RSM after opening 61-63, then partnered Lauren Coughlin to victory at December’s Grant Thornton Invitational. His recent line reads 6-28-25-8-1. Novak is distinctly Bermuda-positive—top-10s at Harbour Town (3rd), TPC San Antonio and PGA National, plus a team win at Pete Dye’s TPC Louisiana. Despite four straight missed cuts here, Bamford notes Novak returns for a fifth year, suggesting he likes the overseeded Bermuda surfaces and the pro-am vibe. With strong tee-to-green form and Presidents Cup motivation, Bamford expects the bomber to smash value if the putter cooperates.

Iain MacMillan recommended sprinkling on Andrew Novak at +3000 in the Scheffler-excluded market. While Novak carries the longest price in the field, MacMillan highlighted several recent high-end finishes: T7 at the RSM Classic two weeks ago, T25 at the Tour Championship in August, and a T6 at the FedEx St. Jude Championship during the playoffs. Those results, he said, prove Novak can hang with elite company when his ball-striking clicks. In a limited 20-golfer field, MacMillan believes Novak’s current form and demonstrated ceiling create an outsized payoff profile that justifies the dart throw.

Alex Hunter recommended punting with Andrew Novak at the $6,000 minimum to unlock Scheffler-anchored lineups. Although making his Albany debut, Novak arrives in form after a T7 at the RSM Classic two weeks ago, where he gained strokes on approach and with the putter while firing a career-low 61 in Round 1. The 30-year-old made 19 of 27 cuts last season, recorded 12 top-25s, finished runner-up at the RBC Heritage, and captured a Zurich Classic team win with Ben Griffin. He ranks 23rd on TOUR in par-5 scoring—important on Albany’s rare five-par-5 layout—and is the 15th-highest-ranked player in this 20-man field. Hunter argued his floor-plus-upside profile is far too strong for the price, making Novak the preferred salary-saving cornerstone in cash and single-entry builds.

Mills is fading a distracted Keegan Bradley by taking Andrew Novak at +150 (no-tie market) in the opening round. Bradley looked ‘terrible’ last week and is juggling Ryder Cup captaincy chatter after an exhausting media swing from Bethpage to East Lake. Novak arrives under the radar but in steady form, and Mills believes the +150 line underrates his chances against a player dealing with both poor ball-striking and heavy mental baggage.

Gannon endorsed Andrew Novak at $6,600, emphasizing that Novak can gain strokes in every category, a trait he values on the all-around test of TPC Southwind. Novak grew up in the Southeast, has an established comfort level on Bermuda, and should feel at home in Memphis heat. Gannon believes that combination of well-rounded metrics and regional familiarity makes Novak a sneaky mid-6k pivot with genuine top-15 upside.

Matt Gannon closed with Andrew Novak +250 for a top-20. Although Novak is "squandering strokes on approach" right now, Gannon likes his overall balanced profile—green in every strokes-gained category for the season—and cited multiple flashes in big fields this year. With a huge week potentially nudging Novak into Ryder Cup chatter, Gannon thinks the motivation plus the friendly price make the wager attractive.

Gdula highlighted Carolina native Andrew Novak at +280 for a Top-20 finish. Novak is one of just 15 golfers in the field gaining strokes in all four categories over the past 50 rounds, a balanced profile Gdula loves on a course that doesn’t reward raw power. The all-around game gives Novak multiple paths to cash the ticket, and the regional familiarity is a bonus. With books still hanging nearly 3-to-1, Gdula thinks Novak is mispriced relative to similarly steady ball-strikers in the low-200s outright range.

Reynolds took a stab at Andrew Novak at 66-1 after spotting strong crossover form between the RBC Heritage and Wyndham. Novak lost a playoff at this year’s RBC—another tight, positional Donald Ross design—and Reynolds noted multiple players have won both events over the past two decades. The Zurich team-event winner also sits 13th in the Ryder Cup standings, giving him a real incentive to impress U.S. captain Keegan Bradley this week. Reynolds believes Novak’s combination of accurate driving and above-average wedges makes him live in a field lacking star power.

At 70-1 Matt Gannon tabbed South Carolina native Andrew Novak as a course-fit special: straight off the tee, tidy with mid-irons, and historically strong both on and around Bermuda greens. He likened Sedgefield’s demands to Harbour Town—another positional Donald Ross-style track where Novak has flashed—and believes the comfort level on Southeastern Bermuda grass gives him an edge against the middling field. Gannon also tossed in the Ryder Cup narrative angle, noting a breakthrough win would jam the already crowded U.S. selection debate.

Hunter advocated for Andrew Novak at $6,700, noting he lost a playoff to Justin Thomas at the Dye-designed Harbour Town and owns four top-10s on the year. Novak has finished T17 or better in four of six signature events and ranks 9th in the current FedEx Cup standings. While his Travelers record is a modest T46 and MC, Novak has vaulted to 35th in the OWGR—218 spots better than before last year’s event. Hunter calls him a different caliber player now and a confident cash plug-in at sub-$7K.

Brian Kirschner argued Andrew Novak should not be 100-1 in a limited field, reminding bettors that Novak finished runner-up at Harbour Town, another short Pete Dye venue. With his all-around game trending and the course asking for precision over power, Kirschner believes Novak can contend and possibly break through at lofty odds.

Hunter believes Andrew Novak ($6,700) is mis-priced. Novak lost a playoff to Justin Thomas at Harbour Town (Dye) in April and now owns four top-10s in 2025. He has finished T17 or better in four of six signature events and sits 9th in the FedEx Cup. While his Travelers history is modest (T46, MC), Novak has rocketed to 35th in the OWGR—218 spots better than before any prior start here. Hunter says the new-found pedigree makes him a confident cash play.

Jim Sannes labeled Andrew Novak a "love" at the absolute minimum $7,000 salary. Novak grades out among the top names in Sannes’ stabilization metric—an 81 score that places him in the same ball-striking neighborhood as much pricier mid-tier options. Because jamming both Scheffler (12.8K) and DeChambeau (12.5K) leaves only $8,425 per slot, Sannes views Novak as the critical plug that makes those top-heavy constructions possible without diving all the way into sub-7K dart throws. The goal is simple: bank on Novak’s steady tee-to-green profile to reach the weekend, then let the two studs bury the field over 72 holes. Sannes cautioned that you should not use Novak in every lineup for portfolio diversification, but he will be in heavy rotation whenever Sannes double-spends at the top.

Parker fired on Andrew Novak at +9000 after the 29-year-old bounced back with a T11 at the Charles Schwab, finishing 2nd in the field in true strokes gained tee-to-green. That result extends a run of five Top-20 finishes in his last six starts, highlighted by a Zurich Classic team win, a solo 2nd at RBC Heritage, and a T3 at Valero. Over that stretch Novak ranks 7th in this Memorial field in tee-to-green performance. While his putter can be streaky, Parker believes Novak’s proven ability to thrive on difficult setups makes him a live longshot in this limited field.

Pat Mayo pegged Andrew Novak as the best triple-digit dart on the board. Novak won the Zurich team event with Ben Griffin, then ranked second only to Scottie Scheffler in strokes gained tee-to-green at Colonial. Mayo noted that kind of consistent ball-striking is rare among the 90-1 to 125-1 crowd and sees Novak’s current 100-1 price as a mis-match for his recent form. He suggested sprinkling the outright and pairing it with a top-20 for added security.

Kenny Kim urged listeners to keep riding Andrew Novak at $7.3K, stressing that the numbers back up the eye test. Novak is top-10 in the field in strokes-gained: tee-to-green during the last 24 rounds and has paired that with elite around-the-green play— a combination Kim says is perfect for Muirfield’s thick rough and shaved-off run-offs. Novak also ranks above average in the crucial 175-200 yard proximity range and is gaining strokes on bentgrass greens this season. Kim expects the Ryder Cup chatter around Novak to fuel an extra gear and pegged him as a live top-20 bet and a core DFS value in balanced builds.

Gehman called the $7,100 tag on Andrew Novak ‘criminal’ given his 2025 surge. Since early March, Novak owns finishes of 3rd (Texas Open), runner-up (Harbour Town), T7 (Truist) and T11 (Charles Schwab) while gaining at least +5.5 strokes tee-to-green in three of those. Even his Zurich team win with Ben Griffin bolsters confidence. Novak ranks 17th in overall strokes gained this season—better than Burns, Poston, and even Ludvig Aberg on a per-round basis. He has actually lost strokes putting in three straight despite being a historically good putter, suggesting upside for positive regression. Gehman flat-out predicted Novak will win on TOUR this year and recommended heavy DFS exposure plus outright/top-10 dart throws before the market catches up.

Parker played Andrew Novak Top-30 at +137 on bet365 despite last week’s missed cut at Quail Hollow. Before that hiccup, Novak rattled off four strong starts: a Zurich team win, two additional Top-5s, and a T17 at the Truist, gaining true strokes across the board in each. During that window he ranks third in this field in true strokes-gained tee-to-green and 17th in putting. Colonial will be his third appearance, and Parker expects familiarity plus elite recent metrics to produce a solid bounce-back showing inside the top 30.

Neil Parker urged bettors not to overreact to Andrew Novak’s missed cut at the PGA Championship, noting Quail Hollow’s Green Mile derailed plenty of cards. Prior to that hiccup Novak was on fire: a Zurich team win, two additional Top-5s, and a T17 at the Truist while gaining true strokes across the board. Over that span he ranks 3rd in this week’s field in true strokes gained tee-to-green and 17th with the putter. Although his Colonial history is limited, this is his third crack at the track and Parker expects a quick rebound, making the +6500 outright number on FanDuel attractive.

At an eye-popping +18000, Andrew Novak made Kalland’s list purely on current form. Novak’s recent surge includes a playoff runner-up at the RBC Heritage, a T3 at the Texas Open, a solo 3rd and a T13 at Torrey Pines, plus another T13 at Pebble Beach. He has no Quail Hollow history and only one prior major start (missed cut at the 2022 U.S. Open), but Kalland argued that few in the field are playing better tee-to-green right now, making him an intriguing lottery ticket in outright or top-20 markets.

Matt Gannon recommended Andrew Novak at plus money for a Top-40 finish, calling the Charlotte resident a ‘Carolina ATM’ for bettors. Novak ranks above TOUR average in every strokes-gained category this season and has cashed Top-40 tickets in six of his last nine starts. Matt likes the hometown comfort factor—Novak is a Panthers fan who frequently plays regional Bermuda tracks—and notes the steady driver/iron combo should translate even if Quail’s setup turns nasty. While Novak lacks the firepower to win, Gannon views him as an ideal cut-making accumulator in positional markets.

Joe Idone singled out Andrew Novak as the best value north of 200-to-1 for placement props and cheap DFS builds. Novak has quietly stacked three straight top-3 finishes on Tour, including a playoff loss in his home state of North Carolina and a subsequent team victory in New Orleans. Stat models love him: he ranks top-10 in this field for strokes-gained approach over the last 24 rounds and sits first among all players priced 200-1 or longer in total strokes gained. Idone reminded listeners that Novak contended at Torrey Pines earlier this year—proof he can handle a beefy setup—and believes his steady fairway finding (66 % season average) will keep him out of Quail Hollow’s penal rough. While Idone is not ready to burn outright capital, he will target plus-1000 top-20s, head-to-head matchups against volatile bombers, and sub-$7K DraftKings shares, calling Novak “easily the best profile in the triple-digit bucket.”

Matt Gannon singled out Andrew Novak for positional markets, noting the Cricket Club rewards all-around games rather than a single spike skill. Novak sits inside the top third of the field in both strokes-gained off-the-tee and approach over his last 36 rounds, while his bentgrass putting has historically trended positive. Gannon compared the required build to TPC San Antonio, where Novak finished T-9 earlier this spring, and predicted the eventual winner’s strokes-gained chart will look ‘balanced across the board, maybe one spike category.’ That template lines up perfectly with Novak, making top-20 and top-30 tickets attractive.

Neil Parker took Andrew Novak for a Top-30 finish at -112, citing the rookie’s three-event tear: a victory at the Zurich Classic team event, a solo 2nd at the RBC Heritage, and a T3 at the Valero Texas Open. During that stretch Novak ranks 5th in this field in true strokes-gained tee-to-green and 10th in putting, while also sitting above tour average in adjusted scoring average and bogey avoidance—and he actually leads the entire PGA Tour in putts per round this season. Parker expects the well-rounded form to travel after a week of rest.

Patrick McDonald urged bettors to grab Andrew Novak at 66-1 after what he called a quietly impressive two-tournament run: a T13 finish at the RBC Heritage followed by a T5 at the CJ Cup. McDonald said that stretch shows Novak’s game is trending in the right direction just as the betting markets are still pricing him like a peripheral contender. With books hanging a mid-60s outright number despite back-to-back top-15s, McDonald views Novak as one of the best value tickets on the board this week.

Brandon Gdula offered a measured endorsement of Andrew Novak at $9,100 for DFS. Novak’s surge—team win at the Zurich Classic, playoff runner-up to Justin Thomas at RBC Heritage, and T3 at Valero—has been powered by elite short-game numbers (4th around the green) and improved driving (22nd off-the-tee). However, Novak still ranks just 48th in approach and 31st in putting over the last three months, leading Gdula to caution that the profile is not yet bankable. Even so, in a salary tier where every golfer has warts, Novak’s recent ceiling performances keep him firmly in Gdula’s tournament pool, though he prefers other names for outright bets.

For bettors hunting longshots, McDonald spotlighted Andrew Novak at +6500. Novak enters Philadelphia as the most recent PGA Tour winner in the field and has finished inside the top three in three straight starts, including a playoff loss to Justin Thomas in the last signature event. McDonald pointed out that every facet of Novak’s game has been in sync during this month-long heater, and the confidence of having already lifted a trophy this season makes him a live underdog to claim his first individual title at the Truist.

Pat Perry wants bettors to grab Andrew Novak at 60-1 while they still can, arguing the 29-year-old has "leveled up" and will keep rattling off leaderboards the next month. Novak’s last three individual starts read T-3 Valero, playoff runner-up to Justin Thomas at RBC, and a Zurich team win with Ben Griffin. Stat-wise he is gaining 1.1 strokes per round tee-to-green over his past 12 rounds, sits top-20 in fairways gained, and is 18th in proximity from 125-175 yards—the wedge window Matt Every said decides the event. Perry believes that confidence surge plus a game tailored to upcoming venues (Colonial, Memorial) makes Novak a buy for outrights, top-20s, and even season-long markets before the oddsmakers fully price in the breakout.

Rick Gehman highlighted Andrew Novak as a 7K flyer after finishes of 3rd, 2nd, and 1st in his last three measured starts (Harbour Town, Texas Open, plus assumed strong Zurich performance). Novak gained across all four strokes-gained categories in the two stroke-play events, a profile Gehman loves to target for upside at low ownership. While he doubts Novak wins a signature event, Gehman sees a realistic path to a top-12 that pays off handsomely in large-field DFS tournaments.

Bo McBrayer planted his flag on Andrew Novak 70-1, calling him "the hottest golfer in the world not named Scottie." Novak’s last three starts: 3rd at Valero, 2nd at RBC Heritage, and a Zurich Classic victory with Ben Griffin. Over that stretch he leads the field in cumulative strokes-gained approach (+2.1 per round) and ranks 4th in birdie rate. McBrayer stressed Wissahickon’s 118 bunker complexes reward Novak’s 13th-ranked sand save percentage and that his 35% birdie-or-better clip on par-70 tracks is top-10 on Tour. Expecting a 26-to-30-under winning score, McBrayer sees Novak’s current form and wedge play as a perfect fit for outrights and top-10 props.

Neil Parker urged bettors to sprinkle on Andrew Novak at +6500, highlighting a confidence-fueled run that includes a team win at the Zurich Classic, a solo 2nd at the RBC Heritage, and a T3 at the Valero Texas Open. Over that three-event sample Novak ranks 5th in this field in true strokes gained tee-to-green and 10th in putting. Season-long, he also sits above average in adjusted scoring average and bogey avoidance while pacing the PGA Tour in putts per round. Parker believes those metrics translate well to Philadelphia Cricket Club’s demanding layout and make Novak a dangerous sleeper who is still being priced as a journeyman rather than a player in form.

Matt Every cautioned bettors against jumping on Andrew Novak outright at short odds until the 29-year-old proves he can close. Every reminded listeners that Novak has already been in the final pairing four times in 2025 without sealing the deal. He focused on the RBC Heritage, noting Novak tried to hit it out of bounds three different times on the back nine, relied on lucky kicks, and then opted for a conservative 3-wood in the playoff after sending driver in regulation—signs of indecision under pressure. Every labeled the closing stretch a "total pillow fight" and believes Novak’s course-management and putting still buckle when the trophy is on the line. He suggested fading Novak in outright markets at the CJ Cup and waiting to see him finish the job before investing.

David Barnett said Andrew Novak is on the cusp of his first PGA TOUR victory and is worth an outright bet at Craig Ranch. Barnett highlighted that Novak has already played in the final group four times this season, showing the tee-to-green consistency needed to contend weekly. He pointed to Novak’s aggressive driver on the 18th at RBC Heritage that set up a dart into the flag and argued that the Zurich Classic win with Ben Griffin should act as a confidence springboard. While Novak is not known as a great putter, Barnett believes the recent win validated his process and that the added belief will translate into a breakthrough at the wide-open CJ Cup track where distance and birdie streaks are rewarded. Barnett advised getting in now before books shorten Novak’s number further.

Byron Lindeque projected Andrew Novak for a breakout stretch after the Zurich Classic victory, arguing that Novak’s ceiling is even higher than partner Ben Griffin’s. Lindeque noted that Novak now carries the same two-year exemption but has a more explosive statistical profile—gaining strokes off the tee in seven of his last nine measured events and ranking top-25 on Tour in birdie rate when courses play easier than par. The exemption eliminates cut-line anxiety, and Lindeque expects Novak’s already aggressive driver-heavy style to ramp up. With TPC Craig Ranch historically rewarding high-octane scoring (winning totals of −26 and −25 the last two years), Lindeque likes Novak as a mid-tier DFS core play and a juicy long-shot outright before the books adjust to the new narrative.

At 25‑1, Brady Kannon sees Ben Griffin / Andrew Novak as a value outright. Novak just logged another runner‑up at the RBC Heritage, extending a heater of top finishes, while Griffin owns top‑10s on two correlated layouts (7th at American Express, 4th at Cognizant Classic). Griffin is 14th in the field for SG: Approach over the past 24 rounds, providing elite iron play, and Novak ranks 4th in Scrambling, offering short‑game insurance during alternate‑shot. Kannon believes that blend matches the Zurich’s alternating formats and gives them legitimate win equity; bettors worried about volatility can stick to top‑20 tickets but he’s playing the outright.

Calling them live contenders at 22‑1, Patrick McDonald urged bettors to "ride the hot hand" with Andrew Novak and Ben Griffin. Novak arrives off another near‑miss and has gained strokes tee‑to‑green in five straight events. Griffin caught fire during the season’s first quarter but purposely rested the last two weeks after narrowly missing Augusta, leaving him fresh for New Orleans. McDonald likes the blend of Novak’s current form and Griffin’s proven birdie rate (top‑20 on Tour in birdies per round). With confidence high and the winning mark expected to settle near −25, he views this as a high‑ceiling pairing that the market is undervaluing.

Byron Lindeque said the Andrew Novak–Ben Griffin tandem is a sneaky outright wager because their games "dovetail" perfectly for both formats played at TPC Louisiana. Griffin’s strength is streaky birdie‑making—he sits 18th on Tour in Birdies‑or‑Better Gained over the past eight weeks—while Novak’s steadier tee‑to‑green profile (26th in SG: Approach from 125‑175 yds and 21st in Bogey Avoidance) should keep them from shipping high numbers in alternate‑shot holes. Lindeque reminded listeners that the variability of best ball means two 66s can be either –6 or –12 depending on how the birdies line up; he likes this duo because Griffin’s birdies often arrive on different holes than Novak’s pars, creating a higher ceiling without sacrificing floor. Both players have flirted with PGA wins multiple times in the last calendar year and carry zero injury red flags. Lindeque is comfortable sprinkling an outright ticket and slotting them into Round‑2 and Round‑4 Showdown cores where ownership should stay muted.

Gannon advised fading Andrew Novak and Ben Griffin despite Novak finishing T3 and runner‑up in consecutive starts and Griffin’s Bermuda prowess. At $9.4K they project to be the most popular team thanks to recent results and feel‑good media buzz. Gannon warned that chasing chalk in a volatile team format is a losing DFS strategy—they will carry pressure that lesser‑owned pivot teams (like Mitchell/Poston) avoid. He will be underweight or entirely off them in GPPs.

Dom Cintorino recommended Andrew Novak as a solid top-20 bet at Valero, highlighting his overall balanced skill set. Although Novak missed the cut at Houston Open despite briefly holding the lead on Thursday, Dom remains confident in Novak's consistent ability to contend, especially in weaker fields like Valero. He sees Novak's complete, well-rounded game as particularly valuable for TPC San Antonio.

Matt Gannon sees Andrew Novak as a prime DFS target after missing the cut last week, anticipating reduced ownership but still liking Novak's well-rounded game. Novak is reliable off the tee, consistently finds fairways and greens, and voiced confidence in contending when the putter cooperates. Gannon emphasized Novak's composed demeanor in contention versus strong fields, providing substantial upside at his $7,500 price tag, especially given likely lower ownership from his recent missed cut.

Byron Lindeque identified Andrew Novak as a solid, low-owned one-and-done selection for the Houston Open, highlighting his recent volatility with high upside. Novak’s recent results showcase extreme inconsistency—including a missed cut at The Players Championship and the Cognizant Founders Cup but strong finishes like third at Farmers Insurance Open and second at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship. Novak’s tournament profile is notably front-weighted with his best performances typically coming in Round One and progressively declining thereafter. Despite these late-round struggles, Novak’s explosive early-round potential and proven upside in ball striking and short game around the greens offer strategic value in one-and-done formats, especially given anticipated low ownership levels.

Keith Stewart identified Andrew Novak as a sneaky value play for DFS and betting, referring to him as a modern-day Jason Kokrak-type golfer. Novak is known for his brute strength off the tee, excelling on long courses like Torrey Pines, a property correlated with success at Memorial Park. Statistically, Novak currently ranks third among the field in lag putting, which is key this week due to huge greens and critical importance of reducing three-putts from long distances. Stewart praised Novak's strong iron game, top-10 short game on tour, and overall powerful style of play, labeling him as the type of golfer likely to unexpectedly pop at this event given course demands.

Brandon Gdula expressed doubt about Andrew Novak at Memorial Park, highlighting Novak's excellent short-game statistics (third around the green), but contrasting it with significant concerns regarding his ball striking, where he's outside the top 40 across recent events. While Gdula recognizes around-the-green play as part of the puzzle this week, the troubling ball-striking profile likely will weigh heavier at Memorial Park, a venue whose challenging conditions demand well-rounded play.

Byron Lindeque labeled Andrew Novak as a consistent 'auto play' for his DFS lineups each week at a cheap salary of $7,300, despite Novak's inconsistency. Byron acknowledged Novak's volatility, noting he frequently breaks hearts with unpredictable performances, evident from his promising start last week followed by a disappointing Sunday. Yet Byron remains committed, due to Novak’s periodic glimpses of tremendous upside, advising DFS players to embrace the risk and roster Novak routinely for his considerable scoring potential.

Rick Gehman expressed caution when considering Andrew Novak in DFS at the Houston Open. He outlined Novak's two best results of 2025 came both at Torrey Pines, raising some doubts about his upside on other PGA venues. Gehman described Novak's gameplay under pressure at Farmers as shaky and stressed, barely holding it together when contending. He views Novak as a safer, lower-ceiling DFS option compared to Jake Knapp, advising skepticism about Novak's general tournament-winning or high-placement upside away from known favorable courses.

John Haslbauer likes Andrew Novak to rebound at the 2025 Valspar Championship after a rocky Florida Swing, pointing to Novak's strengths aligning perfectly with the Copperhead course. Novak started the season hot on the West Coast, finishing top-15 three times, and the analyst expects a return to that form given Novak's strong course history at Innisbrook (T27 and T17 last two years). Haslbauer highlighted Novak’s excellent ranking (top five) in both scrambling and strokes gained around-the-green, important factors considering expected windy conditions at this event. With strong Bermuda short-game skills and proven success here, Novak offers substantial DFS and betting value.