Pat Mayo likes Bud Cauley's chances of finishing in the top 10 at +500 odds, despite reservations about the shorter odds. Mayo cites Cauley's excellent recent form, particularly his proficiency in approach—it’s among the best in this field. Over his past two events, Cauley's outstanding short game and scrambling skills were clearly evident (ranked fourth in sand saves, 11th strokes gained around-the-green). Mayo also emphasizes Cauley's iron accuracy, which perfectly matches the course layout of TPC San Antonio, giving confidence Cauley continues his hot streak with another high finish.

Ryan Andrade recommended Bud Cauley as an undervalued DFS option given his impressive recent resurgence. In his last eight tournaments, Cauley made seven cuts, secured five top-30 finishes, and comes off back-to-back top-6 results. Highlighting his second-place ranking in SG Approach at the Valspar Championship (+8 shots), Andrade emphasized that Cauley's game fits TPC San Antonio perfectly, backed further by his top-five placement in SG Total and adjusted scoring average this season.

Joe Champion identified Bud Cauley (+5500) as a valuable sleeper pick at the Valero Texas Open, citing his return to impressive form following an extended battle with injuries from a 2018 car crash. Cauley has previous solid course form (18th in 2012 debut and 10th in 2017). Champion underscored Cauley's encouraging results recently—sixth at the Players Championship and particularly impressive with his irons finishing fourth at the Valspar Championship. Cauley's rejuvenated iron play and strong recent results suggest he's making up for lost time and poised for another good performance this week.

Chris Breece recommends Bud Cauley for a Top 20 finish (+220) at the Valero Texas Open, citing Cauley's excellent recent play with top-six finishes at earlier prestigious events such as THE PLAYERS Championship and Valspar. Cauley ranks 20th in Strokes Gained: Approach and eighth in Par-4 Scoring in the current season, stats heavily weighted for success at TPC San Antonio. These factors point towards continued strong performance this week.

Will Gray picks Bud Cauley (+5000) as a potential outright winner at the Valero Texas Open, highlighting Cauley's recent hot stretch including consecutive top-six finishes coming into this event. Gray notes Cauley ranks fifth on TOUR in Strokes Gained: Total and cites his excellent iron play as foundational to competing at TPC San Antonio. Cauley's current form and statistical strengths make him a compelling sleeper pick.

Kelley Bydlon expressed enthusiasm for Bud Cauley as a top-10 bet, impressed by Cauley's recent finishes—T4 and T6—in the past two weeks and his high standing in statistical models. Bydlon highlighted his strong overall play and ranked him highly based on recent data, backing him at +450 odds for a top-10 finish. He cited Cauley's impressive recent form and solid metrics across the categories typically valued in his betting model. Bydlon specifically mentioned this was partly a narrative bet, humorously calling Cauley "Matt Brown's guy" due to Brown's frequent support earlier this season.

Jim Sannes identified Bud Cauley as a desirable top-10 wager at FanDuel Sportsbook with appealing +450 odds. Cauley's strength in recent events includes a strong finish (6th) at The Players Championship and a 4th at the Valspar Championship, primarily driven by excellent iron play and solid driving performance. While Cauley isn't historically known for elite short game compared to specialists like Sam Burns and Harry Hall, he's been performing above his baseline recently. Cauley finished 39th at TPC San Antonio last year, despite lacking his current strong form. Given his positively trending iron play at varied courses and previous decent course results (making cuts four of six times), Sannes believes Cauley's current form justifies the appealing odds for a top-10 finish.

Brandon Gdula highlighted Bud Cauley as an undervalued DFS selection at $9,800 on FanDuel. He pointed to Cauley's excellent recent form, which includes a 6th-place finish at The Players Championship and a T4 at Valspar. Significantly, Cauley has produced positive strokes gained data across all facets of recent performances, demonstrating consistency and balance in his game recently. Gdula's positive assessment suggests Cauley provides an attractive combination of steady performance lately paired with accessible pricing in DFS lineups this week.

Bo McBrayer is bullish on Bud Cauley's betting value at 45-1 odds, highlighting exceptional recent form and elite ball striking attributes. Cauley ranks third overall in McBrayer's model for TPC San Antonio, notably third in tee-to-green stats, seventh in birdie production, and top ten in par-4 performance—critical measures for success here. McBrayer sees incredible betting opportunity at these odds and plans to bet Cauley aggressively across outright, top 10, and top 20 markets.

Neil Parker identified Bud Cauley as a strong sleeper pick at +5500 odds to win the Valero Texas Open, highlighting Cauley's remarkable comeback after multiple serious injuries that sidelined him for an extensive period. Cauley enters Valero following back-to-back top 10 finishes at THE PLAYERS Championship and the Valspar Championship. Parker pointed out Cauley's impressive statistical profile: third in adjusted scoring average this season and eighth in the field for true strokes gained tee-to-green over his last 10 events. His past performances at TPC San Antonio include a T10 finish in 2017 and consistent play, including a respectable T39 finish in his return to the event last year. Given his current form and positive history at the course, Cauley offers significant value at these odds.

Pat Perry predicted Bud Cauley’s DFS popularity due to his strong recent play and compelling comeback story from injuries. Cauley ranks number one in the Bet the Number (BTN) model and sixth in Perry's personal model, reflecting strong statistical form. Perry admitted previously underestimating Cauley but noted his solid recent results coupled with a narrative the DFS community embraces will drive popularity, making him both a viable and strongly projected play despite the potential high ownership.

Eric Polzin endorsed Bud Cauley as a strong DFS value option, backing him due to impressive recent form—including a 4th and 6th place finish at the Players Championship—and an elite statistical profile. Cauley ranks third among all golfers in key statistical categories crucial for this event: birdie-bogey ratio, strokes-gained approach, par-4 scoring, and tee-to-green performance. Aside from one outlier missed cut in Puerto Rico, Polzin views Cauley's recent play as indicative of a strong performance at this event.

John Haslbauer highlights Bud Cauley as a potentially strong underdog bet at Valero Texas Open based on statistical modeling. Cauley rates highly across multiple metrics including strokes gained approach, around-the-green play, bogey avoidance, and strong performances on comparable windy courses. Haslbauer emphasizes Cauley ranking inside the top-40 in key statistics such as SG: APP, SG: ARG, Fairways Gained, and Bogey Avoidance. Haslbauer intends to closely monitor Cauley's opening odds for potential value and considers him a prime candidate for longshot bets and DFS lineups due to his suitability to TPC San Antonio's specific demands.

Neil Parker identifies Bud Cauley as a strong sleeper pick to win at +5500 odds in the Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio. Cauley enters the tournament fresh off two consecutive Top 10 finishes at THE PLAYERS and Valspar, showcasing exceptionally strong form. Parker notes that Cauley's recent play isn't a fluke, pointing out his ranking as third in adjusted scoring average this season and eighth among the Valero field in true strokes gained tee-to-green over his past 10 tournaments. Historically, Cauley has also demonstrated solid performances at TPC San Antonio, highlighted by a T10 finish in 2017, T18 in his 2012 debut, and a respectable T39 last year while still working his way back from major injuries. Considering Cauley's recent hot streak and past success at the course, Parker sees excellent betting value in his current price.

Rick Gehman expressed confidence in Bud Cauley continuing his strong recent play at the Valero Texas Open. Cauley has been solid since the fall PGA schedule reset, significantly improving his strokes gained metrics and achieving highly impressive finishes, including a T4 at Valspar and T6 at The Players Championship. Although he has concerns about Cauley transitioning successfully outside Florida, Gehman views his recent performance trend—consistently ranking among the top players in this field since September—as indication that the improvements are sustainable, making him a solid DFS play at his reasonable $8,300 salary.

Pat Mayo flagged Bud Cauley as an intriguing sleeper pick for betting and DFS at Valero Texas Open based on Cauley's improving form. Cauley's recent success, including excellent performances at The Players Championship and Valspar Championship, were fueled significantly by improvements in his approach game and putting. Though previously unsuccessful at Valero, finishing only 39th last year due to struggles with his irons, Cauley notably has a long-past top 10 at this venue and historically had strong approach play. Mayo also likes Cauley's reliable short game and current consistent draw off the tee. While Mayo anticipates expectations may be somewhat tempered due to fading recency bias—a sixth-place finish at The Players is fading from public memory—he still expects Cauley is likely priced attractively enough around the 100-125 to 1 range, making him a worthwhile sleeper target.