Derek Farnsworth called out Eric Cole as an appealing low-cost, high-upside DFS candidate, noting Cole's recent consistent run of three consecutive top-30s. Farnsworth emphasized that while Cole lacks consistency overall, he frequently strings together excellent rounds powered by hot stretches with irons and his putter. At a cheap 6,400 price on DraftKings, Farnsworth finds Cole attractive as a high-upside bargain this week.

Kenny Kim identified Eric Cole as his DFS 'Hustle Play of the Week,' emphasizing Cole's attractive low ownership and bargain pricing at $6,400. Cole enters this event with consistent short game results, gaining strokes around greens in nine of his last ten outings, and a notable improvement in approach play, achieving three consecutive events with positive approach metrics for the first time. Although off-the-tee driving remains Cole's main weakness, Kenny believes he can leave driver in the bag frequently at Harbour Town, mitigating this issue. Cole's consistent form, low ownership, and affordability make him an ideal bottom-of-roster DFS choice to stack with high-priced players.

Casey Johnston recommends a Top 20 wager on Eric Cole (+360) at Valero Texas Open. After a brief slump, Cole has rebounded impressively with strong back-to-back top-15 finishes in Tampa and Houston. Johnston advises betting on Cole now while he's running hot, especially given the appealing odds available.

Brandon Gdula recommended Eric Cole as an appealing sub-$9000 DFS value option, priced at $8,600. Cole has posted consecutive top-12 finishes, driven by his positive strokes gained data specifically in approach-through-putting metrics—a critical indicator for success at TPC San Antonio. Gdula finds Cole especially attractive given this recent form and his strong combination of irons and putting.

Kenny Kim strongly recommended Eric Cole for DFS this week, emphasizing Cole's resurgence in elite ball-striking rounds recently. With the public falling off Cole amid decreased hype compared to earlier in the year, Kenny noted that Cole is precisely now arriving at excellent form. Kim specifically pointed out Cole’s weakest part of the game (off-the-tee) is less penalized at TPC San Antonio, aligning perfectly with his recent strong iron play. Kim confidently sees Cole’s improved form and decreased DFS public enthusiasm as a prime combination for tournament upside.

Kenny Kim expressed strong support for Eric Cole in a direct head-to-head matchup betting scenario against Justin Rose at the Valero Texas Open. Kenny highlighted Cole's odds and matchup as appealing, selecting Cole deliberately in opposition to Byron Lindeque's choice of Rose. The matchup begins at even money and allows Kenny and Byron to compete directly, with Kenny displaying enough confidence in Cole's recent form and skillset to publicly stake his selection against a seasoned player like Rose.