Keith Stewart spotlighted J.J. Spaun as an intriguing and under-owned DFS option in the low-priced player pool (6K range) at The Masters, emphasizing Spaun's elite ability as a pure ball striker. Stewart categorized Spaun as one of only a few 'absolute flushers' in that price range who, despite being weaker putters, excel in crucial tee-to-green metrics needed at Augusta. Given Stewart's established view that putting is largely mitigated at Augusta by the extremely difficult greens—emphasizing more of a two-putt approach rather than elite putting skill—Spaun's ball-striking strength alone makes him significantly attractive as a contrarian DFS filler.

Will Cheney projected J.J. Spaun as the surprise Thursday leader at the 2025 Masters, citing Spaun's recent penchant for low opening-round scores this year. Specifically, Spaun produced rounds of 64 at Cognizant Classic and 66 at The Players Championship, each resulting in runner-up finishes; Cheney anticipates similar early fireworks at Augusta National.

Cam Stewart sees J.J. Spaun as a sneaky strong value pick at 90 to 1 odds specifically for the first round leader market at the Masters. Stewart highlighted Spaun's impressive recent form and praised him as a 'maniac' in terms of ball striking, dating back to his gritty win in Texas as proof of his ability to go low early in tournaments. Although Stewart admitted uncertainty about Spaun's lag putting and nuanced approach required to contend deeply at Augusta, he believes Spaun's elite ball-striking makes him a perfect candidate to catch fire early and hit big odds in the first round leader market.

Jim Sannes highlighted JJ Spaun as a sleeper DFS pick at a modest $8,500 due to his exceptional iron play, currently among the best in golf. Spaun's recent standout performance included a runner-up finish at The Players Championship after losing a playoff to Rory McIlroy. Notably, Spaun showed promise at Augusta previously, posting a T23 finish in his Masters debut in 2022. Jim cited Spaun's blend of premier iron play, recent notable results, and Augusta experience as ample reasoning to confidently roster him as an inexpensive DFS building block.

Tom Jacobs sees notable betting value in JJ Spaun at 100/1 for Augusta, driven largely by recent standout finishes, including a playoff loss to Rory McIlroy at The Players Championship and another close call when holding the 54-hole lead at the Sony Open. This consistent form builds upon four additional top-10 finishes over the latter half of last season. Jacobs acknowledges Spaun’s short-game challenges at Augusta's tricky greens, but emphasizes top-notch ball-striking statistics—ranking 2nd in SG Approach and 7th SG Tee to Green, essential keys to a strong Masters performance. Jacobs advises exploiting generous place terms to profit primarily from a potential top-10 finish rather than relying solely on an outright victory bet.

David Barnett identifies J.J. Spaun as a compelling sleeper DFS choice at Augusta due to recent improvements, notably in his iron play and increased ball speed. Spaun's recent runner-up finishes at key events like The Players and the Cognizant add credibility to his form, and his Augusta debut (T23 last year) showed promise. His impressive rank of 10th in proximity on key approach distances further strengthens the argument for his upside at his current DFS salary of $6,800.

Byron Lindeque raised concerns about JJ Spaun upside for tournaments and high-risk formats, noting a consistent pattern of poor weekend performances despite strong early-tournament positioning. Spahn recently lost in a playoff at The Players Championship and finished second at the Cognizant Classic but has otherwise primarily registered top-40 finishes. Byron pointed out that this suggests Spahn consistently fades late in events, limiting his outright DFS and high-stakes appeal, and recommended caution or outright avoidance in tournaments that reward final day performance and high spike potential.

Pat Mayo specifically advised against betting J.J. Spaun (25-1), labeling his current pricing as inflated due to his recent playoff performance at the Players Championship. He argued Spaun should not be favored so highly in this field considering the existence of roughly 10 superior players listed behind him in betting markets. Mayo expressed that Spaun's odds simply do not reflect accurate value, making him a clear fade this week.

Andy Lang selected J.J. Spaun for his one-and-done this week at the Houston Open, highlighting Spaun's impressive recent performance. He noted Spaun's two runner-up finishes in the past three weeks and attributed Spaun's only missed cut this season to an unfortunate withdrawal, rather than poor play. Although Spaun's course history at Memorial Park isn't particularly impressive, Lang prioritizes current strong form over past results at this venue, suggesting Spaun's momentum makes him a worthy choice despite historical struggles at this specific course.

Matt Gannon identified J.J. Spaun as an ideal golfer to fade this week at Memorial Park. Despite strong recent form, including near wins at shorter, positional courses like Sony, Players Championship and his win at Valero, Gannon believes Spaun lacks necessary distance to contend. Memorial Park requires substantial driving distance and is not the type of 'short and positional' golf course suited to Spaun's accurate but non-powerful profile. Given these demands, Gannon recommends betting matchups against Spaun this week, expecting him to struggle with the course layout.

Pat Fitzmaurice recommended keeping a close eye on J.J. Spaun due to his strong recent form and excellent performance in approach shots. Spaun has recorded two runner-up finishes in his last three events, demonstrating a serious run of tournament contention. His strokes-gained metrics in approach shots rank second on tour, complementing his above-average driving distance ability. Fitzmaurice suggested Spaun's impressive combination of recent form and statistical suitability make him distinctly capable of contending strongly at Memorial Park this week.

Eric Polzin identified J.J. Spaun as a high-upside DFS play at the Houston Open, acknowledging his minor inconsistency but pointing out recent strong finishes, including two runner-up finishes and a second place sandwiched around some weaker outings. Polzin stressed that Spaun's DFS viability hinges on achieving a significantly improved finish compared to his past showings in Houston, emphasizing the importance of at least a top-20 finish to justify rostering him at his current pricing.

Byron Lindeque recommended J.J. Spaun at $6,700 based on Spaun ranking top ten in his statistical model this week. Additionally, Spaun’s excellent recent form with two top-3 finishes earlier this season makes him a strong DFS play, combining favorable analytics and current performance trends.