Pat Perry highlighted Jake Knapp as a promising betting candidate at Valero Texas Open at 60/1 odds due to recent strong performances. Though Knapp is making his debut at TPC San Antonio, Perry emphasized the potential for first-time tournament winners at this venue historically. Knapp's excellent current form is the primary factor driving Perry to endorse him, acknowledging him as a golfer capable of securing his first victory at this specific tournament.

Tyler Tamboline echoed Pat Mayo's skepticism concerning Jake Knapp's DFS viability at the 2025 Houston Open, highlighting significant short-game risks. Tamboline suggested DFS players need to factor in Knapp's inability to consistently scramble effectively, notably at this course featuring challenging chipping surfaces. He compared Knapp to volatile high-risk options (though clarifying he wouldn't group him fully with Theegala-type plays), stating that at $7,700, Knapp's price and boom-or-bust nature may look tempting but have potential downside overlooked by players chasing recent strong performances. Tamboline advised careful lineup construction around Knapp, recommending avoiding pairing too many risky, short-game-challenged golfers together in single-entry contests.

Pat Mayo expressed caution on rostering Jake Knapp at the 2025 Houston Open despite Knapp's streak of four consecutive top 25 finishes prior to one poor showing recently. Mayo's concern stemmed primarily from Knapp's vulnerability around the greens, fearing that if Knapp fails to consistently hit greens in regulation, he lacks the short-game skills to recover properly. Mayo also highlighted Knapp had recently experienced a hot stretch on the greens, implying this could regress negatively, making Knapp a riskier DFS proposition than his consistent finishes might indicate.

Justin Van Zuiden highlights Jake Knapp at $7,700 on DraftKings, identifying him as a key target for those emphasizing distance and upside this week. Justin points to Knapp fitting the bomber profile crucial for success at Memorial Park, noting the course heavily favors players with driving distance and a strong off-the-tee skillset due to minimal rough penalties. At an affordable DFS salary, Justin plans to actively include Knapp in his player pool, suggesting considerable potential value and upside relative to cost.

David Barnett sees Jake Knapp at 80-1 as a solid value choice this week, emphasizing significant offseason improvements to Knapp's putting and chipping game. Despite recently missing the cut at Valspar, Knapp's historically strong iron play coupled with renewed confidence in his short game makes him uniquely suited for Memorial Park. His length off the tee should be a distinct advantage on a course prioritizing distance, bolstering his betting appeal.

Kelley Bydlon placed an outright bet on Jake Knapp at 80-to-1, based primarily on gut feel. Knapp was initially thought to be a big bomber off the tee, but recently his off-the-tee numbers haven't been consistent. However, his iron play has noticeably improved, creating optimism for his fit on this course. Despite short-term doubts about his consistency, Kelley feels Knapp's improved approach play combined with his historically strong off-the-tee profile makes him an intriguing longshot to wager on this week.

Ev Singleton advocated Jake Knapp as another player to target this week at Memorial Park due to his bounce-back potential. Singleton acknowledged Knapp had a tough week at the Valspar Championship but emphasized his strong overall form leading into that event. Singleton is confident Knapp can rebound strongly, given his underlying statistical strengths match well with the demands of this week's course setup.

Matthew Wiley advises fading Jake Knapp this week after significant disappointment last week. Previously in great form, Knapp's primary strengths—the approach game and elite putting—suddenly disappeared at his last event, raising serious questions about his reliability. Although Knapp is long off the tee, accuracy isn't his strong suit, intensifying risk at a challenging setup in Houston where mistakes get amplified quickly. Wiley concludes that Knapp's abrupt statistical downturn introduces too much volatility to confidently back him in DFS or betting formats this week.

John Haslbauer suggested Jake Knapp as a significant DFS and betting target at the 2025 Texas Children's Houston Open, citing his excellent recent form and an ideal fit for Memorial Park, a course historically kind to long hitters. Knapp, a past TOUR winner at the 2024 Mexico Open, has delivered four top-25 finishes in his last five events and showcases strengths well beyond driving distance. Over his last 16 rounds, Knapp ranks in the top 10 in Strokes Gained: Total, Par-5 scoring, and putting, along with top-25 stats in approach play and proximity from 200+ yards. Clearly comfortable at lengthy venues, Knapp nearly won the Cognizant Classic earlier this season. Haslbauer believes Knapp's combination of distance, iron play, and scrambling around tough Bermuda surfaces makes him a compelling pick for Memorial Park.

Bo McBrayer expressed caution regarding Jake Knapp's prospects due to lingering issues with driving accuracy and poor scrambling stats. Despite Knapp's recent strong putting and overall improvement, McBrayer noted the golfer's dramatic struggles off the tee, forcing him to regularly sacrifice length by hitting stingers and less-than-driver clubs just to ensure fairway placement. McBrayer worries Knapp's aggressive nature compounds these struggles, often leading to avoidable bogeys as he consistently chases difficult pins rather than taking safer lines. For Knapp to capitalize on his improved putting, McBrayer believes he'll need significantly better driving performance at the spacious fairways of Memorial Park.

Pat Fitzmaurice highlighted Jake Knapp's impressive upgrade in overall performance and consistency in 2025, making him an attractive midrange choice at 75-1 odds. Recent form includes four top-25 finishes prior to a missed cut at the Valspar Championship. Knapp has notably improved his putting game, now ranking 11th on Tour in strokes gained putting, complementing his traditionally strong distance off the tee. Fitzmaurice stressed Knapp is no longer just a 'one-dimensional bomber' reserved for weak-field tournaments like Mexico or Puerto Rico, but a golfer succeeding regularly at higher levels and likely to benefit from Memorial Park's generously wide fairways.

Sia Nejad enthusiastically endorsed Jake Knapp ($7,700) as a high-upside DFS pick at the Houston Open. Nejad highlighted Knapp's volatile but elite tournament-winning capabilities, labeling him as a "Ricky Bobby" type—prone to finishes near first or last. Nejad noted Knapp significantly improves a DFS lineup's upside given his explosive potential, evidenced by his PGA Tour win and erratic but impressive approach and short game metrics. Though recognizing the option carries substantial risk, Nejad emphasized Knapp as an optimal play in multi-entry GPP formats where tournament-winning potential matters more than consistency.

Jamie Worsley views Jake Knapp (70/1) as a prime bounce-back player this week, acknowledging his disappointing missed-cut at last week's Valspar Championship as a likely anomaly. Before Valspar, Knapp was in excellent form, posting top finishes including a 6th at Cognizant Classic and 12th at THE PLAYERS, marking four consecutive top-25 finishes prior to his recent mishap. His strengths align with Memorial Park's demands—a powerful driver, strong iron game (19th-ranked from 200+ yards), and consistent putting on poa trivialis surfaces. Despite missing the cut at this course last year, Knapp demonstrated solid tee-to-green skills, and strong correlation performances—last year's win at Mexico (Vidanta) and two top-six finishes at PGA National—suggest Knapp is a viable each-way bet at considerable odds.

Steve Bamford picks Jake Knapp as excellent betting value at the Houston Open due to strong correlating form on bomber-friendly layouts, notably VidantaWorld (winner), Mexico Open (3rd place), Torrey Pines (top 3 finish), and his recent performance at difficult, overseeded Bermuda/Poa courses like PGA National (6th) and TPC Sawgrass (12th). Although Knapp missed the cut at Memorial Park last year, Bamford suggests this was overshadowed by his Masters participation the following week. Knapp’s Texas form (T8 at TPC Craig Ranch in 2024) further supports his case here. His recent peak performances and liking for these putting surfaces clearly identify him as an undervalued contender this week.

Alex Hunter projects a strong DFS showing from first-time Valspar participant Jake Knapp, based on his ideal skillset and recent success on comparable Florida venues. Knapp finished T5 at Cognizant Classic and T12 at THE PLAYERS Championship recently, making seven consecutive cuts overall. He ranks first among the field this season in par-5 scoring and 21st in proximity on approach shots from over 200 yards—a critical skill at Copperhead, which sees 24% of approach shots over this distance historically. Hunter confidently expects Knapp to extend his current four-event top-25 streak into a solid Valspar debut performance.

Sia Nejad praised Jake Knapp as a DFS play with considerable upside, given his recent string of strong performances. Nejad observed Knapp's consistency, noting his improvement in approach play over seven consecutive tournaments and impressive putting gains in Florida events. Despite the small sample size, Nejad acknowledged Knapp's capacity to win and sees potential given his competitive price. However, Knapp's lack of experience at the Valspar and the volatility associated with his sample size poses a risk, yet Nejad is willing to take that gamble in pursuit of high upside.

Pat Fitzmaurice pointed out Jake Knapp as an intriguing candidate with potential to contend at Copperhead. Despite Knapp's lack of experience at the Valspar Championship, Fitzmaurice appreciated his recent form featuring three straight top 25s and two consecutive top 15s. While initially recognized as a one-dimensional heavy hitter, Knapp has diversified his game, adding precision off the tee with a manageable two-iron stinger. Fitzmaurice questioned Knapp's approach play on Copperhead's narrow windows but highlighted the golfer's evolving skill set, indicating he might be a dark horse in the tournament.

Casey Johnston supports a Jake Knapp victory at +5500, underlined by consistent top 25 finishes and momentum from T12 and T6 over the past two weeks. This confidence stems from Knapp's persistent leaderboard presence, sharpening for a winning breakthrough.

Chris Breece is confident in Jake Knapp securing a top 20 finish at +240, praising his recent form across four events, finishing T12, T6, T25, and T17. Despite course concerns, Knapp's performance at Sawgrass indicates he's in good shape to overcome them.

Dave Tindall advised each-way bets on Jake Knapp at 50/1, countering perceptions of Knapp as a player primarily suited to easy-scoring events. Knapp caught attention recently with a standout opening round 59 at the Cognizant Classic, finishing sixth, and proved consistency by following up with a 12th-place finish at the prestigious Players Championship at Sawgrass. Tindall emphasized Knapp's track record on challenging layouts, citing his third-place finish at Torrey Pines last year and 17th this year at Riviera during the Genesis Invitational. Further boosting Knapp's appeal is his hot putting streak; he led the field in SG: Putting at Sawgrass and also ranked 19th the week prior at PGA National. While this will be his course debut at Copperhead, Knapp's recent performance (four top-12 Florida finishes in the last six starts) and seven consecutive events gaining strokes on approach signal strong potential to succeed at the Valspar Championship.

Rick Gehman recommended Jake Knapp as an under-the-radar DFS pick at the Valspar Championship. Knapp recently finished T6 at Cognizant, continuing a burgeoning run of form with seven consecutive made cuts, featuring multiple top-25 finishes. Gehman highlighted strong showings in tough Florida events, such as PGA National and TPC Sawgrass. Although Knapp lacks previous success at Valspar and now has a higher price, Gehman argued his steady improvement and quality golf make him a smart DFS selection whose popularity and ownership should remain modest.

Mike Petta recommended pivoting from the popular Michael Kim to Jake Knapp at the same price point, citing ownership leverage and Knapp's consistent recent form. Petta highlighted Knapp's solid finishes—6th, 25th, 17th, 44th, and 33rd in recent starts—suggesting stable, reliable golf. He admitted the risk that Knapp's strong performance might not translate perfectly to THE PLAYERS Championship, but emphasized that the significantly lower ownership relative to Kim creates optimal leverage for tournaments, making Knapp a sharp pivot option in DFS lineups.