Liam Murphy warned against backing Max Homa at this year's Masters citing instability in his personal setup. Murphy detailed that Homa recently lost his caddy, who left him for a reportedly better opportunity with Justin Thomas. This disruption could negatively impact Homa's mental game and course management, especially at a high-pressure event like Augusta— factors crucial to performing well in a major. Murphy suggests this instability is a strong enough concern that DFS players and bettors might want to steer clear of wagering on Homa.

Eric Polzin recommended betting Max Homa under 3.5 birdies or better due to recent signs of struggle in Homa's performance. Polzin emphasized concerns over Homa's visible uncertainty and exhaustive preparation, noting he recently completed a lengthy practice session desperately 'trying to find something' before The Masters. Given these troubling indicators, Polzin confidently advocated targeting the under for Homa's birdie production.

Brad Thomas recommends betting on Max Homa to miss the cut (+120) at the Masters Tournament, highlighting significant struggles. Homa comes into this event having missed five consecutive cuts, primarily faltering badly on Thursdays, averaging a loss of 4.78 strokes relative to the field during the opening round. Thomas underlines Homa's dire approach-shot metrics (-4 average strokes gained on approach), tying these issues to his extensive recent changes: switching from Titleist to Cobra equipment, changing swing coach (from Mark Blackburn to John Scott Rattan), and splitting from longtime caddie Joe Grenier. Given these factors, Thomas feels there's little reason to believe Homa can turn it around at Augusta this week.

Pat Mayo strongly advised betting Max Homa to miss the cut at Augusta, emphasizing his surprising collapse in form. Mayo noted Homa's significant struggles entering the Masters, remarking that he's 'Min Homa' right now and jokingly suggested another Korn Ferry Tour comeback could be looming. Mayo questioned Homa's overall major championship record and emphasized this current slump as alarming, labeling Homa as one of the safer high-upside bets to miss the Masters cut.

Pat Fitzmaurice emphatically recommended betting Max Homa to miss the cut at the Masters, as his form this season has dramatically deteriorated. Fitzmaurice noted Homa has missed five straight cuts entering Augusta, with his best recent finish being an unimpressive 53rd at Pebble Beach back in February. Further amplifying this concern, Homa recently separated from his longtime childhood friend and caddy, suggesting potential mental distractions or further instability. Given these problems, Fitzmaurice's confidence was clear, labeling Homa missing the cut as his single favorite bet of the week, advising bettors strongly to capitalize on Homa's struggles at even money.

Wes Reynolds advised against backing Max Homa at the Masters due to substantial declines in his 2025 form. After a T-3 finish at Augusta National last year, Reynolds pointed out that Homa has produced only one Top-10 finish since then—a stark contrast to his prior standing among golf's elite. His world ranking dropped dramatically from ninth to 78th, largely stemming from severe struggles with iron play (183rd out of 184 players on PGA TOUR for Strokes Gained: Approach). Reynolds noted Homa's attempts to reverse fortune by switching coaches, club manufacturers, and caddies, yet none apparently yielded improvement. Reynolds concluded that while Homa might eventually bounce back, his turnaround should not be expected this week at Augusta.

Kelley Bydlon strongly recommended betting against Max Homa in a head-to-head tournament matchup with Joel Dahmen, pointing to Homa's surprisingly poor recent form. Max Homa ranked alarmingly low in Kelley's model, so low that he didn't initially realize Homa was participating. While emphasizing Dahmen's solid statistical profile and recent form, Kelley characterized betting against the struggling Homa at only -127 odds as surprisingly good value and a play he wouldn't have believed practical a year ago.

Neil Parker recommended a small speculative bet on Max Homa at long odds of +12500 to win the Valero Texas Open. While acknowledging considerable red flags—Homa's game is currently suffering, having missed four consecutive cuts with only one top-20 finish globally since last May—Parker noted Homa's pedigree as a six-time PGA Tour winner capable of turning things around quickly. Parker cited Homa's encouraging T25 result at this event last year, highlighting Homa's ability to gain strokes across the board at TPC San Antonio. Given the very long odds offered, Parker argued Homa is worth a flier for bettors looking for high-upside potential.

Neil Parker highlights Max Homa (+12500 odds at Valero Texas Open) as an appealing bet despite his recent struggles. Parker clearly notes the red flags—Homa's four consecutive missed cuts, no significant finishes since last May, and his overall poor current form. Regardless, Parker argues these traits have dramatically increased Homa's odds enough to warrant a speculative bet. He supports this reasoning by citing Homa's pedigree as a six-time PGA Tour winner and his decent performance at the 2024 Valero Texas Open, finishing T25 while gaining true strokes across all key metrics. Parker points out Homa has had two weeks off and could potentially rediscover his top form suddenly, making him an ideal high upside gamble at very long odds.

Byron Lindeque identified Max Homa ('Grease Trap') as a prime candidate for live betting and late-round showdown lineups at the Houston Open, focusing on his historical pattern of starting tournaments slowly and peaking in rounds three and four. Lindeque noted that Homa frequently struggles in early rounds, consistently losing strokes with his approach game in round one and failing to consistently perform across all areas early. However, by rounds three and four, Homa regularly thrives, significantly gaining strokes across the board, particularly with strong finishes. Byron emphasized strategically targeting Homa for round three and four showdown DFS contests and live outright betting rather than pre-tournament wagers, maximizing potential upside with improved late-event performance.

Keith Stewart suggested considering a fade on Max Homa, pointing out that Homa, along with Collin Morikawa and Xander Schauffele, reached their ceilings last week and likely cannot sustain that peak level of play. Given their performances were abnormally high and heavily spotlighted by media, Stewart believes regression is probable and sees them as potential fades in upcoming PGA DFS lineups.

Dan Rapaport expressed strong concern about Max Homa's current form, highlighting significant struggles both on and off the course. Max recently shot an 81 in tough conditions at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, which Rapaport pointed out is deeply troubling despite course difficulty. Rapaport specifically mentioned Homa's recent equipment change from Titleist to Cobra, abrupt split with swing coach Mark Blackburn, and decision to cut social media interactions because of negative feedback. He emphasized that these drastic changes are likely contributing to Homa second-guessing himself and negatively impacting his confidence and performance.

Joe Idone is high on Max Homa as an impressive early-season betting choice for THE PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass. Despite only having one round of data from recent play, he noted Homa has shown encouraging signs of form and confidence, making him a potential option poised to have a solid performance at a course that rewards accuracy and consistency. Given TPC Sawgrass's nature of rewarding diverse skill types rather than exclusively long hitters, Idone believes Homa's balanced game could align for a winning week at favorable betting odds.

Pat Mayo recommends fading Max Homa this week at THE PLAYERS Championship due to his ongoing struggles at Pete Dye designed courses. Mayo acknowledges Homa did secure a top-10 previously at THE PLAYERS Championship, but argues this was more an anomaly than the norm. The primary reasoning cited involves Dye's notoriously tricky sightlines, which Mayo suggests Homa consistently struggles to adjust to, limiting his upside for this event. For fantasy golf and betting purposes, Mayo warns against relying on Homa at Sawgrass given this persistent issue.