Andy Molitor identifies Nick Taylor as a quiet sleeper pick thanks to his exceptional accuracy off the tee and reliable putting, crucial for minimizing costly mistakes at Augusta National. Coming off recent wins at prestigious events (Sony Open, WM Phoenix Open) in his impressive 2024 season, Taylor demonstrates winning ability. He also rates highly in long-iron approaches, a necessary skill for success at Augusta. Given these strengths and his lower ownership potential in larger pools, Molitor sees Taylor as a high-upside option for savvy Masters pool competitors.

Byron Lindeque highlighted Nick Taylor positively for DFS and outright betting at Memorial Park, emphasizing his exceptional iron play throughout 2025, gaining an impressive 0.85 strokes per round with approach shots. Although Taylor hasn't historically dominated round one, his recent form—including wins like at the Sony Open, where he succeeded under playoff pressure—showcases his competitive strength. Lindeque specifically described Taylor as a gritty and reliable performer capable of capitalizing when in contention, making him appealing for tournament situations and outright markets despite inconsistent round one performances.

According to Brady Kannon, Nick Taylor represents good betting value at Memorial Park due to his accurate driving and elite ball-striking skillset. Taylor ranks impressively over the last 36 rounds: 15th in SG: Ball Striking, 6th in SG: Approach, and 10th in Greens in Regulation. He also ranks 4th in scoring performance on Par 4s measuring 450-500 yards, critical to scoring success here. Despite recently missing the cut at the Players Championship, his past showings at Silverado (three top-10 finishes) further underscore his suitability for setups similar to Memorial Park.

Jim Sannes recommends betting Nick Taylor at +300 odds for a top-20 finish this week due to impressive recent iron play. Despite struggling at The Players Championship recently, Taylor had previously gained at least half a stroke per round with his irons for eight consecutive events, including a victory at the Sony Open. While acknowledging Taylor isn't elite off the tee, Sannes highlighted his ability to still gain strokes tee-to-green through exceptional approach play. Taylor currently ranks top-10 in strokes gained approach over the past six months, which Sannes sees as strong justification for betting and DFS exposure at this number.

Jim Sannes sees Nick Taylor as one of the top options this week based on recent ball-striking form. Taylor recently had a strong stretch, including a win at the Sony Open and a streak of six straight events finishing T-33 or better in 2025 prior to missing the cut at The Players Championship. Taylor's consistent iron play is what draws Sannes in for betting purposes, and he sees value on Taylor across both DFS and betting formats given this steady and reliable profile.

Tyler Tamboline pointed out Nick Taylor as a potentially overlooked DFS option offering positive leverage due to pricing bias. Although Taylor recently delivered strong results—including a win and consistent top-25 finishes—his DFS appeal tends to decrease whenever his price rises beyond the $6K range, leading to low ownership. Tamboline highlighted Taylor's solid recent form (win, 12th, 33rd, 25th, 9th, and 31st in recent starts) and specifically noted Taylor's playoff win over Tommy Fleetwood, as well as outperforming Fleetwood at last year's THE PLAYERS Championship, where Taylor finished 26th compared to Fleetwood’s 35th. With Fleetwood priced around $9800 and heavily targeted by DFS players, Taylor represents significant value and contrarian upside at just $7300.

Patrick McDonald recommends Nick Taylor (-105) in his matchup versus Davis Thompson, citing Taylor's stellar recent form. Taylor ranks third on Tour in approach statistics since the season began, along with being an accurate driver off the tee. McDonald praised Taylor's poise and reasonable track record at Sawgrass as further evidence supporting this matchup wager.

Matt Every praised Nick Taylor this week at THE PLAYERS Championship, highlighting Taylor's ability to handle pressure well. He described Taylor as a medium-length hitter who shapes the ball with a reliable right-to-left draw, ideal for TPC Sawgrass conditions. Every specifically emphasized Taylor's clutch putting, noting exceptional performance from the key eight to ten-foot range, crucial for success on greens that players will frequently miss. Every also suggested Taylor's ability to remain in contention through the first two rounds puts him in solid position to deliver at attractive odds.

Matthew Wiley advocated for Nick Taylor as an under-the-radar DFS option at THE PLAYERS Championship, noting his surprisingly low projected ownership under 5% despite strong recent performance, including a victory already this season. Wiley underscored Taylor's impressive rank—sixth overall—in his projection model, emphasizing a clear value discrepancy given Taylor’s ability. Wiley strongly recommended utilizing Taylor’s upside and relatively low ownership as leverage in DFS tournament lineups this week.

Pat Mayo identified Nick Taylor as a quality play at +375 for a Top 20 finish at THE PLAYERS Championship. Though Taylor's past event results haven't been stellar, Mayo emphasized his consistently improving iron game, noting Taylor gained over 4.5 strokes on approach in three of his last four events. Mayo's main hesitation is Taylor's tendency to disappear occasionally after strong form streaks, making the Top 20 market more appealing than a Canadian nationality bet given that seven Canadian players are competing in this tournament.

Jim Sannes identified Nick Taylor as a compelling DFS tournament option at $8,700, given his excellent recent form and strong underlying statistical profile. Highlighting Taylor’s accuracy off the tee and exceptionally hot iron play, Sannes cited Taylor’s elevated ceiling potential for THE PLAYERS Championship, although acknowledging slightly higher volatility compared to peers like Aaron Rai. Due to this balance of elite iron play, strong recent form, and accuracy off the tee, Sannes marked Taylor as a prime DFS pivot for tournaments rather than cash games.

Dave Tindall suggests Nick Taylor as a notably undervalued betting option at 80/1 for THE PLAYERS Championship, emphasizing Taylor's outstanding resume and quietly excellent recent form. Despite minimal coverage from oddsmakers, Taylor is a five-time PGA Tour winner whose victories have come in both prestigious events—the Phoenix Open, Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Canadian Open—and recent wins including this year's Sony Open. Taylor enters the event with admirable consistency, featuring no finish worse than 33rd in his last six starts, highlighted by a ninth-place finish at Genesis two events prior. Statistically, Taylor ranks 3rd on Tour this season in SG: Approach and 18th in Driving Accuracy, metrics highly correlated with success at TPC Sawgrass. Although his overall course form has been modest, Tindall highlights several notable performances at Sawgrass: he opened three out of his last six starts with rounds in the 60s and was second after 36 holes in the previous year's event before finishing 26th. Taylor himself articulated confidence in his strategic course management at THE PLAYERS Championship, playing safely on par-5s and capitalizing effectively. Coupled with an ideal early tee-off time, which has historically provided an advantage at Sawgrass, Tindall views Taylor as an actionable betting investment at attractive odds given the demonstrated statistical prowess, event experience, and recent strong form.

Kenny Kim sees Nick Taylor at 125-1 with 8 places as exceptional value due to his elite iron play. He emphasized that Taylor's iron game has ascended to a truly elite tier starting from the onset of the fall swing, sustained through now. Taylor has accumulated three wins in the last 20 months, lending credibility to his likelihood of contending. He previously finished as high as 16th at THE PLAYERS Championship with another solid 26th last year. Kim emphasized Taylor as genuine value given his recent track record and current form, highlighting the depth of his iron performance metrics.

Pat Mayo singled out Nick Taylor as a compelling long-shot bet around 125 to 1 odds. Taylor ranks extremely high in Mayo's statistical modeling over the past 24 rounds—8th in Approach, strong in fairway accuracy, and consistently positions himself to contend. Mayo remarked that if Taylor is within striking distance on the weekend, he's proven to be an 'absolute killer' in clutch situations, adding confidence to Taylor's value as a betting or DFS option for THE PLAYERS Championship.

Pat Mayo identified Nick Taylor as an intriguing darkhorse for THE PLAYERS Championship after Taylor unexpectedly popped up second in Mayo's statistical modeling built over the last 24 rounds. While Mayo is wary of potential regression given the surprising nature of this ranking, he's still planning to get wagers in on Taylor. Mayo feels Taylor offers valuable upside given the standout short-term metrics, especially considering he's likely to be overlooked in the market.

Drake Dunaway believes Nick Taylor provides intriguing long-shot value at substantial 150-1 odds for THE PLAYERS Championship. He highlights Taylor's elite iron play and exceptional accuracy off the tee—both key factors for success at TPC Sawgrass. Taylor already has a win this season at the Sony Open and maintains a flawless record of made cuts, proving consistency. While acknowledging that longshots haven't performed especially well since THE PLAYERS Championship reverted to March, Dunaway references historical context of longer-odds winners like Craig Perks, Tim Clark, and Si Woo Kim in 2017. Dunaway concludes that Taylor can contend over the weekend if a few putts fall his way, offering meaningful value at current odds.