Pat Perry named Ricky Castillo as his top 20 betting bomb at +450 odds, despite acknowledging the weak selection within the longer odds range. Castillo stood out as Perry's preferred high-risk, high-reward betting option, particularly given the slim alternative choices available in that betting segment of the Valero Texas Open.

Shane Bacon identified Ricky Castillo as an intriguing sleeper pick for the Texas Children's Houston Open, noting Castillo's solid T12 finish at the Valspar Championship despite a sluggish final round. Castillo's steady performance throughout the season combined with recent uptick in play makes him a value play against tough competition. Bacon felt Castillo's form suggests he's trending upward, especially given his attractive odds, making him a valuable under-the-radar DFS or betting option this week.

Eric Polzin sees value in Ricky Castillo as a DFS play following his standout top-12 finish last week. While Castillo typically hovers around made cut line without major upside lately, his recent strong showing highlights solid statistical fit and momentum, suggesting potential carryover success into the Houston Open at his affordable DFS price.