Gehman wants to be early on Sahith Theegala now that an oblique and lingering neck issue that sank his 2025 campaign are reportedly behind him. Theegala has gained a gaudy 2.0 strokes per round over 20 Silverado rounds—best in the field alongside Justin Thomas—and his salary sits well below peak. With fitness restored and elite course history, Gehman views him as a prime ceiling play before results catch up.

Garry Smits endorsed Sahith Theegala as a high-ceiling wager despite his ugly summer. The 2023 Procore champion missed five cuts and withdrew once with a neck issue over the last three months, but Smits relayed that Theegala says he is now healthy and "feeling good." Theegala’s course résumé is elite—finishes of 6th, 1st, and 7th in his last three trips to Silverado—and Smits expects that comfort level to help him snap the recent slump. Bettors looking for value behind the Ryder Cup headliners can target Theegala’s longer outright number and sprinkle top-10 markets, banking on a proven course fit plus regained health.

Even with recent inconsistency, DaSilva recommended Sahith Theegala at +275 for a Top-20 because California comfort is real. Theegala won this tournament in 2023 (then branded the Fortinet Championship) and has posted 4 finishes of 14th or better in his last 5 Silverado starts. Familiar Kikuyu rough and West Coast greens mute his ball-striking volatility, making a backdoor Top-20 the floor if he simply finds a field-average putter.

Geoff Clark grabbed Sahith Theegala at a juicy +12500 for 0.16 units, calling it a classic buy-low. Theegala missed chunks of the season with two separate injuries, yet Clark argues no one owns better course history—Theegala captured the 2023 edition (then the Fortinet) and remains a Silverado horse. A Southern California native and Pepperdine product, Theegala is comfortable on Bent/Poa greens and resort-style layouts. His limited 2025 highlights (T-17 Genesis Invitational, solo 3rd at the 2024 TOUR Championship) reassure Clark that the talent is intact now that Theegala says he’s healthy. With course familiarity, California roots, and triple-digit odds, Clark believes the value on Theegala to win or place is too large to ignore.

Despite calling 2025 a "terrible year" for Sahith Theegala, DaSilva advocates buying the dip at +8000. The California native won this tournament in 2023 (then the Fortinet Championship) and has finished 14th or better in four of his last five appearances, including 7th in 2024 and 6th in 2022. DaSilva argued that returning to friendly Poa Annua greens and home-state vibes could erase season-long struggles, making +8000 a clear mis-price for a player with proven course ceiling.

Even with shaky current form, DaSilva still punched Sahith Theegala’s Top-20 ticket at +275. The Cal native won here in 2023 (then the Fortinet) and has four finishes of 14th or better in his last five Silverado starts. Home-state comfort and proven course fit outweigh recent inconsistencies in the analyst’s eyes.

Worsley took a speculative 0.75-point each-way flyer on Sahith Theegala at 110/1. The 2023 Silverado champion endured a rough 2025, missing nearly two months with a lingering neck issue and arriving off four straight missed cuts. However, a six-week reset since the Wyndham has allowed rehab and practice time, and Theegala sounded bullish about his health in a recent PGA Tour interview. Silverado is clearly a comfort zone: besides the 2023 win he has finishes of 6th and 7th here. Given that out-of-form players often rebound in FedExCup Fall events and that Worsley’s key stats (wedge play and poa putting) historically fit Theegala, the tout views triple-digit odds as worth the gamble.

Although Sahith Theegala’s 2025 season has been disappointing, DaSilva likes taking a stab at +8000 because the Pepperdine alum absolutely owns Silverado. Theegala won this tournament in 2023 (then the Fortinet Championship) and has finished seventh (2024) and sixth (2022) in his other two most recent starts. Returning to his home state on a track where he’s posted four top-14 finishes in his last five visits gives DaSilva confidence Theegala can flip the switch despite shaky year-to-date stats.

Dom Cintorino urged bettors to avoid Sahith Theegala even at the seemingly generous 75-1 number. Cintorino pointed out that Theegala has lost strokes tee-to-green in five of his last seven measured starts, withdrew from both the PGA Championship and last week’s Truest Open with undisclosed issues, and just missed another cut. Dom characterized him as “unserious” at the moment, citing wild driving that will still find trouble even on a forgiving layout. Until Sahith posts a positive ball-striking week and proves the nagging injury isn’t a factor, Cintorino will not consider him in outrights, placements, or DFS builds.

Gannon urged sprinkling either Sahith Theegala or Byeong-Hun An into GPP pools but singled out Theegala for his proven win equity. Both players will go under the radar at sub-5% ownership, yet possess legitimate closing ability in a weak field. Choosing one (not both) in each lineup captures massive leverage if they spike with their elite short game and streaky irons.

Gehman labeled Sahith Theegala an even riskier play than Tom Kim. Theegala has been battling a neck injury, withdrew from the Truist, and has hemorrhaged 15 strokes to the field over his last five rounds—including a missed cut at the Memorial. His best individual finish all season is 17th at the Genesis, and he is losing in virtually every strokes-gained category. Until health and ball-striking rebound, Gehman wants zero exposure in DFS or betting markets.

Rick Gehman urged gamers to buy low on Sahith Theegala at a rock-bottom $6,900 salary—the cheapest he has been since the 2022 Memorial, where he finished T5. Gehman noted that players often ride momentum after the Zurich Classic’s team format; broadcast shots showed Theegala chipping in and draining long putts, a likely confidence jolt. Philadelphia Cricket minimizes punishment for wayward drives, mitigating Theegala’s biggest weakness while letting his imaginative short game shine. Gehman believes getting in early could yield a top-10 result and massive leverage in GPPs.

Drew Stoltz said the Aaron Rai–Sahith Theegala duo is his favorite value on the Fanatics Sportsbook board at +210 to record a top-10 finish at the Zurich Classic. Stoltz is discounting recent individual results because the tournament’s alternating best-ball/alternate-shot structure rewards complementary skill sets. Rai’s name keeps popping near the top of every ball-striking leaderboard—he is gaining strokes both off the tee and on approach and sits among the Tour’s most accurate drivers—traits Stoltz believes are priceless on Friday’s alternate-shot round where a single errant tee ball can sink a team. Theegala brings the short-game magic, ranking as one of the Tour’s best scramblers and putters inside 10 feet, giving the pair a safety net when irons do go wayward. Stoltz concluded that pairing elite accuracy with an imaginative short game is the exact recipe that produced past Zurich contenders, making the +210 price a bargain compared to more public teams listed near +1200.

Iain MacMillan backed Aaron Rai and Sahith Theegala at +2500 to win the Zurich Classic, arguing their games dovetail perfectly for this best‑ball/alternate‑shot event. Rai ranks among the most accurate drivers on Tour, giving Theegala freedom to unleash his higher‑ceiling iron play and imaginative short game. Both arrive in form after top‑30 finishes at the Masters two weeks ago, something MacMillan views as a strong indicator they can contend immediately in New Orleans’ team format.

Jim Sannes endorsed a top‑10 wager on Aaron Rai and Sahith Theegala at +260. Rai’s rock‑solid ball‑striking—10th tee‑to‑green over the last 50 rounds—gives the pairing a high floor for alternate‑shot holes. Theegala ranks just 58th tee‑to‑green but provides the explosive putting and birdie streaks needed to spike in best‑ball. Averaged together they sit 11th in true strokes gained, yet their top‑10 price is longer than several less balanced pairings. Sannes likes that Rai’s accuracy mitigates Theegala’s volatility, while Theegala’s aggressive putter can finally unlock Rai’s overdue positive regression on the greens. His sims make them +215 to crack the top 10, so the +260 ticket carries clear value for bettors who want exposure without paying the 25‑1 outright number.

Brandon Gdula backed Aaron Rai and Sahith Theegala at 25‑to‑1, noting his simulations make them 22‑to‑1 fair odds. Rai ranks 10th in the field in tee‑to‑green strokes gained over the last 50 rounds while Theegala sits 58th yet brings explosive scoring stretches. Averaged together, the tandem is 11th overall in true strokes gained, giving them both a high baseline and ceiling in the best‑ball portions. Gdula argued that Rai’s steady ball‑striking can steady Theegala’s volatility, and Theegala’s aggressive putting could unlock Rai’s long‑overdue positive regression on the greens. In a format that rewards birdie runs and tolerates occasional blow‑ups, he believes the steady‑plus‑wildcard combo is perfectly suited to steal the Zurich at a value price.

Gannon flagged Aaron Rai and Sahith Theegala (20‑28 to 1 range) as a sneaky upside team. Rai finished top‑10 here twice with David Lipsky, demonstrating perfect course fit in alternate‑shot thanks to his laser‑straight driving. Swapping Lipsky for Theegala adds pure scoring juice—Sahith’s elite birdie rate and short‑game creativity give the duo a higher tournament‑winning ceiling. Gannon called them the ideal blend of steadiness (Rai) and electricity (Theegala) for this format and said he will start his outright card here if the number holds.

Neil Parker backed Aaron Rai and Sahith Theegala to win the Zurich Classic at +2800 on Caesars. Parker likes how their games complement each other: Rai has gained true strokes in every category this season and owns three straight Top‑25 finishes at TPC Louisiana, highlighted by a T4 in 2022. Theegala’s irons have come alive, gaining strokes tee‑to‑green and on approach in back‑to‑back starts, and Parker believes Rai’s steadiness will free him up to hunt flags. With four previous appearances here and a birdie‑heavy profile, Parker sees plenty of upside at long odds.

Patrick McDonald sees sneaky upside in the Aaron Rai / Sahith Theegala team at 25‑1. He calls them a ‘yin and yang’ pairing: Rai’s elite fairway‑finding and approach play (top‑10 in SG:Tee‑to‑Green last six starts) can steady Theegala, who has only one top‑20 this year but still owns explosive birdie potential. Rai’s putter has cooled recently, yet McDonald believes his consistency will let Theegala swing freely in four‑ball while insulating against the big number that has plagued Theegala in alternate‑shot. If Theegala’s volatility trends positive for just two rounds, McDonald thinks the 25‑1 ticket could pay off handsomely.

Mike McClure’s SportsLine simulation model saw big value on the Aaron Rai–Sahith Theegala pairing at 25‑1 to win the Zurich Classic. The model graded them as a top‑three probability despite the mid‑tier odds. McClure pointed to Rai’s superb course history—T4 in 2022 and back‑to‑back top‑25s in 2023 and 2024 with only two rounds over 70 in 12 career laps at TPC Louisiana. Theegala’s recent form bolsters the projection; he has made 11 of 12 cuts this season and just posted a top‑30 finish at Augusta. With both halves of the tandem trending and trustworthy in different formats (Rai’s steady ball‑striking, Theegala’s spike‑week upside), the model recommends an outright ticket at +2500 before the number shortens.

Matt Cradock backed Sahith Theegala and Aaron Rai at +2000, pointing to their rock‑solid floors and proven fit for team golf. They rank 27th and 28th in the OWGR and have combined for only 3 missed cuts in 22 total starts this season. Theegala already owns a team‑format trophy (2022 QBE Shootout), while Rai rode his fairway‑finding style to T23 here last year with a weaker partner. Cradock emphasized that TPC Louisiana rewards reliable tee‑to‑green play and feels this steady duo offers serious win equity without the superstar tax.

Polzin likes the Aaron Rai / Sahith Theegala tandem as a sneaky outright at 25‑to‑1. Rai ranks 1st in good‑drive percentage and top‑5 in strokes‑gained approach in the 9‑to‑5 stat suite, providing a fairway‑finding floor. Theegala brings the volatile scoring punch and a top‑tier short game, plus five consecutive made cuts despite middling finishes. Both have logged reps at TPC Louisiana, and Polzin sees their games meshing perfectly: Rai keeps them in play during alternate shot, while Theegala can string birdies in best‑ball. The team grades inside the model’s theoretical win bucket, making them an attractive click for both outrights and DFS exposure.

Byron Lindeque labeled the Sahith Theegala / Aaron Rai pairing a DFS landmine, joking that Theegala only gains strokes on Fridays—"maybe because his girlfriend’s TikTok account is banned that day." In eight of Theegala’s last nine starts he has lost strokes on at least two of the four rounds, a consistency issue that becomes even more punitive when every bad hole drags a teammate down. Lindeque also pointed to Theegala’s 112th‑ranked Driving Accuracy and Rai’s below‑average distance as a poor fit for TPC Louisiana’s 7,400‑yard layout, predicting too many 200‑plus‑yard approaches in alternate shot. With better‑priced mid‑tier options like Svensson/Norgaard and Echavarria/Greyserman available, Byron is fading Theegala in all formats and will take the ProfitX "NO" side if the market offers Top‑20 odds shorter than +140.

Gehman is "cautiously optimistic" about Aaron Rai linking up with Sahith Theegala. Rye showed he belongs by finishing T‑27 in his first trip to Augusta, gaining strokes tee‑to‑green at both The Masters and Harbour Town. Theegala, meanwhile, owns only one top‑25 in 2025 but still sports elite long‑term birdie‑rate metrics. Gehman believes the Zurich format is tailor‑made for ending slumps—bogeys get bailed out by a partner and the mindset shifts from grind to attack. With Rai's consistently solid iron play (top‑15 SG:APP over last 24 rounds) covering any Theegala miscues, and Theegala’s spike‑putting ceiling capable of 6‑birdie rounds in four‑ball, Gehman thinks the duo offers tournament‑winning upside at modest ownership.

While reviewing the mid‑tier, Gregory highlighted Aaron Rai and Sahith Theegala at 24/1 (+2400) as an intriguing value play. The pair sits in a cluster of teams priced between +2000 and +2500, yet both golfers have flashed upside this season—Rai ranking inside the Top‑20 in Strokes Gained: Approach over his last six starts and Theegala owning three Top‑15 finishes since February. With the favorites soaking up most of the win equity and the second choice slumping, Gregory implied this balanced tandem could contend and reward outright bettors looking beyond the chalk.

Matt Gannon likes Sahith Theegala as a value pick at RBC Heritage at appealing odds around 75-to-1. He notes Theegala had his best approach game performance at last week's Masters since the previous year's RBC Heritage. Although Matt doesn't fully love the course fit for Theegala, he believes renewed confidence from his irons improving last week could ignite his high ceiling potential. Gannon emphasized a safe strategy for Theegala would be relying heavily on his reliable orange driving iron or hybrid off tees to avoid trouble at Harbour Town. Theegala's high-upside skillset, renewed confidence, and generous odds are attractive to Gannon as a solid betting opportunity.

Matt Gannon strongly endorsed Sahith Theegala for DFS at RBC Heritage, spotlighting his recent significant improvement with irons. Theegala is coming off his best approach performance since last year's RBC Heritage, creating an ideal narrative of regained form right before returning to the course he excelled on previously. Gannon emphasized that Theegala performs best when overlooked in DFS, making him an appealing lower-owned pivot play. Considering his increased confidence from recent iron improvements and past course correlations, Gannon believes Theegala represents a clear DFS value this week.

Pat Perry likes Sahith Theegala as an underrated pick at 75 to 1 for the RBC Heritage, highlighting his strong previous results at the course (2nd place finish last year and a previous 5th). Although not standing out in statistical models, Perry observed Theegala's excellent short iron play and controlled shot-making last week at Augusta, traits beneficial at Harbour Town where precise iron play is crucial and drivers are less necessary.

Pat Perry advocated against rostering Sahith Theegala in DFS due to his persistent inconsistency. Despite flashes of upside this season, Theegala has continually mixed strong performances with poor showings. Pat expressed clear discomfort and a lack of trust in Theegala's volatility for such a pivotal event like The Masters, highlighting the necessity of stable performances at Augusta and preferring safer or chalkier alternatives in DFS lineups.

David Barnett advised caution in rostering highly popular, less experienced golfers at Augusta National, specifically mentioning Sahith Theegala from 2024 as an example. Even though Theegala’s playstyle and recent form generated widespread attention and high ownership at around 25%, Barnett emphasized that Augusta’s unique layout typically rewards players with substantial prior Masters experience. He noted that despite Theegala's appealing Jordan Spieth-like game, limited laps around the course may significantly hinder upside relative to popular perception. He contrasted Theegala with Ludvig Aberg, who succeeded partly by pairing with an experienced Masters caddie, highlighting the importance of gaining course familiarity before being rostered aggressively.

Pat Mayo strongly cautioned against betting Sahith Theegala, highlighting his notably erratic recent form, including a disastrous chip into the water from 30 yards out at his last tournament. While Mayo appreciates Sahith's excitement factor and capability for creative, aggressive recovery shots beneficial at Augusta, he emphasized Sahith's performance lately has been especially poor. Mayo recommended waiting for odds potentially to lengthen to triple digits before even considering a bet on Sahith, despite previously backing him frequently.

Pat Mayo suggested taking the lower side of 69 strokes in the first round for Sahith Theegala on Underdog Fantasy for the 2025 Houston Open. He highlighted this as a way to proactively target Theegala, hoping to catch him in peak form early. Mayo reasoned that Theegala tends to be volatile but if he starts hot, the wager provides immediate profit, and if not, improves predictability by quickly resolving the outcome early in the tournament. Mayo paired Theegala with Min Woo Lee in a correlated AM-wave Underdog entry, aiming to capitalize on favorable morning scoring conditions.

Pat Mayo considered Sahith Theegala as a high-upside under-the-radar one and done candidate for the 2025 Houston Open, despite his recent struggles. Mayo believes Theegala possesses superior overall talent compared to a majority of this tournament field. He argued if Theegala returns to form later in the season, he'll become an overly popular pick, making this a good contrarian spot to pick him proactively in one and done formats. While ultimately Mayo leaned Clark for this particular spot, he highlighted Theegala as a strategic leverage opportunity given his talent ceiling.

Wes Reynolds bet Sahith Theegala at 55-to-1 outright, despite his instability off-the-tee this season, reasoning that Memorial Park's wide fairways and non-penal rough mitigate Theegala's accuracy issues. Theegala ranks top 10 on tour in total birdies, demonstrating significant scoring upside that Reynolds believes can be maximized on this forgiving layout. Reynolds highlighted Theegala's creative short game as another advantage, further boosting his potential value.

Wes Reynolds sees Sahith Theegala as a worthwhile speculative play at the Houston Open despite recent struggles and just one top-20 finish in nine starts. Reynolds pointed out that while Theegala has struggled with his accuracy off the tee, the generous fairways and minimal rough punishment at Memorial Park alleviate those issues. Reynolds likes Theegala's strong scoring potential, ranking in the top 10 on tour in total birdies, providing valuable upside at this course.

Byron Lindeque advised caution on rostering Sahith Theegala in DFS contests, highlighting notable mental and consistency issues recently. Theegala has struggled greatly with his iron game, leading to visible frustration, including rare club-throwing incidents typically uncharacteristic of him. While acknowledging Theegala's elite short game and knack for generating volatile scoring—such as making quadruple bogeys yet somehow managing level-par nines—Byron recommended only limited, cautious exposure to Theegala in DFS lineups. He emphasized concerns around mental struggles as potentially limiting Theegala's fantasy upside, warning fantasy players against heavily relying on him even at low ownership.

Matt Gannon is endorsing betting Sahith Theegala at Memorial Park due to the golfer's significant upside combined with the forgiving and creative demands of the course. Despite Sahith's notably erratic recent form where he's struggled a great deal this year, Gannon is compelled by Sahith's inherent volatility and creativity, suggesting he's ideal for this venue which features wide fairways and less-penal rough. Gannon specifically stated that form doesn't matter to him when betting Sahith, but rather his odds do—highlighting that anytime Sahith drifts above 50-1 odds in a relatively weaker field like this, he's an automatic play for him. He noted Sahith's creativity around greens, driving distance, and general volatility make Memorial Park a perfect fit. Gannon reiterated confidence that Sahith can instantly pop into contention.

Rick Gehman cautioned against rostering Sahith Theegala in DFS at the Houston Open despite an appealing low price. Although Gehman acknowledges Theegala's considerable talent and upside potential, he described Theegala's recent form as 'in a blender' and considers his current state of play very concerning. Gehman highlighted that he did not observe enough encouraging signs in the recent performances from Theegala, leading him to conclude it's still premature to trust him in DFS lineups even at a reduced DraftKings salary.

Sia Nejad recommends fading Sahith Theegala, betting Brian Harman -140 against him due to clear concerns over Theegala's current state. Nejad explicitly cited ongoing struggles in Theegala's overall game as a reason for the matchup fade, noting his belief Theegala has significant issues to work through, especially problematic at a challenging track like TPC Sawgrass.