Bob Weeks recommended betting Sam Stevens to finish within the top 20 at +180 for the Valero Texas Open. Weeks explained Stevens is coming off a strong Sunday round of 65 last week, leading to an 18th-place finish that signals positive momentum. Weeks stressed Stevens' proven success at this tournament, finishing tied for second two years ago and tied for 14th last year, bolstered by his strong driving ability that aligns well with the demands of TPC San Antonio.

Cam DaSilva recommended Sam Stevens for a top-10 finish, citing his past success at TPC San Antonio with a second-place finish in 2023 and 15th place in 2024. DaSilva reinforced this pick by highlighting Stevens' impressive performance last week in Houston, shooting two rounds of 65 and finishing tied for 18th, underscoring his continuing strong form.

Matthew MacKay recommended playing Sam Stevens at the Valero Texas Open, highlighting Stevens's track record at TPC San Antonio, which includes a previous runner-up finish and a T18 placement. Stevens is also coming off another T18 finish at the Texas Children's Houston Open. His consistency makes him attractive plays on DraftKings DFS this week at a $8,000 price point, particularly given his strong fantasy points per game average of 75.3 FPPG this season.

Landon Silinsky labeled Sam Stevens a dependable DFS choice for the Valero Texas Open due to his outstanding consistency, making 15 cuts in his last 17 events. Silinsky noted Stevens' particular success at TPC San Antonio, recording finishes of T14 and second place in his two most recent visits. While Stevens doesn't dominate any specific statistical category, he's consistently long off-the-tee and maintains satisfactory iron play and short game performances. His reliable ability to navigate four full rounds, combined with proven high finishes at this venue, justify Silinsky’s recommendation to confidently roster Stevens at an attractive $8,000 price point on DraftKings, specifically calling him a strong third golfer option to complement an Akshay Bhatia-headed lineup.

Wes Reynolds identified Sam Stevens as a valuable betting target at 55-to-1 odds, largely based on Stevens' exceptional course history at TPC San Antonio. Stevens was runner-up in 2023 and added finishes of 14th and 19th in other appearances at this event, suggesting a pronounced comfort and affinity for the course. Reynolds also pointed out Stevens' near-win at the Farmers Insurance Open, signaling current form and confidence could combine for a strong showing at Valero.

Ben Coley sees Sam Stevens as an appealing choice at 50/1 for the Valero Texas Open, referencing Stevens' strong course history. Stevens finished runner-up at San Antonio in his rookie season and placed 14th even amidst weaker form last year. Coming off an encouraging 18th-place finish in Houston last week—highlighted by two rounds of 65—Stevens appears poised to capitalize at a comfortable venue. Coley acknowledges minor concerns about Stevens' busy schedule chasing a Masters berth but is reassured by Stevens recently taking a week off, reducing potential fatigue risks.

Brandon Gdula hesitated on Sam Stevens despite Stevens' limited yet encouraging history at the Valero Texas Open, with just two starts resulting in a 2nd and 14th place finish. Gdula's primary concern is Stevens' current iron play, describing it as cold and inconsistent right now. His recent strong showing (top 30) at Houston came primarily from strokes gained around the green rather than solid iron play—an approach Gdula finds unsustainable for reliable success. Gdula compared Stevens' style humorously to his own golf experience, indicating skepticism that these 'greasy par saves' would continue yielding consistently good outcomes, making Stevens a risky DFS option.

Byron Lindeque expressed strong interest in Sam Stevens, specifically for cash game DFS lineups at Valero, stressing Stevens' recent strong form on courses similar to TPC San Antonio. His consistency includes a 2nd at Farmers, 31st at Genesis Invitational (an iron-heavy test), and recent top-15 finishes (14th and 2nd), making him a safe and compelling DFS pick at his affordable 8K price tag this week.

Tyler Tamboline expects Sam Stevens to gain significant popularity as a DFS roster filler at the 2025 Houston Open due to projections favoring him strongly. Despite recent underwhelming performances, Stevens continues to pop in optimizer-driven projections, potentially making him a high-owned cheap alternative akin to a lower-priced Kurt Kitayama. Tamboline advised caution by labeling this as a situation resembling optimizer-driven noise rather than performance-based confidence. As such, Tamboline implied DFS players should be cautious following Stevens' high projected ownership and mixed recent form.

Derek Farnsworth focuses heavily on Sam Stevens as one of his preferred DFS options in the lower $7Ks, citing several compelling factors. Stevens has consistently excelled on long driver-heavy courses and ranks among the field leaders in windy conditions, an important factor in Texas-based tournaments. Additionally, Stevens boasts a perfect two-for-two record making the cut at this event specifically. Farnsworth consistently targets him on these tougher, length-oriented courses, suggesting he'll be a core play in DFS lineups this week.