Andy Lack made a strong case for betting on Justin Thomas at 25-1 odds at the Masters, pinpointing clear indicators that Thomas is near a major championship win. Lack referenced Thomas' consistently elite short game and world-class approach play that rank top-five globally, alongside notable improvements with his putter. Lack believes that only minor details have prevented Thomas from securing multiple victories recently, suggesting that Thomas' current trajectory makes him primed for major success in Augusta this year.

Christopher Powers sees significant betting value on Bryson DeChambeau at 20-1 odds for the Masters. Powers pointed to DeChambeau’s evident breakthrough at Augusta National in the previous year, followed by a solo second and a major victory in the subsequent two majors. Despite last week’s disappointing finish at Doral, Powers believes DeChambeau displayed enough encouraging form to consider him a persistent betting target at major tournaments, especially when offered at odds of 20-1 or higher.

Stephen Hennessey recommended betting Justin Thomas at 25-1 odds for the Masters, citing Augusta National as Thomas' favorite golf course. Hennessey underscored Thomas' elite skillset that aligns perfectly with Augusta's demands: impressive short-game prowess and pinpoint precision with irons. These abilities give Thomas an extremely high ceiling capable of challenging and overcoming favorites like Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler, making his odds too appealing to ignore.

Keith Stewart advised betting on Xander Schauffele at 22-1 odds for the Masters, emphasizing how undervalued Schauffele has become due to a recent rib injury that kept him sidelined for six weeks. Stewart highlighted Schauffele's exceptional performance history at major tournaments, noting he's achieved 15 top-10 finishes in just 30 major starts since breaking out in 2017. He also stressed the significance of recent form, stating that if Schauffele wins at Augusta, it would mark his third major win in his past four appearances. Stewart sees Schauffele's proven confidence in winning majors combined with the enticing 20+ odds as a prime betting opportunity.

Brandon Gdula makes a strong case for Collin Morikawa at Augusta, pointing to stellar metrics demonstrating Morikawa's excellence in strokes gained tee-to-green. Gdula referenced data from datagolf, noting that Morikawa leads the entire Masters field in strokes gained tee-to-green over his previous 50 rounds. He explained how this particular metric aligns well historically at Augusta, with each of the past four Masters champions ranking inside the top-two in tee-to-green metrics. Further bolstering Morikawa's case, Gdula highlighted Morikawa's impressive recent record at Augusta, finishing inside the top-10 in three consecutive appearances. With this elite tee-to-green performance and proven Augusta consistency, Gdula anticipates it only being a matter of time before Morikawa secures another win, making him a valuable pick at Augusta.

Pat Mayo targeted Shane Lowry as a valuable wager at Augusta, noting Lowry's impressive recent consistency at the Masters. Despite tough early performances in his Augusta debut years, Lowry has now secured top-25 finishes in four of his past five appearances. Mayo viewed last year's disappointing T-43 as a clear putting anomaly, highlighting that Lowry ranked fourth in ball-striking but lost an outrageous 7.8 strokes on the greens—the worst putting effort among his entire 178 career tracked events on the PGA Tour. Mayo emphasizes Lowry's fifth-best tee-to-green strokes gained per round at Augusta over the past three years along with superb recent form (four top-11 finishes in his last six starts) as reasons to confidently back him here.

The anonymous swing coach believes strongly in Rory McIlroy at Augusta, referencing his successful prediction of Rory's recent play at The Players Championship. The coach highlighted McIlroy's remarkable consistency, with no finishes worse than 17th this entire season, viewing this trend as strong justification to dismiss Brandel Chamblee's notion that Rory can never win at Augusta. With McIlroy maintaining excellent form all season, the swing coach confidently endorses McIlroy as a prime choice to contend and potentially capture the Masters title this year.

Alex Hunter recommended a top 40 finish bet on Tom Hoge at the Masters, pointing extensively to Hoge’s consistent recent form and standout iron play. Hoge has made nine out of ten cuts this season, including recent strong results—finishing T3 at THE PLAYERS Championship and T5 at the Valero Texas Open, events held in difficult conditions where he gained strokes both on approach and putting. Hoge ranks 12th on Tour in Strokes Gained: Approach (SG APP) and 10th in proximity to the hole from the critical 150-175-yard approach range, where nearly 20% of approach shots at Augusta National were taken last year. Adding to the appeal, Hoge ranks 15th in par five performance—another crucial skill at Augusta. Given Hoge has already finished top 40 once at Augusta in two starts, Hunter finds betting Hoge for another top 40 result this year particularly appealing at +125 odds.

Alex Hunter advised betting Sepp Straka for a top 30 finish at the Masters, emphasizing Straka's superb current form and statistical profile. Straka ranks second in FedEx Cup standings and has been extremely consistent, finishing outside the top 30 just once in his 10 starts this season. He secured his third career PGA TOUR victory with a win at the American Express in January and has accumulated seven top-15 finishes so far. Hunter noted specifically that Straka ranks fifth in Strokes Gained: Approach (SG APP) and second in par five performance—both critical stats at Augusta National. Augusta features four key par fives, and historically, the Masters champion has consistently been among the leaders in par five scoring. Considering Straka achieved a career-best T16 finish at last year's Masters, Hunter confidently expects another comfortable finish within the top 30 this weekend.

Blake Krass identifies Sergio Garcia as an appealing longshot to lead after the first round at Augusta with +6000 odds. Garcia brings significant course experience, having competed in 25 Masters, securing the prestigious green jacket in 2017, and earning three additional top-10 finishes throughout his career. Adding credibility to his play, Garcia has performed exceptionally well on the LIV Tour recently, capturing victory in Hong Kong and a third-place finish in Miami just last weekend, and ranking second currently in LIV Tour season points. Acknowledging Garcia's age, Krass clarifies he might not have the stamina for four days against younger elite-level competitors, but sees great potential in him capitalizing on current momentum and extensive Augusta knowledge to secure an early tournament lead.

Blake Krass recommends Sepp Straka as a valuable longshot to lead after the first round of The Masters at +6000 odds. Straka is quietly putting together one of the better seasons on the tour, making nine cuts in ten events, and achieving seven top-15 finishes including a victory at The American Express. Experience at Augusta being crucial, Straka has now played the Masters three times, notably finishing tied for 16th last year and demonstrating he can compete on this challenging course. His current stats back up his chances: ranking seventh on tour in total strokes gained, fifth in strokes-gained approach, ninth in driving accuracy and second in greens-in-regulation percentage. Krass argues that if Straka plays to his potential, he represents fantastic first-round value at his current odds.

Blake Krass highlighted Collin Morikawa as a strong bet to lead after the first round at +2500 odds at The Masters. Morikawa has consistently shown resilience and high performance in majors, boasting two career major victories and excellent placement across all four majors. Specifically at Augusta, Morikawa has an outstanding track record, finishing 5th, T-10, and T-3 over the past three years. This season, his game is in prime form, registering five consecutive top-17 finishes, including two runner-ups. Crucially, Morikawa leads the Masters field in strokes gained approach over his past 24 rounds—an essential metric on Augusta's demanding Bentgrass greens. If Morikawa finds his putter hot early, Krass believes he could quickly jump atop the leaderboard heading into Round 2.

Garion Thorne recommended backing Garrett Crochet and the Red Sox run-line (-1.5), highlighting Crochet's strong recent performance including an eight-inning scoreless outing against the Orioles. Crochet owns a stellar 1.38 ERA, 1.92 FIP, and has yet to allow a homer in this young season across 13 innings. Thorne emphasized Toronto's weak offense as a key driver, noting the Blue Jays' league-low five home runs and poor .106 ISO (third-worst in MLB). Given Toronto's reliance on stringing multiple hits ("station-to-station") and Crochet's high strikeout ability (.216 opponent batting average), Thorne sees another effective outing from Crochet. Additionally, Boston holds an elite .316 batting average and 137 wRC+ against left-handed pitching this season, providing further confidence they'll bounce back offensively against Jays starter and journeyman Easton Lucas, who carries a career MLB ERA of 7.71.

Steve Buchanan strongly recommends betting Yordan Alvarez to exceed 1.5 total bases against Luis Castillo. Buchanan emphasizes Castillo's significant platoon splits, noting left-handers posted a .361 wOBA and slugged 18 of the 25 homers he allowed last season, a trend continuing this season with lefties' early .355 wOBA. Alvarez matches well against Castillo's primary pitches (fastball, slider), which account for 62% of Castillo's pitch arsenal. Alvarez has thrived against these pitches since last season with a .364 wOBA against fastballs and a .339 wOBA against sliders, positioning him favorably to cover his total base prop.

Griffin Wong called attention to Cameron Smith as a strong DFS candidate for the 2025 Masters Tournament. Smith earned his Masters invite through his previous victory at the 2022 Open Championship and recently finished tied for second once at Augusta National. Highlighting Smith's proven ability at Augusta and major championship experience, Wong implied Smith represents a solid fantasy play given his demonstrated history of contending on this stage.

Griffin Wong pinpointed Brooks Koepka as having high upside at the 2025 Masters Tournament, with appealing odds at +3000 on DraftKings Sportsbook. Wong emphasized Koepka's track record at Augusta, where he has finished in a tie for second place twice. Koepka also enters Augusta as the reigning 2023 PGA Championship winner, representing strong current form and experience invaluable for contending at the Masters. Given his previous close calls and recent major win, Wong views Koepka as one of the strongest LIV betting options available at these odds.

Griffin Wong identified Bryson DeChambeau as a prime candidate to consider at the 2025 Masters Tournament after his recent major championship victory at the 2024 U.S. Open. DeChambeau enters Augusta as the second-highest favorite among LIV golfers, priced at +1800 odds on DraftKings Sportsbook. Wong underscored DeChambeau's solid previous Masters performances, including a joint-sixth finish in the previous season, as additional indicators of a potentially strong outing this year at Augusta National.

Griffin Wong highlighted Joaquin Niemann as a particularly valuable betting consideration heading into the 2025 Masters Tournament. Although Niemann's career-best Masters finish is T-16, Wong pointed out Niemann's current form as some of the best worldwide, making him an intriguing pick. Niemann has won two of LIV Golf's five tournaments in 2025 and currently leads LIV's individual standings. At +3500 odds on DraftKings Sportsbook, Wong implied Niemann presents significant betting upside given he's entering Augusta in peak form and potentially undervalued due to past Masters results.

Geoff Ulrich identifies Akshay Bhatia as an ideal under-the-radar tournament DFS target for the 2025 Masters, indicating the left-handed power hitter profiles strongly for Augusta National despite a recent missed cut cooling public sentiment. Bhatia's prodigious length off the tee and his status as a lefty allow him to align naturally to Augusta’s doglegs and hole shaping demands, conditions which historically favor powerful left-handers (Bubba Watson, Phil Mickelson). Anticipating DFS ownership will be lower due to disappointment from his recent struggle, Ulrich views Bhatia as a prime candidate to significantly outperform his $8,100 DraftKings price and generate leverage in large-field contests.

Geoff Ulrich suggests Ludvig Aberg as a uniquely contrarian DFS tournament play for the 2025 Masters despite recent struggles (two consecutive missed cuts). Aberg enters the event significantly overpriced compared to similar LIV players such as Rahm and DeChambeau. Yet Ulrich argues that this inflated pricing—due to early salary release—will drive ownership far lower than his actual winning potential merits, providing GPP entrants a rare high-upside player with suppressed popularity. Though acknowledging the risk Aberg brings due to recent form, Ulrich stresses that Aberg’s elite talent (having won on tour within the past two months) can be leveraged in large-field tournament formats to set lineups apart from the competition.

Geoff Ulrich strongly endorses Rory McIlroy in DFS cash games for the 2025 Masters Tournament, suggesting his recent elite level of play makes him a superior value over the more expensive Scottie Scheffler. McIlroy recently won THE PLAYERS Championship and has delivered consistently excellent results throughout the season. Given McIlroy's current discounted salary relative to Scheffler on DraftKings, Ulrich sees McIlroy affording more lineup flexibility without sacrificing elite upside. He argues that for McIlroy not to deliver DFS value, Scheffler would likely need an outright win. Ulrich views McIlroy’s combination of peak form and more affordable cost as optimal for structuring a successful DFS cash lineup.

Geoff Ulrich flags Davis Thompson as a sleeper DFS pick and betting value at the 2025 Masters. Thompson is a powerful player off the tee, boasting a recent PGA win at a birdie-fest (-28 at the John Deere 2024) and a significant major performance (T9 U.S. Open 2024). Although making his Augusta debut, Thompson's game profile—big hitter with strong recent iron performances (gaining 6.6 and 3.0 strokes on approach in his last two starts)—fits ideal course trends for Augusta, which has increasingly favored length and off-the-tee prowess. Ulrich argues that Thompson's relative lack of course experience will keep DFS ownership low, enhancing his tournament appeal. Thompson also offers appealing betting value at +275 for a top-20 finish and attractive odds of +600 to earn the top debutant honors on DraftKings Sportsbook.

Geoff Ulrich recommends Shane Lowry as a prime DFS and betting selection for the 2025 Masters, highlighting his strong recent form and event experience. Lowry has accumulated four top-20 finishes during the Florida swing, including a T8 at the Valspar Championship, and ranks among the top five in short-term strokes gained approach stats, trailing only players like Scheffler and Morikawa. His consistent Augusta history, featuring a T3 finish in 2022 and five consecutive years making the cut, significantly boosts his win equity. Ulrich emphasizes Lowry's relatively high DFS price will suppress ownership, making him a valuable leveraged tournament option on DraftKings. Additionally, he cites Lowry's outright odds of +4500 as an attractive value on DraftKings Sportsbook given his outstanding lead-in form.

Dan Johnson is recommending betting on Brandon Marsh to get at least one hit against Colorado tonight (-120 odds). Johnson points to Marsh's hot start, boasting a .308 average and .938 OPS so far this season. Despite the lefty-on-lefty matchup versus Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeland, Marsh is seeing the ball exceptionally well, coming off a multi-hit performance and facing a pitcher he has reached base against half the time in limited matchups. Johnson expects Marsh's season-long OPS to improve considerably from last year's .747, further underscoring the value of this nearly even-money prop wager.

Dan Johnson recommends taking the Red Sox money line at -120 against the Orioles tonight. He believes structural renovations at Camden Yards, specifically changes to the outfield wall, benefit Red Sox hitter Wilyer Abreu, who has a torrid 2.114 OPS through 16 plate appearances. Johnson emphasizes that Boston pitcher Garrett Crochet should neutralize an Orioles lineup hitting .305 recently, paving the way for Boston hitters like Rafael Devers and Jarren Duran to bounce back offensively against Zach Eflin. He sees the Red Sox achieving a slugging percentage significantly greater than their recent .302 mark in this matchup.

Landon Silinsky strongly recommended Tom Hoge as a DFS selection, emphasizing Hoge's tremendous upside due to his elite iron play. Hoge ranked fourth on the PGA TOUR last year in strokes gained approach behind Scheffler, Finau, and Conners, and although he began 2025 less impressively, his recent outing at THE PLAYERS Championship indicated a dramatic turnaround: Hoge gained an outstanding 9.9 strokes on approach at TPC Sawgrass, leading the field. Additionally notable was his return to gaining strokes off-the-tee for the first time since late January at Pebble Beach. Hoge's past performance at TPC San Antonio includes two top-12s but also four missed cuts in six career appearances. Despite the mixed course history, Silinsky’s recommendation is based heavily on Hoge's current sizzling iron form and recent third-place finish, seeing him as greatly undervalued this week at only $7,400.

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.

Landon Silinsky strongly endorsed Akshay Bhatia this week at the Valero Texas Open, highlighting Bhatia as the defending champion who conquered this event last year in a playoff against Denny McCarthy. Silinsky points to Bhatia's impressive form over his last four starts, which included three top-nine finishes, the most recent being a T3 at THE PLAYERS Championship. At THE PLAYERS, Bhatia excelled by gaining 5.6 strokes on approach and an additional 1.8 strokes off-the-tee. Silinsky noted Bhatia's balanced game, as he ranks 19th or better in strokes gained categories including Tee-to-Green, Ball-Striking, and Putting across the past 16 rounds, sitting fifth overall in total strokes gained in that timeframe. Given his strong recent form, elite ranking in key statistical categories, and history of success at TPC San Antonio where he shot -20 last year, Silinsky sees considerable value at Bhatia’s $9,300 DraftKings price, considerably lower than other big-name golfers with similar win potential.

Bryan Armetta recommended betting Pirates minus 1.5 runs (+124) on Opening Day, highlighting Pittsburgh’s clear pitching and hitting advantages over Miami. The Pirates send reigning NL Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes to the mound, facing the Marlins' Sandy Alcantara, who makes his first start in over a year. Offensively, the Pirates bolstered their team by adding Spencer Horowitz and Tommy Pham, whereas Miami significantly weakened, trading away slugger Jake Burger and losing Connor Norby to an oblique injury. Armetta cited Pittsburgh’s total domination of the season series last year (7-0), concluding that this trend is likely to continue given the current matchup disparities.

Bryan Armetta is confident backing the Giants on the moneyline (-110) on Opening Day, emphasizing pitcher Logan Webb's consistent performance over his career. Webb owns impressive career stats, including a 3.18 ERA, 2.99 FIP and 1.14 WHIP. His dominance extends specifically to matchups against Cincinnati, with a stellar 1.64 ERA and 30 strikeouts over 6 starts. By contrast, the Reds' starter Hunter Greene, though talented, is erratic and struggles with control––an issue likely exacerbated by colder conditions. Additionally, the Giants upgraded their lineup by adding All-Star shortstop Willy Adames. Cincinnati's relatively quiet offseason further solidifies San Francisco as the safer wager.

Bryan Armetta advised backing the Twins at minus 1.5 runs (+145), citing Minnesota's substantial pitching edge and lineup strength against the Cardinals. Twins' starter Pablo Lopez brings reliability to the mound, while St. Louis' Sonny Gray had a rough spring training, struggling to a concerning 12.56 ERA over four appearances. Although spring stats can mislead, Gray's prolonged struggles remain alarming. The Twins will feature star hitters Byron Buxton and Carlos Correa, while the Cardinals enter the season with roster stagnation, failing to trade dissatisfied veteran Nolan Arenado. Given these pitching disparities and Minnesota's clear talent advantage, Armetta expects a comfortable Twins victory.

Landon Silinsky identifies Max Greyserman as an enticing wager at +6000 for this week's Texas Children's Houston Open. He points to Greyserman's outstanding rookie campaign in 2024, which featured five top-10 finishes, including three runner-up results at the ZOZO Championship, Wyndham Championship, and 3M Open. Silinsky emphasizes Greyserman's solid prior performance at Memorial Park, finishing T7 in his debut. Greyserman carried this momentum into the early part of the 2025 season, securing top-25 results in five of eight events, highlighted by a T7 at the American Express. Silinsky highlights his elite driver/putter skillset, noting Greyserman leads the field in Strokes Gained: Putting over the past 48 rounds and ranks an impressive 31st in driving distance. Given Memorial Park's substantial length and the need for strong putting from mid-range distances, Greyserman's skillset positions him perfectly for contention. Even facing stiff competition from favorites like Scheffler and McIlroy, Greyserman's strong recent form and past success here provide excellent betting value at 60/1 odds.

Landon Silinsky strongly supports taking Alex Smalley at +5500 to win the Texas Children's Houston Open. He highlighted Smalley's impressive recent form, noting six finishes of T21 or better in eight starts in 2025, including an 11th at the Amex and a T10 at the Mexico Open. Silinsky further emphasized Smalley's excellent fall swing performance, notably a T5 showing at Sanderson Farms. He ranks Smalley fourth in Total Strokes Gained among this week's competitive field—trailing only elite names like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Michael Kim. Historical performance at Memorial Park also bolsters the argument, with Smalley previously achieving finishes of T15 and T4. Additionally, Silinsky noted Smalley's notable improvement in putting, which has been a traditional weakness, and his historical performance on longer golf courses, highlighting top-six finishes at Puntacana and Mexico. With the course playing at a lengthy 7,475 yards, it clearly fits his game exceptionally well, making Smalley an attractive outright wager this week.

Landon Silinsky advised betting on Lucas Glover to win the Valspar Championship at +6000, believing his odds are significantly mispriced due to a perceived disadvantage from his afternoon tee time Thursday. Although heavy afternoon winds are forecast, Silinsky pointed out Glover's terrific recent form, highlighted by gaining at least 2.3 strokes in each main Strokes Gained category at THE PLAYERS Championship while finishing T3. He further emphasized Glover's consistency over recent months, ranking second in Total Strokes Gained over his last 14 starts, trailing only Justin Thomas. Copperhead Course familiarity is another advantage, as Glover has posted four top-25 finishes in nine starts at this event over the last decade. Silinsky contended if Glover had a morning tee time, his odds would be closer to +4000, thus making +6000 excellent value and worth betting regardless of weather concerns.

Landon Silinsky strongly recommended betting on Shane Lowry to win the Valspar Championship, emphasizing an excellent value created by overreaction to his Thursday afternoon tee time. Heavy afternoon winds are forecasted, causing Lowry's odds to lengthen significantly. However, Silinsky argued bettors have gone too far discounting afternoon-wave golfers, especially given Lowry's proven skill in challenging conditions and background playing in windy Irish links golf. Lowry enters in excellent form, with three top-11s in his last five tournaments and ranking top-six in the field in both SG: Tee-to-Green and Total Strokes Gained over his last 24 rounds. He also dominated with his iron play at last week's PLAYERS Championship, gaining 7.8 strokes on approach. Silinsky noted Lowry's success at Copperhead previously, finishing T12 in 2022, concluding the value at +4000 is simply too good given Lowry's talent and current form.

Geoff Ulrich points out Sam Burns' elite history at Copperhead makes him a compelling DFS selection. Burns has consistently dominated on these greens, gaining over 3.0 strokes putting each time he played this course, including back-to-back wins in 2021 and 2022 and a T6 finish in 2023. Given the course's characteristic for rewarding hot putters significantly, Burns' historically elite putting performances strongly elevate his fantasy outlook this week.

Geoff Ulrich considers Corey Conners a solid DFS cash game investment given his excellent and consistent recent form. Conners has posted impressive finishes—third at Bay Hill and T6 at Sawgrass—and is currently gaining strokes in all areas, which includes a notable improvement in his putting. While fatigue from consecutive weeks of contention remains slightly concerning, his form and confidence around the greens provide a high DFS floor, making him ideal for cash game lineups at $9,600.

Geoff Ulrich identifies Danny Walker as an intriguing DFS value due to his surprising recent performances, highlighted by a T6 at his debut PLAYERS Championship, where he impressively gained 6.6 strokes off the tee. Walker's strong recent finishes, including a T13 in Mexico and his momentum coming into the Valspar Championship, present him as a strong candidate for DFS lineups priced in the sub-$7k range.

Geoff Ulrich highlights Kurt Kitayama as a tournament DFS play due to his potential suitability for challenging conditions expected at Copperhead for the Valspar Championship. Kitayama has previously won on similarly challenging Florida setups and enters the Valspar Championship ranked highly in key statistical areas, including 14th in strokes gained approach and 7th in strokes gained off-the-tee. His recent form also shows improvements on the greens, evidenced by gaining 1.9 strokes putting at Sawgrass for his best putting week yet. Given his strong statistical profile and proven success in similar conditions, Ulrich deems Kitayama a potentially impactful DFS play this week.

Geoff Ulrich identifies Davis Riley as a strong sleeper pick in DFS for the Valspar Championship given his solid recent form and previous history at Copperhead. Riley's price remains very low, below $7,000, despite coming off a top-10 finish at the Puerto Rico Open two weeks prior and making three straight cuts. He's consistently gained strokes in approach, around the greens, and putting across multiple events recently, signaling a substantial rise in his floor and upside. Additionally, Riley lost in a playoff at this event in 2022, demonstrating strong course compatibility. Given his DFS pricing and solid upside, Ulrich highly recommends Riley as a high-value DFS selection and a good longshot option for top-20 (+700) and top-10 (+1600).

Geoff Ulrich favors Justin Thomas to win the 2025 Valspar Championship based on a combination of recent form, course history, and favorable tournament setup. Thomas had a remarkable comeback at THE PLAYERS Championship after a terrible first-round 78, rebounding with a course-record-tying 62 to make the cut. Although he faded to finish T33, he gained a substantial confidence boost and delivered his best putting performance since the 2023 Genesis Open, gaining 4.7 strokes on the greens. Ulrich also notes recent Valspar winners typically haven't been in intense contention at THE PLAYERS, meaning Thomas will be fresher compared to those who played intense golf over the weekend. With favourable odds (+1400) that are bigger than usual for Thomas in full-field events, Ulrich sees significant betting and DFS value in backing Thomas this week.