Drake Dunaway discussed his cautious stance on preseason favorite Scottie Scheffler, citing unfavorably short odds of +450 as unappealing given Augusta's strong field. However, Dunaway suggested he would promptly wager on Scheffler if he starts slowly and his odds become more enticing in live betting markets. Scheffler, who seeks a third Masters victory in just four years and a return to his dominant 2024 form, represents a compelling pick if he's available at improved odds after a potential early bogey.

Drake Dunaway finds excellent value in betting Will Zalatoris at odds of 55-1 heading into the 2025 Masters, citing his remarkable track record at Augusta National. Zalatoris has posted top-10 finishes in each of his first three Masters appearances, demonstrating a clear affinity and strategic fit for the course. Dunaway emphasizes that Augusta is a layout where success historically aligns more with course comfort and fit than recent form, suggesting confidence in Zalatoris even if his current form hasn't peaked. Getting such long odds for an Augusta specialist makes Zalatoris an attractive wagering choice.

Drake Dunaway identified Russell Henley as an undervalued Masters contender at 55-1 odds due to his exceptional 2025 season form and consistency. Henley has collected four top-10 finishes already this year, including an impressive victory at Bay Hill, and has managed to make every cut. While acknowledging potential concern with Henley's lack of driving distance at Augusta, Dunaway ultimately dismissed distance worries due to the elite strength in the rest of Henley's game and the positive confidence boost gained from recently closing out a victory. Additionally, Henley's Georgia roots should make him comfortable at Augusta National.

Drake Dunaway sees Shane Lowry as a compelling bet at 45-1 for the 2025 Masters, highlighting Lowry's current hot streak and consistent ball-striking. Lowry enters Augusta on the heels of four consecutive top-20 finishes mainly driven by his ball-striking capabilities. Dunaway pointed specifically to Shane's excellent hands and short game touch, which aligns perfectly with Augusta National's demands around the greens. Considering Lowry has previously contended at Augusta with a T-3 finish in 2022, Dunaway strongly believes his current form positions him well for another strong major run.

Drake Dunaway backed Jon Rahm as a strong betting option at 16-1 odds for the 2025 Masters. Dunaway noted Rahm has quietly risen back to supreme form despite fading somewhat from the public consciousness after moving to LIV Golf and experiencing a subpar 2024 majors season. Rahm has been remarkably consistent on the LIV tour recently, finishing inside the top 10 in every tournament he completed. His enhanced short game, statistically the best it's ever been according to Data Golf, further reinforces his worth at these odds. Dunaway feels LIV golfers overall remain slightly undervalued in betting markets for major championships, amplifying Rahm's attractiveness for a wager.