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2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship DFS DraftKings Preview: Course History, Recent Form and Weather | PGA Sims Are 15% Off!
The regular season on the PGA Tour is officially in the books, but there is still plenty of golf to be played. The FedEx Cup is set to begin with a sprint to the finish for all the tour’s best players looking to end the season on a high note. We’ll start to see reduced fields, but in this first leg of the playoffs, we still have around 70 players to choose from for FedEx St. Jude Championship DFS picks.
2025 Wyndham Championship DFS DraftKings Preview: Course History, Recent Form and Weather | Get DFS Sims for FREE!
The PGA Tour’s regular season winds down as players head to North Carolina for the Wyndham Championship, the final stop before the FedEx Cup Playoffs. This event is a crucial opportunity for players on the bubble to move up the standings and secure playoff spots. With many top-tier names resting, this field offers intriguing angles for PGA DFS lineups. Let’s get into some Wyndham Championship DFS picks.
College Football Futures & Win Totals: 3 Sharp Bets to Lock In Now | Get More Expert Picks for Just $1!
The countdown is officially on: We’re under a month away from the 2025 college football season kickoff. That means it’s time to dive into one of the most exploitable preseason betting markets: College football futures. I have CFB win totals, conference champions and College Football Playoff odds already because the time to strike is now. With transfer portal shakeups, schedule advantages and market inefficiencies, you can lock in some serious value before a single snap is played.
2025 3M Open DFS DraftKings Preview: Course History, Recent Form and Weather | Get 15% Off PGA DFS Sims & Data!
The final major may be behind us, but the PGA Tour season rolls on with the 2025 3M Open in the Twin Cities. This post-major stop is a classic PGA DFS opportunity, with a weaker field, a scorable layout and a course with history. That mix gives us plenty of angles as we dive into 3M Open DFS picks, roster construction strategies and the all-important PGA DFS weather outlook. The 3M Open has made its home at TPC Twin Cities since the event’s inception in 2019.
Open Championship Odds, Picks & Betting Predictions (2025)
The final major of the golf season is here as the world’s best head across the pond for the Open Championship. Euro golf takes center stage, and with it comes all the drama and uniqueness that links golf provides. Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland is the venue, and it should be a perfect backdrop to all sorts of drama. On the betting card we have all sorts of opportunities given it’s a major, so there is no shortage of options when looking to place some wagers.
2025 British Open Championship DFS DraftKings Preview: Course History, Recent Form and Weather | Get 50% Off PGA DFS Sims & Data!
The wait is over: The final major of the season has arrived. The Open Championship takes center stage this week, bringing with it all the unpredictability, nuance and drama that links golf provides. This year’s venue is Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, a course rich in history and challenge. For PGA DFS players, there’s plenty of incentive to dig deep: Multiple Milly Makers are up for grabs, and lineup edges will be found in the margins.
2025 Genesis Scottish Open DFS DraftKings Preview: Course History, Recent Form and Weather | Get 15% Off PGA DFS Sims & Data!
The final major of the season is rapidly approaching, but this week we get a perfect appetizer with the Genesis Scottish Open. This links-style venue will set the tone for the Open Championship next week, where wind, weather and all sorts of natural obstacles create must-see TV. One of the many unique elements of the PGA season is the variety of course styles, and how players must constantly adapt.
We get a little break until the final major of the golf season, but it’s still all systems go on the PGA Tour with another event set to tee off. The Rocket Mortgage Classic is on deck, so the tour packs its bags and heads to Detroit for a course and field that stand in stark contrast to recent marquee tournaments. While it might not be a highlight on the calendar, this event still presents major opportunity for PGA DFS.
2025 Travelers Championship DFS DraftKings Preview: Course History, Recent Form and Weather | Get 50% Off PGA DFS Sims & Data!
The U.S. Open is in the books, but PGA DFS action rolls on with another strong field set to tee it up at the 2025 Travelers Championship. While it’s not a major, this event consistently draws elite talent — and it’s a key stop for anyone looking to build profitable Travelers Championship DFS picks. With familiar course dynamics and evolving PGA DFS weather conditions to consider, TPC River Highlands sets the stage for sharp DraftKings PGA DFS picks this week.
2025 US Open DFS DraftKings Preview: Course History, Recent Form and Weather | Get 50% Off PGA DFS Sims & Data!
The third major of the year is here, and so is one of the toughest PGA DFS slates we’ll see all season. Welcome to US Open DFS week, where scoring is brutal, birdies are scarce and building winning lineups takes precision. The 2025 US Open heads to Oakmont Country Club, one of the more punishing venues these golfers will see. For PGA DFS players, this is a week where course fit, weather and player skillset matter just as much as raw scoring upside.
US Open Odds, Picks & Betting Predictions (2025)
Golf once again becomes the center of the sporting world with the US Open set to tee off this week. The PGA Tour travels to Oakmont Country Club for what is going to be as difficult of a test as players have seen the entire season. I know many courses and events get this mantra, but Oakmont and the US Open are at the top of the list. 2016 was the last time we tackled a US Open here, and the winning score of -4 might be more than enough given how difficult this course looks on paper.
2025 US Open DFS DraftKings Preview: Course History, Recent Form and Weather | Get 50% Off PGA DFS Sims & Data!
The third major of the year is here, and so is one of the toughest PGA DFS slates we’ll see all season. Welcome to US Open DFS week, where scoring is brutal, birdies are scarce and building winning lineups takes precision. The 2025 US Open heads to Oakmont Country Club, one of the more punishing venues these golfers will see. For PGA DFS players, this is a week where course fit, weather and player skillset matter just as much as raw scoring upside.
PGA DFS Picks: CJ Cup Byron Nelson DFS Picks & Core Plays
The PGA Tour season rolls on and we head back to Texas for the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. TPC Craig Ranch hosts, which is a familiar venue in recent years, and we have an interesting field to break down. One thing we know for sure is that birdies will be out there, so expect some low scores this week. In the DFS streets, we have Scottie Scheffler and then everyone else, which makes for a challenging build. With that in mind, let’s dive into my PGA DFS picks and core plays for the CJ Cup Byron Nelson.
Masters DFS Picks: How to Attack the Biggest DraftKings PGA DFS Slate of the Year
Hey everyone, Ben Rasa here. It’s finally Masters Week — the biggest event of the PGA season and one of my favorite slates of the year for DraftKings DFS. With a massive $1 million up top in the main contest, this is the time to really dial in and get strategic.
College Football Expert Picks for Week 5: All Day Aggies
CCollege football rolls on with another exciting slate of games for Week 5. Conference play has begun, bringing potential playoff previews as top-tier programs face off. This also means fewer huge point spreads, which is helpful when analyzing the betting board. Last week, we had some success in this article, going 2-1 and cashing in on Temple as a nearly 2-1 underdog! Let’s keep that momentum going as we break down this weekend’s games.
College Football Expert Picks for Week 1: Predictions for Today, Saturday, August 31 (2024)
The main Week 1 CFB slate is here, and that means a massive number of games on the docket. There are some monster FCS vs. FBS spreads, but there are also a handful of marquee games to break down. With so many options, the betting card is full of potential plays for this first full Saturday slate. Dive into our college football betting strategy guide to help you uncover sharp bets on your own! Now let’s break down our college football expert picks for Week 1’s Saturday games.
College Football Expert Picks for Week 1: Predictions for Today, Thursday, August 29 (2024)
We got our first taste of college football this season with a very small Week 0 slate that featured a disappointing handful of games. The drama was still there with a major upset in Ireland, but overall, it was just a warmup for what’s now on deck. Check out our guide to college football betting strategy to help find sharp bets on your own! Without further ado, let’s get into our college football expert picks for Week 1’s set of Thursday games.
Olympic Golf Odds, Picks & Betting Predictions (2024)
The golf world joins the collective sports world this week as the Olympic Games from Paris take center stage. This is something we don’t get too often, with a chance to see golfers from across the globe play for their country and a gold medal. With it comes a complete overhaul of a lot of the normalcies we are used to on the PGA Tour. This is more analogous to the former WGC tournaments where you have 60 or so players that are all guaranteed four rounds.
PGA DFS Picks: Top Values for the 3M Open (2024)
The major season wrapped up last week with the Open Championship. Xander Schauffele capped an incredible 2024 season by winning his second major of the year — and of his career. But there’s still more golf to be played. Next the PGA Tour returns to the U.S., heading to Minneapolis for the 3M Open. While this event doesn’t have the same prestige as the Open, it offers plenty of opportunities for players and bettors alike.
PGA DFS Picks: Top Values for the 3M Open (2024)
The major season wrapped up last week with the Open Championship. Xander Schauffele capped an incredible 2024 season by winning his second major of the year — and of his career. But there’s still more golf to be played. Next the PGA Tour returns to the U.S., heading to Minneapolis for the 3M Open. While this event doesn’t have the same prestige as the Open, it offers plenty of opportunities for players and bettors alike.
3M Open Chamionship Odds, Picks & Betting Predictions (2024)
Major season has officially concluded with the Open Championship last week. Xander Schauffele stamped an incredible 2024 season with his second major of the year (and his career), but there is more golf left. The PGA Tour heads back to America, specifically Minneapolis, for the 3M Open. It is not the same caliber of event that as the Open, but there is still money to be made and a field full of interesting options.
PGA DFS Picks: Top Values for the British Open Championship (2024)
The fourth and final major of the PGA Tour season is here with the British Open Championship. As always, we can expect wind and weather to play significant roles this week. The tour returns to Royal Troon, the site of the thrilling Henrik Stenson-Phil Mickelson duel at the 2016 Open. From a DFS standpoint, the field strength gives us quality players across the salary points and plenty of value options down the board.
British Open Championship Odds, Picks & Betting Predictions (2024)
The fourth and final major of the PGA Tour season is finally here with the British Open Championship set to tee off. As is the case every year, we know that wind, weather and historic courses are all potentially on the menu this week. The tour heads to Royal Troon, which last time hosted the epic Henrik Stenson–Phil Mickelson duel at the 2016 Open. From a betting standpoint, this, of course, brings all the world’s best players from the PGA Tour and LIV, so there are a ton of potential wagers.
PGA DFS Picks: Top Values for the Scottish Open (2024)
As the Open Championship fast approaches, we first have another significant event to discuss. The PGA Tour heads to Scotland, specifically to the Renaissance Club, for the Genesis Scottish Open. This tournament offers players a chance to hone their skills on a links-style course and prepare for the elements they might face at the Open. With many of the Open contenders participating, there is a giant field to break down for PGA DFS.
Scottish Open Odds, Picks & Betting Predictions (2024)
The fourth and final major of the PGA Tour season is rapidly approaching, but before we talk Open Championship, we have one more tournament to break down. The tour is going to Scotland, specifically the Renaissance Club, for the Genesis Scottish Open. This gives players a tune-up where they can test their skills on links golf and get a sense of the potential elements awaiting them.
PGA DFS Picks: Top Values for the John Deere Classic (2024)
The PGA Tour continues at TPC Deere Run for the John Deere Classic. Like last week’s Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit, this event features a full field of golfers eager to make a mark in a relatively low-profile tournament. This means plenty of birdies, potential excitement and the possibility of a first-time winner. On the DFS side, we once again are faced with dozens of pay-down options that could open up value for the rest of the team.
PGA John Deere Classic Odds, Picks & Betting Predictions (2024)
The PGA Tour rolls on and heads to TPC Deere Run for the John Deere Classic. Similar to last week in Detroit with the Rocket Mortgage, this is a full field mostly comprised of golfers looking to make a statement in a relatively weak event. That means plenty of birdies, potential drama and the chance for a first-time winner. On the betting side, this allows us to look at a lot of players who either have minimal experience on tour or not many wins in their career.
PGA DFS Picks: Top Values for the Rocket Mortgage Classic (2024)
The final major of the golf season is approaching, but there are still several tour stops before then. The next stop is the Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club. Unlike last week’s elevated event, this one features a full field, including many golfers who don’t get much exposure on tour. This offers a chance to focus on lesser-known names when building lineups, as many top players are taking a break this week.
PGA Rocket Mortgage Classic Odds, Picks & Betting Predictions (2024)
The final major of the golf season will be here soon enough, but in the meantime the tour has several stops to make. First up is Detroit Golf Club for the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Unlike last week’s elevated event this is a full field, with a lot of golfers who don’t get a ton of reps on tour. It’s an opportunity to target some lesser-known names in the betting markets, as most of the top-end players are taking an off week.
PGA DFS Picks: Top Values for the Travelers Championship (2024)
The PGA Tour season rolls on after an exhilarating US Open last week. The drama, storylines and narratives are set to intensify following Rory McIlroy’s late meltdown and Bryson DeChambeau win his second US Open title. The Travelers Championship is another premier event, and despite not being a full field, there are still ample opportunities to profit. Although McIlroy has withdrawn, the field remains strong, making lineup construction intriguing here in Connecticut.
PGA Travelers Championship Odds, Picks & Betting Predictions (2024)
The PGA Tour season continues after an incredible US Open last week. The drama, storylines and narratives all will continue to build after seeing Rory McIlroy melt down late and Bryson DeChambeau capture his second US open. The Travelers Championship is another top-end event, and although it is not a full field, there are plenty of opportunities to make some money. McIlroy withdrew, but besides that the field is loaded, making the betting board an interesting breakdown here in Connecticut.
PGA DFS Picks: Top Values for the US Open (2024)
The world’s top golfers are converging on North Carolina for another thrilling major week, with plenty of storylines, opportunities and drama poised to unfold at Pinehurst No. 2 for the US Open. This major promises challenging conditions, limited scoring and a unique test of golf unlike what we typically see. For DFS purposes, the objective remains identifying players who will be in contention by Sunday, offering a chance at a significant payday.
PGA US Open Odds, Picks & Betting Predictions (2024)
The world’s best golfers head to North Carolina for another major week, and there are a ton of storylines, options and drama set to unfold at Pinehurst No. 2 for the US Open. This major gives us the potential for brutal conditions, limited scoring and a different test of golf than we normally see. For betting purposes, the goal remains the same: Try to find some guys to get in the hunt come Sunday, giving us a shot at a big payday. Now let’s get into the PGA best bets for the US Open 2024.
PGA DFS Picks: Top Values for the Memorial (2024)
With the US Open rapidly approaching, it’s almost time for another major in the PGA Tour season. But there will be plenty of time to break that down; this week we have an elevated event to enjoy. Around 70 of the tour’s best are playing the Memorial at Muirfield Village, a Jack Nicklaus venue that hosts this tournament each year and offers a fair but challenging test of golf. The field is limited, making PGA DFS value and salary savers that much more difficult.
The Memorial PGA Odds, Picks & Betting Predictions (2024)
It’s almost time again for another major in the PGA Tour season with the US Open rapidly approaching. There will be plenty of time to break down the third major of the season, but right now we get an elevated event with around 70 of the tour’s best going to Muirfield Village for the Memorial. This Jack Nicklaus layout is a familiar one, as it’s the host of this tournament each year and a fair but challenging test of golf.
PGA DFS Picks: Top Values for the RBC Canadian Open (2024)
The PGA Tour is heading north for the RBC Canadian Open, set to take place at Hamilton Golf Club in Ontario. Many of the tour’s top players will be competing, aiming to fine-tune their game ahead of another major tournament. The course hasn’t been featured since 2019, when Rory McIlroy emerged won, and he is once again a leading contender. From a DFS perspective, McIlroy is the most expensive, much like Scottie Scheffler often is, but there are many strong contenders in the field.
PGA RBC Canadian Open Odds, Picks & Betting Predictions (2024)
The PGA Tour packs its bags and heads north for the RBC Canadian Open. Hamilton Golf Club in Ontario is the destination for many of the tour’s best, who are hoping to grab some form before another major. We haven’t seen this layout since 2019 when Rory McIlroy grabbed the trophy, and he leads off the field this week once again. From a betting perspective, he takes on the Scottie Scheffler role as the guy to beat, but the board is full of potential options.
PGA DFS Picks: Top Values for the Charles Schwab Challenge (2024)
The PGA Tour continues this week with the Charles Schwab Challenge, and though it’s not a major, there’s plenty of high-end talent in this 136-man field. The salary tiers for PGA DFS this week again spread from Scottie Scheffler in the $13,000s all the way down to the salary savers in the $5,000s and below. As such, there are some interesting opportunities for lineup construction this week. Let’s get into my value PGA DFS picks for the 2024 Charles Schwab Challenge. Need more golf DFS advice?
PGA Charles Schwab Challenge Odds, Picks & Betting Predictions (2024)
The second major of the year is in the books, and the golf season rolls on. We are back on the PGA Tour with the Charles Schwab Challenge, and though it’s not a major, there’s plenty of high-end talent in this 136-man field. On the betting side, getting back to a typical structure helps with the odds, as having more players naturally leads to a higher payout if we find a winner. Let’s go over some PGA best bets for the 2024 Charles Schwab Challenge.
2024 Preakness Stakes Odds, Picks & Predictions
The second leg of the Triple Crown is set to begin with the Preakness Stakes this Saturday from Pimlico. Of course, the main story line is always whether we can get a triple crown sweat at Belmont, and to do that, we need the Kentucky Derby winner to win the second leg here. That means Mystik Dan is the horse to beat thanks to an early week scratch, and certainly the horse will have every eye on him.
PGA DFS Picks: Top Values for the PGA Championship (2024)
Once again, golf commands the spotlight in the sports world as the second major of the season is here. The PGA Championship brings us to Louisville, specifically to the renowned Valhalla Golf Club, where the top players are eager to enhance their resumes with a major win. The course presents a formidable challenge, and for those of us in the PGA DFS community, there’ i a plethora of promising options within the lower salary brackets.
PGA Championship Odds, Picks & Betting Predictions (2024)
Golf once again takes center stage in the sports world, with the second major of the season set to tee off. The PGA Championship takes us to Louisville and more specifically to Valhalla Golf Club, where the world’s best will be looking to add a major to the resume. The test is going to be challenging, and the outright market is filled with potential options. Let’s go over the course, field and odds to help us find some 2024 PGA Championship best bets for this week.
PGA DFS Picks: Top Values for the Wells Fargo Championship (2024)
The PGA DFS world is gearing up for its second major event of the year, but first let’s focus on the Wells Fargo Championship. While it may not carry the same weight as the majors, this tournament boasts a lineup of top-tier players and takes place at a venue that’s been a fixture on the PGA Tour for years. With many of the best golfers competing, it’s an excellent opportunity to gauge their form before the PGA Championship.
PGA Wells Fargo Championship Odds, Picks & Betting Predictions (2024)
The second major of the year is rapidly approaching on the golf calendar, but before we dive into the PGA Championship, there’s an elevated event to tackle with the Wells Fargo Championship. Although it may not rise to the level of the majors, this is a star-studded field at a venue in Quail Hollow that’s been a staple of the PGA Tour season for many years. Almost all of the tour’s best are ready to tee it up, looking for some quality form before they turn their attention to another major.
PGA CJ Cup Byron Nelson Odds, Picks & Betting Predictions (2024)
After a brief one week break from traditional tour golf, the PGA is back in action with the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. This takes it back to Texas and more specifically TPC Craig Ranch, which has hosted this event in previous years. From a betting perspective, there are not many of the heavy hitters that usually are at the top of the board, which provides a lot of different options when making our PGA best bets for the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson.
PGA DFS Picks: Top Values for the RBC Heritage (2024)
The Masters is officially in the books and as always it was a week full of storylines and drama. In turn, we move our PGA DFS picks series to, you guessed it, making our RBC Heritage DFS picks, showcasing top values and more. Although World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler did his best to tone down the drama pulling away late at The Masters, it still made for an incredible tournament and sets the stage for plenty of questions as we start the clock moving toward the US Open.
PGA RBC Heritage Odds, Picks & Betting Predictions (2024)
The Masters is officially in the books, and as always, it was a week full of storylines and drama. Although world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler did his best to tone down the drama, pulling away late, it still made for an incredible tournament and sets the stage for plenty of questions as we start the clock for the U.S. Open. In the meantime, we set our sights on the RBC Heritage, which is no throwaway tournament given the field.
Masters DFS Picks: Top Values for The Masters (2024)
The wait is over, and the golf world takes center stage this week with the Masters on the schedule. The first major of the season to me is the most well-known and with so many storylines we shouldn’t be short on drama. It’s why we’re here to talk top values in our Masters DFS picks column, including a key look at Sergio Garcia of all talent. 89 players descend upon Augusta looking for a career defining win and a major on the resume.
Masters DFS Picks: Top Values for The Masters (2024)
The wait is over, and the golf world takes center stage this week with The Masters on the schedule. The first major of the season to me is the most well-known and with so many storylines we shouldn’t be short on drama. It’s why we’re here to talk top values in our Masters DFS picks column, including a key look at Sergio Garcia of all talent. 89 players descend upon Augusta looking for a career defining win and a major on the resume.
The Masters Odds, Picks & Betting Predictions (2024)
The wait is over, and the golf world takes center stage this week with the Masters. The first major of the season is the most well known, and with so many storylines, we shouldn’t be short on drama. Eighty-nine players will descend upon Augusta looking for a career-defining win. It’s one of the best betting events of the year, not just because of the field but because of all the additional markets a tournament of this caliber offers.
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