Championship Betting Predictions: Scottie Scheffler Touted as Heavy Favorite in FedEx St. Jude Event
The FedEx St. Jude Championship, a prestigious event on the PGA Tour, is fast approaching and the odds are already stacking up in favour of one player - Scottie Scheffler.
As the World No. 1, Scheffler has significantly lower odds (+280) than other golfers in this year's tournament. His exceptional year, which has seen him win four PGA Tour tournaments including two majors, as well as being the reigning FedEx Cup champion, has propelled him to the top of the betting market.
Scheffler's dominance is further evident in his leadership of the FedEx Cup standings and his strong performance in key metrics such as Strokes Gained: Total and Scoring Average. These factors, combined with the event's longest course in history, make him a clear-cut favourite.
Rory McIlroy's decision not to play has further impacted these odds by removing one of the top contenders in the field. As World No. 2, McIlroy's absence increases Scheffler's relative chances of winning, reinforcing his status as the presumptive favourite.
Matt Fitzpatrick, Tommy Fleetwood, Russell Henley, Xander Schauffele, Justin Thomas, Viktor Hovland, Collin Morikawa, and Ludvig Aberg are among the other golfers with odds to win the FedEx St. Jude Championship. However, Scheffler's 11 straight top-10 finishes and his status as the reigning champion make him the heavy favourite.
It is suggested that fans considering a bet on the tournament should buy as low as possible on Scheffler to win at PGA betting sites before the FedEx St. Jude Championship starts.
Samuel Profeta, a sports writing veteran, penned this article. In his free time, Samuel enjoys watching or playing sports, playing videogames, and listening to music.
[1] FedEx St. Jude Championship odds: Scottie Scheffler the clear favourite
[2] Scottie Scheffler's odds to win the Open Championship drop
[3] Rory McIlroy withdraws from FedEx St. Jude Championship
[4] Why Scottie Scheffler is the odds-on favourite for the FedEx St. Jude Championship
[5] The Impact of Rory McIlroy's Withdrawal on the FedEx St. Jude Championship Odds
- Owing to his impressive form this year, Scottie Scheffler has become the clear-cut favourite in the betting market for the FedEx St. Jude Championship, with odds as low as +280 at legal betting sites.
- Given his dominance in recent tournaments, including the FedEx Cup championship and victories in four PGA Tour events, Scottie Scheffler's odds to win the Open Championship have also seen a significant drop.
- In an unexpected turn of events, Rory McIlroy, one of the top contenders for the FedEx St. Jude Championship, has announced his withdrawal from the tournament, further cementing Scheffler's position as the presumptive favourite.
