Sunday, October 6, 2024

Former Masters champ is our decide

Pro golfer Adam Scott pictured on green at 2024 Genesis Scottish Open

Adam Scott’s recreation is rounding into kind simply in time for the Open.

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On faucet for this week is the ultimate main of the 12 months, the 2024 Open Championship at Royal Troon, and we’re eyeing a former Masters champion as our lengthy shot to win. Right here’s our long-shot decide, the Open Championship odds, betting favorites and all the things else it is advisable to know.

Open Championship odds: Lengthy-shot guess

This week marks gamers’ last shot at main glory in 2024, and we’re selecting Adam Scott as our lengthy shot at +6,600 odds-to-win.

It’s been over 10 years since Scott earned his inexperienced jacket win in 2013, and at 43, he’s on the finish of his profession. However this season, he has proven indicators {that a} massive win might be within the offing.


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He has seven top-25 finishes thus far in 2024, however he’s saved his greatest for the tip of the season. Scott narrowly missed a win final week, stopped solely by heroics from Robert MacIntyre, however nonetheless earned a runner-up.

In the event you put $10 on Scott to win and he does, you’ll earn $660. For insurance coverage, contemplate putting further small bets on Scott to complete prime 10 and prime 20.

On the lookout for extra long-shot bets for the Open Championship? This week’s honorable mentions are Sahith Theegala (+5,000) and Jordan Spieth (+6,600).

Open Championship odds: The favorites

Heading into the final main of the 12 months, World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is once more the betting favourite with +500 odds-to-win.

However World No. 2 Rory McIlroy, who misplaced the U.S. Open in devastating trend, isn’t far behind within the pre-tournament odds, coming in at +800.

Ludvig Aberg (+1200) is available in third, with the opposite two 2024 main winners, Bryson DeChambeau and Xander Schauffele, each beginning the week with +1,400 odds-to-win.

You may see the highest 15 in Open Championship betting odds as of Monday afternoon beneath or head over to BetMGM to see the total checklist of odds and bets for this week.

2024 Open Championship betting odds (Prime 15 and ties)

Scottie Scheffler (+500)
Rory McIlroy (+800)
Ludvig Aberg (+1200)
Bryson DeChambeau (+1,400)
Xander Schauffele (+1,400)
Collin Morikawa (+1,600)
Jon Rahm (+2,500)
Tommy Fleetwood (+2,500)
Robert MacIntyre (+2,800)
Tyrrell Hatton (+2,800)
Viktor Hovland (+3,300)
Brooks Koepka (+4,000)
Cameron Smith (+4,000)
Shane Lowry (+4,000)
Tony Finau (+4,000)

Kevin Cunningham

Kevin Cunningham

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