Following the current theme of the new season, the winner will probably be someone we don't really expect to win. That being said, I pulled up some odds from an online book. These may or may not be close to the Vegas books. I just can't seem to pull them up as easy as I used to.
MySportsbook.com has Tiger (you remember him as the favorite at 8-1. I know the history there and how he gets up for majors, especially the Masters, but I don't buy it. He's been driving it into the trees all year long. Last time I checked, they still have trees at Augusta. so I don't see it. I think he will break the top ten though.
Next we have Phil at 10-1. I like Phil at Augusta, but here again we have a superstar underperforming most of the year. Like Tiger, I think he'll score a top ten, but no win.
Also at 10-1 is Nick Watney. The way he's played since the end of last year, he could definitely be a threat.
Kaymer and Westwood are both 15-1. Kaymer hasn't previously played well there, but who knows. Westwood on the other hand has and did very well last year.
Dustin Johnson and Rory are both 20-1 and Matt Kutchar is 18-1. All three could do well there.
Bubba Watson is sitting at 25-1 and I'd love to see him take it. He can hit the ball right or left so his fade will come in handy that week. He's not bad at trouble shots and has had some excellent weeks putting.
Graeme McDowell and Justin Rose are 30-1 with Ricky Fowler at 40-1. I could go for Fowler if he's on. Also at 30-1 is Hunter Mahan.
That's it for favorites I noticed. Steve Stricker and Jim Furyk sit at 50-1. Neither is setting the world on fire this year, but both have been known to hold their own on long courses with control. Ryan Moore (our local boy) is listed at 80-1.
I always enjoyed the futures bets for the majors. Yeah, I know the EV is bad, but they're still fun and you can get a whole lot of action going for under a $100. My MO was always to make one bet on a solid contender and then two or more longshots with a chance. Think Jeff Daniels in Dumber and Dumber!
This year I'd go with Bubba at 25-1 for $40, Stricker at 50-1 for $20 and Moore at 80-1 for another $20. Respective wins before vig would be $1K, $1K and $1,600. Would I have a prayer in hell? Other than Watson, doubtful. I'd have a whole lot of fun watching though.
Good Luck!
Ric at Joes
MySportsbook.com has Tiger (you remember him as the favorite at 8-1. I know the history there and how he gets up for majors, especially the Masters, but I don't buy it. He's been driving it into the trees all year long. Last time I checked, they still have trees at Augusta. so I don't see it. I think he will break the top ten though.
Next we have Phil at 10-1. I like Phil at Augusta, but here again we have a superstar underperforming most of the year. Like Tiger, I think he'll score a top ten, but no win.
Also at 10-1 is Nick Watney. The way he's played since the end of last year, he could definitely be a threat.
Kaymer and Westwood are both 15-1. Kaymer hasn't previously played well there, but who knows. Westwood on the other hand has and did very well last year.
Dustin Johnson and Rory are both 20-1 and Matt Kutchar is 18-1. All three could do well there.
Bubba Watson is sitting at 25-1 and I'd love to see him take it. He can hit the ball right or left so his fade will come in handy that week. He's not bad at trouble shots and has had some excellent weeks putting.
Graeme McDowell and Justin Rose are 30-1 with Ricky Fowler at 40-1. I could go for Fowler if he's on. Also at 30-1 is Hunter Mahan.
That's it for favorites I noticed. Steve Stricker and Jim Furyk sit at 50-1. Neither is setting the world on fire this year, but both have been known to hold their own on long courses with control. Ryan Moore (our local boy) is listed at 80-1.
I always enjoyed the futures bets for the majors. Yeah, I know the EV is bad, but they're still fun and you can get a whole lot of action going for under a $100. My MO was always to make one bet on a solid contender and then two or more longshots with a chance. Think Jeff Daniels in Dumber and Dumber!
This year I'd go with Bubba at 25-1 for $40, Stricker at 50-1 for $20 and Moore at 80-1 for another $20. Respective wins before vig would be $1K, $1K and $1,600. Would I have a prayer in hell? Other than Watson, doubtful. I'd have a whole lot of fun watching though.
Good Luck!
Ric at Joes