Scottie Scheffler overwhelming betting favorite at Players

"Scheffler is +425 to win at TPC Sawgrass in 2026, with the next closest player, reigning Players champion Rory McIlroy, coming in at 15-1, according to DraftKings odds. For context, Scheffler was +475 going into the 2025 tournament when he sought an unprecedented third consecutive title, while the next closest golfer checked in at 11-1."

"The 29-year-old phenom is the only player in the field to be odds-on to finish Top 5 (-102) or Top 10 (-194). Scheffler began the season scorching hot with a win at the American Express, followed by top four finishes at the next two events, before finishing outside the top 10 in his last two."

"At BetMGM, Scheffler has attracted the most tickets (9.7%) and second-most handle (12.2%) to win the tournament, but his short odds have not made him a liability in the market. Instead, Collin Morikawa (16-1) and Ludvig Åberg (20-1) have garnered considerable bets and money to be the book's largest liabilities."

Scottie Scheffler enters the 2026 Players Championship as an overwhelming favorite at +425 odds, with defending champion Rory McIlroy at 15-1. Scheffler is the only player odds-on to finish Top 5 or Top 10. Despite strong early-season form including a win at the American Express and top-four finishes, he finished outside the top 10 in his last two events. At BetMGM, Scheffler attracted the most tickets (9.7%) and second-most handle (12.2%), though his short odds haven't created liability. Instead, Collin Morikawa and Ludvig Åberg have drawn significant action as the book's largest liabilities. Various players have seen odds adjustments, with Morikawa improving from 24-1 at open.

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