The Masters are just around the corner, but before we figure out who will win the green jacket (spoiler alert: it’s probably Scottie Scheffler), we’ve got the Valero Texas Open to bet on this weekend. Let’s dive into our top golf picks today as we break down our expert bets for this weekend’s Valero Texas Open, including a Rory McIlroy prediction. If you’re hungry for more picks, check out our PGA betting tools or our PGA betting articles! You can also check out our guide to golf outright betting.
Golf Picks: Expert PGA Bets for the Valero Texas Open
Golf Expert Pick #1: Best Christiaan Bezuidenhout Bet
It isn’t the most glamorous market, but seeing Christiaan Bezuidenhout priced at -110 for a top-40 finish stuck out — this guy is playing exceptionally well right now.
Bezuidenhout is coming off another successful outing at Valspar where he finished ninth, and, once again, the combination of irons and putting was there for him.
The South African has gained strokes with his putter in five straight events. He has gained strokes with his iron in seven of his last eight.
Given the form, the course fit, and the field, I see no reason to stop backing Bez in this spot, and the top-40 market is a great way to get some exposure to him.
Golf Expert Pick for the Valero Texas Open: Christiaan Bezuidenhout T40 -110 at FanDuel
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Golf Expert Pick #2: Best Rory McIlroy Bet
You’ve got the chance to buy Rory McIlroy on the matchup markets for an incredibly off-market number on DraftKings Sportsbook, and our PGA betting tools recommend that you pounce on this line immediately.
McIlroy is trading at odds of only -130 to edge out Ludvig Aberg this weekend. The tool recommends getting exposure to that line because every other public book lists this bet for -145 or shorter. Pinnacle, a sharp book, lists it for -153.
While Aberg is a great golfer and is currently No. 9 in the PGA rankings, McIlory is a strong No. 2 and will have every motivation possible to improve his form heading into the Masters.
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Golf Expert Pick for the Valero Texas Open: Rory McIlroy vs. Ludvig Aberg -130 at DraftKings
Golf Expert Pick #3: Best Ryan Moore Bet
One of the most accurate players in this field, Ryan Moore has the skill set to be active on Sunday.
While he’s a massive long shot to win, Moore’s ability to find greens off approach shots and set up accurate second shots should transfer over the weekend.
The Valero doesn’t demand distance as much as strategy, and so long as Moore can string together a few putts, he will be well ahead of a T40 placement.
Golf Expert Pick for the Valero Texas Open: Ryan Moore T40 +200 at BetRivers
