Bo McBrayer said Shane Lowry is a great pick at 20 to 1 odds due to his consistent performance at PGA National, highlighted by three straight top-5 finishes. Lowry’s strength in windy conditions and his reputation as a grinder on challenging, shorter layouts suit the breezy setup this week. McBrayer stressed Lowry’s proficiency on Bermuda grass and how his game is well-suited to strong winds and forced layups, making him the favorite in this weaker field.

Bo McBrayer named Byeong Hun An a surprisingly strong play at 35 to 1 odds, citing his formidable tee-to-green performance. McBrayer noted An’s accuracy and ball-striking consistency as ideal fits for PGA National’s forced layups and swirling winds. The challenging setup at the Cognizant Classic rewards precise iron play, which McBrayer believes An can leverage to outperform his odds in this field.

Bo McBrayer said he is betting on Byeong Hun An at 35 to 1 due to An’s exceptional tee-to-green game and recently improved putting stroke. McBrayer highlighted An’s very accurate driving metrics, calling them “insane,” and noted that An ranks fourth in the field in strokes gained around the green. While acknowledging that An’s approach play can be merely average at times, McBrayer believes his overall ball striking suits PGA National perfectly.

Bo McBrayer declared Jordan Spieth “back” and believes he offers outstanding betting value at 40 to 1. McBrayer cited Spieth’s world-class iron play, especially when able to use more irons and hybrids off the tee instead of a driver. He also stressed that Spieth’s scrambling talents are second to none, making him especially dangerous on a layout that forces layups and punishes inaccurate drives. McBrayer anticipates a strong performance in a softer field at PGA National.

Bo McBrayer recommended Chris Kirk at 65 to 1, citing his strong track record in the Florida swing along with a balanced game. McBrayer noted that Kirk ranks near the top-20 in nearly every key metric he measured, aside from his proximity numbers from 175 to 200 yards. Despite that minor weakness, McBrayer believes Kirk’s consistent ball striking and proficiency on tough courses make him a great value at this number.

Bo McBrayer said Tom Hoge is an appealing 110 to 1 long shot because of his elite iron play, which is especially important on PGA National’s demanding approach shots. While acknowledging Hoge’s short-game struggles, McBrayer believes Hoge can contend if his second-shot accuracy remains sharp. McBrayer views him as an excellent risk-reward pick to outperform his odds in a volatile field.

Bo McBrayer sees Karl Vilips at 200 to 1 as a promising long-shot pick. He praised Vilips’s scoring ability in difficult conditions and noted that the former Korn Ferry Tour standout possesses significant upside. While acknowledging that Vilips might miss the cut if he doesn’t piece everything together, McBrayer believes the potential payoff makes him worth a speculative wager.

Bo McBrayer highlighted William Mouw as a 400 to 1 outright dark horse and a top-20 bet at +900. McBrayer praised Mouw’s all-around ability and recent success on lower tours, characterizing him as part of the next generation of PGA talent. While Mouw remains relatively unknown to many bettors, McBrayer sees significant value for those willing to take a chance on his upside at PGA National.