Esten McLaren said he has no interest in betting Sam Stevens to win outright at +2000 odds in this year’s Puerto Rico Open. While Stevens is among the betting favorites and has previously posted T-15 and T-18 finishes at this event, McLaren cautioned that only two of the last six Puerto Rico Open champions entered at +2000 or shorter. He emphasized that Stevens, who has yet to capture a PGA Tour victory, is not on the same level as past winners like Viktor Hovland or Branden Grace. Instead, McLaren recommended a top-10 finish bet for Stevens at plus-money in this weaker field or pivoting to outright wagers on long shots with odds of +5000 or higher based on recent tournament trends.