Dave Tindall said Corey Conners is a strong bet to be the first-round leader at Bay Hill, pointing to Conners' previous success at this venue (finishing positions of 3-11-21-18) and past FRL showing in 2021. He highlighted Conners' strong starts this season, including an opening 66 at The Sentry and top-15 day-one positions in his two latest starts. Tindall also emphasized Conners' afternoon tee time and the anticipated milder winds later in the day as reasons he could set the pace.

Keith Stewart advised against selecting Corey Conners for the Arnold Palmer Invitational, citing that Conners's game is struggling in all areas except off the tee. Stewart noted that Conners's putting is bad, his around-the-green play is bad, and his approach game is bad. While Conners is always decent off the tee and accurate, the rest of his game has 'stunk' recently, making him a risky option for DFS lineups.

Matt Jerzyk suggested that Corey Conners is a good value bet at 90 to 1 odds for the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Jerzyk acknowledged that while Conners had a slow start to the season, he appears to be returning to form. He highlighted Conners' exceptional ball-striking abilities, comparing him to Scottie Scheffler's tee-to-green performance last year. Despite his putting struggles, Jerzyk believes Conners could easily secure a top-10 finish and that there are worse bets to make at his current odds.

Nick Borrman identified Corey Connors as a strong top-10 candidate for the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational. Despite a slow start to the season, Connors is known for his consistent ball-striking and appears to be regaining form. Borrman noted that Connors looks more comfortable now and excels at hitting fairways and greens, which suits this course. While his putting remains a weakness—highlighted by his caddie testing different putters—Connors' tee-to-green game is strong enough to contend. At 90:1 odds, Borrman believes Connors offers good value for bettors.

Nick Borrman recommended betting on Corey Conners to win the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational at long odds of 90:1. He noted that Connors is "striping it like as hard as Scottie last year, tee to green," indicating a strong ball-striking form similar to Scottie Scheffler's previous performance. Borrman observed that Connors has historically performed well at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, considering it one of his best tournaments of the year. Despite a slow start to the season, Connors appears to be returning to form, and Borrman believes he offers great value at his current odds.

Derek Farnsworth recommended playing Corey Conners at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, highlighting his strong performances on difficult courses. Conners has four straight top 25 finishes at this event and is known for his exceptional ball striking, which becomes more important on challenging courses where tee-to-green play is crucial. While his short game is never great, Farnsworth emphasized that the tougher the course, the more it favors strong ball strikers like Conners.

Alex Hunter recommended Corey Conners based on his strong Bay Hill track record (T3, T11, T21, T18 over his last four appearances) and his TOUR-leading proximity on approach shots from 200+ yards, a key range at this course. While Conners only has two top-25s in five starts this season, his skill set remains an excellent match for Bay Hill.

Kenny Kim recommended Corey Conners as a DFS play at $7,800, noting that Conners had a strong Sunday performance in his last outing, which could boost his confidence heading into this week. Conners has had good finishes at Bay Hill in the past, and Kenny does not expect him to be overly popular in terms of ownership, making him a potentially valuable pick.

Todd McGill identified Corey Conners as a noteworthy play based on his strong iron performance at Bay Hill, averaging +1.320 strokes gained on approach over his last 18 rounds. Conners finished third here in 2021 and T11 in 2022, defying the usual recipe for success by thriving primarily on iron play. Though Conners’s Bermuda putting has been inconsistent, McGill believes this portion of the schedule suits him well for DFS consideration.

Neil Parker identified Corey Conners as a sleeper pick despite his so-so recent form. Parker emphasized Conners's stellar track record at Bay Hill, which includes a solo third-place finish in 2021 and no finish worse than T21 over his last four appearances. Conners routinely gains true strokes on approach at this event, ranking second in that category last year after leading the field in 2021. Parker believes that returning to a venue that suits Conners's eye could pave the way for another strong Sunday showing.

Joe Idone criticized the media's portrayal of Corey Conners as a great chipper, stating that this is inaccurate. He expressed frustration that such misinformation can mislead bettors and fans who rely on accurate analysis. Idone emphasized the importance of relying on informed analysts and accurate data when evaluating players' performances.

Iain MacMillan expressed skepticism about Corey Conners' putting, stating he doesn't trust it after just one good performance and will not bet on Conners at current odds.