Rick Gehman advised against selecting Eric Cole for the Arnold Palmer Invitational, citing his recent poor performance. Cole, priced at the minimum $6,000, has missed three cuts in a row and is losing strokes even with the putter, which is typically his strength. Gehman concluded that 'that's not going to work' and recommends looking elsewhere.

John Schwarb said he is picking Eric Cole at +9000, recalling Cole’s playoff loss here two years ago and his encouraging finishes this season (fifth at the Sony Open, T22 at Pebble Beach). Schwarb believes the Florida swing may help Cole regain form.

Josh Culp recommended placing a wager on Eric Cole to win the Cognizant Classic at 80-1, with one-fourth each-way for 5 places. He recalled Cole's strong performance in Florida two years ago, finishing second in a playoff here. Culp emphasized Cole's notable improvement on bermudagrass surfaces — over the last two years, Cole has gained more than half a stroke per round on these greens compared to poa. Culp expects Cole’s recent slump to reverse on bermuda, offering value at long odds.

Pat Fitzmaurice highlighted Eric Cole as a compelling 75 to 1 selection for the 2025 Cognizant Classic, citing Cole’s runner-up finish at PGA National two years ago and his strong performance with short irons. Fitzmaurice believes Cole’s proven track record at this venue makes him an under-the-radar candidate worth considering at favorable odds.

Geoff Fienberg advised against paying 55-1 odds for Eric Cole or Brian Harman, stating that similar player profiles are available at higher odds.

Pat Mayo said that Eric Cole is overpriced this week at 50 to 1 odds, noting that last week he was 100 to 1 in a weak field suited for him, but now against legitimately good players, betting him at 50 to 1 goes against his strategy.

Pat Mayo predicts that Eric Cole is firmly in the mix for a win this week. Cole's approach play is great, and his off-the-tee stats are strong. Despite poor chipping, if he can hit greens in regulation and make his putts, he could perform well in tournaments on easy courses.