Pat Mayo said Maverick McNealy is a strong outright bet at 55-1 given his three top-10 finishes in six 2025 starts. He highlighted McNealy’s current pairing of great iron play with elite putting, noting that avoiding trouble off the tee at Bay Hill would be the key to contending.

Brady Kannon highlighted Maverick McNealy’s strong recent play, pointing to his two straight top-10 finishes (including one at TPC Scottsdale) as a sign of continued upside. McNealy ranks 13th in this field for Strokes Gained: Approach, 17th in hole proximity from 200-plus yards, and sixth in par 4 efficiency on holes measuring 450-500 yards over the last 36 rounds. Kannon also emphasized McNealy’s success on Bermudagrass, noting he ranks seventh in Strokes Gained: Putting on that surface.

Pat Mayo recommended considering Maverick McNealy as a strong play at the Farmers Insurance Open because of his familiarity with Torrey Pines. Mayo noted that McNealy considers Torrey Pines a second home course, has family in San Diego, and mentioned that his uncle's dentist office is within walking distance of the course. He recalled that McNealy was performing well in last year's tournament until an unfortunate incident where he hit a seagull on the course. Mayo believes McNealy's local knowledge and comfort with the course could provide an advantage, making him a worthwhile pick in DFS lineups.

Tyler Tamboline expressed that he rarely likes Maverick McNeely but is favoring him this week for the 2025 Farmers Insurance Open, suggesting he could perform well.

Pat Mayo stated that he actually likes Maverick McNealy this week, noting it's a hometown event for McNealy with family ties to Torrey Pines, potentially giving him an advantage.

Jason Rouslin recommended drafting Maverick McNealy at the end of the third round before taking Patrick Cantlay or Justin Thomas. He noted that McNealy is playing at the Sentry Tournament this week and solid value