Brandon Gdula likes Sam Burns at 55-1, pointing out his comfort on Bermuda greens and strong short game. Burns is a top-20 iron player over the last 50 rounds, though Gdula cautions that he must keep the ball dry off the tee at Bay Hill.

Andy Lack singled out Sam Burns again at 55-1, highlighting that Burns is the best Bermuda putter in this field over the last three seasons. Lack believes Burns’s recent progress off the tee and iron consistency can combine with his putting prowess for a strong sleeper performance at Bay Hill.

Pat Perry advised caution against betting on Sam Burns for the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Despite Burns often having favorable odds between 30:1 and 50:1 and a perception that he can win, Perry questions whether Burns can actually win in strong fields. He notes that bettors may fall into a 'Burns trap', consistently betting on Burns due to his odds and past perception, but he may not be delivering the expected results.

Brian Kirschner cautioned against betting on Sam Burns for the Arnold Palmer Invitational despite the course being a solid fit. He expressed doubt about Burns's current ability to win and warned that bettors might be tempted by favorable odds due to the perception that Burns can win. Brian is uncertain if Burns can capitalize on the course suitability.

Rick Gehman cautioned against selecting Sam Burns for the Arnold Palmer Invitational due to his poor recent form. Burns has lost strokes on approach in six of his last seven events, often significantly. While he remains a strong putter, his overall game has been struggling. Gehman questioned why Burns is priced where he is, suggesting that his potential to lose strokes across the board makes him a risky choice this week.

Keith Stewart advised against betting on Sam Burns for the Arnold Palmer Invitational due to his inaccuracy off the tee. Stewart observed that although Burns can make numerous birdies, his inability to consistently hit fairways on challenging courses like Bay Hill leads to too many bogeys, hindering his ability to contend. Stewart underscored the significance of accuracy and consistency at this course, implying that Burns's style may not be well-suited for success here.

Pat Mayo considers Sam Burns a good pick at 22 to 1 odds for the American Express tournament. Burns tends to perform well on easy courses, and Mayo suggests including him in a betting strategy along with other top players and long shots.