Pat Mayo advised fading Xander Schauffele at 16-1 because of concerns about his two-month rib injury layoff and his lack of top-20 finishes at Bay Hill in three attempts. Mayo believes the price is too steep given the injury uncertainty.

Stephen Hennessey is fading Xander Schauffele at 16-1, pointing to Schauffele’s first start since the Tournament of Champions in Maui. The extended downtime due to injury, plus limited course success, makes Schauffele too risky at this short price.

Christopher Powers loves Xander Schauffele but says it’s too soon to back him at 16-1 off an injury. He doubts Schauffele’s ability to contend with limited recent reps and an elite field at Bay Hill.

Keith Stewart advised fading Xander Schauffele this week at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, pointing out that Schauffele played to his ceiling last week and may regress in performance. Stewart suggests that after such peak performances, players may not perform as well in the following event.

Matt Jerzyk cautioned against betting on Xander Schauffele at 16 to 1 odds for the Arnold Palmer Invitational, citing several concerning observations. Jerzyk noted that Schauffele appears to have gained weight since last year and does not look as fit. During his solo practice round, which is unusual for him, Schauffele missed shots he typically doesn't miss, suggesting he is not in his prime form. This is his first tournament in a long time, and while he may have one great round, Jerzyk doesn't believe Schauffele is ready to contend for a win yet. He recommends avoiding betting on Schauffele until he shows more consistent form.

Nick Borrman advised against betting on Xander Schauffele to win the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational, citing concerns about his current form. Borrman observed that Schauffele appears to have gained weight and doesn't look as fit as he did last year. During solo practice rounds, which is uncharacteristic for him, Schauffele missed shots he normally wouldn't, indicating he's not at his best. While Borrman acknowledges that Schauffele may have one great round, he does not recommend betting on him at 16:1 odds this week.

Derek Farnsworth advised against playing Xander Schauffele at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, citing concerns over Schauffele's lack of practice time and uncertainty about his current form. Farnsworth mentioned that Schauffele himself has said he hasn't had much time to practice and doesn't know where his game is at. Additionally, Schauffele has dropped in the odds market to 20-to-1, which is worse than Ludvig Aberg and similar to Collin Morikawa, both of whom are cheaper options. Farnsworth considers Schauffele to be overpriced given these factors.

Pat Perry expressed concern over Xander Schauffele's current performance, indicating that Schauffele isn't playing at his usual high standard. Pat implied that Schauffele may not be a strong pick for the Arnold Palmer Invitational due to his recent form not aligning with expectations.

Brian Kirschner recommended against betting on Xander Schauffele to win the Arnold Palmer Invitational, expressing doubt about his chances. Kirschner stated that if Schauffele beats them this week, so be it, but he doesn't believe Schauffele is likely to win, especially since he hasn't won in a while. Even with attractive odds available, Kirschner is not interested in betting on Schauffele for this event.

Rick Gehman advised passing on Xander Schauffele for the Arnold Palmer Invitational, citing his recent rib injury and lackluster course history at Bay Hill. Schauffele is returning for his first event since the Sentry Tournament of Champions and has not played well here, with finishes of T24, T39, and T25 in his last appearances. Gehman noted that while these results are acceptable for many golfers, they fall short of expectations for Schauffele. Additionally, other players in this price range offer more appealing options, leading Gehman to recommend avoiding Schauffele this week.

Byron Lindeque recommended betting on Xander Schauffele to finish in the top 10 at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. He highlighted Schauffele's impressive consistency, noting that he finishes in the top 10 in 67% of his starts, which is higher than the implied probability of the offered odds at +130. Despite concerns about a recent injury, Lindeque believes Schauffele's favorable odds offer value to bettors.

Kenny Kim suggested considering Xander Schauffele as a low-owned pivot in DFS lineups for the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Due to recent injury concerns and lack of play, Kim anticipates that Schauffele's ownership will be around 10-12%, which is low for a player of his caliber. Rumors suggest that Schauffele might participate in the TGL event, indicating he may be fit to play. Kim noted that while there is risk involved due to potential rustiness from not playing in nearly two months, selecting Schauffele could provide a significant advantage if he performs well, as you'll likely get him at his lowest ownership of the season.

Redkacheek advised avoiding Xander Schauffele in DFS for the Arnold Palmer Invitational due to his high price of $10,100, lack of great course history at Bay Hill, and the availability of better options at lower prices such as Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler. He believes that Xander is an easy out this week.

Pat Mayo advised caution in selecting Xander Schauffele for the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill due to several concerns. Schauffele has not played competitively in a while, raising questions about potential rust and his health after recent rib issues. Additionally, Schauffele has a poor track record at Bay Hill, having played the event three times without a top-20 finish and struggling to 'stay out of the water.' In 2020, his performance was largely buoyed by almost six strokes gained putting, and last year he was 'just kind of bad,' strong off the tee but poor on approach. Mayo noted that unless Schauffele's odds drop significantly due to these concerns, he may not be an optimal pick for betting or DFS lineups this week.

Pat Mayo mentioned that Xander Schauffele has finished third at the American Express each of the past two years, so he might win this time at 8-1 odds.

Pat Mayo expressed concern over Xander Schauffele's driver, noting that Schauffele hit the ball out of bounds three times at Kapalua possibly due to adjusting to a new driver. Mayo suggests monitoring his performance at the American Express Tournament despite having two weeks to tune it in.