Will Gray advised taking the tournament-winning score over 275.5 (-120). While Scottie Scheffler reached 15-under last year, Gray noted that winners at Bay Hill typically don’t push much beyond 13-under in recent years, making this an attractive over bet.
Casey Johnston picked Ludvig Aberg (+1600) to capture back-to-back Signature Events. He highlighted Aberg's impressive win at The Genesis Invitational despite an opening 2-over round, noting his confidence is sky-high.
Will Gray said he's taking Justin Thomas at +2800. He pointed to Thomas’ clear momentum, noting steady improvement over the last two years at Bay Hill. Gray expects this progress to continue and believes Thomas’ recent form makes him a strong bet this week.
Will Gray picked Keegan Bradley at +5500, citing Bradley’s history of close calls in Orlando. Gray emphasized Bradley’s ultra-high ball flight with irons, which he believes will be a significant asset if conditions get firm at Bay Hill.
Will Gray recommended Michael Kim (+500) for a top-10 finish. He highlighted Kim’s recent form, including contention at TPC Scottsdale and PGA National, plus a T17 at Bay Hill in 2017. Gray believes the limited field size further boosts Kim’s bid for a high finish.
Ben Everill picked Scottie Scheffler (+360) to win at Bay Hill. He suggested monitoring live odds for a better price but overall expects Scheffler to continue his dominance, referencing his success at this event and recent strong form.
Ben Everill backed Hideki Matsuyama (+2800). He noted Matsuyama appears fully healthy and is showing flashes of his best golf, making him worth a wager at these odds.
Ben Everill recommended Ben Griffin (+500) for a top-10 finish. He highlighted Griffin’s strong approach play and recent form, with multiple top-five results and a solid showing at Bay Hill previously.
Nick Taylor:Taylor's approach game drives top 10 hopes
Ben Everill suggested Nick Taylor (+850) for a top-10 finish. He believes Taylor’s approach game is dialed in and sees this as a high-upside play, acknowledging Taylor can be inconsistent but has big upside potential.
Chris Breece picked Patrick Cantlay (+3000) to win, pointing out Cantlay’s two top-five finishes in his last three starts. He also cited Cantlay’s T4 here two years ago, indicating Bay Hill is a strong course fit for him.
Aaron Rai:Rai a longshot with promising track record
Chris Breece identified Aaron Rai (+9000) as a high-value pick. He referenced Rai's stellar play in Mexico, including a T4 finish, and indicated that Rai’s game aligns well with the demands of Bay Hill, supported by their 'course fit' model.
Ben Griffin:Griffin poised for another strong finish
Chris Breece suggested Ben Griffin (+200) for a top 20 this week. Griffin was near the top of the leaderboard at PGA National, and Breece believes that momentum will carry over at Bay Hill.
Chris Breece is backing Daniel Berger (+175) for a top-20 finish. Berger has been on a hot streak since returning from injury, and Breece sees no sign of him slowing down this week.
Casey Johnston also favored Patrick Cantlay (+3000), mentioning Cantlay's upward trajectory: two top fives in his last three starts and top-15 finishes in three of five events this year. He believes Cantlay’s well-rounded metrics predict a strong chance of victory.
Casey Johnston expects Justin Thomas (+500) to finish in the top five. He pointed to Thomas’ three top-10s in his last four starts and his strong standing in Strokes Gained: Total, making him a prime candidate for a high finish this week.
Casey Johnston believes Nick Taylor (+360) will be the top Canadian finisher. Johnston noted Taylor’s early-season win in Hawaii and a Signature Event top 10 at The Genesis, while other Canadians come in off missed cuts.
