Jason Sobel said he would have Ryan Gerard as the rightful favorite this week, highlighting three top-25 finishes over five starts and above-average iron play. Sobel noted the 23-year-old continues to trend positively, which makes him a worthwhile betting option despite a relatively short track record. He compared Gerard’s current trajectory to other young players who have parlayed strong recent form into victories in weaker-field events.

Jason Sobel identified Vince Whaley at +5000 as a solid play, comparing his situation to Joe Highsmith’s recent breakthrough. Sobel pointed to Whaley’s strong fall schedule, noting that last week’s T-32 could serve as a springboard for a major turnaround. Whaley’s earlier form suggests an encouraging upside that may be underrated at his current price.

Jason Sobel highlighted Taylor Montgomery at +6600 as his preferred value bet. Sobel cited Montgomery’s strong putting ability and birdie-making potential, pointing out he narrowly missed a three-way tie for 13th last week to keep his Tour card. Despite the T-25 finish, Montgomery showcased enough firepower to thrive in an event typically won around 19- to 21-under.

Jason Sobel recommended Karl Vilips at +8000, emphasizing the Stanford product’s power off the tee and rapid rise from conditional Korn Ferry status to PGA Tour membership. Sobel believes Vilips’ big-hitting profile fits well for a birdie-friendly layout, suggesting that this is one of the last times bettors may find him at such long odds in a weaker field.

Jason Sobel named Davis Riley a speculative play at +12500, pointing out that Riley tends to pop for at least one big performance each year. Although he has finished outside the top-35 in 17 straight starts, Riley’s past success at events like the Zurich Classic and Charles Schwab Challenge speaks to his ability to close out tournaments when he does find form.

Jason Sobel suggested Brandt Snedeker at +15000 as a longshot for bettors looking to gamble on a hot putter in a less demanding field. Sobel noted that while Snedeker’s distance is a liability on many PGA Tour setups, he still possesses an elite putting touch capable of overcoming weaknesses elsewhere, especially in an opposite-field event.

Jason Sobel noted that Ryan Palmer, listed at +30000, remains one of his personal favorites despite recent struggles. Sobel suggested Palmer understands his opportunities are more limited now and could be especially inspired to capitalize in a weaker field. Though his current form has been underwhelming, Palmer still owns a strong record of contending on the PGA Tour when his game clicks.

Jason Sobel highlighted Austin Cook at +50000 as a possible extreme longshot. He pointed to Cook’s T-10 finish at the Puerto Rico Open last year and a recent T-11 on the Korn Ferry Tour, suggesting that Cook has shown flashes of form and is worth a small investment in this opposite-field event.