The'3M Open'was won by the betting favorite Tony Finau last week, and now four other top-20 golfers in the world rankings join Finau at Detroit Golf Club for the 2022'Rocket Mortgage Classic.
With a stronger field this week, th ere are more big names and other top-level golfers looking to go low on the 7,370 yard par 72 course, which hosts the event for the fourth consecutive year. Winning scores the past two years have been -18 and -23 under par, and Detroit GC has wider fairways with an emphasis on short-irons and wedge play on approach and putting.
A number of players like Webb Simpson (125th) are more focused and looking to play well as they site near the cut line for the top 125 players in the'FedEx Cup Standings'who advance to the FedEx Cup Playoffs in two weeks.
So, naturally, FanDuel Sportsbook has all the'odds and props'available for the 2022'Rocket Mortgage Classic.
Chris Kirk Rocket Mortgage Classic Odds
Chris Kirk has +4200'odds to win the 2022 Rocket Mortgage Classic. There are 15 golfers with lower odds to win the tournament in the 156-player field.
Has Chris Kirk Ever Won the Rocket Mortgage Classic?
Chris Kirk has never won the Rocket Mortgage Classic, and the 37-year-old makes his third start in the event this year.
Chris Kirk Rocket Mortgage Classic Prop Bets
As for finishing position, Kirk is +115 to finish top-30, +190 to finish top-20, +410 to finish top-10 and +850 to finish top-five.
In tournament head-to-head match-ups, Kirk is a -146 favorite vs Sahith Theegala (+114).
Kirk is a +125 favorite to win Group C vs Webb Simpson (+175) and Kevin Kisner (+220).
Chris Kirk Rocket Mortgage Classic History
Chris Kirk finished T-12 in last year's event at -14 under par. In the 2020 tournament, Kirk was the 36-hole leader and went on to finish T-20 at -13 under par and fell down the leaderboard shooting a 73 on Sunday.
Kirk's best single-round score in the Rocket Mortgage Classic is 65 in Round 2 of the 2020 event.
Chris Kirk Rocket Mortgage Classic Prediction & Pick
Chris Kirk is getting more attention in the betting market this week, and the 4-time PGA Tour winner can move up from his current No. 60 in the FedEx Cup Standings'with another strong showing.
Kirk has been consistent and pretty solid across the board in strokes gained stats over his last 36 rounds. He fits well in the model this we ek, and Improvement in putting and approach should have Kirk contending again. A small bet to win despite the reduced odds along with top-10 and top-20 finishes are good payoffs this week.
How to Watch & Live Stream Chris Kirk at the Rocket Mortgage Classic
The 2022 Rocket Mortgage Classic will be broadcast on the Golf Channel and CBS. You won't necessarily be able to follow Chris Kirk to every hole this weekend, but here's what the broadcast schedule will look like.
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET:'Golf Channel
< strong>1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET:'Golf Channel
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET:'CBS
PGA Tour radio coverage will be available on SiriusXM Channel 92 and a live simulcast will be available on CBSSports.com, PGATour.com and the CBS Sports App.