WM Phoenix Open 2023: Full Betting Card & Sleepers

Here are some predictions, best bets and sleeper picks for the WM Phoenix Open

By BetMGM – Feb 9, 2023, 1:12am

The Phoenix region will be the center of the sports world this week, with the Super Bowl at State Farm Stadium and the WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale.

The tournament was already the most electric on the PGA Tour, and that bar will be raised even higher this week with more fans in attendance and it being a designated event. That means the best players in the world will be competing for a $20 million purse.'

At just over 7,200 yards, the course is average by PGA Tour standards and doesn't favor the longer or shorter hitters. But, to score well, players must be on top of their ball striking and scramble well to avoid bogeys.'

The rough isn't very penalizing, but players must avoid strategically placed water hazards.

While the past few weeks have given advantages to player s who putt well on poa, putting won't be a key metric this week. TPC Scottsdale greens are an over-seeded hybrid grass blend and roll pure and true. Historically, these have been some of the easiest greens of the year to putt on.

Lastly, course history plays more of a factor than in most weeks. Players who play well at this event typically replicate it year after year.

When it comes to picking a winner, more often than not, they've been among the best players in the field.

In nine of the last 10 years, the winner opened between 10-1 and 50-1. Additionally, since 2015, every winner at the event has been a major champion or won The Players Championship.'

Going into the week, Jon Rahm (+750) has the best odds to win, followed by Rory McIlroy (+800).

Bottom line: This is a week where the best players rise to the top, and it may be wise to avoid the long shots.

Below are some players to target when golf betting, followed by my betting card for the week.
  
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