SportsLine model picks Scheffler favorite, Fleetwood
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- SportsLine's proprietary model, built by DFS pro Mike McClure, runs 10,000 simulations per PGA Tour event and has correctly predicted 16 major championships, including four consecutive Masters.
- Scottie Scheffler is listed as the +550 favorite for the 2026 Masters, reflecting his status as a two‑time champion and world No. 1 with 20 PGA Tour wins.
- Ludvig Åberg, despite two strong past finishes at Augusta and a career‑high No. 4 ranking, is projected to finish well outside the top five, with his ranking slipping to No. 17 after a late‑season slump.
- Tommy Fleetwood is highlighted as a +2200 longshot with a strong chance to win, thanks to his recent top‑10 form and a game suited to Augusta's conditions.
- SportsLine also flags two additional longshots with odds above +4000, including one near +8000, that could surge to the top of the leaderboard, offering massive potential returns.
Why it matters: Bettors can capitalize on the model's proven accuracy and its identification of undervalued players, potentially securing outsized payouts, while oddsmakers may need to adjust odds to reflect the model’s insights, shifting the betting market dynamics for the 2026 Masters and influencing where large wagers are placed.
