SportsLine model sets U.S. Open odds, flags Schauffele
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- U.S. Open tees off on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York, marking the course’s sixth U.S. Open and its first since 2018.
- SportsLine model simulated the tournament 10,000 times, a method it used to predict odds and a projected leaderboard for the event.
- Scottie Scheffler is the model’s favorite, listed at +550 odds by FanDuel Sportsbook.
- Xander Schauffele is a surprise fade at +1600, with the model expecting him to finish outside the top five despite his recent major wins.
- Ludvig Aberg is a surprise top‑3 contender at +2000, despite a 0‑for‑10 major cut record, based on his strong spring performance and driving statistics.
- SportsLine model boasts a track record of correctly predicting 17 majors, including the 2026 Masters (its fifth consecutive prediction) and last year’s PGA and Open Championships.
- DraftKings is highlighted with a promo code review, encouraging readers to explore its latest offers for betting on the U.S. Open.
Why it matters: Betting markets stand to shift as the model’s odds, which have a proven 17‑major track record, push money toward Scottie Scheffler and away from Xander Schauffele, while promoting DraftKings and Kalshi as the primary channels for placing those bets in the upcoming tournament.
