SportsLine Model Names Fleetwood Favorite at RBC Open
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- 2026 RBC Canadian Open tees off at 7 a.m. ET on Thursday at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley.
- Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are skipping the tournament, taking the week off after a Signature Event and before the U.S. Open.
- Four top‑10 OWRG players – Matt Fitzpatrick, Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Rose, and Collin Morikawa – are in the field, joined by past major winners Shane Lowry, Brooks Koepka, and Aaron Rai.
- Tommy Fleetwood is the model’s favorite at +1200 odds; Sam Burns and Matt Fitzpatrick sit at +1500, Wyndham Clark at +2000, and Collin Morikawa at +2200.
- SportsLine’s proprietary model, built by DFS pro Mike McClure, has correctly predicted 17 majors, including five consecutive Masters and last year’s PGA and Open Championships.
- The model fades Sam Burns despite his +1500 odds, citing only three top‑10 finishes this season and four top‑15 finishes in his past five events.
Why it matters: Betters can exploit the model’s proven track record by backing undervalued players like Collin Morikawa and avoiding overhyped options such as Sam Burns, potentially boosting returns as the model’s odds diverge from market expectations. This advantage is amplified by the model’s success across 17 majors, making its predictions a valuable edge for PGA DFS and betting contests.
