Prop Farm: Plenty of money coming in for Hero World Challenge
The Hero World Challenge, set in the Bahamas at Albany Golf Club, is drawing significant betting interest. This exclusive, no-cut tournament hosted by Tiger Woods features 20 top-ranked players, all within the top 40 of the Official World Golf Ranking.
Top Contenders and Betting Insights
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Scottie Scheffler: The defending champion and current World No. 1 is a betting favorite, with significant support:
- BetMGM Stats: Leads in ticket count (16.3%) and handle (37.8%), making him the biggest liability.
- Odds: Sharp money has pushed his odds to +225.
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Other Notables:
- Justin Thomas: Second in ticket count (10%).
- Ludvig Åberg: Third in ticket count (9.7%) and second in handle (11.4%).
- Akshay Bhatia: Third in handle (9.2%).
Alternative Bets and Matchups
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Liabilities on Long Shots:
- Aaron Rai, Sam Burns, and Matthieu Pavon have attracted notable action.
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Matchups Seeing Movement:
- Sungjae Im vs. Tom Kim: Odds shifted from -125 to -145 in favor of Im.
- Jason Day vs. Wyndham Clark: Moved from -110 to -120 for Day.
- Sepp Straka vs. Nick Dunlap: Adjusted from -120 to -145 for Straka.
Unique Angles
- Some bettors are targeting "No Top 5" props, particularly against Scheffler and Russell Henley.
With $5 million on the line and a star-studded field, the Hero World Challenge provides plenty of intrigue and opportunities for bettors to close out the year on a high note.
