Sleeper Picks to Watch at the 2025 Travelers Championship
🏌️♂️ Looking for betting value beyond the big names at the Travelers Championship? With a limited 72-player field and no cut, sleepers who can go low at TPC River Highlands are more valuable than ever — especially those with elite scoring ability and putting precision.
If you're hunting for overlooked players who can cash in big, here are five sleepers flying under the radar but poised to make noise from June 19–22 in Cromwell, Connecticut.
🔹 Outright Winner: Akshay Bhatia (+7000)
Don't overlook this rising lefty. A two-time PGA TOUR winner, Bhatia finished T5 in his Travelers debut last year and currently ranks 14th in Strokes Gained: Putting. He’s also 4th in converting greens in regulation into birdies — a must at River Highlands. That kind of scoring upside makes him an ideal dark horse pick to take the title.
🔹 Top 5 Finish: Kevin Yu (+1400)
Yu's form is peaking at just the right time. He’s posted two top-fives in his last four starts, including a solo third at TPC Toronto. Known for hitting greens (16th on TOUR) and turning those into birdie chances (25th), Yu's skillset matches this course perfectly. Having rested last week, he enters with both mental sharpness and a hot hand.
🔹 Top 10 Finish: Rickie Fowler (+500)
The fan favorite is showing flashes of his former self. After a T7 at the Memorial and two top-20s in Signature Events, Fowler has momentum. Add in his recent success at the Travelers (two top-20 finishes, 66.38 scoring average), and he’s worth backing to crack the top 10.
🔹 Top 20 Finish: Sam Stevens (+210)
Reliable and resilient, Stevens may not dominate any one stat, but he consistently delivers. With five top-30 finishes in his last seven events and ranking 35th in adjusted scoring, he's exactly the kind of steady sleeper who could quietly sneak into the top 20 in a no-cut field.
🔹 Top 20 Finish: Ryan Gerard (+220)
One of the most consistent Korn Ferry Tour grads this year, Gerard has three top-10s and three more top-20s across 18 events. With only two missed cuts and ranking 17th in adjusted scoring, he’s proven he belongs on the big stage — and this week could be his breakout.
💸 Final Word:
In a field where favorites dominate headlines, sleepers like Bhatia, Yu, and Gerard offer real betting value. Whether you're building a betting slip or just want names to root for, these under-the-radar contenders have the stats and momentum to deliver.
