The PGA Tour is set to tee off in Houston, Texas, for the 2025 Texas Children’s Houston Open, the first of two events leading up to the Masters. Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are among the favorites to win, with Scheffler favored at +330 and McIlroy at 7-1.
However, a computer model from SportsLine predicts several surprises in the tournament, including Aaron Rai failing to crack the top five and Taylor Pendrith making a strong run. The model also targets two other longshots with odds of 40-1 or longer who could make a serious bid for the title.
Scheffler has secured a T-2 finish at this event before and is -125 to crack the top five this week. Meanwhile, Pendrith enters the tournament ranked third in strokes gained off the tee and seventh in total driving, making him a strong value pick. The model’s predictions can be found on SportsLine.
With several contenders and longshots vying for the title, fans will need to weigh their options before locking in any 2025 Houston Open bets. Will Scheffler and McIlroy dominate, or will upsets emerge? Only time will tell.
Source: https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/2025-houston-open-odds-picks-proven-golf-model-reveals-projected-leaderboard-surprising-predictions