All eyes are on Augusta National this week with the best of the best set to take on the storied track in a tradition unlike any other.
The Masters odds are available all year long, but with the first major of the season just days away, the prices will be on the move leading into Thursday’s opening round.
Here’s a Masters bet I’m making right out of the gate to headline our collection of free golf picks and Masters predictions.
Rory McIlroy to win outright (+675 at bet365)
Your Masters handicapping doesn't have to begin with Rory McIlroy — but it should.
He’s the best player in the world heading to Augusta, and if you’re planning to bet on him, it changes how you’ll have to construct the rest of your wagers. An outright ticket on Rory means you have to pass up the majority of the field and fill out your betting card with longshots and prop picks. That’s my plan for the 2025 Masters.
Rory has three worldwide wins and another five Top-5 finishes through 11 events since wrapping up his 2024 PGA Tour season, and his statistical profile not only jumps off the page — it's elite.
He’s gained true strokes across the board during the stretch while leading the PGA Tour in adjusted scoring average. He’s 11th in birdie-or-better percentage and 10th in bogey avoidance to reinforce how tidy and well-rounded his game is.
Of course, the elephant in the room is his near misses at majors and last major championship coming all the way back at the 2014 PGA Championship.
"I'd love to win the Masters." 💭
— The Overlap (@WeAreTheOverlap) April 7, 2025
Good luck to Rory McIlroy, who is back at Augusta looking to complete the career Grand Slam! ⛳️ pic.twitter.com/9hAIHKyDUp
Still, with 20 Top 10s since, including four runner-ups and seven of those Top 10s at Augusta National, McIlroy has consistently knocked on victory’s door on the biggest stages.
Scottie Scheffler will welcome McIlroy into Butler Cabin on Sunday and don the Northern Irishman with his first Green Jacket.
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