Genesis Invitational

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Following another successful tournament in Phoenix, the PGA TOUR is set to move on to Riviera for its third major event of the year, the Genesis Invitational. Hosted by none other than Tiger Woods himself, this tournament marks Tiger's return to the course since the Hero World Challenge. The anticipation surrounding Tiger's participation brings not only considerable attention but also a substantial purse and a substantial top prize. Woods is making his first appearance on the PGA TOUR this year, having secured an 18th-place finish in the Hero World Challenge.

Jon Rahm will not be defending his 2023 title. Max Homa and Adam Scott are among the notable contenders in a highly competitive field. Scottie Scheffler, unsurprisingly, leads the odd board alongside Rory McIlroy. Despite not completing a three-peat in Phoenix, Scheffler's impressive performance continues to dominate discussions. Viktor Hovland and Xander Schauffele are also returning to action after withdrawing from the WM Phoenix Open.

With just under 70 golfers in the field, Tiger Woods has insisted on a cut despite the event's signature status. The top 50 and ties will advance to the weekend rounds. Riviera Country Club presents a genuine challenge for golf's elite featuring undulating fairways, intricate green complexes, doglegs, and plenty of sand hazards. While distance and driving skills are advantageous the kikuyu grass at Riviera requires accuracy and precise positioning for successful shots. Over the past two decades, the cut line for this event has consistently been par or worse. Saving par and avoiding bogeys are crucial for making the cut. The uncertainty surrounding the cut line this weekend arises from the limited field of 65 players or more.

In 2023 Jon Rahm secured victory with a remarkable 11.9 strokes gained on approach. Similarly, in 2022, Joaquin Niemann showcased exceptional ball-striking, gaining 7.1 strokes on approach. Players aiming for the $3.5 million top prize must deliver a stellar ball-striking performance. Around-the-green play will be pivotal, with comparisons drawn to Augusta National and Quail Hollow due to the necessity for creativity around tricky green complexes. While the course layout differs, players equipped with a versatile short game will thrive over the weekend.

Most par-4 holes fall within the 450-500 yard range, emphasizing the importance of proximity from 150-175 yards. Viktor Hovland leads in this category over his last 36 holes on par-4s of this length, followed by Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, Ludvig Aberg, and Patrick Cantlay. Aberg, enjoying a successful 2024 season, has secured back-to-back T10 finishes in his last two starts.

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Trends 📈📉 via Oddsshark

🏀 Hawks at Hornets

• The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing on the road against Charlotte

🏀 Heat at 76ers

• Philadelphia is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games when playing at home against Miami

🏀 Knicks at Magic

• The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New York's last 5 games when playing Orlando

• The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New York's last 7 games when playing on the road against Orlando

🏀 Pacers at Raptors

• The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Indiana's last 16 games on the road

• The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games

• The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games at home

• Toronto is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Indiana

🏀 Bulls at Cavaliers

• The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games

• The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 6 games on the road

🏀 Lakers at Jazz

• The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Lakers's last 7 games when playing Utah

• The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Lakers's last 7 games when playing on the road against Utah

🏀 Kings at Nuggets

• The total has gone OVER in 6 of Sacramento's last 7 games

• The total has gone OVER in 4 of Sacramento's last 5 games on the road

🏀 Clippers at Warriors

• The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Clippers's last 5 games

🎓🏀 #5 TENN at ARK

• The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tennessee's last 6 games on the road

• The total has gone OVER in 8 of Tennessee's last 10 games when playing Arkansas

• Arkansas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Tennessee

• The total has gone OVER in 18 of Arkansas's last 22 games at home

🎓🏀 #1 CONN at DEP

• The total has gone UNDER in 6 of DePaul's last 9 games at home

• DePaul is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home

🏒 Panthers at Penguins

• Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road

• Florida is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

• The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games

• The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games at home

🏒 Sharks at Jets

• San Jose is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games

• The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Winnipeg's last 7 games when playing San Jose

• The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Winnipeg's last 7 games

🏒 Wild at Coyotes

• Arizona is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota

• Arizona is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home

Public Money 🤑 via VSiN at 9AMCT

🏀 NBA

47% of bets and 62% of money is on CHA +6.5

40% of bets and 73% of money is on UNDER 225.5 MIA at PHI

40% of bets and 56% of money is on ORL -3.5

30% of bets and 64% of money is on UTA -5.5

51% of bets and 76% of money is on OVER 240.5 LAL at UTA

🎓🏀 NCAAB

30% of bets and 53% of money is on AUB -11.5

22% of bets and 43% of money is on UNDER 136.5 SCAR at AUB

69% of bets and 88% of money is on OVER 150.5 TENN at ARK

34% of bets and 57% of money is on UNDER 141.5 CONN at DEP

🏒 NHL

65% of bets and 87% of money is on UNDER 5.5 SJS at WIN

37% of bets and 61% of money is on MIN -1.5 (+200)

Future Odds 🔮 via Bovada Sportsbook

Picks 🔒

Warriors -3 | The Warriors are starting to show signs of their old selves only losing 1 out of their last 8 games. Curry has been on fire averaging 31.5 points and 50%+ from the 3 point range. They are 5-1 ATS in their last 5 and the Clippers are 2-4 ATS.

Arizona State -7 | ASU is the better team here and they have home court advantage. Oregon State doesn’t even average 60 ppg or shooting 40% away with a high turnover margin.

Genesis Invitational  

Xander Schauffle +1600 (.30 U)

Adam Scott +2800 (.30 U)

Cameron Young to win +3500 (.2U)

Kurt Kitayama +7500 (.2U)

Sam Burns Top 10 +200

Jason Day Top 20 +150

Fleetwood -130 over Kim tournament matchup

Hossler -110 over English Tournament matchup