RBC Canadian Open Preview

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The RBC Canadian Open in 2023 delivered one of the most exciting finishes in PGA TOUR history with Nick Taylor becoming the first Canadian in 69 years to win his national open defeating Tommy Fleetwood in a playoff.

This year a strong Canadian contingent is looking to make more history as no Canadian has won the tournament in consecutive years since Albert Murray and Karl Keffer in 1913 and 1914. The event is returning to Hamilton Golf and Country Club, a par-70 course measuring 7,084 yards. The course has undergone a complete renovation since it last hosted the RBC Canadian Open in 2019. The restoration, led by Martin Ebert, aimed to revive Harry Colt’s original design from the 1910s. The updated course features 112 additional yards and revamped putting surfaces and bunkers.

Hamilton Golf and Country Club consistently ranked among Canada's best will host the Canadian Open for the seventh time. Its recent renovation was named "Best Renovation" of the year by Golf Digest in 2023. This week is crucial for players aiming to earn points in the Aon Swing 5 for a spot in the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday. It's also part of the final qualifying series for The Open Championship, with the top three finishers not otherwise exempt earning a spot at Royal Troon this summer.

Nick Taylor returns to defend his title after his dramatic victory last year at Toronto’s Oakdale Golf and Country Club. Taylor, who also won earlier this season at the WM Phoenix Open, is currently the top-ranked male golfer in Canada. Other Canadian PGA TOUR winners in the field include Taylor Pendrith, Corey Conners, Adam Svensson, Adam Hadwin, and Mackenzie Hughes, who hails from Hamilton.

Rory McIlroy, who won the last Canadian Open held at Hamilton in 2019 by seven shots and triumphed again in 2022, is looking to continue his success both at this tournament and this season. McIlroy finished T9 last year and has already secured two wins this season on TOUR. Shane Lowry, who finished T2 behind McIlroy the last time the RBC Canadian Open was in Hamilton, returns alongside their Ryder Cup teammate Tommy Fleetwood, who lost in a playoff to Taylor in 2023. Other notable European Ryder Cuppers include Robert MacIntyre and Nicolai Højgaard.

The field also features notable names such as three-time TOUR winner Tom Kim (making his RBC Canadian Open debut), Sahith Theegala, Cam Young, and Sam Burns. Adam Scott will be playing in the RBC Canadian Open for the first time since 2003, which was also held at Hamilton, marking just his second appearance at the event.

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🏒 Stars at Oilers

• Dallas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road

• Dallas is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road

• The total has gone OVER in 5 of Edmonton's last 6 games when playing at home against Dallas

• The total has gone OVER in 6 of Edmonton's last 8 games at home

⚾️ Athletics at Rays

• Oakland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay

⚾️ Nationals at Braves

• Washington is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Atlanta

• The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Washington's last 13 games on the road

• The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Atlanta's last 17 games at home

• The total has gone UNDER in 18 of Atlanta's last 25 games

⚾️ Blue Jays at White Sox

• The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chi White Sox's last 11 games when playing Toronto

⚾️ Cubs at Brewers

• The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chi Cubs's last 11 games when playing Milwaukee

⚾️ Royals at Twins

• The total has gone OVER in 7 of Kansas City's last 9 games

⚾️ Yankees at Angels

• The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 7 games on the road

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

• LA Angels is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against NY Yankees

• LA Angels is 11-1 ATS in its last 12 games

⚾️ Astros at Mariners

• The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 7 games on the road

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

• LA Angels is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against NY Yankees

• LA Angels is 11-1 ATS in its last 12 games

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🏒 NHL

29% of bets and 57% of money is on EDM -1.5 (+185)

⚾️ MLB

26% of bets and 55% of money is on OAK +155

29% of bets and 58% of money is on WSH +125

44% of bets and 74% of money is on OVER 8.5 WSH at ATL

52% of bets and 74% of money is on UNDER 7.5 KC at MIN

46% of bets and 74% of money is on OVER 11 CLE at COL

65% of bets and 80% of money is on HOU -105

41% of bets and 66% of money is on UNDER 7 HOU at SEA

🏀 NBA

27% of bets and 55% of money is on MIN -5

Future Odds 🔮 via Bovada Sportsbook

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Nationals +132 | Nationals' starter Gore is expected to neutralize some of the Braves' most powerful hitters, particularly Olson and Riley. The Nationals' offense is likely to have success against Elder, who has given up 35 hits over just 23.2 innings. With Acuna Jr. no longer at the top of the order the Braves will need to adjust and this transition may take some time.

Royals +119 | Lugo has won his last five decisions, while Ober has historically struggled against Kansas City. This betting line appears to be an overreaction to the Royals' recent three-game losing streak and Minnesota's six wins in their last seven games.

RBC Canadian Open

Tommy Fleetwood +1800

Sahith Theegala +2000

Aaron Rai Top 20 +150

Shane Lowry Top 20 +105

Cameron Young Top 20 +160