Arnold Palmer Invitational Picks + Puerto Rico Open
Arnold Palmer Invitational Picks + Puerto Rico Open  
Podcast: RJ Bell's Dream Preview
Published On: Wed Mar 05 2025
Description: -Cognizant review -Discussing top 9 players on AP odds board -1 t10 -3 outrights -Sleeper, 2 FRL, 2 lineups -Scoring, bet bet for AP -1 outright and 3 p2p for Puerto Rico Open -1 sleeper for Astara Chile Classic For more on the world of golf, follow Doc on X @ drmedia59 Week 10 Overview and Tournament Preview [Will Doctor] (0:38 - 0:53) Arnold Palmer Invitational (API) at Bay Hill, Orlando: 70 superstars in the field, including 45 of the top 50 golfers from the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR). Puerto Rico Open at Grand Reserve: 132-player field with lower-ranked players and potential breakthrough candidates. [Will Doctor] (0:53 - 38:28) The show covers full API picks, four Puerto Rico picks, and one Corn Fairy Tour pick in Chile. Season performance update: Minus 1.7 units for Week 9 Total loss: 40.5 units for the season, indicating the need for a turnaround. Arnold Palmer Invitational Analysis Course Insights for Bay Hill Challenging conditions: Four-inch rough – Players missing fairways will struggle. Water on 9 of 18 holes – Course management is key. Bermuda greens running at 13.5 speed – Requires strong putting. Winning formula: Elite total drivers (accuracy and distance) Solid Bermuda putters Top 9 Players Analysis [Scotty Scheffler] (4-1 odds) Defending champion, won by 5 shots in 2023. Strengths: Best driver in the field, improved putting. Pick: Outright winner bet (4-1). [Rory McIlroy] (8.5-1) Former winner (2018), solid Bay Hill history. Concerns: Struggled with putter and driving accuracy at Torrey Pines. PASS on betting. [Ludvig Åberg] (16-1) Won Genesis Invitational. Strong iron play but lost shots in chipping at Bay Hill previously. Pick: Top 10 at +130 (MGM). [Collin Morikawa] (22-1) Consistent season, but below-average Bermuda putter. Missed cuts last two starts at Bay Hill. PASS. [Xander Schauffele] (22-1) Returning from rib injury, solid Bay Hill history. PASS due to lack of value at current odds. [Justin Thomas] (28-1) Improved ball-striking and recent putting success on Bermuda. Pick: Top 10 at +175 (MGM). [Patrick Cantlay] (30-1) T4 at Bay Hill two years ago, recent strong ball-striking form. Pick: Outright bet at 30-1. [Tommy Fleetwood] (30-1) Consistent form but poor matchups and betting value. PASS. Other API Picks Best bet: Ludvig Åberg Top 10 at +130 (MGM). First-round leader bets: Scheffler (10-1, MGM) Åberg (22-1, MGM) DraftKings lineup: Oberg, Cantlay, Henley, Theegala, Thompson, Gracerman. Winning score prediction: -11 under par. Puerto Rico Open Picks Outrights and Placement Bets Adrian Dumont de Chassart (60-1 outright, +190 for top 20) Finished 6th last year, strong recent form. Pick: Top 20 and outright winner bet. Henrik Norlander (+225 top 20) Great iron play and top 20 in last two Puerto Rico Opens. Pick: Top 20 bet. Davis Riley (+500 top 20) Two-time PGA Tour winner, elite putter on Paspalum greens. Pick: Sleeper top 20 bet. Corn Fairy Tour – Astara Chile Classic [Giuseppe Puebla] (11-1 for top 10) 16-year-old prodigy, recent runner-up at a high-profile junior event. Won twice on minor league golf tour. Pick: Top 10 bet at 11-1. Final Thoughts Week 10 preview ends with a call to action: Follow @DRMedia59 on X and @KingDr1 on Instagram for updates. Next week: Players Championship preview. Summary of Picks Arnold Palmer Invitational: Outright winners: Scheffler (4-1), Cantlay (30-1), Gracerman (110-1). Top 10: Åberg (+130), Thomas (+175). First-round leaders: Scheffler (10-1), Åberg (22-1). Puerto Rico Open: Outright winner: Dumont de Chassart (60-1). Top 20: Dumont de Chassart (+190), Norlander (+225), Riley (+500). Astara Chile Classic: Top 10: Giuseppe Puebla (11-1). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices