All articles tagged with #longshots
Derby winner Golden Tempo bypasses the 2026 Preakness at Laurel Park, leaving Iron Honor as the 9-2 favorite with 5-1 rivals Chip Honcho, Taj Mahal and Incredibolt and a 30-1 longshot Crupper; SportsLine’s Jody Demling is pushing a tight group for exactas, trifectas and superfectas and hypes a double-digit longshot with potential for a huge payday—read his full picks on SportsLine.
After Rory McIlroy's Masters win, the PGA Championship heads to Aronimink, where long-shot bets could shake up the leaderboard. Rickie Fowler at 66-1 is highlighted as the best value, with Harry Hall and Alex Smalley offering deeper upside, while Scottie Scheffler remains the overall favorite to repeat as champion.
The 151st Preakness Stakes moves to Laurel Park on May 16 due to Pimlico renovations—the first time since 1908 the race isn’t at Pimlico. Early odds list Crude Velocity as the 4-1 favorite, Iron Honor at 19-1, and Golden Tempo at 70-1 (pending final confirmation). SportsLine betting expert Jody Demling, who has a track record of high-accuracy picks, is fading Golden Tempo and highly backing Taj Mahal at 20-1, with full projection leaderboards and picks available on the site.
SportsLine’s Kentucky Derby 2026 preview lists Renegade as the 4-1 favorite, with Commandment and Further Ado at 6-1, and notes several longshots such as So Happy (15-1) and Potente (20-1); it highlights horse racing expert Jody Demling’s proven track record and his focus on a small group for exactas, trifectas and superfectas, with a potential huge payday from a double-digit longshot; full picks are behind a SportsLine membership.
SportsLine's 10,000-simulation golf model delivers a shocking Genesis Invitational leaderboard: Scottie Scheffler is the +300 favorite, Rory McIlroy +1300, Hideki Matsuyama +2000, Collin Morikawa +2700, Ludvig Aberg +4500; notably, Matsuyama isn’t in the top five, while Chris Gotterup ranks in the top five as a +3000 long shot, with four additional +2700+ longshots cited as viable threats.
The article discusses DFS picks and longshot betting strategies for the BMW Championship at Caves Valley Golf Club, highlighting key players like Matsuyama, McCarthy, Detry, and Fox, and emphasizing the course's length and recent modifications that favor long-iron approach players. It also provides betting odds and sportsbook promos for the event.
The 2025 Wyndham Championship field is set with top players like Matt Fitzpatrick and Aaron Rai as favorites, but a proven computer model predicts surprising outcomes, including Jordan Spieth underperforming and Aaron Rai making a strong run, with several longshot golfers offering potential big payouts. Experts should review these predictions before making their bets.
The article provides expert DFS picks and betting odds for the 3M Open, highlighting key players like Kevin Roy, Erik van Rooyen, Austin Eckroat, and Luke List, with a focus on course characteristics and player form to identify potential winners and longshots, including a 250-1 longshot.
The article discusses longshot and sleeper picks for the 2025 British Open at Royal Portrush, emphasizing the course's unique features that favor accurate ball strikers and highlighting players like Patrick Reed, Adam Scott, Lucas Glover, Nick Taylor, and Lee Westwood as potential value bets based on their recent form and course compatibility.
The 2025 Genesis Scottish Open, a key qualifier for The Open Championship, features top players like Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, with expert handicapper Brady Kannon recommending longshots including Justin Thomas and others for betting, emphasizing the tournament's competitive nature and potential for big payouts from underdog bets.
The article provides expert DFS picks and longshot bets for the 2025 Genesis Scottish Open, emphasizing the importance of driving distance, approach play, short game, and weather conditions on the links-style Renaissance Club course, with key players like Adam Scott, Aldrich Potgieter, Victor Perez, and Kristoffer Reitan highlighted as potential value bets.
The 2025 Rocket Classic in Michigan features top contenders like Morikawa and Bradley, with betting insights from expert Brady Kannon who recommends longshots including Davis Thompson and another over 65-1 longshot, emphasizing the tournament's potential for high scores and betting opportunities.
The 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont features top contenders like Scheffler and DeChambeau, with betting expert Brady Kannon highlighting longshots including Tommy Fleetwood and two others at 100-1 or higher, offering potential big payouts for savvy bettors.
Golf expert Eric Cohen predicts that Collin Morikawa, despite being a longshot at 25-1, could be a strong contender at the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont, and he is also high on a nearly 90-1 longshot, suggesting valuable betting opportunities. Cohen is fading defending champion Bryson DeChambeau and emphasizes the difficulty of the course, which could favor underrated players.
The 2023 Kentucky Derby field appears to be wide open, with Forte as the 3-1 favorite, Tapit Trice at 5-1, and Angel of Empire at 8-1. Horse racing expert Jody Demling, who has nailed 10 Derby-Oaks Doubles, is fading Forte and is high on longshot Derma Sotogake, who he believes has what it takes to be the first Japanese horse to win the Kentucky Derby. Demling is also sharing his picks for a big longshot who has looked outstanding training at Churchill Downs and will be there with a shot in the end.