Event: 2018 The Masters
Date: April 5 -8, April, 2018
Location: August National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.
Defending Champion: Sergio Garcia
TV: CBS and ESPN
The 2018 Masters Tournament will take place from Thursday, April 5 through Sunday, April 8 at August National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.
The big storyline is that Tiger Woods will return to the Masters field for the first time since 2015, and oddsmakers have installed Woods as the favorite to win the tournament, with his recent string of strong play,
If Woods were to don the Green Jacket this year, it would mark the fifth time in his fabled career to do so. But Tiger Woods’ last Masters title came over 10 years ago in 2005. When you look at the 2018 Masters odds and field, you have to start with the elephant in the room…Tiger Woods. Woods is making his triumphant return to Augusta, and you can be assured the betting public will be placing copious wagers on golf’s poster child.
However, given the fact that Woods hasn’t won a tournament since 2013, it doesn’t seem appropriate to make him the favorite for this year’s Masters. Still, the oddsmakers know fans will want to wager on Woods so they’re protecting against that certainty.
Odds
The usual suspects such as Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson and Jordan Spieth are atop the Masters odds board. But a new name, Justin Thomas has crept into the fold of golf’s elite tier,.
The 24-year old has climbed to No. 2 in the World Golf Rankings with two wins and five top 10 finishes already in 2018.
Masters Favorites
Dustin Johnson is currently the world’s top-ranked golfer, but keep in mind that he missed last year’s Masters due to a freak back injury suffered at his lodgings in Augusta.
Jon Rahm, Jordan Spieth and Justin Rose round out the rest of the Official World Golf Rankings Top 5 list. Of the favorites, it feels like Thomas’ game is in the best shape to earn the Green Jacket in 2018. However, Rory McIlroy has shown solid form over the last few weeks and he certainly has the talent to dust the field at Augusta.
Masters Darkhorses: Alexander Noren
Betting on a few longshots is the best way to enjoy the Masters from a gambling standpoint so , who are the Masters darkhorses that have a chance of cashing a big ticket. Our favorite middle-tiered longshot on the odds board is Alexander Noren. He’s been playing at a high level this season and even stretching back into late last season. At 25/1 odds, Noren is a solid sleeper in the field.
Masters Darkhorses: Charley Hoffman
An even longer shot that we like this week is Charley Hoffman. Last year, he racked up four top 3 finishes, and he was in contention at Augusta after firing a 65 on the first day of the tournament. There is some serious value with Hoffman at 80/1.
Masters Darkhorses: Kevin Kisner
Kevin Kisner is another golfer with 80/1 odds, and that price just doesn’t make sense for the South Carolinian from Aiken who knows Augusta National well. Kisner just finished second in the WGC Match Play event.
Masters History and Facts:
The Masters began in 1934 and is held at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. The famous Green Jacket has been given out since 1949.
Jack Nicklaus holds the record for most Masters titles with six while Tiger Woods and Arnold Palmer have won the tournament four times. The Masters is the first major of the year and is played in the second week of April. The tournament is an invitation-only event, but the world’s top 50 players get an automatic entry, as well as former Masters champions. The Masters is broadcast on the weekend by CBS and has been every year since 1956 with ESPN televising the action on Thursday and Friday.
Recent Masters Winners
2017 – Sergio Garcia
2016 – Danny Willett
2015 – Jordan Spieth
2014 – Bubba Watson 2012 – Bubba Watson
2013 – Adam Scott
2012 – Bubba Watson
2011 – Charl Schwartzel with
2010 – Phil Mickelson
2009 – Angel Cabrera
2008 – Trevor Immelman
2007 – Zach Johnson
2018 Masters Predictions
For our bold and fearless prediction, we’ll go with Rory McIlroy at 9/1 odds. If you’re looking for a few longshots to back at the Masters, take some flyers with Noren, Hoffman and Kisner. Check out all the latest Masters odds at BetDSI Sportsbook, Good luck, and enjoy the tournament.
