2025 Memorial Tournament Picks & Golf Predictions
Overcome Dublin, Ohio, by linking up with Pat Fitzmaurice and Bo McBrayer for their top 2025 Memorial Tournament picks and predictions! Can Collin Morikawa (+1600) regain his form, or does odds-on favorite Scottie Scheffler (+280) mop the floor at Muirfield Village Golf Club?
Plus, can Hideki Matsuyama (+3500) be the hero PGA Tour bettors need? Our discussion includes updated odds, expert parlays, strategic one-and-done picks, a comprehensive look at the field and a deep dive into the course’s unique characteristics.
Whether you’re a seasoned bettor or new to golf betting, our insights will help you make informed decisions. Don’t forget to subscribe for weekly episodes covering the highs and lows of PGA betting.
Get instant alerts when a line reaches your target via the BettingPros App >>
2025 Memorial Tournament Best Bets & Predictions
Event: The Memorial Tournament
Course: Muirfield Village Golf Club, Dublin, OH (Jack Nicklaus design)
Par 72 • 7,569 yards • Signature Event (71-player field with a 36-hole cut)
🏌️♂️ Charles Schwab Recap
-
Winner: Ben Griffin - Earned first individual PGA Tour win after previously winning the Zurich team event with Andrew Novak.
-
Runner-up: Matthias Schmid - Applied pressure late but made too many early mistakes.
-
Scottie Scheffler: Finished T-4; surged Saturday with a 64 but couldn't close the gap on Sunday.
-
Colonial played firm and windy; greens were tough to hold.
?"? Course Breakdown: Muirfield Village
-
Fast, firm bentgrass greens
-
Demands distance and accuracy off the tee + elite long-iron play
-
Very difficult to scramble; second only to Augusta in scrambling difficulty
-
Wind expected: 10-20 mph during the week
-
Winning score likely: Between -5 and -10
🧠 Key Attributes for Success
-
Strong off-the-tee and long iron play (175+ yards)
-
Excellent scrambling & bogey avoidance
-
Bentgrass putting
-
Familiarity with green speed & layout is helpful (hard for debutants)
🏆 Past Winners
| Year | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Scottie Scheffler | -8 |
| 2023 | Viktor Hovland | -7 (playoff) |
| 2022 | Billy Horschel | -13 |
| 2021 | Patrick Cantlay | -13 (playoff) |
| 2020 | Jon Rahm | -9 |
?"? Top Contenders & Picks
✅ Bo's Betting Card
| Player | Odds | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Xander Schauffele | +1500 | 2nd in Bo's model (elite scrambling & OTT); loves grinders on tough setups |
| Hideki Matsuyama | +3500 | Great course history, solid long iron player, elite short game |
| Si Woo Kim | +4000 | Top 15 in last 4 Memorials; accurate driver and hot putter |
| Taylor Pendrith | +8000 | Very good OTT and long iron play; solid recent form |
| Sam Stevens | +10000 | Sneaky model darling (#2 in scrambling, top 10 short game) |
✅ Pat's Betting Card
| Player | Odds | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Cantlay | +1900 | 2-time Memorial champ, but poor putting form; still too much history to ignore |
| Hideki Matsuyama | +3500 | Shared pick with Bo |
| Alex Smalley | +15000 | Top 10 in strokes gained total this season; balanced skill set |
🚫 Fades & Concerns
| Player | Reason for Fade |
|---|---|
| Scottie Scheffler | Too short at +270 in a stacked field; defending champ, but Bo's looking elsewhere |
| Justin Thomas | Lacks consistency off the tee; poor course fit |
| Collin Morikawa | Form drop-off, weak proximity numbers in key ranges, poor scrambling |
| Ludvig Åberg | Inconsistent form; shaky short game |
| Patrick Cantlay | Struggling with putting despite strong ball striking |
| Corey Conners | Worst around-the-green game in the field |
| Tony Finau | No short game to speak of |
| Sungjae Im | Ranked 174th in SG: Approach - a killer stat for Muirfield |
🎯 Value/Longshot Picks
| Player | Odds | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ricky Fowler | +7500 | Trending positively; solid recent play & course history |
| Matt Fitzpatrick | +4500 | Grinder who's top 10'd here last 2 years |
| Taylor Pendrith | +8000 | Bo's longshot pick |
| Sam Stevens | +10000 | Great scrambling, bogey avoidance, par-5 scoring |
| Alex Smalley | +15000 | All-around consistent stats this season |
🥇 One & Done Picks
| Host | Pick | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Pat | Collin Morikawa | Out of options; hoping ball-striking returns at a course he's done well at |
| Bo | Xander Schauffele | High floor, elite fit, hoping for win & cash boost |
?"? Final Thoughts
-
Target complete players who thrive in tough conditions: strong OTT, scrambling, and long iron play.
-
Scotty Scheffler is obviously dangerous, but odds offer little value in a high-variance, stacked field.
-
This is a week for grinders and shot-makers, not bomb-and-gouge types or those with glaring weaknesses.
Subscribe: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | iHeart | Castbox | Amazon Music | Podcast Addict | TuneIn
2025 Memorial Tournament Timestamps:
- Introduction – 0:00:00
- Charles Schwab Challenge Recap – 00:00:30
- The Memorial Tournament Preview – 00:06:27
- Muirfield Village Golf Club Breakdown – 00:06:52
- The Favorites – 00:12:19
- Scottie Scheffler – 00:13:07
- Xander Schauffele – 00:14:48
- Justin Thomas – 00:15:46
- Collin Morikawa – 00:17:13
- Ludvig Åberg – 00:18:58
- Patrick Cantlay – 00:19:08
- Corey Conners – 00:20:30
- Hideki Matsuyama – 00:20:46
- Viktor Hovland – 00:20:59
- Si Woo Kim – 00:21:10
- Hideki Matsuyama cont. – 00:21:35
- Si Woo Kim cont. – 00:22:32
- The Mid-Range – 00:23:08
- Rickie Fowler – 00:23:47
- Tony Finau – 00:24:10
- Matt Fitzpatrick – 00:24:25
- Sungjae Im – 00:25:08
- Andrew Novak – 00:25:26
- The Longshots- 00:26:08
- Taylor Pendrith – 00:26:15
- Sam Stevens – 00:26:42
- Alex Smalley – 00:27:06
- Betting Cards Review – 00:27:24
- One-And-Done Picks – 00:28:22
- Outro – 00:29:16
Helpful Links
Giveaway Rules - For a complete list of rules and guidelines on how to enter our Giveaway Contest and to claim your prize, please visit this link.
Novig - Looking for a smarter way to bet on sports? There’s a new sports trading platform that’s changing the game - it’s called Novig. It's legal in most states, including Georgia, California, and Texas. It's peer-to-peer, which means you're competing against other users, not the house. You can often get better lines than traditional books. You can set your own lines, which gives you control most sportsbooks just don't offer. There are no commissions or hidden fees - seriously. It uses a coin deposit system, but it's REAL money. And you can use code DAILYJUICE for 50% off your first coin purchase, up to $25. Check it out now at bettingpros.com/novig.
BettingPros YouTube - Subscribe to the BettingPros YouTube channel and comment below on this video. When you do… you could win a FREE upgrade to BettingPros Premium. Whether you’re looking for access to exclusive picks, top-rated player props, or custom analysis of YOUR betting performance, BettingPros Premium has the tools to help you Cash. More. Bets. Plain and simple. Don’t want to wait for the giveaway? Sign up today at https://www.bettingpros.com/upgrade and start betting smarter, not harder.
BettingPros Pick Tracker - Want to track all of your wagers in one place? Check out the BettingPros Pick Tracker. It syncs up with your sportsbooks to tally which picks hit and which miss AND gives you a live look at what the public is doing so you can use real-time tracking to determine which plays to make, and which to fade: bettingpros.com/pick-tracking
What is Betting Against the Spread?
Betting "against the spread" refers to the act of choosing the winning team based on a numeric handicap placed on the team that oddsmakers believe is superior, rather than picking the outright winner. For example, if the Rams face the Bengals, and oddsmakers set the spread at Rams -3.5, you would need Los Angeles to win by 4 or more points in order to cash your Rams bet.
What is an Over/Under Bet?
Over/Under is a wager based on how many points you think will be scored in a specific game. Oddsmakers set the total, and bettors decide whether the final score will be higher or lower than that number. If an Over/Under is set at 44.5 points and you bet Over, you will need the combined score of both teams to be 45 points or higher to win your bet.
What is a Moneyline Bet?
A moneyline bet involves choosing which team you believe will win a specific matchup. The moneyline favorite carries a minus designation, like -130. This means that you need to wager $130 to earn a $100 profit. Conversely, the underdog carries a plus designation, like +110. This means that you win $110 in profit on a $100 bet.
Connect with sportsbooks to automatically sync your balances and bets >>
Subscribe: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | iHeart | Castbox | Amazon Music | Podcast Addict | TuneIn