2025 Truist Championship: Picks & Golf Predictions
Time to tee it up in Pennsylvania! Join Pat Fitzmaurice and Bo McBrayer for their top 2025 Truist Championship picks and predictions sponsored by DraftKings! How will the field approach a new course to the Tour, the Philadelphia Cricket Club?
Can Justin Thomas (+2000) set yet another PGA record? Plus, will longshot Andrew Novak (+6500) remain one of the hottest golfers on the planet? 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.
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2025 Truist Championship Best Bets & Predictions
Here’s a concise summary of the BettingPros PGA Podcast episode for the 2025 Truist Championship featuring Pat Fitzmaurice and Bo McBrayer:
🎯 Quick Summary
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The Truist Championship is a new signature no-cut event with a $20 million purse.
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Played at Whitemarsh Valley (Whitemarsh/Hickin Course) at the Philadelphia Cricket Club-a short Tillinghast design (par 70, 7,119 yards) with tight fairways, elevated greens, and 118 bunkers.
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Wind and weather will be key: if conditions stay calm, expect another birdie fest with winning scores potentially approaching 30-under-par.
🧠 Course & Betting Insights
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Key Skills Favored: Wedge play, bunker play, putting, birdie-making ability.
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Wind = Only Defense: If it stays low (5-10 mph), players will go extremely low.
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Short hitters like Brian Harman could thrive.
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Elite approach game and hot putters should lead.
?"? Bo's Betting Card
Player | Odds | Rationale |
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Justin Thomas | +2000 | Elite wedge/approach player; birdie machine when hot |
Andrew Novak | +7000 | Hottest form on tour: 3rd (Valero), 2nd (Heritage), 1st (Zurich) |
Akshay Bhatia | +7500 | Suits low-scoring setups; thrives with wedges |
Rasmus Højgaard | +11000 | Big upside; recent strong form |
?"? Pat's Betting Card
Player | Odds | Rationale |
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Jordan Spieth | +3000 | Closed Byron Nelson with 62; driver less important here |
Andrew Novak | +7000 | See above |
Brian Harman | +8000 | 3rd at RBC, recent winner; thrives on short, Lynx-style tracks |
🏌️♂️ Favorites Discussed
Player | Odds | Commentary |
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Rory McIlroy | +400 | No value after recent win, even in weaker field |
Xander Schauffele | +1600 | Ball striking elite, but putting shaky (ranked 156th SG: Putting) |
Ludvig Åberg | +1600 | Great at long courses, questionable on short setups |
Colin Morikawa | +1600 | Iron play fits, but short game concerns |
Justin Thomas | +2000 | Ideal profile for this setup |
Jordan Spieth | +3000 | In form, course fits if he leaves driver in bag |
Maverick McNealy | +4000 | Playing well, but poor bunker play a concern (153rd sand saves) |
⚠️ Mid-Range "Dead Zone" (45-65:1)
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Bo faded all of these players, citing lack of scoring upside, wedge play, or putting:
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Wyndham Clark, Sungjae Im, Daniel Berger, Keegan Bradley
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Sepp Straka (Pat likes him slightly, Bo passes)
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Tony Finau, Sam Burns, Denny McCarthy, etc.
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?'? Long Shots Worth a Look
Player | Odds | Why Consider |
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Andrew Novak | +7000 | Arguably second-hottest player on Tour |
Akshay Bhatia | +7500 | Perfect fit for birdie-fest |
Rasmus Højgaard | +11000 | Recent strong finishes |
Brian Harman | +8000 | Great fit; elite at short courses and strong recent form |
🏆 One & Done Picks
Analyst | Pick |
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Bo McBrayer | Ludvig Åberg |
Pat Fitzmaurice | Brian Harman |
2025 Truist Championship Timestamps:
- Introduction – 0:00:00
- The CJ Cup Byron Nelson Recap – 0:00:20
- Philadelphia Cricket Club Preview – 0:05:02
- The Favorites – 0:11:17
- Justin Thomas – 0:12:45
- Ludvig Åberg – 0:13:33
- Collin Morikawa – 0:14:16
- Xander Schauffele – 0:14:27
- Jordan Spieth – 0:14:44
- Maverick McNealy – 0:14:59
- Mid-Range Options – 0:15:48
- SungJae Im – 0:17:10
- Sepp Straka – 0:17:34
- The Longshots – 0:18:50
- Andrew Novak – 0:19:06
- Akshay Bhatia – 0:19:33
- Rasmus Højgaard – 0:20:27
- Brian Harman – 0:21:17
- Betting Cards Review – 0:22:08
- One-And-Done Picks – 0:22:36
- Outro – 0:23:29
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