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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Here’s a concise summary of the BettingPros PGA Podcast episode for the 2025 Truist Championship featuring Pat Fitzmaurice and Bo McBrayer:


🎯 Quick Summary

  • The Truist Championship is a new signature no-cut event with a $20 million purse.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Key Skills Favored: Wedge play, bunker play, putting, birdie-making ability.

  • Wind = Only Defense: If it stays low (5-10 mph), players will go extremely low.

  • Short hitters like Brian Harman could thrive.

  • Elite approach game and hot putters should lead.


?"? Bo's Betting Card

Player Odds Rationale
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
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
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)

  • Bo faded all of these players, citing lack of scoring upside, wedge play, or putting:

    • Wyndham Clark, Sungjae Im, Daniel Berger, Keegan Bradley

    • Sepp Straka (Pat likes him slightly, Bo passes)

    • Tony Finau, Sam Burns, Denny McCarthy, etc.


?'? Long Shots Worth a Look

Player Odds Why Consider
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
Bo McBrayer Ludvig Åberg
Pat Fitzmaurice Brian Harman

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