Masters 2026 Betting Preview, Odds & Picks

Danny Burke

Written by: Danny Burke

Last Update: Wed Apr 08, 2026, 10:59 am ET

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Masters 2026 betting preview, odds and best bets for Augusta National. Full breakdown, key stats and picks to help you find value.

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The best week in golf is officially here – Masters week. The 90th edition of this storied event returns to Augusta National Golf Club, where 91 players will compete for the green jacket.

Augusta is one of the most predictive courses on Tour, but there's still plenty that goes into determining which golfers have value. Below, you'll find my betting preview with updated odds and picks for the 2026 Masters.

New to betting The Masters? Check out our Masters betting guide, as it breaks down odds, sportsbooks and different types of wagers to help you build a winning strategy at Augusta.

Masters 2026 Odds

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Scottie Scheffler (+600)
Bryson DeChambeau (+1100)
Jon Rahm (+1200)
Rory McIlroy (+1400)
Xander Schauffele (+1400)
Ludvig Aberg (+1600)
Cameron Young (+1800)
Matt Fitzpatrick (+1800)
Tommy Fleetwood (+2500)
Hideki Matsuyama (+3000)
Justin Rose (+3000)
Robert MacIntyre (+3000)
Min Woo Lee (+3500)
Collin Morikawa (+4000)
Patrick Reed (+4000)
Brooks Koepka (+4500)
Jordan Spieth (+4500)
Akshay Bhatia (+5000)

Augusta National Course Breakdown

Augusta National Golf Club | Augusta, Georgia

Par: 72
Yardage: 7,565
Greens: Bentgrass (firm, fast)
Fairways: Ryegrass (widest on Tour)
Rough: Ryegrass (short)
Bunkers: 44 (3rd fewest)
Water in Play: 4 (12th fewest)

Augusta National is unlike anything else on Tour. It's the only major played at the same venue every year, and because of that, course history carries more weight here than anywhere else in golf.

At 7,565 yards, it's one of the longer tracks we see annually, but it's not just about distance, it's how you use it. Players are rewarded for being aggressive off the tee with wide, forgiving fairways, but that advantage quickly disappears if you're not dialed in with your approach play.

Nearly three-quarters of approach shots come from 150 yards and beyond, putting a premium on mid-to-long iron play. Controlling trajectory and spin is critical, especially with firm, fast Bentgrass greens that are notoriously difficult to hold.

And once you're on those greens, the real challenge begins.

Augusta National features some of the fastest and most undulating putting surfaces in the world, making it one of the toughest places on Tour to gain strokes with the flat stick. Three-putts are a constant threat, and players who can lag it close and avoid mistakes will have a massive edge.

Around the greens, things don't get any easier. Tight lies, severe slopes and shaved runoff areas make this one of the most demanding short game tests players will face all season.

Despite having just 44 bunkers and limited water in play, Augusta still plays as one of the most difficult courses on the schedule. Over the past four years, the average score has hovered around +1.34 per round, ranking as the toughest annual stop on Tour.

The Par 5s are where scoring opportunities exist – all four are reachable in two and will play a major role in determining who's in contention come Sunday. If you're not taking advantage there, you're falling behind.

Given these factors, I'm honing in on elite iron play, especially from 150 yards and out. I'm also prioritizing players who have been consistently gaining tee-to-green in recent starts, along with those who can carry it long and put themselves in position to attack.

Par 5 Birdie or Better percentage is a major focus, as is strokes gained around the green. There's plenty more baked into the model, but that's the foundation.

With that in mind, let's dive into my betting card for the 2026 Masters.

Masters 2026 Picks

NOTE: A quarter unit is allocated to outright plays and a full unit on the top finishing positions, which are including ties unless stated otherwise, and head-to-head wagers.

As always, be sure to shop around for the best numbers, as PGA odds can vary significantly from book to book.

Xander Schauffele: To Win (18/1) | Top 10 (+138)

I'm not quite sure how anyone can avoid placing a bet on Xander Schauffele this week. Through 30 rounds at Augusta, he's posted a +1.99 True Strokes Gained mark. Over his last five trips, he's finished T-3, T-8, 8th and 10th, with his lone missed cut coming in 2022.

He's also in strong form this season, finishing T-7 or better in three of his last four starts, with a T-24 at the Arnold Palmer Invitational as his worst result during that stretch.

Schauffele ranks third overall in my model, and there aren't any glaring weaknesses in his profile. He's top-20 in nearly every key metric I'm targeting this week, and it won't  be surprising to see him near the top of the leaderboard come Sunday.

At 18/1, I'm more than willing to back the two-time major winner to make a serious run at his first green jacket.

Ludvig Aberg: To Win (19/1) | Top 20 (-125) Not Including Ties

I've been patient all season, waiting for the right moment to finally back Ludvig Aberg, and this feels like the spot. Despite a couple of late stumbles this year, I'm still confident rolling with the 26-year-old Swede.

He's only made two appearances at Augusta, but he's already proven he belongs. Aberg finished runner-up in his debut in 2024, then followed it up with a seventh-place finish last year. The sample size is small, but it's elite, and he leads this field in True Strokes Gained at +3.44.

His recent form only strengthens the case. Over his last three starts, he's gone T-3 at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, T-5 at THE PLAYERS, and T-5 last week at the Valero Texas Open. He held a two-shot lead on the back nine at THE PLAYERS, and was also in front on Sunday in San Antonio.

I can understand why some would shy away from betting Aberg given the recent collapses, but if anything, it feels like it's building toward a breakthrough moment at The Masters.

Aberg ranks seventh in my model this week and checks out across the board, placing 15th or better in Birdie or Better percentage, Par 5 BOB%, Bogey Avoidance and SG: TOT in difficult to very difficult scoring conditions, just to name a handful.

If he fades again, so be it. But I'm not passing on a player of this caliber breaking through for his first major, especially with how well he's playing coming into Augusta.

Tommy Fleetwood: To Win (+2250) | Top 20 (-124) Not Including Ties

Speaking of players getting over the hump, I finally feel some confidence backing Tommy Fleetwood in a major after he broke through with a win at the Tour Championship last August.

That victory should allow him to play with a bit more ease, knowing he can close. Even without a win in 2026, he's still exuding plenty of confidence on the course, with four top-10 finishes in five starts this season.

At Augusta, Fleetwood has logged 34 rounds with a +1.47 True SG mark. Over his last five appearances, he's finished T-3, T-14, T-21, 33rd and T-46. Could this finally be his breakout year? Absolutely.

My model has him sitting fifth this week. Fleetwood is top-10 in SG: T2G over his last 36 rounds, SG: TOT in difficult to very difficult scoring conditions over the past three years, along with strong marks in Good Drive Percentage and Bogey Avoidance over the last 18 months.

I like getting a price north of 20/1 on a player of this caliber, now it's just a matter of putting it together for four rounds.

Corey Conners: To Win (110/1) | Top Canadian (-148)

Did you really expect me to leave out my guy Corey Conners on my Masters betting card? He's been our favorite and most consistent golfer we've bet this season and I don't see why I'd stray away this week.

He's also played excellent golf at Augusta, posting a +1.35 True SG mark over 28 rounds. He finished T-8 in 2021, T-6 in 2022, missed the cut in 2023, then rebounded with a T-38 in 2024 before finishing T-8 again last year.

His form this season has been steady as well, with just one missed cut and finishes of T-14 or better in each of his last two starts at THE PLAYERS and the Valspar Championship.

Distance isn't his biggest strength, but that's about the only box he doesn't check for Augusta. He ranks seventh in Birdie or Better Percentage, ninth in SG: TOT over the past three years in difficult to very difficult scoring conditions, 11th in both Good Drive Percentage and Bogey Avoidance, and 14th in SG: APP this season.

Not only am I taking a shot on him to win the tournament, but instead of going the top-finish route, I'm also backing him as the top Canadian at -148. The only other Canadians in the field are Nick Taylor, who ranks 44th in my model, and Mike Weir at 78th.

At the very least, if you don't feel comfortable taking a longshot outright on Conners, wager on him to be the top player from the Great White North.

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Head to Head Matchups

  • Bryson DeChambeau (-115) vs Rory McIlroy 
  • Xander Schauffele (-105) vs Rory McIlroy 

To wrap up our Masters betting card, I'm also including a pair of head-to-head bets.

You already know why I'm infatuated with Xander Schauffele this week, but what's the pull with Bryson DeChambeau?

Well, what's not to like about Bryson? He finished T-5 at Augusta in 2025 and T-6 the year prior. He ranks first in this field in SG: T2G over his past 36 rounds, first in Birdie or Better Percentage, first in Driving Distance, second in Apex Height, which should help him hold approach shots on these firm greens, along with ranking seventh in SG: ARG and eighth in Par 5 BOB%.

I'm a bit hesitant to bet him outright given the lack of value at his current price, but that could change as the week unfolds.

So why am I looking to fade Rory?

He's going to be distracted this week. Rory finally got the enormous monkey off his back last year when he won The Masters, completing the career Grand Slam. He's done everything needed to feel fully accomplished in his career. That doesn't mean he won't try or care about his performance, but his mind will be pulled back to last year's tournament, not just internally, but by every patron, fellow golfer and media member out there this week.

Additionally, we haven't seen Rory play since THE PLAYERS, which was over three weeks ago. He finished T-46 in that tournament, withdrew the week prior at the Arnold Palmer Invitational due to back issues, had a T-2 at the Genesis and a T-14 at Pebble Beach.

This isn't the trajectory you'd normally want for a player heading into Augusta, and for those reasons I'll be looking to fade Rory McIlroy.

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Danny Burke
Danny Burke

Danny Burke is a betting analyst with a decade of sports media experience. He got his start at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, sharing picks on the local ESPN affiliate. After college, he hosted shows for VSiN in Las Vegas before returning to Chicago to launch 'Rush Hour', the first daily sports betting show from an Illinois casino. He also co-hosted 'Props and Locks' on Fox32’s Bears pregame show and ran 'Bet On, Chicago' on WLS-AM 890.

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