After the NBA Finals odds come to a close, sports betting fans will want something new and exciting to focus on when making their sportsbook picks. How about the U.S. Open next week at Bethpage Black? Most books have taken down their official odds until the St. Jude Classic ends, but we can still discuss some potential top picks based on the most recent odds. Let’s have a look.TIGER WOODS
U.S. Open odds: 7 to 4
No matter how well or poorly Tiger is playing at any given point, he’ll be in the discussion for major championship contenders as long as he can still hold a club. Long hitters do well at Bethpage and we know what Tiger can do off the tee; it’s just a matter of whether or not he can keep the ball in the fairway. He did it at the Memorial last week, but Muirfield Village’s fairways are easy to hit compared to Bethpage’s. Still, Tiger has two wins this season, so he’ll play well enough to contend.
PHIL MICKELSON
U.S. Open odds: 8 to 1
Lefty is a wildcard this week, but be careful not to bet with your heart over your head. It would be nice to see him win since he’s dealt with his wife’s illness, but we don’t know if his game is where it needs to be for the U.S. Open. Take a wait-and-see approach and bet based on how he finishes at the St. Jude.
PAUL CASEY
U.S. Open odds: 20 to 1
Watch out for this Englishman. Did you know that he’s ranked third in the world golf rankings? He’s playing well this season, with three top-fives, he’s a bomber off the tee at over 295 yards on average, and his current golf odds would give you +2000 value. Not bad.
JIM FURYK
U.S. Open odds: 25 to 1
If I have a “gut feeling” pick, Furyk is it. Those who bet on sports know he almost always performs at the U.S. Open – he has one win, two second-places and two fifth-places – and he’s playing well of late, with three straight top-10s.
ANGEL CABERA
U.S. Open odds: 50 to 1
You may want to pounce on Cabrera now if your sportsbook has lines open. A former U.S. Open winner and the current reigning Masters champ at +5000 value? Seems like a steal, especially since he has the length needed to compete at Bethpage. Don’t’ forget about him.
