Maybe Monday’s NFL betting line scares you too much after so many upsets have occurred in the first two weeks of the football season. If betting NFL is so risky right now, why not go for higher upside and bet some golf? Here are some picks to consider for the Tour Championship, which is the last FedEx Cup playoff event. Tiger Woods (+125)
It’s been a strange year for Tiger, who’s been “off his game” yet has six wins. After winning two weeks ago, his +125 odds to win are the best he’s had all year. Driving accuracy be damned; Tiger is back in one of his grooves and seems poised to win another tournament. He won the Tour Championship at the same host course, East Lake, two years ago, so he’s comfortable there.
Zach Johnson (+2050)
Johnson’s short, accurate golf shots have served him well in 2009, leading to two wins and countless other weeks of contending in online sports betting. While He hasn’t won at East Lake, he knows what it takes to set it on fire; he holds the course record at 60. He played well at the BMW two weeks ago so it wouldn’t be a stretch to see him flourish this week.
Mike Weir (+5250)
Weir has quietly enjoyed a resurgence this season, posting eight top-20 finishes. While he has just two top-10s, he’s always in the hunt through the weekend. On a course like East Lake that rewards accuracy, Weir’s solid putting stroke and short game make him an intriguing sports pick, especially with his big value.
Padraig Harrington (+1415)
Paddy’s turnaround is almost complete. After no top 10s in his first 15 tournaments this season, the 2008 Player of the Year has five straight top-10s. He’s playing good golf when it matters, especially when it comes to scrambling and putting. Could he finally break through and win the last big tourney of the year?
Betting services recommend: Tiger Woods +125. The key with Tiger is to follow his streaks; when he’s playing with confidence, there’s no point betting against him. He should inch one step closer to Jack Nicklaus this week.
