2024 LIV Golf Picks: LIV Golf Tour Houston Odds and Expert Betting Predictions
After more than a month off, LIV returns this week in Houston for their eighth event of the 2024 season. LIV has done a nice job scheduling events around the majors, as this week will serve as a tune-up for some players for next week’s U.S. Open. Jon Rahm is once again the betting favorite at 7-1 odds heading to the Lone Star State, despite not winning on the Tour yet. He has finished inside the top-10 in all seven events on the season. Joaquin Niemann, Bryson DeChambeau, and Tyrrell Hatton are the next closest golfers on the odds board to win this Houston event. Doc’s Sports will break down some of the best action for this upcoming week below.
A Look at the Field
Here is a look at the Top 12 and ties with the lowest golf odds to win it all at online sportsbooks
Jon Rahm +700 – Joaquin Niemann +800 – Bryson DeChambeau +800 – Tyrrell Hatton +1200
Abraham Ancer +1600 – Talor Gooch +1600 – Dean Burmester +1600 – Cameron Smith +1600
Brooks Koepka +1600 – Dustin Johnson +2200 – Louis Oosthuizen +2200 – Adrian Meronk +3500
Course Characteristics of Those Who Can Win or Secure Winning Golf Bets
The Golf Club of Houston will be hosting this week’s LIV event and is located in Humble, Texas. The layout will play as a par 72 and just north of 7,400 yards. The track was designed by famed architect Rees Jones and major champion David Toms. The Golf Club of Houston opened in 2005 and ranks inside the top-50 of best courses in the state of Texas. With the length of the course, it seems that long-ball hitters will flourish, but the fairways are littered with bunkers and hazards. Long-iron play and putting will be the key elements to contend this week. The greens are made of Mini Verde Bermudagrass and should roll fast in the Texas heat. The 315-yard Par 4 12th hole should be drivable for most players and the 18th hole is guarded by a lake down the left side of the fairway and bordering the entire left side of the green, which could add some drama down the stretch.
Bryson DeChambeau +800
DeChambeau enters this event in great form and displayed his skill set at Valhalla in the PGA Championship, losing by one stroke. He also contended at The Masters earlier in the year, reminding the world of his Major-winning capabilities. The 30-year-old won eight times on the PGA Tour and has two LIV victories to his resume heading into Houston. He is one of the longest drivers on the LIV Tour and has four par-5s to attack this week, along with a drivable par 4 12th hole. DeChambeau went to college in Texas and still lives there. Look for him to put on a clinic in front of his supporters in Houston.
Talor Gooch +1600
Besides Jon Rahm, Gooch is the best player on the LIV Tour without a victory this season. Hopefully that will change after this weekend in Texas. His overall game is built around his solid iron play and his streaky putter gives him plenty of upside this week. Gooch played this course twice on the PGA Tour and notched a T4 finish in 2019. He has a little momentum on his side as he gained strokes both on approach and putting at the 2024 PGA Championship. Look for Gooch to contend this week for his first victory of ’24.
Sergio Garcia +4000
We are getting a nice price tag for Garcia this week at a course where he has played well in his career. He is still searching for his first-career LIV win as he has been close three times and each ended in a playoff loss. Sergio has never missed a cut on this course and has a T3 finish on his card. He has been heavily regarded as one of the best iron players throughout his career and on the LIV Tour. His putter is hit or miss and that will either lead him to success this week or his downfall. He currently resides in Austin, Texas and has played extremely well in this state in his career. Look for Garcia to be in the mix this week.
Golf Picks: Who to Consider This Week:
To win: DeChambeau, Gooch, Garcia
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