Event Overview

The highly anticipated 2025 CJ Cup Byron Nelson is set to commence on Thursday, May 1, at TPC Craig Ranch, with first-round tee times beginning at 7:50 a.m. ET. This tournament promises to attract top talent as players vie for victory.

Current Standings and Favorites

Scottie Scheffler stands out as a leading contender, currently ranked fourth in the FedEx Cup standings. Despite achieving five top-10 finishes this season, the 13-time PGA Tour champion seeks his first win of 2025 after an exhilarating seven victories in the previous year. His odds are placed at +280, making him the betting favorite according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

Other notable favorites include:

• Jordan Spieth: +1800
• Sungjae Im: +2200
• Byeong Hun An: +2500
• Taylor Pendrith (defending champion): +2500

Expert Predictions

SportsLine, utilizing a proprietary model developed by DFS expert Mike McClure, has simulated the tournament 10,000 times, providing fascinating insights into potential outcomes and golfer performances. This model has achieved impressive results, amassing over $9,000 in earnings based on its predictions since the PGA Tour resumed in June 2020.

A surprising projection from the model suggests that Jordan Spieth, despite being a favorite, may not finish in the top five. Spieth has shown consistent performance lately but has not secured a PGA Tour win since 2022 and struggled during last year’s tournament at this event.

Longshot Contenders

Among the longshots, Jacob Bridgeman (60-1) is emerging as a potential standout. Although still searching for his first PGA Tour win, he has demonstrated promise with two top-10 finishes in his recent outings. Bridgeman’s statistics place him favorably in key areas, such as:

• 5th in strokes gained: putting (0.749)
• 12th in putts per round (27.78)
• 16th in scoring average (69.78)

Given his recent form, Bridgeman represents a strong value pick for this year’s event.

Betting Insights and Final Thoughts

As the tournament approaches, bettors are urged to consider the odds and predictions provided by robust models like SportsLine’s. This model has accurately forecasted outcomes in major tournaments, including 14 majors and four consecutive Masters.

For insights into additional potential picks and betting strategies, visit SportsLine for the comprehensive projected leaderboard and analysis.