- The best bet at the Houston Open is J.J. Spaun with +3500 odds as a longshot alternative to Scottie Scheffler or Rory McIlroy.
HOUSTON – Scottie Scheffler (+400) and Rory McIlroy (+700) are the only golfers with odds at the 2025 Texas Children’s Houston Open shorter than +2800. Because of the long Houston Open odds for every other player in the field, this may be a great week to look at some underdogs who may pay out large for bettors willing to bypass the Scheffler and McIlroy tier.
Odds for the Houston Open
- Scottie Scheffler +400
- Rory McIlroy +700
- Aaron Rai +2800
- Davis Thompson +3000
- Min Woo Lee +3000
- Tony Finau +3000
- J.J. Spaun +3500
- Jason Day +3500
- Wyndham Clark +3500
- Jacob Bridgeman +4000
- Michael Kim +4000
- Stephan Jaeger +4000
Best Underdogs for the Houston Open
One of the best ways to bet on underdogs at PGA Tour betting sites is to look at how players have performed recently.
Of the ten golfers not named Scottie Scheffler or Rory McIlroy at the top of the odds board for the Houston Open, the three most recent finishes by J.J. Spaun stand out as the best.
Recent Finishes of 12 Biggest Favorites at the Houston Open
| Golfer | Most Recent | 2nd Most Recent | 3rd Most Recent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottie Scheffler | T20 (Players) | T11 (Arnold Palmer) | T3 (Genesis) |
| Rory McIlroy | 1 (Players) | T15 (Arnold Palmer) | T17 (Genesis) |
| Aaron Rai | T14 (Players) | T11 (Arnold Palmer) | T4 (Mexico Open) |
| Davis Thompson | T10 (Players) | Cut (Arnold Palmer) | Cut (Cognizant Classic) |
| Min Woo Lee | T20 (Players) | Cut (Arnold Palmer) | T11 (Cognizant Classic) |
| Tony Finau | Cut (Players) | T36 (Arnold Palmer) | T5 (Genesis) |
| J.J. Spaun | 2 (Players) | T31 (Arnold Palmer) | T2 (Genesis) |
| Jason Day | T8 (Arnold Palmer) | T50 (Genesis) | T13 (AT&T Pebble Beach) |
| Wyndham Clark | WD (Players) | T22 (Arnold Palmer) | T31 (Genesis) |
| Jacob Bridgeman | 3 (Valspar) | T50 (Players) | T15 (Arnold Palmer) |
| Michael Kim | T28 (Valspar) | Cut (Players) | 4 (Arnold Palmer) |
| Stephan Jaeger | T36 (Valspar) | T20 (Players) | Cut (Arnold Palmer) |
Spaun has finished second in two of his past three events and has +3500 odds at legal sports betting sites to win the Houston Open. He is likely the best longshot to bet to win the tournament.
How to Bet on the Houston Open
For bettors looking to bet on the Houston Open in Texas, where it’s played, they may feel as if there is a lack of options due to the state not regulating any betting sites.
But there are legal sports betting sites in Texas, such as Bovada, that have odds for the event and are available in the state because they are based internationally and operate outside of the local government’s purview.
Users can bet on J.J. Spaun, the favorites, or other longshots at the Houston Open in Texas using those platforms.
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Brett is a passionate sports writer who majored in Sport Management at Florida State University. He combines his knowledge of stats with his understanding of game theory to find the best values when sports betting. Brett enjoys golfing, playing cornhole, and hanging out by the pool when he’s not locked in watching games.
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