LIV Golf
LIV Golf returns to the Costa del Sol as Real Club Valderrama hosts the Andalucia event, and the Spanish venue’s demanding layout promises to test every facet of the field’s game. Valderrama’s tight, tree-lined fairways and tricky Bermuda greens have historically separated the elite ball-strikers from the field, making accuracy off the tee and precision approach play essential. With no cut in LIV’s 54-hole shotgun format, every round counts from the opening tee shot.
Outright Favourites
Jon Rahm arrives as the headline act at 125/1 with bet365, and those are odds that frankly insult a player of his calibre. Our analysis puts him at a 23.7% win probability, which translates to implied odds of 3/1. Getting him at triple figures represents colossal value for a player who leads this field in virtually every meaningful metric. Rahm’s ball-striking pedigree suits Valderrama perfectly, where finding fairways and controlling distance into greens matters more than raw power. The bookmakers have this one badly wrong.
Bryson DeChambeau commands 10/1 at Sky Bet, and while that looks short compared to most of the field, his 9.0% win probability (10/1 implied) suggests the market has this one spot on. DeChambeau’s length advantage matters less here than usual given Valderrama’s premium on accuracy, but his improved iron play over the past 18 months gives him the weapons needed. The 50% top-ten probability reflects a player capable of contending without necessarily being the strongest favourite.
Joaquin Niemann sits at 1.75/1 with bet365, a price that looks uncomfortably short given his 7.2% win probability. Our ratings suggest he’s closer to 13/1 true value, meaning the market has overcooked this one based on recent form or course history. Niemann possesses the ball-striking quality Valderrama demands, but at odds-on you need everything to fall perfectly across 54 holes. There’s better value elsewhere in this field.
Each-Way Value
David Puig at 1500/1 with DraftKings represents extraordinary each-way value Each-Way. We rate him at 5.8% to win (16/1 implied), giving him a 42% chance of a top-ten finish. At triple-figure odds with 1/5 terms paying four places, Puig offers the kind of risk-reward ratio that smart punters dream about. His strokes-gained profile shows consistent quality with irons, exactly what thrives at Valderrama.
Thomas Detry at 1500/1 with DraftKings (also 350/1 at Bovada) merits serious each-way consideration Each-Way. Our numbers have him at 4.2% to win (23/1 implied) with a 38% top-ten probability. Detry’s accurate driving game and steady iron play make him a natural fit for Valderrama’s demands, and at these inflated odds the each-way cushion provides excellent cover. The Belgian has shown he can mix it with elite fields when his game clicks.
Dean Burmester offers another genuine each-way angle at 300/1 with William Hill Each-Way. We have him at 4.1% to win (23/1 implied), making those odds absurdly generous. His 36% top-ten probability suggests a player capable of posting a serious challenge across three rounds. Burmester’s power game needs channelling carefully around Valderrama’s demanding layout, but the price more than compensates for the risk.
Players to Watch
Dustin Johnson – Available at 22/1 with Sky Bet despite our model rating him just 2.0% to win (49/1 implied). The market still prices DJ on reputation rather than current form, but his languid swing and natural shot-shaping ability suit Valderrama’s demands. Worth monitoring if he shows signs of vintage form early.
Cameron Smith – The mullet-sporting Australian sits at 8.5/1 with Sky Bet, though our 1.7% win probability (56/1 implied) suggests the odds heavily favour the bookmaker. Smith’s scrambling ability and feel around greens could prove valuable at Valderrama, but the price reflects name value more than statistical edge.
Lucas Herbert – Betway offers 50/1 about the Australian, whose 3.0% win probability (33/1 implied) indicates modest value. Herbert’s steady ball-striking gives him the tools to navigate Valderrama’s challenges, though he’ll need everything clicking simultaneously to trouble the leaders.
Our Pick
Odds: 125/1 – bet365 (others: 340/1 DraftKings, 200.52/1 BetCris)
Getting a player with a 23.7% win probability at 125/1 represents the kind of value that appears once in a blue moon. BonusDevil’s ratings have Rahm at 3/1 implied, meaning bet365’s price offers staggering overlay. His ball-striking dominance and accuracy profile make him perfectly suited to Valderrama’s exacting demands. At these odds, he’s a bet you simply cannot pass up.
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