Spieth in Touching Distance at the Halfway Stage
Cameron Young leads the Truist Championship at the halfway point, posting 13-under par after two rounds and maintaining a five-shot advantage over a chasing pack led by Jordan Spieth, Alex Smalley, and Nick Taylor. There is plenty of tournament left at Quail Hollow, and the weekend rounds promise fireworks as the field tries to reel in the front-runner.
Spieth sits in second place alongside Smalley and Taylor on 8-under, making our pre-event pick very much in the conversation after a solid start. He's two shots better positioned than Scottie Scheffler, who lies sixth on 6-under, and the form is there to suggest a deep run remains possible through the weekend.
Our Pre-Tournament Pick
Jordan Spieth is at 8-under par and sits in second place at the halfway stage. Our pick remains bang in contention: he's just five shots behind the leader and shares second place with two other strong performers. His steady two-round total was efficient rather than explosive, but at a course that rewards precision, that's exactly the platform you want heading into the weekend.
Who's in Contention
Young is the clear frontrunner at 13-under, and the market reflects it: he's 0.5/1 at bet365. That's a shortened price for a reason. However, the chasing trio of Spieth, Smalley, and Taylor are bunched within five shots and all touch 8-under, which at Quail Hollow is a genuine position of strength.
Scheffler at 6-under and 5.5/1 is priced as the likely challenger and offers value if Young falters. Si Woo Kim and Kristoffer Reitan are also within striking distance on 6-under, though both are still finding their best form. Gary Woodland rounds out the top contenders on 7-under, sitting just one shot behind Spieth in third place outright.
Round 3 Betting Angles
Spieth has the luxury of chasing without the burden of the lead. At 14/1 with bet365, he represents genuine value sitting five shots back at the halfway stage. His game suits Quail Hollow's demands: accuracy off the tee and crisp iron play under pressure. Look for him to post a low round and trim the gap on Young heading into Sunday.
Young will feel the heat immediately as the weekend begins. Leading by five at the halfway stage is commanding, but Quail Hollow is unforgiving to front-runners who lose focus. Expect the chasing pack to pile on pressure early in Round 3, particularly Spieth and Smalley, who both sit on identical 8-under totals.
Scheffler's 5.5/1 price is tempting for those willing to back a late charge. At six shots behind, he needs a catalyst round, but there is plenty of course left and his quality makes him a constant threat over the weekend.
Our Updated Pick
Odds: 14/1 โ bet365
Spieth is ideally positioned five shots behind Young at the halfway stage, with the field wide open heading into Round 3. His steady start proved he can score low at Quail Hollow, and from second place, he can attack without the pressure of defending a lead. At 14/1, he represents the best value among the top contenders and remains our selection to claim the trophy.