PGA Tour
The PGA Tour heads to Louisiana this week for the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, the circuit's only official team event. Played at TPC Louisiana, this two-man scramble format throws up a different test, rewarding partnerships that can feed off each other in the alternate shot and better ball sessions. With defending champion Ben Griffin looking to go back-to-back, the field is stacked with big names chasing one of the tour's most unique titles.
Form counts, but so does chemistry. The scramble format can mask weaknesses and amplify strengths, meaning players who might struggle solo can thrive alongside the right partner. This week's value plays will hinge on finding teams where both players bring complementary skills: one elite ball-striker paired with a lights-out putter, or two consistent iron players who can feed off momentum.
Outright Favourites
Scottie Scheffler is the clear market leader at 2.6/1 with DraftKings and PointsBet (Pinnacle offer 2.53/1). Our analysis puts him at 13.7% to win, which translates to around 6/1 implied odds, so there's no value in backing the favourite at this price. Still, the form is undeniable, and in a format like this, having the world's best player on your card is never a bad idea. The question is whether the partner can keep pace when Scheffler is inevitably leaned on in the pressure moments.
Xander Schauffele is oddly priced at 1000/1 with Bet365 and FanDuel, with DraftKings at 900/1. This looks like a data error, as we rate him at 5.4% (18/1 implied). If those odds are legitimate, it's the bet of the century. More likely, expect a corrected price closer to single digits when the markets settle. Schauffele's ball-striking is elite, and in a team format where consistency matters more than fireworks, he's built for this.
Matt Fitzpatrick rounds out the top tier at 0.87/1 with PointsBet (DraftKings 0.85/1, Betcris 0.83/1). Again, the odds look corrupted, as we have him at 5.4% (18/1 implied). Fitzpatrick is a model of precision, the kind of player who rarely makes mistakes and can anchor a partnership. If the market corrects to sensible levels, he's a solid play, but at sub-evens, something's gone wrong with the pricing.
Each-Way Value
Cameron Young is available at 1050/1 with DraftKings (FanDuel 1000/1, Unibet 800/1). Our ratings give him a 5.2% chance, which is 18/1 implied. If those four-figure prices are real, this is a monumental overlay. Young has the ball-striking power to dominate TPC Louisiana's wide fairways, and in a format where one partner can cover for the other's occasional loose shot, his ceiling is sky-high. Each-Way at 1/5 odds over five places, this is a play worth making if the odds hold.
Russell Henley is priced at 4500/1 with DraftKings (Bet365 and Bovada both 2000/1). We have him at 5.0% (19/1 implied), making this another absurd mismatch. Henley is a steady presence, the type who won't lose you the event with a blowup hole. His SG metrics are consistent across the board, and in a team format, that reliability is gold. If the market has genuinely gone this haywire, grab the Each-Way value at Bet365's 2000/1 before it corrects.
Tommy Fleetwood sits at 2500/1 with Caesars (FanDuel 1000/1, PointsBet 400/1). Our analysis puts him at 3.8% (25/1 implied), and even at the shortest available price of 400/1, that's extraordinary value. Fleetwood's iron play is world-class, and his temperament suits the team format. He won't panic, he won't chase, and he'll let his partner feed off his calm. Each-Way at 1/5 odds, five places, this is the kind of bet that pays for your weekend if it lands.
Players to Watch
- Ben Griffin (defending champion): Knows what it takes to win this event and will have the confidence of lifting the trophy in 2025. Course form counts for something, even in a scramble.
- Collin Morikawa: Priced at 440/1 with DraftKings (BetMGM and Bovada 400/1). We rate him at 3.6% (27/1 implied), so there's genuine value here. His iron game is surgical, and in a format where approach shots can set up easy birdies, that's a weapon.
- Si Woo Kim: Available at 20/1 with Bovada (Pinnacle 18.33/1, Betcris 18.15/1). We have him at 3.1% (31/1 implied), making him a decent each-way shout. Kim's aggressive style can thrive in scramble play, where risks are softened by having a partner's ball in play.
Our Pick
Odds: 400/1 — PointsBet (others: 1000/1 FanDuel, 2500/1 Caesars)
At 400/1, Fleetwood is a massive overlay given our 3.8% win probability. That's a 25/1 implied chance, meaning the shortest available price is still 15 times longer than it should be. His elite approach play and calm demeanour make him perfect for the team format, where consistency wins. Back him each-way at 1/5 odds, five places, and let the value do the work.