PINEHURST, NORTH CAROLINA – JUNE 14: (L-R) Tony Finau of the United States and Ludvig Aberg of … [+]
The U.S. Open continues into the weekend at famed Pinehurst No. 2 and world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler has squeezed into the weekend on the cutline at 5-over par. But the dominant 27-year-old has 10 shots to make up on the 36-hole leader Ludvig Aberg, who is the favorite to win on the adjusted odds at leading online sportsbooks.
Scheffler was the pre-tournament favorite, and the five-time winner on the PGA Tour this year took by far the most bets and money (handle) to win this year’s U.S. Open ahead of the tournament. FanDuel reported more than 25% of the money for outright winner was on Scheffler.
Ludvig Åberg shot 66 in his opening round, and then 69 Friday. The 24-year-old Swedish pro’s 36-hole total of 135 ties the second-lowest in U.S. Open history by a player in his debut. Aberg is also the first player since 1985 to lead the field after 36 holes in their first U.S. Open appearance. It’s been over a century (1913) since a player won the U.S. Open in their first attempt.
The top 60 players and ties through the first 36 holes advanced to play the weekend. Adjusted odds into Saturday’s 3rd round now feature the following players as favorites and those within 3-shots of the lead, which has produced 26 of the last 28 U.S. Open winners through 36 holes.
Adjusted Odds to Win U.S. Open
Golf odds and tournament matchups from FanDuel and leading online sportsbooks vary, and updated round-by-round player matchups are provided ahead of each round.
- +330: Ludvig Aberg (-5) – Finish Top-5 (-175)
- +900: Patrick Cantlay (-4) – Top-5 (+130)
- +400: Bryson DeChambeau (-4) – Top-5 (-150)
- +1600: Thomas Detry (-4) – Top-5 (+220)
- +1400: Tony Finau (-3) – Top-5 (+190)
- +450: Rory McIlroy (-3) – Top-5 (-150)
- +4500: Matthieu Pavon (-3) – Top-5 (+500)
- +1600: Hideki Matsuyama (-2) – Top-5 (+210)
Other notables: Xander Schauffele (-1), Tyrrell Hatton (-1), Corey Conners (-1), Tom Kim (-1), Akshay Bhatia (-1), Nicolai Højgaard (-1), Russell Henley (E), Sam Burns (E).
Scheffler was among 18 players to make the cut on the number at +5 and tied for 60th into the weekend. Other notables at +5 include Tommy Fleetwood, Matt Fitzpatrick, Cameron Young, Shane Lowry and Brooks Koepka. At +4 are Collin Morikawa and last year’s U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark.
Players who entered the major championship ranked in the top 60 of the world golf rankings that missed the cut include Viktor Hovland (+6), Max Homa (+6), Jason Day (+8), Byeong Hun An (+12), Justin Thomas (+11), Sungjae Im (+10), Nick Taylor (+8), Shane Lowry (+5), Lucas Glover (+13), Will Zalatoris (+8), Robert McIntyre (+6), Rickie Fowler (+8), Eric Cole (+6), Adam Schenk (+11), Alex Noren (+8), Kurt Kitayama (+7), Taylor Moore (+8) and Justin Rose (+6). Dustin Johnson (+9) also missed the cut along with 53-year-old Phil Mickelson (+14) and 48-year-old Tiger Woods (+7).
Round 3 Matchups And Picks
Tournament and daily matchups from leading online sportsbooks vary. Updated round-by-round player matchups will be provided as posted by sportsbooks ahead of each round.
Tournament matchup picks and bets are in good shape with McIlroy (-3) and Schauffele (-1) as big underdogs leading Scheffler (+5), who made the cut after waiting all day for the cutline to move from +6 to +5. Tony Finau (-3) also leads Sahith Thegala (+5).
Here are some notable Round 3 matchups and picks for consideation.
More stats and notes to know to be added ahead of Round 3 with information you can bet on.