This video is a preview of the 2025 Memorial Tournament. The hosts, Mike McClure and Jason Soil, discuss storylines, betting strategies (outrights, matchups, finishing positions), and Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) considerations. They also briefly preview the upcoming U.S. Open at Oakmont.
In the Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) segment, the hosts discuss several golfers. They highlight Maverick McNeely as a leverage play due to his lower projected ownership compared to similarly priced golfers like Aaron Rai. They also mention Justin Thomas, Ludvig Aberg, and Xander Schauffele as potential leverage plays because of their lower-than-average projected ownership. While they like Hideki Matsuyama in the outright betting market, they don't explicitly state whether they like him in DFS. Finally, they mention that Si Woo Kim is a strong DFS play based on course history and recent form.
The hosts express interest in several golfers for the Memorial Tournament, across different betting markets and DFS. For outright wins, they like Hideki Matsuyama (at 35-to-1 odds), Si Woo Kim (in the "without Scotty Scheffler" market), and Bud Cauley (as a long shot at 110-to-1 odds, or even better odds in the "without top four" market). They also suggest Taylor Pendrith as a long shot at 80-to-1 odds.
In terms of matchup bets, they favor Hideki Matsuyama over Jordan Spieth, Keegan Bradley over Russell Henley, and Victor Hovland over Ludvig Åberg.
For finishing position bets, their picks include Tony Finau (top 20), Matt Fitzpatrick (top 20), and Patrick Cantlay (top 20). They also like Si Woo Kim and Shane Lowry for top 20 finishes.
In DFS, they suggest Maverick McNeely as a leverage play due to lower ownership, and also mention Justin Thomas and Ludvig Åberg as potential leverage plays. They reiterate their interest in Si Woo Kim for DFS. They also briefly mention Xander Schauffele as potentially playable, but suggest prioritizing Ludvig Åberg due to even lower projected ownership and a significant price difference.
