Three rounds are in the book in the 2022 Hero World Challenge and only 3 golfers are within 5 strokes of the lead in the 20-player field. Below, we look at the 2022 Hero World Challenge odds entering Sunday’s final round being played in the Bahamas. Check back throughout the season for our PGA Tour picks, predictions and bets.
Viktor Hovland, who opened at +1500 to win, is at 13-under-par 209 and will take a 3-stroke lead into Sunday’s final round at Albany Golf Course (7,414 yards, par 72). Hovland, who won the event last year at 18-under 270, is the No. 15 player in the Golfweek/Sagarin rankings.
Pre-tournament favorite Jon Rahm (+500 to win before the opening round) is in 7th place at 4-under after rounds of 73-71-68. Golfweek’s No. 1 player is now at +10000 to rally from 6 strokes down to win.
WATCH: PGA Tour is live on ESPN+! Get ESPN+
2022 Hero World Challenge – Final pairing
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 7:06 p.m. ET.
Viktor Hovland (-150)
The 25-year-old native of Norway shot an 8-under 64 Saturday to go with 69-70 and is at 13-under 209. He’s in the driver’s seat to add his 2nd straight Tiger Woods-hosted Hero World Challenge to his resume, which includes 3 career PGA titles and 2 international titles.
Scottie Scheffler (+185)
The 26-year-old pro opened as the 2nd favorite to win the title at +750. After 3 rounds, he’s still the 2nd favorite to win the title. He’ll start Sunday’s final round 3 strokes behind Hovland at 10-under 206 after rounds of 72-68-66. He’ s the No. 4 player in Golfweek’s rankings.
Claim your risk-free bet up to $350. Catch the excitement and start betting with Tipico Sportsbook! New customer offer in CO and NJ. 21+, see Tipico.com for Terms and Conditions. Bet now!
2022 Hero World Challenge – In the hunt
Before the final group tees off at 12:40 p.m. ET (NBC), here are 3 other players to watch as they try to chase down Hovland.
Cameron Young (+1500): Golfweek’s No. 22-ranked player starts tied for 3rd at 8-under 208 after rounds of 71-69-68. He opened at +2000.
Justin Thomas (+1200): He starts tied for 3rd place 5 shots back at 8-under after rounds of 72-70-66. Golfweek’s No. 8 player opened at +1200.
Xander Schauffele (+2000): He starts in tied for 5th, 6 shots back at 7-under after rounds of 72-68-69. The No. 6-ranked player opened at +1200.
2022 Hero World Challenge – Props update
Before the tournament started, we mentioned a few prop bets worth considering a play on. Let’s take a look at 2 of them.
Collin Morikawa (+220 to make top 5): Starts final round tied for 5th place at 7-under with rounds of 69-71-69.
Cameron Young (-160 to make top 10): Starts final round tied for 3rd at 8-under.
Want some action on the 2022 Hero World Challenge final round? Bet legally online with a trusted partner: Tipico Sportsbook, SportsbookWire’s official sportsbook partner in CO and NJ. Bet now!
If you’re looking for more sports betting picks and tips, access all of our content at SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW, or try out our USA TODAY Parlay Calculator. Please gamble responsibly.
Golfweek:
Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
[lawrence-newsletter]
[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=1364]