Three rounds are in the book at the 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitation and 10 golfers are within 5 strokes of the lead. Below, we look at the 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational odds entering Sunday’s final round being played in Orlando. Check back throughout the season for our PGA Tour picks, predictions and bets.
Kurt Kitayama, who opened at +20000 to win, is at 9-under-par 207 and will take a 1-stroke lead into Sunday’s final round at Bay Hill Clubs & Lodge (7,466, par 72). Kitayama is the No. 114 player in the Golfweek/Sagarin rankings.
Pre-tournament favorite Jon Rahm (+650 before the opening round) led after an opening 65, but a pair of 76s has him in tied for 44th place at 1-over. Defending champion Scottie Scheffler, who won at 5-under 283 a year ago, is in 2nd place at 8-under.
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2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational – Final pairing
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Kurt Kitayama (+650)
The 30-year-old pro shot an even-par 72 Saturday after opening with 67-68 and is at 9-under. He will try for his 1st career title in his 87th tour event. To do it, he will have to hold off some of the biggest names in golf.
Viktor Hovland (+380)
The 25-year-old pro from Norway, who opened at +3000, shot a 6-under 66 after a pair of 71s and will start the final round tied for 2nd a shot back at 8-under as he bids for his 6th career title. He’s the No. 11 player in Golfweek’s rankings.
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2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational – In the hunt
Before the final group tees off at 1:10 p.m. ET (12:30-2:30 p.m. ET Golf Channel, 2:30-6 p.m. NBC), here are 3 other players to watch as they try to chase down the leader.
Scottie Scheffler (+210): The 26-year-old pro, who opened at +1000 to successfully defend his title here, shot a 4-under 68 after a 68-72 and will start 1 shot back at 8-under as he bids for his 6th career title and 2nd in 3 weeks. He’ s the No. 3 player in Golfweek’s rankings.
Tyrrell Hatton (+650): He starts in 4th place 2 shots back at 7-under after rounds of 71-72-66. Golfweek’s No. 14 player opened at +700.
Rory McIlroy (+650): He starts tied for 5th place 3 shots back at 6-under after rounds of 73-69-68. Golfweek’s No. 2 player opened at +650.
And keep an eye on Justin Thomas (+2000) and Jordan Spieth (+3000), who are at 5-under, and on Max Homa (+4000) at 4-under.
2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational – Props update
Before the tournament started, we mentioned a few prop bets worth considering a play on. Let’s take a look at 3 of them.
Scottie Scheffler (+230 to make top 5): Certainly looks like a winner at this point.
Viktor Hovland (+260 to make top 10): See the above comment.
Keegan Bradley (+230 to make top 20): Has work to do as he starts tied for 39th at even-par after rounds of 68-77-71.
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