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Three rounds are in the book at the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson and only 9 golfers are within 5 strokes of the lead. Below, we look at the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson odds entering Sunday’s final round being played in McKinney, Texas. Check back throughout the season for our PGA Tour picks, predictions and best bets.
Taylor Pendrith, who opened at +10000 to win, is at 19-under-par 194 and will take a 1-stroke lead into Sunday’s final round at TPC Craig Ranch (7,414 yards, par 71). Pendrith is the No. 226 player in the Golfweek/Sagarin rankings.
Pre-tournament favorite Jordan Spieth (+1600 before the opening round) missed the cut. Defending champion Jason Day, who won at 23-under 261, is tied for 58th place at 6-under after shooting 66-70-71. He opened at +2000 to win.
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2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson – Final pairing
Odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:03 a.m. ET.
Taylor Pendrith (+200)
The 32-year-old pro shot an 8-under 63 to go with a 64-67 and will try for his 1st career title in his 73rd tour start. Pendrith had back-to-back eagles in his bogey-free round.
Jake Knapp (+250)
The 29-year-old pro, who opened at +10000 to win, shot a 4-under 67 to go with a pair of 64’s and is 1 stroke back as he tries for his 2nd career victory in his 15th start. The No. 74 player in Golfweek’s rankings won the Mexico Open in February.
Ben Kohles (+900)
The 34-year-old pro, who opened at +30000 to win, shot a 6-under 65 to go with a 65-66 and starts 2 shots back at 17-under in his bid for his 1st career title. He’s the No. 196 player in Golfweek’s rankings.
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2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson – In the hunt
Before the final group tees off at 1 p.m. ET (1-3 p.m. ET on Golf Channel/Peacock; 3-6 p.m. CBS), here are 3 other players to watch as they try to chase down Pendrith.
Matt Wallace (+600): Golfweek’s No. 107 player starts tied for 3rd place, 2 shots back at 17-under after rounds of 63-66-67. He opened at +12500.
Alex Noren (+1200): He starts tied for 5th place, 4 shots back at 15-under after rounds of 64-68-66. Golfweek’s No. 19 player opened at +2200.
Kelly Kraft (+4500): Golfweek’s No. 145 player is also tied for 5th, 4 shots back at 15-under after rounds of 64-66-68. He opened at +25000.
2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson – 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.
Alex Noren (+450 to make top 5): Looking like a winning bet.
Keith Mitchell (+375 to make top 10): Starts final round tied for 11th place at 13-under with rounds of 66-65-69.
Nate Lashley (+333 to make top 20): Missed the cut.
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