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Three rounds are in the book at the 2024 Texas Children’s Houston Open and 16 golfers are within 5 strokes of the 5 players tied for the lead. Below, we look at the 2024 Texas Children’s Houston Open odds entering Sunday’s final round being played in Houston. Check back throughout the season for our PGA Tour picks, predictions and best bets.
Pre-tournament favorite Scottie Scheffler shares the lead at 9-under-par 201 at Memorial Park Golf Course (7,412 yards, par 70) with 4 players, including 2 who opened at +30000 to win. Scheffler is the No. 1 player in the Golfweek/Sagarin rankings.
Defending champion Tony Finau, who won at 16-under 264, is just 2 shots off the lead, tied for 9th place at 7-under after shooting 69-62-72. He opened at +2200 to win and is now at +1600.
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2024 Texas Children’s Houston Open – 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 2:50 a.m. ET.
Scottie Scheffler (+140)
The pre-tournament favorite, who opened at +275 to win, shot a 4-under 66 Saturday to go with a 65-70 and starts tied atop the leaderboard at 9-under. The 27-year-old pro will try for his 9th career title and 3rd straight after winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational and the Players Championship in his last 2 starts.
David Skinns (+1600)
The 42-year-old Englishman, who opened at +30000 to win, shot a 5-under 65 Saturday to go with a 67-69 and is tied for the lead at 9-under. He will try for his 1st PGA title in his 37th tour start. He’ s the No. 331 player in Golfweek’s rankings.
Stephan Jaeger (+650)
The 34-year-old German pro, who opened at +5000 to win, shot his 2nd straight 4-under 66 after an opening 69 and is also tied for the lead heading into Sunday. The No. 33 player in Golfweek’s rankings is seeking his 1st tour victory in his 135th career start.
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2024 Texas Children’s Houston Open – In the hunt
Before the final group tees off at 12:30 p.m. ET (1-2:30 p.m. Golf Channel, 2:30-6 p.m. NBC), here are 3 other players to watch as they try to chase down the leader.
Thomas Detry (+750): Golfweek’s No. 93 player starts tied for the lead at 9-under after rounds of 70-64-67. He opened at +6600.
Alejandro Tosti (+1400): He is also tied for the lead at 9-under after rounds of 66-67-68. Golfweek’s No. 190 player opened at +30000.
Taylor Moore (+1200): He starts tied for 6th place, 1 shot back at 8-under after rounds of 64-71-67. Golfweek’s No. 62 player opened at +5500.
2024 Texas Children’s Houston Open – 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.
Sahith Theegala (+350 to make top 5): Starts final round tied for 34th place at 2-under with rounds of 70-70-68.
Will Zalatoris (+200 to make top 10): Starts final round tied for 61st at 1-over after rounds of 74-67-70.
Aaron Rai (+200 to make top 20): Starts final round tied for 9th place at 7-under with rounds of 66-70-67. He’s at +2800 to rally Sunday for the win.
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