Three rounds are in the book at the 2022 John Deere Classic and there are 14 golfers within 7 strokes of the lead. Below, we look at the 2022 John Deere Classic odds entering Sunday’s final round of the tournament in Silvis, Ill. Check back throughout the season for our PGA Tour picks, predictions and bets.
J.T. Poston, who had opening odds to win of +5000, shot a 4-under-par 67 Saturday and has a 3-shot lead heading into the final round on TPC Deer Run, which plays to 7,289 yards, par 71. Poston, the No. 164 player in the Golfweek/Sagarin rankings, was at 19-under 194.
Pre-tournament favorite Webb Simpson (+1200 before the opening round) missed the cut after shooting 71-70. Defending champion Lucas Glover, who won the 2021 event at 19-under par, also missed the cut after rounds of 74-66. He opened at +5000 to win.
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2022 John Deere Classic – Final pairing
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated 11:40 p.m. ET.
Five of the last 10 John Deere champions were first-time tour winners. Two of the top 5 golfers are seeking their 1st title.
J.T. Poston (-105)
The 29-year-old pro is looking for a wire-to-wire win and is an overwhelming favorite to grab his 2nd tour title. After an opening round 62, which included 7 birdies, an eagle and no bogeys, Poston shot 65-67 for a 3-stroke lead. Through 3 rounds he has made 18 birdies, 2 eagles and 3 bogeys.
Scott Stallings (+550)
The 37-year-old Massachusetts native has had an up-and-down season with 13 cuts made and 13 cuts missed. But he’s contention for his 4th career title after firing a 7-under, bogey-free 64 on Saturday to go with a 67-66. He starts the final round 3 strokes back at 16-under 197. The 113th-ranked player opened at +4000 to win.
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2022 John Deere Classic – In the hunt
Before the final group tees off at 2:40 p.m. ET, here are 3 players to watch as they try to chase down the leader.
Denny McCarthy (+500): Starts 3 shots back at 16-under after rounds of 66-65-66. The 31st-ranked player, who opened at +3000, is seeking his 1st tour title.
Emiliano Grillo (+700): Starts 3 shots back in quest for 2nd tour title after rounds of 68-64-65. The 224th-ranked player opened at +8000.
Callum Tarren (+1500): The 31-year-old pro will start 4 shots back at 15-under after rounds of 68-65-65. The 227th-ranked player, who opened at +20000, is seeking is 1st tour title.
2022 John Deere Classic – 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.
Scott Stallings (+700 to make top 5): You’ve got to feel good about your chances as he starts the final round tied for 2nd.
Denny McCarthy (+300 to make top 10): You’ve got to feel real good about your chances as he starts the final round tied for 2nd.
Ryan Moore (+400 to make top 20): The 203rd-ranked golfer is in 36th place at 8-under after rounds of 72-64-69.
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