US Open 2016 Odds: Examining Betting Lines for Underrated Picks

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Published: June 15, 2016

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Three players are dominating the golf headlines, but there will be other contenders at the 2016 U.S. Open, which starts Thursday.

Jason Day, Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth have been the three most consistent performers over the past year, and there is no question they are the favorites to win in Pennsylvania at the difficult Oakmont Country Club course. Still, this is a sport in which upsets are common, and even majors can feature surprise winners. If you are looking to make money, you might be smart to find a high-upside sleeper.

Here is a look at the full odds for the top options this weekend and a breakdown of some sleepers you might want to target.



 

Matt Kuchar

Few players on PGA Tour are as consistent as Matt Kuchar, something that will be important on a challenging course.

Although Kuchar doesn't have any wins this season, he has been red hot as of late with four top-six finishes in a row, including a tie for third at The Players Championship. That consistency has carried over throughout the past few years at the U.S. Open, putting him in a rare group, per ESPN Stats & Info:



He hasn't yet won a major, but most of those events feature top players pulling away from the field with low scores. The last time the U.S. Open was at Oakmont (2007), Angel Cabrera won with a score of five over par.

Kuchar's knack for racking up pars and avoiding mistakes will be exactly what is needed at this type of tournament.

Even without having the longest drives, he should be able to avoid the rough and give himself a good chance at low scores. It won't be exciting, but it might be enough to win.

 

Danny Willett

Spieth reminded people last season that it is possible to win the Masters Tournament and the U.S. Open in the same year. Although Danny Willett's win at Augusta National was much more of a...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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