US Open Odds 2016: Breakdown and Analysis of Top Favorites’ Chances

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Published: June 15, 2016

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The primary storyline at this year's U.S. Open at the Oakmont Country Club may end up being the difficult greens and the potential for stormy weather in Pennsylvania.

Which begs the question: Which players are most capable of handling such conditions?

Not surprisingly, the projections appear to favor the top players in the world:



Simply put, it's tough to bet against Jason Day at the moment. The 2015 PGA Championship winner has three wins and six top-10 finishes on the season, including his triumph at the Players Championship. 

The world's top-ranked golfer didn't hold back when asked about his season, either, acknowledging that being atop the golfing world can take its toll, per Teddy Greenstein of the Chicago Tribune:

I've never been more stressed in my life than right now. Being No. 1 in the world, having a lot of expectations, having to practice so hard to keep that No. 1 spot, trying to win as many tournaments … it puts a lot of stress and pressure on your shoulders. Sometimes your immune system gets a little heated, and you're more susceptible to getting some illnesses that way.

Still, if this is a stressed-out Day in 2016, the rest of the golfers on the PGA Tour would probably prefer he relaxed. Nobody has been better this season, which is why he's the smartest money at the U.S. Open.

Jordan Spieth has been very good this season as well, with two wins of his own and five top-10 finishes, though he's still carrying around the ghost of a Masters collapse with him. Still, he's the defending U.S. Open champion and has managed to be competitive throughout the season despite clearly not having the same form as he had a season ago.

That makes the prospect of him rounding into form at Oakmont a scary one for the field. And the course seems to favor his style of play, per Bill Nichols of the Dallas Morning News:

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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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