The FedEx Cup Playoffs roll along as we head to the BMW Championship this week in Castle Rock, Colorado at the Castle Pines Golf Club. Defending champion Viktor Hovland will be in the field, but once again, Scottie Scheffler opened as the favorite in the BMW Championship odds. Considering how much is at stake this week, don’t be surprised to see some BMW Championship sleeper picks contending with entry into next week’s Tour Championship on the line. Additionally, there is no BMW Championship projected cut line, so players will have four rounds to play themselves into the top-30 in the FedEx Cup standings. Those who finish in the top-30 make it to the season ending event at the Tour Championship next week in Atlanta, Georgia.
Current favorites to win the BMW Championship
Player
Odds
Adam Scott
+160
Ludvig Åberg
+360
Keegan Bradley
+550
Alex Noren
+1400
Patrick Cantlay
+2200
Taylor Pendrith
+2200
Corey Conners
+2500
Sungjae Im
+2800
Collin Morikawa
+4000
Wyndham Clark
+4500
Odds provided by FanDuel – accurate as of August 24
Getting closer to the finish line is what is in store this week for Scheffler, as he looks towards the final two events of the season. Scheffler once again is the favorite, this time in the BMW Championship odds, as the top 50 players in the FedEx Cup standings will be gunning for the number one player. With 15 top-10 finishes in 17 events this season, Scheffler is the top dog this week, and the one everyone else on the PGA Tour continues to chase. Look for Scheffler to put more distance between himself and those chasing him at the top of the FedEx Cup standings.
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Xander Schauffele (+5000 at FanDuel sportsbook)
The hot season for Xander Schauffele continued last week at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, where he tied for second place, in what continues to be a breakthrough season for the young star with two major championship wins under his belt. The 30-year-old remains the only person who can climb ahead of Scheffler heading into the Tour Championship, but he will need a win this week in Colorado. Schauffele is a strong contender in the BMW Championship odds, right behind Scheffler, as the two continue to have incredible seasons. With nine straight top-15 finishes, I expect for Schauffele to keep his foot to the peddle, as his chase to catch Scheffler this season charges on.
Rory McIlroy (+5500 at FanDuel sportsbook)
Falling further out of the conversation, as it becomes a two-horse race at the top of the FedEx Cup standings, is Rory McIlroy. Sitting fifth in the FedEx Cup standings, McIlroy finished a very disappointing tied for 68th in the first leg of the FedEx Cup Playoffs with his performance at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Looking to regain his mid-season form that saw him boast seven straight top 15 finishes at one point, McIlroy does still sit in third place overall in the official world golf rankings. BMW Championship odds list McIlroy as one of the favorites this week as he continues to rank amongst the world’s best. With six top-10 finishes this season, can McIlroy regain his previous form, as he gets ready to tackle Castle Pines Golf Club?
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Collin Morikawa (+4000 at Caesars Sportsbook)
The steady season continues for Collin Morikawa, as he grabbed another top-25 finish last week at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Fourth in the FedEx Cup standings, and seventh in the official world golf rankings, Morikawa is still in search of his first win on the current PGA Tour season. BMW Championship odds list Morikawa as one of the top contenders this week due to his consistent play all season. Coming off last week where he managed to score three rounds in the 60’s, Morikawa is certainly one to watch as the players get set to tee it up in Colorado for the second last event on the schedule for the season.
Viktor Hovland (+12500 at BetRivers sportsbook)
The final golfer in our list of favorites for the BMW Championship is Hovland, the defending champion. While the course is different this year, there are still plenty of things to love about the young Norwegian’s game. Sitting 16th in the FedEx Cup standings, it has been a winless season for Hovland, who looks for his first victory since last season’s BMW Championship. A tie for second place in the first leg of the FedEx Cup Playoffs vaulted Hovland into the top-10 on the season, where he is looking for a repeat performance of last year, so he can climb even higher in the standings. BMW Championship odds list Hovland with long enough odds that he strongly needs to be considered to go back-to-back. When making your picks for the BMW Championship this week, make sure to have Hovland a peak.
BMW Championship longshot
Sepp Straka (+75000 at Caesars Sportsbook)
When it comes to longshots, a nice player to keep an eye on this week is Sepp Straka. Sitting 24th in the FedEx Cup standings, Straka should be comfortable enough now to qualify for the season ending Tour Championship. Straka also sits 30th in the official world golf rankings and his four top 10 finishes this year certainly help him maintain that lofty standing. BMW Championship odds list Straka far enough down the odds board this week that his number certainly stands out, and with such a small field, he could be one that rises to the top.
BMW Championship recent winners
Year
Winner
2023
Viktor Hovland
2022
Patrick Cantlay
2021
Patrick Cantlay
2020
Jon Rahm
2019
Keegan Bradley
BMW Championship betting trends
Producing betting trends at the BMW Championship becomes tricky considering it is played on a different course every year. What I do know is the three out of the last six years the BMW Championship has gone to a playoff. So, if you were looking for any trend that stands out this week, if you can find odds that the tournament goes to a playoff that could be worth making a wager on.
Sitting in a comfortable 20th place in the FedEx Cup standings, this season has been a breakthrough for France’s Matthieu Pavon. With one win earlier in the season at the Farmers Insurance Open, Pavon has followed that with six top-25 finishes to go with his four top 10 finishes. BMW Championship odds list Pavon around the bottom of the oddsboard this week, but don’t let the big number fool you. Pavon currently sits 27th in the official world golf rankings, and when diving into BMW Championship sleeper picks, he should be one to look out for.
How to read BMW Championship betting odds
Reading golf betting odds is just as easy as reading betting odds on any other sport. For example, if you liked Scheffler, Schauffele and McIlroy all this week but you couldn’t decide which one, you can make a bet where you get all three golfers. Bet $10 on Scheffler, Schauffele or McIlroy to get the win and at +130 you win $13.
How to bet on the BMW Championship
There are several ways to bet on the BMW Championship this week. One bet that stands out, however, is that Ludvig Aberg will finish in the top 10 this week. At +170 that means bet $10 to win $17 even Aberg finishes in the top 10 at the BMW Championship.
BMW Championship Info
When
Where
Defending champion
How to watch
August 22 – August 25
Castle Pines Golf Club
Viktor Hovland
Golf Channel/NBC
BMW Championship odds FAQs
Who qualifies for the BMW Championship?
The top 50 players in the FedEx Cup standings following the FedEx St. Jude Championship qualify for the BMW Championship. Following the BMW Championship, the top 30 players in the FedEx Cup standings qualify for the season ending Tour Championship next week in Atlanta. Players accumulate points throughout the season and are added up throughout the season to see who qualifies for the season FedEx Cup events.
When did the BMW Championship become an event on the PGA Tour?
The BMW Championship first came into the fold during the 2007 season. Tiger Woods won the inaugural event and won the event two years later in 2009. Dustin Johnson and Patrick Cantlay have also won the event two times.
What is the tournament record score at the BMW Championship?
The tournament record score was set by a score of -25 was set by Justin Thomas when he won the BMW Championship in 2019. The record for total shots was 260 shot by Keegan Bradley in 2018. Since the BMW Championship changes courses every year, Justin Thomas’ score and Keegan Bradley’s score were at two different courses.
What have been the host venues for the BMW Championship?
The BMW Championship has been played at 10 separate locations throughout its history with this year’s edition in Colorado becoming the 11th host venue. Cog Hill Golf and Country Club holds the record with four BMW Championships hosted. Next year’s BMW Championship will be held at Caves Valley Golf Club in Owings Mills, Maryland.
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