SportsLine predicts surprising outcomes for 2025 Masters

The 2025 Masters Tournament will start on April 10 at Augusta National Golf Club. Top golfers like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Jon Rahm will compete for the coveted green jacket. Scheffler, the reigning champion, is a favorite to win again at +490 odds. Other key players to watch include McIlroy at 6-1 and Ludvig Aberg, Jon Rahm, and Xander Schauffele, all at 13-1 odds. McIlroy is aiming to achieve a career grand slam but has struggled in recent Masters tournaments. He has not finished in the top 20 in three of his last four outings at Augusta. An advanced golf model from SportsLine, which has accurately predicted outcomes of 13 majors, has simulated the tournament 10,000 times. It suggests that McIlroy may not finish in the top five. However, it sees potential in Justin Thomas, who has 24-1 odds but is viewed as having a strong chance to make a deep run. Thomas has performed well at earlier PGA events this season and has previously finished in the top 12 in three of his last six Masters appearances. For those looking at long-shot bets, the model also highlights three golfers with longer odds who could surprise at the tournament. Sports fans can find more details and predictions on the SportsLine website.