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Teamwork takes center stage in The Big Easy as the PGA Tour heads to New Orleans. Let’s take a quick look at the 2024 Zurich Classic odds.
2024 Zurich Classic Odds, History, Picks
It’s that time again in the Big Easy! The Zurich Classic of New Orleans gets underway this Thursday, April 25th, bringing back the PGA Tour’s distinctive two-man team format. TPC Louisiana is primed to host another week of electrifying competition, where camaraderie and strategic collaboration will be just as important as individual skills. With last season’s champions Nick Hardy and Davis Riley returning for another shot, and exciting new pairings vying for the title, the 2024 Zurich Classic promises a captivating display of golf under the New Orleans sun.
Tournament History
The Zurich Classic of New Orleans boasts a rich history dating back to 1938. Originally known as the Greater New Orleans Open, it’s become a fixture on the PGA Tour calendar, held annually since 1958. The tournament has called several courses home throughout its journey, with iconic names like City Park and English Turn gracing its early years. Since 2005, TPC Louisiana has been the official host, except for a brief return to English Turn in 2006 due to Hurricane Katrina. Beyond the venue changes, the Zurich Classic has seen a format shift. In 2017, it embraced a unique two-man team competition, adding a strategic twist to the game.
2024 Zurich Classic Odds
The 2024 Zurich Classic heats up this week, and the oddsmakers have some clear favorites. Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay, the dominant champions of 2022 and T-4th place finishers last year, return with hefty +450 odds to claim the title again. However, Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry, sit close behind at +750 odds. Beyond the top contenders, there’s plenty of value to be found with teams like 2023 runners-up Nick Taylor and Adam Hadwin (22-1), and the Fitzpatrick brothers of Matt and Alex (25-1).
Check out the top of the 2024 Zurich Classic Odds board from DraftKings Sportsbook below.
| Pairing | Odds to Win |
|---|---|
| Xander Schauffele / Patrick Cantlay | +450 |
| Shane Lowry / Rory McIlroy | +750 |
| Will Zalatoris / Sahith Theegala | +750 |
| Kurt Kitayama / Collin Morikawa | +900 |
| Tom Hoge / Maverick McNealy | +2200 |
| Nick Taylor / Adam Hadwin | +2200 |
| Rasmus Hojgaard / Nicolai Hojgaard | +2200 |
| Matt Fitzpatrick / Alex Fitzpatrick | +2500 |
| Corey Conners / Taylor Pendrith | +2500 |
| Brice Garnett / Sepp Straka | +3000 |
| Joel Dahmen / Keith Mitchell | +3000 |
| Thomas Detry / Robert MacIntyre | +3500 |
| Chris Gotterup / Austin Eckroat | +3500 |
| Doug Ghim / Chan Kim | +4000 |
| Matt NeSmith / Taylor Moore | +4000 |
| Tyson Alexander / Billy Horschel | +4000 |
| Ryan Fox / Garrick Higgo | +4000 |
| Andrew Novak / Davis Thompson | +4000 |
| Michael Kim / K.H. Lee | +4500 |
| Matti Schmid / Alex Smalley | +4500 |
| Davis Riley / Nick Hardy | +4500 |
| Taylor Montgomery / Ben Griffin | +5000 |
| Beau Hossler / Sam Ryder | +5000 |
2024 Zurich Classic Odds: Best Bets
Check out the 2024 Zurich Classic odds that the experts at Betsperts Golf are betting from TPC Louisiana.
Corey Conners / Taylor Pendrith Top 20 +100 (DraftKings)
Pendrith was able to finish T13 with a solid -20 here last year with partner Michael Gligic. He now comes in with a much stronger partner in Corey Conners, my highest-rated Canadian golfer. While he hasn’t won, Connors has been a model of consistency, not missing a cut since last June and Pendrith does have some decent finishes in some of the alt events he’s played over the past six months. I also think their games complement each other nicely with Pendrith much longer off the tee and Connors quite strong on approach. This combo should have a pretty high floor and I also will be betting them outright to win.
– Andy Molitor
Nick Taylor/Adam Hadwin To Win +2200 (DraftKings)
Last year’s runners-up are going to seal the deal this season. The Canadian duo complement each other well in terms of overall skill set, and both have the ability to go low in scoring conditions that require it.
Hadwin, in particular, thrives when birdies are required. Per The Rabbit Hole, he ranks ninth in this week’s field in strokes gained total in easy and very easy scoring conditions, while Taylor ranks 10th in putting in the same split. Taylor has two wins on Tour since last year’s event, winning a low-scoring WM Phoenix Open along with his iconic win at last year’s Canadian Open.
Hadwin hasn’t found the winner’s circle since 2017, but his baseline strokes gained output this year is the best since that 2017 season. He’s added distance, and it’s paying off with three T6 or better finishes in 11 starts this season. Taylor’s approach numbers and putting splits are the best of his career as well.
– Ryan Noonan
Kevin Tway / Kelly Kraft Top 20 +400 (DraftKings)
Kraft has made 9 of the last 10 cuts and Tway just finished 3rd at Corales. They have the chemistry having played this event every year together and amazingly have the second-highest combined BoB% in the field over their last 30 overall individual rounds. – Ron Klos
