Austin Championship Picks, Odds & Predictions 2026
Data-driven picks, odds and predictions for the Austin Championship. Our model has run the field, compared prices across DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM and the other major US sportsbooks, and priced every golfer's chance of a top-5 finish.
Which golfers are worth backing at these prices?
That is what members get: up to five top-finish selections for the Austin Championship, each naming the market, the sportsbook with the best number and the stake. Every pick we have ever sent is published and settled, losers included.
Top contenders
Here are the favorites for the Austin Championship based on current sportsbook odds:
| Golfer | Best odds | Implied prob. |
|---|---|---|
| Benjamin James | +1200 | 7.7% |
| Jackson Koivun(Am) | +1620 | 5.8% |
| Doug Ghim | +1810 | 5.2% |
| Blades Brown | +2200 | 4.3% |
| Jordan L Smith | +2500 | 3.8% |
| Andrew Novak | +3000 | 3.2% |
| Brian Harman | +3300 | 2.9% |
| Chris Kirk | +3800 | 2.6% |
| Pierceson Coody | +3800 | 2.6% |
| Austin Smotherman | +4000 | 2.4% |
Our algorithm's analysis
Our model compares calculated probabilities (based on world rankings and historical data) against the sportsbook odds to identify where the market has mispriced a golfer. For full predictions with specific picks and stakes, check our tips page.
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Austin Championship odds compared across US sportsbooks
Outright winner prices for the Austin Championship favorites at the major US books, side by side. The best available number on each golfer is highlighted. Prices move, and these are from our most recent scrape rather than live - always check the book before you bet.
| Golfer | DraftKings | FanDuel | BetMGM | Caesars | bet365 | Fanatics | Best vs worst price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin James | - | - | - | - | - | +1200 | |
| Doug Ghim | +1700 | +1500 | +1600 | +1300 | +1400 | +1400 | +31% |
| Jackson Koivun(Am) | +1650 | +1500 | +1600 | +1300 | +1400 | +1400 | +27% |
| Blades Brown | +2150 | +2000 | +2000 | +1600 | +2000 | +2000 | +34% |
| Chris Kirk | +3000 | +3000 | +2200 | +2500 | +3000 | +2800 | +36% |
| Andrew Novak | +2800 | +2700 | +2200 | +2500 | +2500 | +2800 | +27% |
| Jordan L Smith | +2800 | +2500 | +3000 | +2500 | +2500 | +2500 | +20% |
| Brian Harman | +3400 | +3000 | +3000 | +3000 | +2800 | +3000 | +21% |
| Austin Smotherman | +4100 | +3500 | +3300 | +2800 | +3300 | +4000 | +46% |
| Pierceson Coody | +3400 | +3300 | +3300 | +3000 | +3000 | +3500 | +17% |
Best vs worst price: how much more profit the best book pays than the worst on the same bet.
Why this matters more than it looks: on a golfer priced around +2000, the spread between the best and worst book on this page is routinely worth more than any tipster's edge. Shopping the price is the one part of betting that is free, certain, and entirely within your control - and it is the reason every pick we send names the book holding the number.