2026 Masters Golf Betting: Second-Round Predictions, Odds and Tee Times
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Key Points:
- After the first round of the 2026 Masters, Rory McIlroy and Sam Burns lead the field at 5-under par, with McIlroy aiming to become one of the few players to win back-to-back titles at Augusta National.
- Scottie Scheffler, the current World No. 1 and two-time Masters winner, is three shots behind at 2-under, alongside players like Patrick Reed, Jason Day, and Kurt Kitayama at 3-under.
- The course played tougher than expected with firm and fast conditions, resulting in only 16 of 91 players finishing under par; notable struggles included Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau, who posted over-par rounds.
- Market favorites remain McIlroy (+275) and Scheffler (4/1), with experts highlighting Xander Schauffele (10/1) and debutant Jacob Bridgeman (3/1 for Low Debutant) as potential value picks.
- Analysts caution against overreacting after the first round, noting that the tournament is still early and that strong weekend performances are crucial, with 18 of the last 20 Masters champions being in the top 10 after Round 1.
