2023 RBC Canadian Open - Round 2 Betting and Showdown Picks

Best Live Outright Adds

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*If looking to place a live outright bet, these would be my best current recommendations

Cameron Young +2800 (4 shots back, +2.7 ball-striking in round 1, -2.5 putting in round 1 – THE PUTTS HAVE TO FALL AT SOME POINT)
Akshay Bhatia +6600 (2 shots back, +2.3 ball-striking in round 1, +2.1 SG in 2nd rounds over the last year)
Shane Lowry +6000 (5 shots back, +2.6 ball-striking, -2.4 putting, +1.4 SG in 2nd rounds over the last year)
Lee Hodges +25000 (5 shots back, +2.5 ball-striking, -2.5 putting)

Weather Forecast – Toronto, Ontario

Scoring was even across the board in Thursday’s first round. With wind slightly higher in the morning along with the potential for noon-time showers to soften the course for the PM wave, I’d give a small edge to the afternoon golfers.

Showdown Wave Edge: PM 60/40

Round 2 Betting Matchups Model

*Strokes Gained Rating (SG RTG) is the key metric that combines all the weighted categories in the model. Some players (or matchups) may not be listed due to not having enough sample size data.