Justin Thomas and Hideki Matsuyama are the top two betting choices to win this week’s CIMB Classic in Malaysia. Thomas has had a great year and he is the two-time defending champion of this event. It is hard to argue against Thomas in this event, as he loves playing in Malaysia and he is playing better than anyone in the world right now. We are coming off a 3-2 week with the matchups at the Safeway Open. Let’s look at the odds and picks for this week’s CIMB Classic
CIMB Classic Matchup Odds at BookMaker.eu
Justin Thomas -155 vs. Hideki Matsuyama
Paul Casey -125 vs. Hideki Matsuyama
Xander Schauffele -117 vs. Charl Schwartzel
Gary Woodland -121 vs. Xander Schauffele
Gary Woodland -124 vs. Charl Schwartzel
Ian Poulter -140 vs. Anirban Lahiri
Brendan Steele -158 vs. Ian Poulter
Branden Grace -143 vs. Kevin Na
Graham Delaet -130 vs. Rafael Cabrera Bello
Chez Reavie -145 vs. Jason Dufner
James Hahn -126 vs. Ollie Schniederjans
Emiliano Grillo -185 vs. Cameron Smith
Adam Hadwin -149 vs. Peter Uihlein
Kyle Stanley -154 vs. Hao Tong Li
Jamie Lovemark -150 vs. Si Woo Kim
Keegan Bradley -133 vs. Luke List
Jhonattan Vegas -135 vs. Scott Hend
Lucas Glover -150 vs. Harold Varner III
Charles Howell III -137 vs. Gavin Green
Hudson Swafford -155 vs. Patrick Rodgers
CIMB Classic Matchup Picks
Before we get to the picks there are a few things to consider. It is all about going low at TPC Kuala Lumpur, so birdie percentage is one key stat to consider. Putting is also a big key this week. Thomas shot 26-under two years ago and last year he shot 23-under par. Last year’s field averaged 70.298.
Anirban Lahiri +110 vs. Ian Poulter
I am a little surprised that Lahiri is listed as the underdog in this matchup. He played well at the Presidents Cup and he tied for 3rd in this event a year ago. He tied for 14th last year in one of our key stats, birdie average. Poulter was just 117th last season in birdie average. I will take Lahiri at plus money against Poulter.
Chez Reavie -145 vs. Jason Dufner
This is another one of our key stat matchups, as Reavie was 30th on the PGA Tour last season in putting, while Dufner was 90th. Reavie has seven top 25 finishes in the last four months. I will lay the short price and take Reavie in this matchup.
Jamie Lovemark -150 vs. Si Woo Kim
Anytime that I can go against Kim in a matchup I usually do. I just don’t think much of his game and still am dumbfounded as to how he won THE PLAYERS. Kim is a terrible putter, as he was 175th last season on the PGA Tour. He also ranked 175th in birdie average. Lovemark was 115th in putting. This is more of a play against Kim, so I will lay the price and take Lovemark.
Adam Hadwin -149 vs. Peter Uihlein
Hadwin is one of the best putters on the PGA Tour, as he ranked 18th last season. Hadwin played well in this event a year ago, as he tied for 21st. I will lay the price and take Hadwin in this matchup.
Kevin Na +113 vs. Branden Grace
This is another one of our key statistic matchups for the week. Na tied for 34th in birdie average last season on the PGA Tour, while Grace was just 165th. Na has played well in the past at TPC Kuala Lumpur, as his scoring average is 68.08. I will take Na at plus money.
Hudson Swafford -155 vs. Patrick Rodgers
Swafford tied for 56th last season in birdie average, while Rodgers was just 154th. I will lay the price and take Swafford in this matchup.
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Mobile betting lines are updated by the minute so click here to start gambling on thrilling live action at BookMaker.eu. The CIMB Classic is scheduled for October 12- 15, 2017. TPC Kuala Lumpur (West) will host the event and Golf Channel will televise it.
