Many of the world’s top players are in the field this week for the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, a team event on the PGA Tour. A total of 80 two-man teams are entered with the team of Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson listed as a slight favorite. We are coming off a 2-3 week with last week’s picks at the Valero Texas Open. Let’s look at the odds and picks for this week’s Zurich Classic of New Orleans.
Zurich Classic of New Orleans Matchup Odds
Rose & Stenson -160 vs. Reed and Cantlay
Rose & Stenson -155 vs. Thomas & Cauley
Thomas & Cauley -115 vs. Reed & Cantlay
Spieth & Palmer -115 vs. Watson & Kuchar
Spieth & Palmer -155 vs. Rahm & Bryan
Watson & Kuchar -155 vs. Rahm & Bryan
Day & Ruffels -120 vs. Blixt & Smith
Steele & Lovemark -115 vs. Na and An
Garcia & Cabrera-Bello -145 vs. Walker & O’Hair
Garcia and Cabrera-Bello -160 vs. Berger & Woodland
Walker & O’Hair -120 vs. Berger & Woodland
Randolph & Mullinax -135 vs. Bradley & Curran
Koepka & Turnesa -120 vs. Landry & Gooch
Dufner & Perez -130 vs. Horschel & Piercy
Finau & Summerhays -145 vs. Reavie & Glover
Snedeker & Holmes -115 vs. Poulter & McDowell
Oosthuizen & Schwartzel -155 vs. Hoffman & Watney
Gay & Wise -135 vs. Goosen & Van Aswegen
Fleetwood & Paisley -130 vs. Kisner & Brown
Zurich Classic of New Orleans Matchup Picks
Before we get to the picks there are a few things to consider. This course in New Orleans is relatively easy, as last year Jonas Blixt and Cameron Smith and Kevin Kisner and Scott Brown shot 27-under 261 before the playoff. Rounds 1 and 3 this year will be best ball, while alternate shot will be used for Rounds 2 and 4. The course is a par 72 that measures 7,425 yards. The course seems to be one where very good long iron players do well, as driver is simply not a very good option on some holes.
Rose & Stenson -160 vs. Reed & Cantlay
Rose & Stenson actually missed the cut in this event a year ago. I can’t see that happening again, as both are playing well. This is also a play against Reed, who I just can’t see being focused after winning the Masters.
Thomas & Cauley -115 vs. Reed & Cantlay
I am going with Thomas & Cauley in this matchup against Reed & Cantlay. Thomas is one of the top players in the world and Cauley is playing well. This team tied for 5th in this event a year ago.
Kisner & Brown +100 vs. Fleetwood & Paisley
I like the team of Kisner & Brown, as they nearly won this event a year ago before losing in a playoff. Kisner is playing well, but Brown has struggled this season. Fleetwood is having a good season, but Paisley really hasn’t done anything of note. I will take Kisner & Brown in this matchup.
Finau & Summerhays -145 vs. Reavie & Glover
This play is based on line movement, as the team of Finau & Summerhays is getting some action in terms of winning the event. Finau is a bomber while Summerhays is good around the greens so they should be a good combination. I will lay the price in this matchup.
Walker & O’Hair +115 vs. Garcia & Cabrera-Bello
A lot of people think the team of Garcia & Cabrera-Bello will do well in this event, but I am not so sure. Both players have struggled a bit lately and in this matchup they are going against a hot duo in O’Hair and Walker. O’Hair tied for 2nd last week and Walker was fourth. I will take the plus money in this matchup.
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