Updated 2019 Arnold Palmer Invitational Odds After the Cut
By Chris Amberley in Golf
Updated: March 31, 2020 at 8:02 pm EDTPublished:
- Tommy Fleetwood and Keegan Bradley share the 36-hole lead at the Arnold Palmer Invitational
- The leaders are at -9, while six golfers are currently tied for 3rd, four shots off the pace
- See the updated live odds entering Saturday of the 2019 API
36 holes are in the books at the 2019 Arnold Palmer Invitational, and while the first page of the leaderboard isn’t littered with any of the biggest names in golf, a few of the game’s super elite are still within striking distance.
Round 2 @APInv is complete.
T1. @TommyFleetwood1, -9
T1. @Keegan_Bradley, -9
T3. 6 players at -5Full leaderboard: https://t.co/xYdhELrcLf pic.twitter.com/ypy6DYR2LY
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) March 8, 2019
Tommy Fleetwood and Keegan Bradley currently share the 36-hole lead, while world number two Justin Rose and pre-tournament favorite Rory McIlroy are six and seven shots back, respectively.
Live 2019 Arnold Palmer Invitational Odds
| Golfer | Position | Score | Rounds | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Fleetwood | T-1st | -9 | 69, 66 | +225 |
| Keegan Bradley | T-1st | -9 | 67, 68 | +350 |
| Francesco Molinari | T-3rd | -5 | 69, 70 | +1400 |
| Billy Horschel | T-3rd | -5 | 68, 71 | +2000 |
| Kevin Kisner | T-3rd | -5 | 70, 69 | +2800 |
| Jhonattan Vegas | T-3rd | -5 | 69, 70 | +3300 |
| Keith Mitchell | T-3rd | -5 | 71, 68 | +3300 |
| Roger Sloan | T-3rd | -5 | 70, 69 | +6600 |
| Patrick Reed | T-9th | -4 | 70, 70 | +2500 |
| Bubba Watson | T-9th | -4 | 68, 72 | +2800 |
| Matthew Fitzpatrick | T-9th | -4 | 70, 70 | +3300 |
| Rafa Cabrera Bello | T-9th | -4 | 65, 75 | +3300 |
| Sungjae Im | T-9th | -4 | 71, 69 | +5000 |
| Matt Wallace | T-9th | -4 | 71, 69 | +5000 |
| Eddie Pepperell | T-9th | -4 | 72, 68 | +6600 |
| Aaron Baddeley | T-9th | -4 | 70, 70 | +6600 |
| Justin Rose | T-17th | -3 | 71, 70 | +1800 |
*Odds taken March 8 at 9pm EST
The Top of the Board
Considering Fleetwood and Bradley went off at +3300 and +6600, respectively, to open the tournament, betting them now feels like chasing.
If forced to choose between the two, I’d lean Fleetwood due to the fact that he’s vaulted to the top of the leaderboard, despite not putting well through two rounds.
Your leader at the @APInv?@TommyFleetwood1 by 2
He's seeking his first PGA TOUR win.#LiveUnderPar pic.twitter.com/z69BNuz2jF
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) March 8, 2019
Fleetwood ranks 59th in strokes gained putting this week, while his ball striking has been on fire. He ranks second in approach, third off the tee, and first in strokes gained tee to green.
WATCH: Tommy Fleetwood joins Nick Dougherty at the Sky Cart to reflect on his superb, second-round 66 which lifted him to nine under at the Arnold Palmer Invitational https://t.co/GMUP6pdXUm pic.twitter.com/RoirPVrV5F
— Sky Sports Golf (@SkySportsGolf) March 9, 2019
Bradley, meanwhile, has also struck the ball well, but has greatly benefited from a hot putter.
The early walk. 🐦@Keegan_Bradley is tied for the lead @APInv.#LiveUnderPar pic.twitter.com/9jhxnpP7Lk
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) March 8, 2019
He’s gained over two strokes on the field with his putter through two rounds, and considering he ranks 212th out of 221 qualified golfers in strokes gained putting this season, heavy regression seems inevitable.
Molinari is Money
Moving down the leaderboard, the name that sticks out immediately is Francesco Molinari. The reigning Open champion has five straight top 26 finishes at Bay Hill, including three top 10’s.
Aces Wild.@F_Molinari dropped a hole-in-one today in the 1st round of the @APinv. https://t.co/A7FAuoPgeg
— Golfweek (@golfweek) March 7, 2019
He gained almost five strokes on approach last week in Mexico, and his usually lights out ball striking has been on display this week as well. At +1400, he’s a great bet to make a charge to the top this weekend.
Best Live Value Picks at 2019 Arnold Palmer Invitational
- Matt Wallace (+5000): He’s in the hunt in his first start of 2019 on American soil thanks to a dynamite approach game. He’s gained over 3 strokes on approach through 36 holes, after gaining over 5 in Mexico last week. He won three times on the European Tour in 2018 and finished second in a stacked field at the Dubai Desert Classic in January.
- Marc Leishman (+6600): The 2017 champ started +4 through 6 holes, but has since racked up seven birdies against just one bogey to sit at -2. His calendar year is off to a fast start, with three top 4 finishes in five events.
- JJ Spaun (12500): A birdie-making machine when he’s on, he’s already gained over four shots on approach this week, despite ranking third-worst in putting among those who made the cut. If he can get the flat stick rolling, he’s proven he can go real low and vault up the leaderboard.
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