By Three rounds are in the book at the 2023 Genesis Invitational and only 3 golfers are within 5 strokes of the lead. Below, we look at the 2023 Genesis Invitational odds entering Sunday’s final round being played in Los Angeles. Check back throughout the season for our PGA Tour picks, predictions and bets.
Pre-tournament favorite Jon Rahm, who opened at +750 to win, is at 15-under-par 198 and will take a 3-stroke lead into Sunday’s final round at Riviera Country Club (7,322 yards, par 71). Rahm is the No. 1 player in the Golfweek/Sagarin rankings.
Defending champion Joaquin Niemann, who won at 19-under 265 to become the tournament’s 1st wire-to-wire winner in 53 years, has joined LIV Golf.
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2023 Genesis Invitational – Final pairing
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:05 a.m. ET.
Jon Rahm (-400)
The 28-year-old Spaniard is in command for his 3rd tour title this season and the 10th of his career. The FedExCup points leader shot a bogey-free 65 Saturday after rounds of 65-68 and he will reclaim No. 1 in the Official World Golf Rankings from Scottie Scheffler with a win.
Max Homa (+350)
The 32-year-old pro, who grew up 30 miles from Riviera and won it 2 years ago, starts 3 shots back after rounds of 64-68-69. Homa has 6 tour wins (3 in the last 9 months) and he has come from behind in all but 1. The No. 6 player in Golfweek’s rankings opened at +2000.
Keith Mitchell (+1300)
The 31-year-old pro, who opened at +10000 to win, shot his 2nd straight 69 after an opening 64 and starts 4 shots back in 3rd at 11-under 202. He’ s the No. 30 player in Golfweek’s rankings.
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2023 Genesis Invitational – In the hunt
Before the final group tees off at 1:06 p.m. ET (1-3 p.m. ET Golf Channel; 3-6:30 p.m. ET CBS), here are 3 other players to watch as they try to chase down Rahm.
Patrick Cantlay (+1200): Golfweek’s No. 8 player starts in 4th place 5 shots back at 10-under after rounds of 68-67-68. He opened at +3000.
Gary Woodland (+8000): He starts in 5th place 6 shots back at 9-under after rounds of 69-68-67. Golfweek’s No. 91 player opened at +20000.
Collin Morikawa (+20000): He starts tied for 6th place 8 shots back at 7-under after rounds of 66-68-72. Golfweek’s No. 23 player opened at +2000.
2023 Genesis Invitational – Props update
Before the tournament started, we mentioned a few prop bets worth considering a play on. Let’s take a look at 3 of them.
Max Homa (+425 to make top 5): Don’t spend it yet, but it looks like a lock.
Viktor Hovland (+280 to make top 10): Starts final round tied for 26th place at 3-under with rounds of 69-71-70.
Tiger Woods (+480 to make top 20): Starts final round tied for 26th place at 3 under after rounds of 69-74-67.
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