Ryder Cup Odds: US Favored Over Europe At Whistling Straits

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Next week, the highly anticipated Ryder Cup, the most prestigious men’s team golf event in the world, will make its comeback. This autumn, for the first time, Michigan sports betting regulations will allow legal odds to be offered. The upcoming 2021 edition of the Ryder Cup is scheduled to take place from September 24th to 26th at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin.

Can the United States recover from their embarrassing performance in France last year and make a comeback against Europe this time? Let’s take an early look at the possibilities.

Ryder Cup odds favor the Americans

To secure victory in the Ryder Cup, the team must accumulate at least 14.5 points out of the total 28 available. Considering Europe’s previous win, if the final score is a 14-all tie, Europe will maintain possession of the Cup. Hence, the Americans must emerge victorious in order to claim the Cup outright.

If you’re considering the odds, make sure you carefully consider your wager. There are two main odds categories: one for the Winning Team and the other for predicting Who Will Raise The Ryder Cup.

To secure a victory, the team must achieve a minimum score of 14.5. According to DraftKings Sportsbook, Team USA is favored with odds of -215, while Team Europe has odds of +225. There is a chance of a tie, with odds listed at +1200.

According to PointsBet Sportsbook, Team USA is the favored team with odds of -200, while Team Europe has odds of +150 for lifting the cup.

There have been only two instances of a draw, with the most recent one happening in 1989.

Over the last two decades, Europe has emerged as the reigning team, showcasing their dominance in the Ryder Cup. Out of the nine most recent tournaments, Europe has triumphed in seven, solidifying their position as the superior force. Impressively, four of these victories have been achieved with a remarkable margin of at least five points.

The last three victories of Team USA (1999, 2008, 2016) occurred within their own country.

Meet Ryder Cup Team USA

The format for determining the teams took on a slightly different approach as a result of the one-year delay of the Ryder Cup due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

For this occasion, the team captain chose six players from the Ryder Cup points list, while the remaining six were personally selected.

This year, Team USA is led by Steve Stricker as their captain. Assisting him are Jim Furyk, Zach Johnson, Davis Love III, Phil Mickelson, and Fred Couples.

The members of Team USA include:

• Rookie Collin Morikawa
• Dustin Johnson secures the 5th position in the Ryder Cup.
• Bryson DeChambeau secures 2nd position in the Ryder Cup.
• Brooks Koepka secures 3rd place in the Ryder Cup.
• Justin Thomas finished as the runner-up in the 2nd Ryder Cup.
• Patrick Cantlay, a newcomer in the field.
• Tony Finau, runner-up at the Ryder Cup.
• Xander Schauffele, a newcomer to the scene,
• Jordan Spieth finished in 4th place at the Ryder Cup.
• Harris English, a newcomer to the field.
• The rookie, Daniel Berger
• Scottie Scheffler, a newcomer in the professional golf scene.

Meet Ryder Cup Team Europe

The team selection process for Team Europe differs from others.

The current team comprises of the top four players who have qualified from the European Tour’s Race to Dubai points list, as well as the top five players from the World Points List who were not already qualified.

After that, the captain was given permission to choose three players of his choice.

Padraig Harrington is leading Team Europe as the captain, with the assistance of Robert Karlsson, Luke Donald, Martin Kaymer, Graeme McDowell, and Henrik Stenson.

The members of Team Europe include:

• Jon Rahm secures second place in the Ryder Cup.
• Tommy Fleetwood secured the second position in the Ryder Cup.
• Tyrrell Hatton, the runner-up at the Ryder Cup.
• Bernd Wiesberger, a newcomer to the field
• Rory McIlroy secures 6th place in the Ryder Cup.
• Viktor Hovland, a newcomer to the scene, is making his mark.
• Paul Casey finished in 5th place at the Ryder Cup.
• Matthew Fitzpatrick, the runner-up in the Ryder Cup
• Lee Westwood finished in 11th place at the Ryder Cup.
• Shane Lowry, a newcomer in the field.
• Sergio Garcia secures 10th Ryder Cup appearance.
• Ian Poulter achieves an impressive 7th place in the Ryder Cup.

How to watch: 2021 Ryder Cup

• Topic: Comparison between the United States and Europe
• The dates are: Friday, September 24th to Sunday, September 26th.
• The location is Whistling Straits, situated in Haven, Wisconsin.
• The format of the event consists of four foursome (alternate shot) matches and four fourball (better ball) matches on both Friday and Saturday. Additionally, there will be twelve singles matches on Sunday. Each match is worth one point, and in the event of a tie, each team will receive half a point.
• Golf Channel and NBC are television networks.
• Live streaming online: Peacock
• Sirius Channel 92- Experience Satellite Radio

Which golfer will lead their teams?

There are numerous prop odds and betting choices available for the Ryder Cup.

One can be the highest scorer overall or the highest scorer for each individual team.

Justin Thomas has been listed by DraftKings as the leading US scorer, offering odds of +600. Meanwhile, Dustin Johnson, Xander Schauffele, and Jordan Spieth all share the same odds of +700.

In his first appearance at the Ryder Cup in 2018, Thomas delivered an impressive performance, securing a commendable four points with an outstanding record of 4-1. Spieth, on the other hand, contributed three valuable points. Presently, Thomas ranks sixth in the Official World Golf Ranking.

Patrick Cantlay is the favored choice on Team USA with odds of +750. Cantlay recently won the FedEx Cup and has risen to fourth place in the world rankings, making him a strong contender.

The top scorer for Team Europe is Jon Rahm, listed at +350, followed by Rory McIlroy at +450.

In 2018, Rahm managed to score only one point during his debut, yet he currently holds the top spot in the world rankings. On the other hand, Tommy Fleetwood had a more successful debut, accumulating four points. Among the players, McIlroy boasts the most experience, excluding Lee Westwood and Sergio Garcia. Interestingly, Garcia holds the record for the highest number of Ryder Cup points, with an impressive total of 25.5. Additionally, his individual record reveals a commendable 22 wins, 11 losses, and 7 ties.

Who will be the top rookie?

There is another captivating prop available, which focuses on the standout rookie performer of the current year.

It is quite significant that the 2021 Ryder Cup includes a notable count of nine players who are participating for the first time.

At PointsBet, Patrick Cantlay leads the pack as the frontrunner with odds of +400. Following closely is Xander Schauffele with +450 odds, while Collin Morikawa and Viktor Hovland both share odds of +500.

The Ryder Cup presents a unique challenge. Even the most composed golfers can struggle to maintain their composure amidst the pressure of playing as a team and the intense focus from the crowd.

This year, both Morikawa and Schauffele achieved remarkable victories. Morikawa emerged triumphant at the Open Championship, whereas Schauffele claimed victory at the Tokyo Olympics.

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