CJ Cup Byron Nelson picks 2026: The sneaky bomber our experts love

If you thought the PGA Championship looked hard for the players, just imagine how difficult it was for the gamblers. What a grueling experience. We only kid.

But seriously, that was a grind, but that won't stop us from getting right back on the horse at TPC Craig Ranch, where we promise there will be a lot more birdies. If that's what you're into, of course. The Golf Digest betting panel is comprised of Pat Mayo of Underdog/Mayo Media Network, Andy Lack of the Inside Sports Network, Ryan Noonan of Betsperts, your two authors and Keith Stewart, the CEO of Read The Line.

RELATED: CJ Cup Byron Nelson DFS picks: My bold prediction for Jordan Spieth Scroll down for our complete betting analysis of the 2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson: CJ Cup Byron Nelson picks 2026: Our Experts’ Outright Predictions Pat Mayo, Underdog/Fantasy National, Mayo Media Network analyst : Michael Brennan (66-1, BetRivers) — Brennan is almost an auto bet at any lower quality field event once he clears +5000. Not that he’ll necessarily play well (most times he won’t), but he has the most repeatable, elite skill in golf: Driving the golf ball. Brennan’s combination of distance and accuracy isn’t found often.

And he even did us a solid by imploding in the final round at the PGA Championship, pushing his name down the betting board this week. No, he’s not likely to beat Scheffler or even most in the field, but you’re going to get a week (like when he won in Utah) where he hits his irons decently, rides a hot putter, and wins by a touchdown. Keith Stewart, PGA, Read The Line: Jordan Spieth (+1750, DraftKings) — In four starts at TPC Craig Ranch, Jordan Spieth has finished T-9, second, MC and fourth.