2026 Masters Best Bets: Odds, Picks For Outrights, Top-10, Top-5

Newsweek breaks down the odds and best bets for the 90th edition of the Masters this weekend at Augusta National.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 3:38am

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All eyes will be on Augusta, Georgia, over the next four days (Thursday, April 9, through Sunday, April 12) as Augusta National takes center stage for the 90th edition of the Masters. Three of the top six betting favorites -- Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele and Ludvig Aberg -- have previously won at least one Masters. Newsweek provides analysis on the best outright, top-5, and top-10 bets for this year's tournament.

Why it matters

The Masters is one of the most prestigious and highly anticipated golf tournaments of the year, drawing massive TV audiences and intense interest from sports bettors. With several recent champions in the field and near-perfect weather conditions expected, this year's edition promises to be an exciting and unpredictable competition.

The details

Three of the top six betting favorites -- Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele and Ludvig Aberg -- have previously won at least one Masters. In addition to McIlroy's Green Jacket last year, Scheffler (2022 and 2024) and Rahm (2023) have also won this tournament in the last four years. Near-perfect conditions are expected this weekend, with temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to the 80s and a low chance of rain or inclement weather.

  • The 90th edition of the Masters will take place from Thursday, April 9 through Sunday, April 12, 2026.
  • Last year's Masters culminated in an unforgettable final round for Rory McIlroy that drew an average TV audience of 12.7 million.

The players

Scottie Scheffler

A top betting favorite who has won the Masters in 2022 and 2024.

Bryson DeChambeau

One of the top six betting favorites who has previously won the Masters.

Jon Rahm

A top betting favorite who won the Masters in 2023 and has a strong track record at Augusta.

Rory McIlroy

The defending Masters champion, having won the Green Jacket in 2025.

Xander Schauffele

One of the top six betting favorites who has previously won the Masters.

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What’s next

The 90th edition of the Masters will take place from Thursday, April 9 through Sunday, April 12, 2026.

The takeaway

With several recent champions in the field and near-perfect weather conditions expected, this year's Masters promises to be an exciting and unpredictable competition, providing bettors with opportunities to find value in the outright, top-5, and top-10 markets.