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The 2025 Masters is here, and as golfers make their way to Augusta, bettors, fantasy players, and pool pickers are locking in their Masters predictions.
Whether in a tier-based Masters pool, playing in a DFS contest, or even looking at betting markets on DraftKings Sportsbook, targeting undervalued golfers with upside is one of the smartest ways to gain an edge.
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5 Masters Sleeper Picks That Offer Upside
These sleeper picks are tailored for tier-based and Pick X Masters pools, but they also offer value in the betting and prop markets thanks to their recent form, course fit, and projected pick rates.
Note: Odds are from DraftKings Sportsbook as of Tuesday, April 8. Pick rates reflect PoolGenius projections for an 8-tier Masters pool format.
Sleeper 1: Xander Schauffele
Tier: 1
Pool Pick Rate: 3%
Odds to Win: +1800
Odds to Finish Top 10: +160
Odds to Make Cut: -500
Schauffele is one of the sharpest sleeper picks in Tier 1, which includes big names like Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy. If you’re in a larger pool and want to go against the chalk without getting reckless, Xander offers a strong pivot.
He’s coming off a two-major season, has four top-10s at Augusta, and is finally healthy after a slow start. He offers elite upside with minimal exposure at just a 3% pick rate.
Sleeper 2: Jon Rahm
Tier: 1
Pick Rate: 8%
Odds to Win: +1300
Odds to Finish Top 10: +125
Odds to Make Cut: -600
Rahm is a strong Tier 1 sleeper if you want to avoid the heavily picked favorites like Scheffler and McIlroy. He’s third in win odds but is being selected far less often, making him a sharp leverage play in larger pools.
His rough outing at Augusta last year came under unique circumstances: returning as the defending champ and playing his first Masters since switching to LIV. Prior to that, Rahm had five top-10 finishes in six starts, including his 2023 win. He’s a proven course fit with bounce-back potential.
Sleeper 3: Robert MacIntyre
Tier: 2
Pool Pick Rate: 8%
Odds to Win: +6000
Odds to Finish Top 10: +330
Odds to Make Cut: -310
MacIntyre is a strong sleeper in Tier 2, where names like Brooks Koepka and Shane Lowry dominate attention. He’s trending well—finishing 11th at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, 9th at THE PLAYERS Championship, and 11th at LIV Singapore.
He’s also handled Augusta well in the past, with 12th and 23rd-place finishes in 2021 and 2022. LIV players seem to be flying under the radar, and MacIntyre fits that overlooked profile with upside.
Sleeper 4: Will Zalatoris
Tier: 3
Pool Pick Rate: 8%
Odds to Win: +6500
Odds to Finish Top 10: +320
Odds to Make Cut: -310
Zalatoris thrives at Augusta, with three top-10 finishes in four career starts, including a ninth-place showing last year. His game fits this course, but shaky current form has kept his pick rate low.
He’s more of a boom-or-bust play, so the right fit depends on your pool. In smaller, conservative pools, his downside may not be worth the risk. In larger contests of 50+ entries, he’s a high-upside pivot that could pay off big.
Sleeper 5: Patrick Reed
Tier: 3
Pool Pick Rate: 8%
Odds to Win: +6500
Odds to Finish Top 10: +320
Odds to Make Cut: -310
Reed continues the trend of LIV golfers being overlooked in Masters pools. The 2018 champion is making his 12th Masters appearance and has finished top 12 in five of the past seven years at Augusta.
While his LIV form hasn’t been flashy this season, he’s coming off a T7 finish in Miami and always seems to show up at Augusta. Reed brings strong course history and sneaky upside if you need a low-pick pivot in a later tier.
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