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Should you bet Bryson DeChambeau after a disappointing first round at the U.S. Open?

Should you bet Bryson DeChambeau after a disappointing first round at the U.S. Open?

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By: Alex Hunter

After winning his second U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 last season, DeChambeau was a popular pick to win this week’s U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club. On the DraftKings Sportsbook, the 31-year-old closed with the second-best odds at +1000 and 20% of the handle was on him to win. However, DeChambeau didn’t get off to a strong start at Oakmont, posting a three-over 73 on Thursday.

The bomber opened his round with a bogey on the first hole and finished with five bogeys for the day, compared to only one two birdies. That being said, DeChambeau’s game was in a much better place than his first round score suggests. The two-time U.S. Open champion gained strokes off-the-tee and on approach, but he lost strokes around the greens and with his putter. DeChambeau three-putted two holes and, on the par five 12th hole, he got near the green in two shots, but it took DeChambeau three shots to get out of the rough around the green before he could putt.

After this annoying putting performance, DeChambeau is likely already working on his short game at Oakmont in preparation for his second round Friday, given his undeniable work ethic. The No. 10 ranked player in the world should learn from his first round mistakes and, with his ball striking still in compelling form, a bounce-back performance from DeChambeau in the second round feels inevitable.

While props for the second round aren’t available yet on DraftKings Sportsbook, backing DeChambeau for under his round score will be a smart call on Friday. Plus, he currently carries +1600 odds to win the U.S. Open after his first round. So, investing in DeChambeau at this price has a ton of merit. As mentioned above, DeChambeau’s pre-tournament odds were the second-best in the field. Despite his three-over 73 on Thursday, DeChambeau is only seven shots off the lead, given how difficult Oakmont is playing.

DeChambeau’s current +1600 odds to win the U.S. Open are still the fifth-best in the field, which is clear evidence that oddsmakers believe he could fight back and contend, like we saw at last month’s PGA Championship. At Quail Hollow Club that week, DeChambeau opened with an even par 71, but he followed that average round up with scores of 68, 69 and 70 in his next three rounds, en route to a runner-up finish.

Alex Hunter
Alex Hunter is an avid DFS player and sports handicapper, who has been a proud member of the DraftKings Network team since 2020. He is a data-driven analyst, who earned his bachelor’s degree in communications at Worcester State University and has been in the sports content business for nearly a decade, covering the NBA, NFL and PGA TOUR. Alex is a diehard Boston Celtics fan, who loves to be on the golf course when he isn’t grinding lineups or producing content. For all of Alex’s work or if you need any lineup advice, be sure to follow him @Hunta512 on X.
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