Our Picks For The Genesis Invitational 2024

The Genesis Invitational 2024, hosted by Tiger Woods at the prestigious Riviera Country Club, promises an exceptionally strong field.

Tiger Woods will make his 2024 PGA TOUR debut here, headlining a tournament that's part of the PGA TOUR's Signature Events. The tournament will feature 71 players competing for a $20 million purse, with the champion set to collect a $4 million prize and 700 PGA TOUR FedExCup points​​.

The player field includes 22 of the top 24 golfers in the Official World Golf Ranking, such as Scottie Scheffler (World No. 1), Rory McIlroy (World No. 2), and Viktor Hovland (World No. 4), among others.

Notably, the tournament will showcase 41 of the top 50 players in the world and 28 of the top 30 players from the 2022-23 FedExCup standings, including past major champions like Collin Morikawa, Jordan Spieth, Jason Day, and Justin Thomas. Past winners at Riviera in the field include Max Homa and Adam Scott​​.

Here are our top picks to bet on:

• Most Likely to Win: Scottie Scheffler (+650), as World No. 1 and showing consistent performance, is a strong contender for the title.

• Key Player in the Top 5: Rory McIlroy (+188), with his experience and recent form, is expected to finish strongly within the top 5.

• Key Player in the Top 10: Viktor Hovland (+125), with his talent and recent FedExCup championship, is likely to secure a top 10 finish.

• Key Player in the Top 20: Xander Schauffele (-190), known for his resilience, could be a strong candidate for a top 20 finish.

• Underdog with Potential: Collin Morikawa (+1800), despite being a past major champion, could be seen as an underdog due to the depth of the field but has the potential to emerge victorious based on his skill set and familiarity with California courses.

All odds via BetMGM.