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Nick Hardy vs Cole Hammer 14:31 Thu 18/06 - U.S. Open - Round 1

1 +125 X +800 2 -114

There’s the opportunity to back Nick Hardy at +125 although Cole Hammer is priced up at odds of -114. The gambling operators give Nick Hardy a 44% chance of success.

If you’re looking for a value proposition on the U.S. Open, then consider Nick Hardy at +125 to win this match-up. We’re surprised the odds are so big.

Russell Henley vs Ben Griffin 13:36 Thu 18/06 - U.S. Open - Round 1

1 -114 X +800 2 +125

We’re seeing Russell Henley priced up at -114 for a victory, with Ben Griffin trading at +125. The leading golf betting sites give Russell Henley a 53% chance of winning.

Russell Henley really sticks out when it comes to the best betting selection for this U.S. Open match-up. We’re surprised to see -114 about a victory here.

Chris Kirk vs Jake Knapp 12:52 Thu 18/06 - U.S. Open - Round 1

1 +138 X +800 2 -125

Chris Kirk is available at odds of +138, while opponent Jake Knapp can be backed at -125. The leading golf betting sites give Jake Knapp a 56% chance of winning.

After careful consideration, we are going to take the -125 that Jake Knapp records a valuable win in this U.S. Open head to head. It looks a value proposition.

Harry Hall vs Andrew Putnam 13:03 Thu 18/06 - U.S. Open - Round 1

1 -100 X +800 2 +110

You can back Harry Hall at -100 to win against Andrew Putnam, with the latter trading at +110. The golf betting site traders give Harry Hall a 50% probability of success.

If you’re looking for a value proposition on the U.S. Open, then consider Harry Hall at -100 to win this match-up. We’re surprised the odds are so big.

Pierceson Coody vs Kevin Roy 13:03 Thu 18/06 - U.S. Open - Round 1

1 -125 X +800 2 +138

You can choose Pierceson Coody at -125 or alternatively Kevin Roy who has odds of +138. The probability of Kevin Roy winning is 42% according to prominent golf betting sites.

We’re excited to find some nice odds for the U.S. Open and the +138 about Kevin Roy look value. This is definitely one for the accumulator bets.

Aaron Rai vs Collin Morikawa 13:14 Thu 18/06 - U.S. Open - Round 1

1 +125 X +800 2 -114

We’re seeing Aaron Rai priced up at +125 for a victory, with Collin Morikawa trading at -114. The gambling operators give Aaron Rai a 44% chance of success.

We’ve hopefully found a great selection in the form of Aaron Rai winning this U.S. Open H2H. There is plenty to like about the +125 on a victory.

Davis Thompson vs David Puig 13:14 Thu 18/06 - U.S. Open - Round 1

1 +120 X +800 2 -110

There are odds of +120 about Davis Thompson winning, with David Puig currently available at -110. The gambling operators give David Puig a 52% chance of success.

At the odds, we are plumping for David Puig to claim a victory in this U.S. Open H2H. Take the -110 that the job gets done in some shape or form.

Ryo Hisatsune vs Corey Conners 13:25 Thu 18/06 - U.S. Open - Round 1

1 +105 X +800 2 +105

Odds of +105 can be found about both selections, implying that there is an equal chance of victory. Choose between Ryo Hisatsune and Corey Conners for the same potential return.

After careful consideration, we are going to take the +105 that Corey Conners records a valuable win in this U.S. Open head to head. It looks a value proposition.

Bryson DeChambeau vs Matt Fitzpatrick 13:25 Thu 18/06 - U.S. Open - Round 1

1 +138 X +800 2 -125

Bryson DeChambeau is on offer at +138 if you want to back this selection to win, with Matt Fitzpatrick available at -125. Matt Fitzpatrick has a 56% chance of victory in the eyes of the best golf betting sites.

We’re excited to find some nice odds for the U.S. Open and the -125 about Matt Fitzpatrick look value. This is definitely one for the accumulator bets.

Wyndham Clark vs Gary Woodland 13:36 Thu 18/06 - U.S. Open - Round 1

1 -110 X +800 2 +120

When you consider the latest odds, you can find Wyndham Clark at -110 whereas Gary Woodland is +120. This means the sportsbooks give Gary Woodland a 45% chance of winning.

There’s no getting away from Gary Woodland being a cracking bet for this U.S. Open match-up. Take the +120 that are available and hopefully cheer on a winner.

Laurie Canter vs John Parry 12:41 Thu 18/06 - U.S. Open - Round 1

1 +120 X +800 2 -110

The latest odds are +120 that Laurie Canter wins, while John Parry has been chalked up at -110. From a percentage point-of-view, the premier golf sportsbooks give Laurie Canter a 45% chance of success.

Laurie Canter looks the value pick to win this U.S. Open match-up where the bookies have attractive odds about this selection. We think the +120 are worth taking.

Alex Smalley vs Shane Lowry 13:47 Thu 18/06 - U.S. Open - Round 1

1 +120 X +800 2 -110

You can choose Alex Smalley at +120 or alternatively Shane Lowry who has odds of -110. According to the top golf betting sites, Alex Smalley has an implied probability of 45%.

We’re going to bet on the U.S. Open and take a chance on Alex Smalley delivering the goods. At odds of +120, we think this represents value.

Hideki Matsuyama vs Xander Schauffele 13:47 Thu 18/06 - U.S. Open - Round 1

1 +172 X +800 2 -156

There are odds of +172 about Hideki Matsuyama winning, with Xander Schauffele currently available at -156. According to the top golf betting sites, Hideki Matsuyama has an implied probability of 37%.

The value play is Hideki Matsuyama to win this U.S. Open match-up. We think there’s a much stronger probability of this selection winning than the +172 suggest.

Nicolai Højgaard vs Robert MacIntyre 13:58 Thu 18/06 - U.S. Open - Round 1

1 +120 X +800 2 -110

When you consider the latest odds, you can find Nicolai Højgaard at +120 whereas Robert MacIntyre is -110. This means the leading golf betting sites give Robert MacIntyre a 52% chance of success.

We’ve hopefully found a great selection in the form of Robert MacIntyre winning this U.S. Open H2H. There is plenty to like about the -110 on a victory.

Akshay Bhatia vs Min Woo Lee 13:58 Thu 18/06 - U.S. Open - Round 1

1 +138 X +800 2 -125

The latest odds are +138 that Akshay Bhatia wins, while Min Woo Lee has been chalked up at -125. The probability of Min Woo Lee winning is 56% according to prominent golf betting sites.

We’ve hopefully found a great selection in the form of Min Woo Lee winning this U.S. Open H2H. There is plenty to like about the -125 on a victory.

Justin Rose vs Jon Rahm 14:09 Thu 18/06 - U.S. Open - Round 1

1 +163 X +800 2 -149

There’s the opportunity to back Justin Rose at +163 although Jon Rahm is priced up at odds of -149. If you want to know the probability of Jon Rahm winning, it’s 60% according to the most popular sportsbooks.

The odds about Jon Rahm winning this match-up can’t be passed up. We’ll therefore have a go at the -149 that this selection wins in the U.S. Open.

J.T. Poston vs Patrick Cantlay 14:09 Thu 18/06 - U.S. Open - Round 1

1 +138 X +800 2 -125

There are odds of +138 about J.T. Poston winning, with Patrick Cantlay currently available at -125. If you want to know the probability of Patrick Cantlay winning, it’s 56% according to the most popular sportsbooks.

We’ve hopefully found a great selection in the form of Patrick Cantlay winning this U.S. Open H2H. There is plenty to like about the -125 on a victory.

Johnny Keefer vs Matt McCarty 14:20 Thu 18/06 - U.S. Open - Round 1

1 +115 X +800 2 -105

If you want to bet on Johnny Keefer, then odds of +115 are on offer, although Matt McCarty is a -105 chance. From a percentage point-of-view, the premier golf sportsbooks give Matt McCarty a 51% chance of success.

Matt McCarty might prove too strong for the opposition in this U.S. Open match-up and that’s why we’re happy to recommend a bet at odds of -105.

Matti Schmid vs Bud Cauley 12:52 Thu 18/06 - U.S. Open - Round 1

1 +150 X +800 2 -137

When you consider the latest odds, you can find Matti Schmid at +150 whereas Bud Cauley is -137. From a percentage point-of-view, the premier golf sportsbooks give Matti Schmid a 40% chance of success.

We think that this U.S. Open match-up certainly provides some value. Let’s take a chance on Matti Schmid at odds of +150 to claim a victory.

Adrien Saddier vs Ugo Coussaud 12:41 Thu 18/06 - U.S. Open - Round 1

1 -100 X +800 2 +110

Adrien Saddier has been given odds of -100 against Ugo Coussaud who is +110. If you want to know the probability of Adrien Saddier winning, it’s 50% according to the most popular sportsbooks.

The U.S. Open has thrown up an interesting bet and we’ve already snapped up the -100 that Adrien Saddier win this head to head. It looks a value selection.

Rocco Repetto Taylor vs Sudarshan Yellamaraju 12:30 Thu 18/06 - U.S. Open - Round 1

1 +220 X +800 2 -200

You can choose Rocco Repetto Taylor at +220 or alternatively Sudarshan Yellamaraju who has odds of -200. The top golf betting sites award a 67% probability that Sudarshan Yellamaraju will be settled as a winning bet.

At the odds, we are plumping for Sudarshan Yellamaraju to claim a victory in this U.S. Open H2H. Take the -200 that the job gets done in some shape or form.

William Mouw vs Hennie Du Plessis 12:30 Thu 18/06 - U.S. Open - Round 1

1 -119 X +800 2 +130

When you consider the latest odds, you can find William Mouw at -119 whereas Hennie Du Plessis is +130. From a percentage point-of-view, the premier golf sportsbooks give Hennie Du Plessis a 43% chance of success.

There’s no getting away from Hennie Du Plessis being a cracking bet for this U.S. Open match-up. Take the +130 that are available and hopefully cheer on a winner.

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