Expert picks and betting tips for the 2022 U.S. Open

The 2022 U.S Open Championship returns to Brookline Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts, for the first time since 1988, with a loaded field of 156 golfers vying for the top 60 spots to advance. 2011 U.S. Open winner Rory McIlroy enters the weekend as the favorite after winning the RBC Canadian Open last weekend. McIlroy will have to beat out a tough field including defending champion Jon Rahm, PGA Championship winner Justin Thomas and Masters winner Scottie Scheffler.

Where is the betting value? Will the favorites prevail? Our golf and betting experts break down the field for the third major of the year.

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Matt Barrie, ESPN Winner: Rory McIlroy

Charlotte Gibson, ESPN.comWinner: Will Zalatoris

Andy North, ESPNWinner: Justin Thomas

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Mark Schlabach, ESPN.com Winner: Shane Lowry

Marty Smith, ESPNWinner: Tony Finau

Curtis Strange, ESPN Winner: Cameron Smith

Wright Thompson, ESPN.com Winner: Dustin Johnson

Paolo Uggetti, ESPN.com Winner: Rory McIlroy

Tom VanHaaren, ESPN.com Winner: Rory McIlroy

Scott Van Pelt, ESPN Winner: Will Zalatoris

Kevin Van Valkenburg, ESPN.com Winner: Will Zalatoris

Josh Weinfuss, ESPN.com Winner: Scottie Scheffler

Our betting experts give you picks to win based on value. We look at the betting board and tell you who has the best chance to cash your ticket.

Michael Collins, ESPN senior golf analystWinner: Sam Burns (25-1)

Why he'll win: Burns has three wins already this season and is hot coming off his past three starts. At 25-1, he has plenty of value in a stacked field.

Anita Marks, ESPN betting analystWinner: Sungjae Im