How to bet the WM Phoenix Open: Best bets, DFS tips and more - ESPN

The Waste Management Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale is a scoring fest. Last year's winner shot 24 under par and separated by seven shots, which tells you exactly what this place rewards.

You're looking for players who can pile up birdies, handle wedge-heavy approach shots and stay aggressive without leaking mistakes on par 5s. This course favors strong iron play, comfort on fast greens and players who aren't afraid to press when scoring conditions are soft.

As always, I focus on players who have the profile to contend outright, but wager conservatively preferring the top 20/30 markets where the scoring fit is there and the price still stays.

Here are the players to consider for WMPO for betting and fantasy.

Odds by DraftKings Sportsbook and subject to change.

Maverick McNealy: Top 20 (+125)

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Full odds:

Top 30 -135

Top 10 +265

Top 5 +1550

To win +3400

I'm trusting the profile and not just finishes. McNealy does most of his damage tee-to-green (13th), especially with his irons (18th). Give yourself enough looks inside 20 feet over and over again and you've got a shot to contend. McNealy does that. Recent results back it up, posting strong finishes on courses that translate to Scottsdale, like Summerlin and Twin Cities, both second shot tracks where iron play and GIR dictates rounds. The putter is streaky but that's fine for a top 20. When the ballstriking stays intact, plus-money is solid for a reliable profile with real scoring upside.

Pierceson Coody: Top 30 (+110)

Full odds:

Top 20 +175

Top 10 +385

Top 5 +830

To win +5500

Keep the ball in play, hit a ton of greens, and avoid big numbers.