"The Players Championship 2024: Top Bets and Expert Predictions from Las Vegas Oddsmakers"

As the 50th anniversary of THE PLAYERS Championship approaches, oddsmakers and professional bettors are weighing in with their top bets for the event. With increased handle and a loaded field, oddsmakers are seeing action on matchups like Matsuyama over Homa and Mitchell to beat Bezuidenhout, while professional bettors are eyeing head-to-head matchups like Hoge over Kirk and Scott over English. Bettors are backing favorites like Scheffler and longshots like Fowler and Taylor, while professional opinions range from bullish on McIlroy to backing Henley and van Rooyen. The novelty of the iconic par-3 17th hole is also attracting attention, with bets on both sides for a hole-in-one.