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CJ Cup Byron Nelson Betting Guide: Scheffler, Koepka Picks

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The CJ Cup Byron Nelson returns with a dramatically different setup at Craig Ranch. Designers rebuilt nearly every green, tightened fairways, and repositioned bunkers, moving away from the birdie-fest version where players routinely finished at -25. The new bentgrass greens add uncertainty, as no one has gained reps on them yet.

Scottie Scheffler enters as the clear favorite after dominating last year's event by eight strokes. His approach play was so exceptional it bordered on tournament-breaking. At +168 odds to win, he's priced accordingly, but his floor remains higher than any competitor. The strokes gained data supports what the eye test shows: Scheffler is simply better than this field.

Other viable plays include Brooks Koepka at +102 for a top-20 finish, leveraging his elite approach numbers and solid recent form. Christiaan Bezuidenhout offers +188 value as the field leader in putting, which could prove advantageous on the untested greens. Ryo Hisatsune at +142 provides volatility upside for daily fantasy lineups.

For DFS, Austin Eckroat ($7,500) fits the revamped course profile after his T10 at Valero, while Wyndham Clark ($8,800) becomes a fade after missed cuts at Houston and the PGA Championship.