The Masters 2023 Prediction, Preview, and Vegas Odds (2023)

• First golf major of the season takes place at Augusta National Golf Club this weekend
• 88 players will be involved in the hunt for The Masters

Few events on the Golf schedule excite the fans as much as the Majors. Like every season, The Masters 2023 will kick off the major schedule, with Scottie Scheffler bidding to become just the fourth player in history to successfully defend the Green Jacket.

The Masters 2023 will once again be held at Augusta National Golf Club, with some of the world’s best players in action over the four-day event. As well as the stars from the PGA Tour, the LIV Golf outcasts will also be in action in Georgia for the opening major of the season.

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Schedule & How To Watch

• When: Thursday, April 6, 2023- Sunday, April 9, 2023
• Where: Augusta National Golf Course, Georgia
• How To Watch: Paramount+/ESPN/CBS Sports

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The Masters 2023 Vegas Odds

Player	Vegas Odds
Rory McIlroy
Scottie Scheffler
Jon Rahm
Jordan Spieth
Cameron Smith
Patrick Cantlay
Justin Thomas
Xander Schauffele
Tony Finau
Collin Morikawa
Jason Day
Dustin Johnson

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Event Preview

The opening major of the season will be played at Augusta National Golf Club, which is a par 72 course. A field of 88 players will compete across a total distance of 7,510 yards. The 87^th edition of The Masters will see a number of previous champions among the leading contenders, including Scottie Scheffler.

Masters week is in motion. #themasters pic.twitter.com/QDFE10d0AN

— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 3, 2023

The American won by three shots last year, with Rory McIlroy concluding the event in second. However, trends highlight that defending champions have a poor record at the major, as only three previous players have been able to successfully defend their titles.

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McIlroy is undeniably one of the leading contenders once again, as he bids to end his nine-year wait for a fifth major success. The Northern Irishman is yet to win the coveted Green Jacket, but he has finished in the top ten on six previous occasions. However, he will need a better start after failing to shoot at least par in four previous appearances.

Amen Corner at Augusta National. Worth the wait. #themasters pic.twitter.com/Xs9MmYZjZ6

— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 3, 2023

Jon Rahm’s run of four straight finishes in the top ten at the Masters ended last year, but his form throughout 2023 ranks highly among the leading contenders. Jordan Spieth may be a dark horse at the prices. He won the major in 2015, and finished second on two occasions.

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The Masters 2023 Predictions

We will throw a few bets at The Masters this year. Justin Thomas is a play I like at his biggest opening price for the major. He has finished in the top 22 on each of his previous six appearances, including a tie for eighth last year.

Cameron Smith is the undeniable LIV-angle, as the once-loved player could play a massive role after claiming victory in The Open last year, and finishing third at The Masters 2022. At a price, I would also be keen to take a chance on Justin Rose, as he has finished in the top ten on five occasions at Augusta.

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