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The Valero Texas Open runs April 2-5 at TPC San Antonio's Oaks Course. Below are the latest outright odds, followed by the picks and market-by-market best bets we like this week.
Check out the full Valero Texas Open field here.
TPC San Antonio's Oaks Course is a 7,435-yard Par 72 designed by Greg Norman and Sergio Garcia that features Bermuda fairways and greens.
Hitting it long and straight off the tee will grant enough scoring opportunities with wedges and short irons if the Texas wind stays down. Notably, four of the last eight winners led the field in greens in regulation.
Consistently getting up and down will be a challenge on these tough greens, giving short-game specialists a big advantage if the conditions are tougher and greens in regulation are harder to come by.
Though he's missed the cut in two of his three starts at TPC San Antonio (T14 in 2024), I can see Ludvig Aberg (+1600) pulling away as a solo favorite by Thursday morning. He finished T5 at THE PLAYERS and T3 at the Arnold Palmer Invitational before that.
And while fan favorite Jordan Spieth (+1800) is already near the top of the board, his price could shorten as public action comes in on the Texas native.
How to watch:
The Valero Texas Open starts on Thursday, April 2, and finishes on Sunday, April 5.
The Valero Texas Open is played at TPC San Antonio's Oaks Course in Texas Hill Country, about 20 miles north of downtown San Antonio.
Luvig Aberg, Russell Henley, and Tommy Fleetwood are currently co-favorites at +1600.
First Round Leader (FRL) markets center around which player(s) will be in the lead following the first 18 holes of the tournament.
When betting Valero Texas Open matchups, you're selecting which golfer will score better between the two players listed in that specific market. There are 18-hole, single-round matchups, in addition to tournament-long, 72-hole matchups.
The Top 65 players and ties after Round 2 (36 holes) will advance to the weekend, and the cut has been between -1 and +3 the past five years.
You'll see slight variations in odds across sportsbooks for the Valero Texas Open; it's always good practice to check multiple sports betting sites for the best odds.
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Valero Texas Open: Key takeaways
- Best early bet: Jordan Spieth (+1800) – 2021 champion is back in form (T12 in three of last four starts) and back on Texas soil
- Best early value: Denny McCarthy (+4500) – Finished T12 in Houston last week and has logged four Top 20s at TPC San Antonio, including a career-best runner-up in 2024
- Course: Finding fairways is critical to setting up approach shots into the Oaks Course's fast, undulating greens.
- Weather: Light rain is expected throughout the week, with heavy thunderstorms in the forecast for Saturday.
- Expected cut: The cut has fallen between 1-under and 3-over in each of the last five years. The Top 65 and ties will advance to play the weekend.
Valero Texas Open odds: favorites & full field
The Valero Texas Open runs April 2-5 at TPC San Antonio's Oaks Course. Below are the latest outright odds, followed by the picks and market-by-market best bets we like this week.
| Golfer |
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| Ludvig Aberg | +1600 |
| Russell Henley | +1600 |
| Tommy Fleetwood | +1600 |
| Jordan Spieth | +1800 |
| Collin Morikawa | +2000 |
| Robert MacIntyre | +2200 |
| Si Woo Kim | +2200 |
| Hideki Matsuyama | +2500 |
| Maverick McNealy | +2500 |
| Nicolai Hojgaard | +2500 |
| Michael Thorbjornsen | +2800 |
| Rickie Fowler | +2800 |
| Sepp Straka | +2800 |
Check out the full Valero Texas Open field here.
Course breakdown: What wins at TPC San Antonio?
TPC San Antonio's Oaks Course is a 7,435-yard Par 72 designed by Greg Norman and Sergio Garcia that features Bermuda fairways and greens.
- Narrow tree-lined fairways emphasize driving accuracy
- Three of four Par 5s measuring over 590 yards
- Multi-tiered, undulating greens require elite precision on approach shots
Key stats & player profiles to target
Hitting it long and straight off the tee will grant enough scoring opportunities with wedges and short irons if the Texas wind stays down. Notably, four of the last eight winners led the field in greens in regulation.
Consistently getting up and down will be a challenge on these tough greens, giving short-game specialists a big advantage if the conditions are tougher and greens in regulation are harder to come by.
- Strokes gained approach/GIR%
- Driving accuracy
- Par-5 scoring
- Scrambling percentage
Players to watch
- Ludvig Aberg: Length off the tee and precision on approach shots make him a deserving favorite this week.
- Robert MacIntyre: A much-improved driver has allowed him to be a more consistent threat on longer tracks.
- Jordan Spieth: Familiarity with the Texas wind always gives him an edge when back on home turf.
Odds movement & market notes
Though he's missed the cut in two of his three starts at TPC San Antonio (T14 in 2024), I can see Ludvig Aberg (+1600) pulling away as a solo favorite by Thursday morning. He finished T5 at THE PLAYERS and T3 at the Arnold Palmer Invitational before that.
And while fan favorite Jordan Spieth (+1800) is already near the top of the board, his price could shorten as public action comes in on the Texas native.
How to watch & tee times
How to watch:
- Thursday-Friday: 4:00-7:00 p.m. ET (Golf Channel)
- Saturday: 1:00-3:30 p.m. ET (Golf Channel), 3:30-6:00 p.m. ET (NBC/Peacock)
- Sunday: 1:00-2:30 p.m. ET (Golf Channel), 2:30-6:00 p.m. ET (NBC/Peacock)
Valero Texas Open betting FAQ
When is the 2026 Valero Texas Open?
The Valero Texas Open starts on Thursday, April 2, and finishes on Sunday, April 5.
Where will the 2026 Valero Texas Open be played?
The Valero Texas Open is played at TPC San Antonio's Oaks Course in Texas Hill Country, about 20 miles north of downtown San Antonio.
Who is the 2026 Valero Texas Open favorite?
Luvig Aberg, Russell Henley, and Tommy Fleetwood are currently co-favorites at +1600.
What are the Valero Texas Open FRL markets?
First Round Leader (FRL) markets center around which player(s) will be in the lead following the first 18 holes of the tournament.
How do Valero Texas Open matchup bets work?
When betting Valero Texas Open matchups, you're selecting which golfer will score better between the two players listed in that specific market. There are 18-hole, single-round matchups, in addition to tournament-long, 72-hole matchups.
What is the Valero Texas Open cut line?
The Top 65 players and ties after Round 2 (36 holes) will advance to the weekend, and the cut has been between -1 and +3 the past five years.
Are the Valero Texas Open odds the same across all sportsbooks?
You'll see slight variations in odds across sportsbooks for the Valero Texas Open; it's always good practice to check multiple sports betting sites for the best odds.
This article originally appeared on Covers.com, read the full article here and view our best betting sites or check out our top sportsbook promos.
Continue reading...
