Thirty-six holes into the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson, Tour rookie Jake Knapp is at 14 under par and the leader by one shot over Matt Wallace and Troy Merritt.
Bettors looking to cash in this weekend might consider looking past those names, just down the down. Taylor Pendrith, currently three shots behind Knapp and +1600 at DraftKings, is a solid live bet for two reasons:
1. He was in good form leading into to the tournament, which is always a positive indicator. Analyzing his recent performances and considering factors like his driving distance and accuracy, putting stats, and course suitability, Pendrith on paper could have an edge over current contenders.