2022 AT&T Byron Nelson odds, field notes, best bets and PGA Tour picks

With the year’s second major on the horizon, the PGA Tour heads back down to the Lone Star state for the AT&T Byron Nelson. Preparation for the PGA Championship is in full swing and the loaded field at TPC Craig Ranch reflects that.

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler will make just his second start since he slipped on the green jacket at Augusta National (T-18, Zurich Classic). The Texan is sure to feel right at home and hopes to win for the fifth time in his last eight starts.

Joining Scheffler just outside of Dallas are Justin Thomas, Dustin Johnson, fellow Texans Jordan Spieth and Will Zalatoris, Xander Schauffele, and Brooks Koepka.

Golf course

TPC Craig Ranch | 7,468 yards | Par 72 | Tom Weiskopf design

Key statistics

Strokes Gained: Approach

Birdie average

Par 4 scoring

Data Golf Information

Course Fit (compares golf courses based on the degree to which different golfer attributes — such as driving distance — to predict who performs well at each course – DataGolf): 1. St. Georges G&CC, 2. Cog Hill G&CC, 3. Port Royal Golf Course

Trending: 1. Scottie Scheffler (last three starts: 1, 1, T-18), 2. Justin Thomas (T-35, T-8, T-35), 3. Sepp Straka (T-3, MC, MC)

Percent chance to win (based on course history, fit, trending, etc.): 1. Scottie Scheffler (9.2 percent), 2. Justin Thomas (7.8 percent), 3. Hideki Matsuyama (3.7 percent)

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Betting odds

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list.

Betting card for the 2022 AT&T Byron Nelson

Will Zalatoris plays his shot from the 18th tee during a playoff hole in the final round of the Farmers Insurance Open golf tournament at Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course – South Course. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Don’t wanna hear it. Yes, I pick him every week. Yes, it’s been disappointing (boy oh boy did the Farmers hurt). However, riding with Scheffler for months paid off eventually, and paid off big. So, let’s hope the same thing happens with Willy Z.

In his last two starts, he’s finished T-4 alongside Davis Riley in New Orleans and T-6 at Augusta National.

Last year at TPC Craig Ranch, Zalatoris tied for 17th.

Key stats rankings this season: Strokes Gained: APP: 2nd, Birdie Average: 28th, Par 4 scoring: 59th

Bets to consider: Outright (+2000), Top 10 (+220)

Jordan Spieth holds the trophy after winning the 2022 RBC Heritage. (Photo: David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports)

It’s tough to know if Speith’s last start was an anomaly or a foreshadowing of what’s to come.

Last season, the Texan grabbed a top-10 finish at this event.

Key stats rankings this season: Strokes Gained: APP: 33rd, Birdie Average: 83rd, Par 4 scoring: 20th

Bets to consider: Top 10 (+260), Top 20 (+125)

Sam Burns moves about the practice facility during a practice round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Danielle Parhizkaran-Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY Network

After a tough stretch earlier this year, Burns has found his stride. Since missing the cut at the Genesis Invitational, he tied for ninth at Bay Hill, won the Valspar, and finished second alongside Billy Horschel at the Zurich Classic.

Burns finished solo second at the AT&T Byron Nelson last season.

Key stats rankings this season: Strokes Gained: APP: 11th, Birdie Average: 7th, Par 4 scoring: 20th

Bets to consider: Top 10 (+240), Top 20 (+115)