Video: Ryder Cup Odds, Picks & Best Bets (2025)

Jason Lisk and Andy Molitor run through the Ryder Cup odds to find best bets for this event.

The Ryder Cup is here, and with it comes one of the most unique settings in golf for both fans and bettors.

Andy Molitor (4for4, Betsperts) and Jason Lisk (PoolGenius) sat down to deliver a full Ryder Cup preview, breaking down the event from both betting and fantasy perspectives.

Ryder Cup Preview: Breaking Down Both Teams

Molitor and Lisk go golfer by golfer, analyzing who is most likely to get on the course, how captains may structure lineups, and what each player’s path to playing time looks like.

That evaluation is critical to finding edges in Ryder Cup bets, since usage and matchups directly influence who has the best chance to outperform their market odds.

Ryder Cup Odds

Beyond individual matchups, the guys also dig into the overall Ryder Cup odds.

Both Team USA and Team Europe enter with strong cases, and they compare current betting lines, implied probabilities, and which side offers more value to lift the cup.

Ryder Cup Odds: Team Markets

According to DraftKings Sportsbook, Team USA enters the 2025 Ryder Cup as the betting favorite:

  • Winner: USA -150, Europe +170, Tie +1000

  • To Lift the Trophy: USA -150, Europe +120

  • Outright Winner (Draw No Bet): USA -170, Europe +145

The distinction between “Winner” and “To Lift the Trophy” is important in Ryder Cup betting. A tie is always possible after three days of play, which would allow the defending champion (Team USA) to retain the cup. That’s why the odds differ slightly across markets — “Outright Winner” eliminates the draw, while “To Lift the Trophy” prices in the possibility of a tie.

For bettors, this means deciding whether to lay juice with the U.S., take plus-money with Europe, or consider a long-shot stab at the tie.

In the video, Molitor runs through the rationale for which side he is betting in this market.

Ryder Cup Props: Top 3 Points Scorer

Beyond team markets, the Ryder Cup props board offers several ways to find value. One of the most popular is the Top 3 Points Scorer market.

Here are the odds from DraftKings for each golfer to be among the top three point scorers:

  • Scottie Scheffler +120

  • Rory McIlroy +215

  • Bryson DeChambeau +280

  • Jon Rahm +310

  • Tommy Fleetwood +320

  • Xander Schauffele +500

  • Russell Henley +500

  • Patrick Cantlay +500

  • Cameron Young +700

  • Tyrrell Hatton +700

  • Ludvig Åberg +700

  • Viktor Hovland +850

  • Collin Morikawa +900

  • Ben Griffin +900

  • Justin Thomas +900

  • Sam Burns +1000

  • Robert MacIntyre +1100

  • Matt Fitzpatrick +1100

  • J.J. Spaun +1200

  • Harris English +1300

  • Justin Rose +1400

  • Shane Lowry +2200

  • Sepp Straka +2800

  • Rasmus Højgaard +3000

This market often comes down to two key factors: projected playing time and form. Elite players like Scheffler and McIlroy are short prices because they’re almost guaranteed to play in every session, maximizing scoring opportunities.

But value-hunters may want to look deeper — golfers like Fleetwood, Hovland, or Åberg could see full workloads and come at more appealing odds.

Ryder Cup Picks & Best Bets

From there, they highlight their favorite Ryder Cup picks, including:

  • Top bets from each team

  • Props on players most likely to exceed expectations

  • Market inefficiencies where golfers can outperform their posted odds

This includes sleeper candidates who might not be on everyone’s radar but could swing pools, props, and DFS lineups.

What To Watch

Finally, Molitor and Lisk lay out the storylines that matter most for bettors — from team chemistry and captains’ decisions to matchup styles and how early momentum can shape the event.

For anyone playing Ryder Cup pools, fantasy contests, or straight betting markets, these insights can make the difference between a good week and a great one.