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Sahith Theegala the Chalk Ahead of John Deere Classic

Neil Parker

Last Updated: June 29, 2022 7:05 AM EDT • 57 sec read.

CROMWELL, CONNECTICUT - JUNE 26: Sahith Theegala of the United States reacts to his par putt on the third green during the final round of Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands on June 26, 2022 in Cromwell, Connecticut. Michael Reaves/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Michael Reaves / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

The PGA Tour stops at the John Deere Classic this week, and it’s a watered-down field at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, IL. 

It might just be the perfect setup for rookie Sahith Theegala to earn his first career victory, and bettors are lining up to wager on him at BetMGM.

He’s currently the largest liability at the sportsbook, and his odds have dipped from +3300 to +2500 as a result. 

Theegala is coming off a T-2 finish at the Travelers Championship last week, and he’s added another four top-10 showings in his pursuit of winning the Arnold Palmer Award.

Statistically, it hasn’t been a standout year, though. The 24-year-old American ranks 130th in strokes gained: putting and 169th in greens in regulation percentage.

Still, Theegala now has the third shortest odds at BetMGM, and he’s likely also a chalky pick in the fantasy community. 

Check out the latest comprehensive and most trusted Sportsbook Reviews by SBR.

Here’s a peek at some additional notable betting insights from BetMGM.

Highest Ticket Percentage

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Highest Handle Percentage

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Notable Line Movement

Sahith Theegala opened +3300, to +2500Charles Howell III opened +4000, to +2800Maverick McNealy opened +4000, to +3000Jason Day opened +4000, to +3300Patrick Rodgers opened +4000, to +3300Scott Stallings opened +5000, to +3300Cam Davis opened +5000, to +4000

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Written By:
Neil Parker
A lifelong Cowboys, Cubs, Maple Leafs and Gators supporter, Neil has been covering sports in print and online since 2011. His past stops include USA TODAY, theScore, DraftKings Playbook and RotoWire among others. He's a graduate of St. Thomas University and Acadia University and spends ample time at KenWo Golf Club.