⛳ Players Championship Round 2 Picks & Predictions: Traffic Jam With Five Tied Atop the Leaderboard

My Players Championship Round 2 picks and predictions are locked in as the tournament heads into what should be an exciting day at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. With the leaderboard tightly packed, it creates an excellent opportunity for golf bettors to jump in with live wagers on the outright winner and various finishing positions.

Second-round props can be especially profitable if you’ve been tracking how Thursday’s action unfolded. Weather will not play a role, as we are expecting a dry Friday. The field will be chasing several golfers at the top, including Sepp Straka, who sits tied atop the leaderboard at -5 with Maverick McNealy, Lee Hodges, Sahith Theegala, and Austin Smotherman.

Let’s dive into the best value plays heading into Friday’s action.

⛳ Players Championship Round 2 leaderboard & odds

Here is The Players Championship leaderboard  heading into Round 2 at TPC Sawgrass; outright odds via FanDuel.

🏆 Who'll win the Players Championship?

Here are my golf picks for Round 2 of the Players Championship on Friday:

Ludvig Aberg (+1300)

Ludvig Aberg looks like a strong contender to win the Players Championship after opening the tournament with a solid 69 in the first round. Starting the week at three-under par immediately puts him in striking distance at TPC Sawgrass, a course where early positioning can be extremely valuable. Aberg’s calm demeanor and elite ball-striking allow him to handle one of the most demanding layouts on the PGA Tour.

The Swedish star has already proven he can compete with the world’s best, and his driving distance combined with precise iron play gives him a major advantage on this course. When Aberg gets into rhythm, he can pile up birdies quickly while avoiding the big mistakes that often derail players at Sawgrass. With a confident opening round already on the card and momentum building, Aberg has the talent and composure needed to stay near the top of the leaderboard and ultimately lift the trophy on Sunday.

💰 Best Round 2 props for the Players Championship

Ludvig Aberg: Top Nordic (+130)

Ludvig Aberg is in a strong position to finish the Players Championship as the top Nordic player after opening the tournament with a solid round of 69, sitting at three-under par through the first round. His steady start puts him firmly in contention early and gives him an advantage over fellow Nordic competitors heading into the remaining rounds.

Aberg has also been trending in the right direction recently, showing improved form over the last couple of weeks and striking the ball with confidence. When he’s in rhythm, the Swede has the scoring ability to climb leaderboards quickly. With momentum building and a strong opening round already on the card, Aberg looks well positioned to maintain his edge and ultimately finish the week as the top Nordic player at TPC Sawgrass.

Scottie Scheffler: Top North American (+500)

Scottie Scheffler is my pick to finish the Players Championship as the top North American player. After Round 1 at TPC Sawgrass, Scheffler sits at even par following an up-and-down opening round, keeping him firmly within striking distance heading into the rest of the tournament.

The race for the top North American spot is wide open this week, which makes backing the world No. 1 even more appealing. Scheffler has quietly been trending in the right direction over the last two weeks, showing improved ball-striking and overall form. When he finds his rhythm, few players on the PGA Tour are more consistent from tee to green. With plenty of golf left and a leaderboard that remains tightly packed, my money is on Scheffler to separate himself from the rest of the North American field and claim that distinction by Sunday.

Sepp Straka: Top 10 finish (+115)

Sepp Straka is in a strong position to finish inside the top 10 at the Players Championship after opening the tournament with an impressive five-under-par round. His sharp start immediately placed him near the top of the leaderboard and showed that his game is well suited for the demanding setup at TPC Sawgrass.

Straka’s accurate driving and consistent iron play are key traits for success on this course, which heavily rewards players who can find fairways and hit a high percentage of greens. When Straka gets into a rhythm early in a tournament, he often carries that momentum through the weekend. With confidence from a strong opening round and a skill set built for precision golf, Straka has all the tools needed to stay competitive and ultimately secure a top-10 finish by Sunday.

Our Dustin Saracini broke down his favorite Players Championship picks with several of his picks in contention.

⛅️ Friday's weather at TPC Sawgrass

Weather from Accuweather.com:

💵 My betting record for golf picks

All golf picks, including SGPs, have been tracked since March 7.