Bryson DeChambeau to Finish Top 5

Bryson Dechambeau is one of the leading contenders for the Green Jacket this week, and he looks highly likely to finish inside the top five. The two-time major champion comes into this week in red-hot form after winning his last two starts on LIV Golf. DeChambeau won in Singapore before landing victory in South Africa, with the powerhouse American 40-under-par for his last eight rounds. He has slowly gotten the hang of Augusta National, finishing fifth last year and sixth in 2024.

Patrick Reed to Finish Top 10

Patrick Reed also holds strong claims in the outright market, and a top 10 finish also looks well within his sights. Reed has enjoyed a stellar start to the year after quitting LIV to join the DP World Tour. He won the Dubai Desert Classic and then followed up with a victory at the Qatar Masters. Reed, who is well rested after 10th at the Joburg Open last month, has a superb record at the Masters. The 2018 champion has posted five top 10s in the last eight years at Augusta National.

Nicolai Hojgaard to Finish Top 20

Nicolai Hojgaard is well fancied as an outside contender for the Masters and also looks worth combining to finish in the top 20. The Dane has rediscovered top form this year, finishing third at the Phoenix Open, sixth at the Cognizant Classic, and second on his last start at the Houston Open. The 25-year-old has the right game for Augusta National, where he contended on debut before slipping back to 16th spot. Hojgaard looks in excellent shape to improve on that this week.

Xander Schauffele holds strong claims this week at 14/1 as he chases his third major title. The American started the season slowly, following a long break in the aftermath of his autumn victory in Japan, but the signs over the last month are highly encouraging. Schauffele tied for seventh at the Genesis Invitational and then finished third at the Players Championship. His last start highlighted his confidence levels, with a closing round of 65 to tie for fourth place at the Valspar Championship.

Schauffele, who ranks sixth for scrambling this season, has a strong record at Augusta National with five top 10s, including second in 2019. With two major wins in 2024, Schauffele looks close to replicating this form on the biggest stage.

Cameron Young has transformed his game over the last year and looks poised to contend for the game's biggest prizes. His PGA Tour breakthrough last year at the Wyndham Championship was long overdue, and he has not looked back since. Young starred for the USA at the Ryder Cup, joint top scoring for the team, and his next target is a major triumph.

The confident American heads in off three successive top 10s and landed the Players Championship on his last start. A stunning drive down the 18th showcased his ability under the most intense pressure, and he could not head to Augusta with more confidence.

Young was seventh at the Masters in 2023 and ninth a year later. Ranking fourth for strokes gained off the tee and 10th for tee to green this season, Young is a confident selection at 18/1 each way to challenge for the Green Jacket.

Chris Gotterup also looks like a genuine contender with this fearless American capable of challenging on his Masters debut.

The 26-year-old started the season with an impressive victory in Hawaii at the Sony Open. Gotterup followed this up with a playoff win at the Phoenix Open, and weekend rounds of 65 helped him tie for sixth on his last start at the Houston Open. The big-hitter held off Rory McIlroy to win the Scottish Open last summer and followed up with an excellent third on his first appearance at the Open Championship.

Gotterup has the confidence and game to compete with the best, and his practice round alongside Justin Rose was invaluable experience around Augusta National. Ranked eighth this season for strokes gained tee to green, fourth for driving distance, and sixth for par five scoring average, Gotterup could easily outrun his odds at 50/1 each way.