(AsiaGameHub) – By: Logan Pierce
The Canadian Open’s DraftKings odds hide more than they reveal. Tommy Fleetwood sits as the favorite at +1150, but the real opportunities are in players the bookies are sleeping on. This week’s event at TPC Toronto’s North Course is a US Open tune-up, but its lack of historical data (only one prior Open here) levels the playing field for underdogs.
Sam Burns, at +1275, is my top favorite pick. He lost to defending champ Ryan Fox (now +5200) in last year’s playoff here. His recent T-4 finish at The Memorial—leading the final round before missing a playoff by a hair—proves his form is heating up just in time for Toronto.
Aaron Rai, at +4100, is the sleeper to watch. He climbed to world No.13 after winning the PGA Championship, but his odds don’t reflect that momentum. His last three events: first, fifth, T-19—his best results this season. He skipped last year’s Open, but no one has a strong course history here anyway.
Aldrich Potgieter, at +8000, is the longshot worth a bet. The 21-year-old South African has a PGA Tour win (2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic). He led the first round of the 2026 PGA Championship with a 67, finishing T-35. His driving distance (328.4 yards, top on tour) is perfect for TPC Toronto’s layout.
Sportsbooks often overvalue big names like Fleetwood, missing players with recent form or unique course fits. Rai’s low odds are a gap—his PGA win should have made him more expensive. Potgieter’s youth and power make him a wild card that could deliver huge returns.
If Potgieter’s putting clicks this week, he’ll beat his +8000 odds and surprise everyone at TPC Toronto.
Author bio: Logan Pierce, an independent business researcher focusing on sports betting market inefficiencies and corporate governance trends.