The Masters Betting Preview | 2026

The Action Network Sports Betting Podcast delivers a comprehensive 2026 Masters betting preview, diving deep into course dynamics, player form, and strategic betting markets. Hosts Mike Califree, Spencer Aguiar, and Kyle Murray analyze Augusta National’s unique challenges—particularly its 160 feet of elevation change, undulating greens, and critical par fives—while emphasizing that success hinges more on ball striking and around-the-green play than putting. The team debates the value of trends, citing Woody Hayes’ warning about misleading statistics, and highlights players like Tommy Fleetwood, Nikolai Hoigard, and Harris English as under-the-radar value picks. They explore head-to-head matchups, placement wagers, and outright odds, with Jon Rahm and Scottie Scheffler narrowly priced as co-favorites at 7.5-to-1. The episode also features a detailed breakdown of DraftKings’ 'King of the Course' promo, where bettors can win a share of $1 million by picking the outright winner who also leads in birdies through the first two rounds. The hosts advocate for strategic underdog plays and smart odds shopping across books.