The LIV Golf circuit is back in action from Mexico City beginning on Friday as Club de Golf Chapultepec hosts the 54 competitors this week for three days of play. This is the first time Mexico City has hosted LIV as previous events south of the border have been held in Mayakoba. The golf course plays as a par 71 at 7,385 yards, but considering Mexico City is nearly 1.4 miles above sea level, the course should play considerably shorter for these pros. LIV enters this week with more momentum after Patrick Reed (3rd), Bryson DeChambeau (T5), Tyrrell Hatton (T14), and Jon Rahm (T14) all notched quality finishes at The Masters Tournament.
Jon Rahm is the betting favorite this week per DraftKings Sportsbook at +500 odds followed by Bryson DeChambeau (+750), Joaquin Niemann (+900), Tyrrell Hatton (+1000), with Sergio Garcia and Brooks Koepka at +1600. Dustin Johnson is a two-time major winner but isn’t being respected by the oddsmakers this week, as his odds come in at +4500. Though he sits 28th in the LIV Golf standings through five events, Johnson did finish T5 at LIV Singapore in March. Could he be the ideal longshot for LIV Mexico City this weekend?
Golf expert Eric Cohen, host of the Tuesday night Early Wedge Best Bets Show on SportsLine’s YouTube page, has found three longshots worth betting this week. He correctly predicted the pre-tournament outright winner of LIV Singapore in 2025, Joaquin Niemann at +800. Cohen also successfully called three LIV Golf events in 2024: Niemann at Mayakoba, Dustin Johnson in Las Vegas, and Sergio Garcia at Andalucia, as well as Bryson DeChambeau’s victory at the 2024 U.S. Open at +2000 odds.
Now that the 2025 LIV Mexico City field is locked in, Cohen has identified his longshot betting picks:
Abraham Ancer (25-1)
Though he was born in Texas, Ancer is of Mexican heritage and would surely take more pride in winning this event than most. He currently sits 13th in the LIV standings and has finishes of T2 (Adelaide), T10 (Singapore), and T12 (Hong Kong). Ancer also finished T3 at the Asian Tour’s event in India in February and T14 in Macau last month.
His only LIV Tour win came in Hong Kong last year but the steady play has continued since then. Ancer has recorded six top-10 finishes in his last 15 LIV events, with his success buoyed by off the tee and approach play. At 25-1 odds, there is value for bettors looking to find a longshot in this week’s event.
Carlos Ortiz (28-1)
Born in Guadalajara, this event also is likely to mean more than most to this Mexican golfer. Ortiz makes for the ideal longshot this weekend not only for that reason, but his current form, which has been excellent. He posted a T2 at LIV Adelaide in February and won the Asian Tour’s International Series Macau event last month. Two weeks later, the 33 year old finished 4th at LIV Miami, gaining more than four strokes on approach and with the putter.
The winner of last year’s International Series Oman event and LIV Houston last June, Ortiz currently sits 8th in the LIV standings. He did finish T7 in 2023 at Mayakoba before a poor showing last year, but at these odds, he’s well worth the price for bettors looking to avoid the top of the board.
Cameron Smith (30-1)
The Australian’s current form is a shell of his former self, a top-10 player in the world and 2023 Open Championship winner, but at these odds, he’s still worth a bet. Though he missed the cut at The Masters two weeks ago, Smith posted his best LIV finish of the season at LIV Miami the week prior, a T9 result. What’s holding back the former elite player is his play off the tee and on approach, where he has lost strokes in all but one event this season.
Smith is worth a bet despite his recent subpar play because of his continuing elite around the green and putting skills. In five LIV events this season, Smith has gained approximately 16 strokes combined around the green and 16 strokes putting. If he can harness his once previously great approach play, the Aussie will contend for titles sooner than later. At his longest price in a LIV event since he joined the circuit, Smith could be a live longshot.
LIV Golf Mexico City 2025 picks
You’ve seen the latest LIV Mexico City expert picks. Now, see the Zurich Classic leaderboard, including forecasted finishes for the teams of Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry, Kurt Kitayama and Collin Morikawa, Taylor Moore and Wyndham Clark, and more. Visit SportsLine to see the projected leaderboard, all from the model that’s nailed 14 golf majors, including the last four Masters and three majors in 2024.
You can also view expert advice before locking in your PGA Tour picks. Visit SportsLine now to see Cohen’s best bets for a $1 million parlay, all from an expert who correctly predicted the pre-tournament outright winner in seven events over the last two seasons.
This news was originally published on this post .
About the author
Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs receive the worst news about the star quarterback’s terrible injury
One of the worst pieces of news has been confirmed for the Kansas City Chiefs on the very day they say goodbye to any chance of making the NFL playoffs. An MRI has revealed that Patrick Mahomes tore his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), according to the team.Patrick Mahomes fuels uncertainty after injuryThe Chiefs announced this via social media:Injury Update on QB Patrick Mahomes:"An MRI has confirmed that Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes sustained a torn ACL in his left knee in today's game. Patrick and the club are currently exploring surgical options."The Chiefs (6-8) are now guaranteed to watch the NFL playoffs from home for the first time since 2014. This game against the Los Angeles Chargers also likely marked the last time we'll see Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce playing together on the field this season."In the same day, the […]
Packers’ Micah Parsons Appears To Suffer Non-Contact Leg Injury vs. Broncos
Green Bay Packers star pass rusher Micah Parsons was forced out of Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos with an apparent leg injury.Parsons grabbed his left knee as he tried to sack Broncos quarterback Bo Nix and immediately went down to the ground with 55 seconds left in the third quarter. The four-time Pro Bowler had a concerned look on his face while being tended to by the training staff before getting helped off the field.Parsons exited the game with two tackles and one pass deflection.This is a developing story. Check back for updates. FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience
No. 22 Louisville Women Shut Out No. 12 North Carolina In OT for 76-66 Win
Laura Ziegler had 17 points, Elif Istanbulluoglu scored 16 and No. 22 Louisville shut out 12th-ranked North Carolina in overtime, winning 76-66 on Sunday in the Tar Heels' ACC opener.It was all Louisville in the extra period after Indya Nivar missed two free throws for the Tar Heels (9-3, 0-1) with five seconds left in regulation and Imari Berry hit the second of two foul shots for the Cardinals with less than a second remaining to force overtime tied at 66-all.Skylar Jones and Berry both made a basket and two free throws as Louisville (10-3, 2-0) outscored the Tar Heels 10-0 in overtime for the victory.Ziegler made 6 of 12 shots with three 3-pointers, and grabbed eight rebounds for Louisville. Istanbulluoglu hit 6 of 11 shots with two 3-pointers. Berry totaled 13 points and seven rebounds off the bench. Tajianna […]
Iowa Improves to 7-0 at Home After Double-Digit Win Over Western Michigan
Bennett Stirtz and reserves Alvaro Folgueiras and Brendan Hausen all scored 13 points to power Iowa to a 91-51 romp over Western Michigan on Sunday.Stirtz added six assists for the Hawkeyes (9-2), who are unbeaten in seven home games. Hausen shot 4-for-7 from 3-point range.Cam Manyawu and reserve Tate Sage scored 11 each for Iowa, which bounced back from a 66-62 road loss to No. 4 Iowa State last time out.Jalen Griffith and reserve Carson Vis each scored 11 to pace the Broncos (5-6), now 1-5 on the road. Jayden Brewer added 10 points.Manyawu had the final two baskets in a game-opening 8-0 run. Griffith answered with five straight points for Western Michigan, but Sage sank back-to-back 3-pointers in a 22-3 surge for a 34-10 advantage with 8:21 left in the half.Stirtz had 10 points by halftime, Folgueiras scored nine […]
Corinthians leva susto, reage, vence o Cruzeiro nos pênaltis e vai à decisão da Copa do Brasil
Hugo Souza garantiu o Timão na final da Copa do Brasil ( Photo: Marcello Zambrana/AGIF)O Corinthians precisou do seu goleiro Hugo Souza para vencer o Cruzeiro, nos pênaltis, por 5 a 4, e ir à final da Copa do Brasil depois de três anos. A partida, realizada neste domingo, na Neo Química Arena, em São Paulo, ganhou contornos dramáticos para o time da casa quando Arroyo, que entrou ainda na primeira etapa, marcou duas vezes. No entanto, Matheus Bidu diminuiu e manteve o Timão nas semifinais. PUBLICIDADE PUBLICIDADEEmbora tenha colocado duas bolas na trave, o Corinthians não conseguiu garantir a vaga nos 90 minutos. Então, a decisão foi para as penalidades. E, no duelo entre Hugo Souza e Cássio, dois grandes pegadores de pênalti, brilhou, mais uma vez, a estrela do goleiro corintiano. Cássio ainda fez uma defesa, mas Gabigol […]
Utah s Vejmelkou v brance předvedl skvělý obrat
Vejmelka inkasoval potřetí v úvodu druhé třetiny, ale v brance zůstal a nepustil do ní svého krajana Vítka Vaněčka. Přestože si Vejmelka připsal v celém utkání jen dvanáct zákroků, jeho spoluhráči se na začátku třetí části vzepjali k obratu, když dali čtyři branky za sedm minut. Pittsburghu se povedlo pět minut před koncem srovnat, ale Utah nakonec přeci jen uspěl, když se po 42 vteřinách prodloužení prosadil Dylan Guenther.Vancouver rozhodl o své výhře na ledě New Jersey už v úvodních minutách, když se trefili Jake DeBrusk a Zeev Buium, v obou případech v přesilových hrách. Za domácí už jen snížil Luke Hughes. Na straně vítězů hráli i Češi Filip Hronek a David Kämpf. V dresu Devils nenavázal na dva body z utkání proti Anaheimu Ondřej Palát.NHL:New Jersey - Vancouver 1:2 (0:2, 1:0, 0:0)Branky: 25. L. Hughes - 2. DeBrusk, 7. Buium. Střely na branku: 26:15. Diváci: 13.821. Hvězdy zápasu: 1. Demko, 2. Buium (oba Vancouver), […]
Related
Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs receive the worst news about the star quarterback’s terrible injury
One of the worst pieces of news has been confirmed for the Kansas City Chiefs on the very day they say goodbye to any chance of making the NFL playoffs. An MRI has revealed that Patrick Mahomes tore his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), according to the team.Patrick Mahomes fuels uncertainty after injuryThe Chiefs announced this via social media:Injury Update on QB Patrick Mahomes:"An MRI has confirmed that Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes sustained a torn ACL in his left knee in today's game. Patrick and the club are currently exploring surgical options."The Chiefs (6-8) are now guaranteed to watch the NFL playoffs from home for the first time since 2014. This game against the Los Angeles Chargers also likely marked the last time we'll see Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce playing together on the field this season."In the same day, the […]
Packers’ Micah Parsons Appears To Suffer Non-Contact Leg Injury vs. Broncos
Green Bay Packers star pass rusher Micah Parsons was forced out of Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos with an apparent leg injury.Parsons grabbed his left knee as he tried to sack Broncos quarterback Bo Nix and immediately went down to the ground with 55 seconds left in the third quarter. The four-time Pro Bowler had a concerned look on his face while being tended to by the training staff before getting helped off the field.Parsons exited the game with two tackles and one pass deflection.This is a developing story. Check back for updates. FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience
No. 22 Louisville Women Shut Out No. 12 North Carolina In OT for 76-66 Win
Laura Ziegler had 17 points, Elif Istanbulluoglu scored 16 and No. 22 Louisville shut out 12th-ranked North Carolina in overtime, winning 76-66 on Sunday in the Tar Heels' ACC opener.It was all Louisville in the extra period after Indya Nivar missed two free throws for the Tar Heels (9-3, 0-1) with five seconds left in regulation and Imari Berry hit the second of two foul shots for the Cardinals with less than a second remaining to force overtime tied at 66-all.Skylar Jones and Berry both made a basket and two free throws as Louisville (10-3, 2-0) outscored the Tar Heels 10-0 in overtime for the victory.Ziegler made 6 of 12 shots with three 3-pointers, and grabbed eight rebounds for Louisville. Istanbulluoglu hit 6 of 11 shots with two 3-pointers. Berry totaled 13 points and seven rebounds off the bench. Tajianna […]
Iowa Improves to 7-0 at Home After Double-Digit Win Over Western Michigan
Bennett Stirtz and reserves Alvaro Folgueiras and Brendan Hausen all scored 13 points to power Iowa to a 91-51 romp over Western Michigan on Sunday.Stirtz added six assists for the Hawkeyes (9-2), who are unbeaten in seven home games. Hausen shot 4-for-7 from 3-point range.Cam Manyawu and reserve Tate Sage scored 11 each for Iowa, which bounced back from a 66-62 road loss to No. 4 Iowa State last time out.Jalen Griffith and reserve Carson Vis each scored 11 to pace the Broncos (5-6), now 1-5 on the road. Jayden Brewer added 10 points.Manyawu had the final two baskets in a game-opening 8-0 run. Griffith answered with five straight points for Western Michigan, but Sage sank back-to-back 3-pointers in a 22-3 surge for a 34-10 advantage with 8:21 left in the half.Stirtz had 10 points by halftime, Folgueiras scored nine […]
Corinthians leva susto, reage, vence o Cruzeiro nos pênaltis e vai à decisão da Copa do Brasil
Hugo Souza garantiu o Timão na final da Copa do Brasil ( Photo: Marcello Zambrana/AGIF)O Corinthians precisou do seu goleiro Hugo Souza para vencer o Cruzeiro, nos pênaltis, por 5 a 4, e ir à final da Copa do Brasil depois de três anos. A partida, realizada neste domingo, na Neo Química Arena, em São Paulo, ganhou contornos dramáticos para o time da casa quando Arroyo, que entrou ainda na primeira etapa, marcou duas vezes. No entanto, Matheus Bidu diminuiu e manteve o Timão nas semifinais. PUBLICIDADE PUBLICIDADEEmbora tenha colocado duas bolas na trave, o Corinthians não conseguiu garantir a vaga nos 90 minutos. Então, a decisão foi para as penalidades. E, no duelo entre Hugo Souza e Cássio, dois grandes pegadores de pênalti, brilhou, mais uma vez, a estrela do goleiro corintiano. Cássio ainda fez uma defesa, mas Gabigol […]
Utah s Vejmelkou v brance předvedl skvělý obrat
Vejmelka inkasoval potřetí v úvodu druhé třetiny, ale v brance zůstal a nepustil do ní svého krajana Vítka Vaněčka. Přestože si Vejmelka připsal v celém utkání jen dvanáct zákroků, jeho spoluhráči se na začátku třetí části vzepjali k obratu, když dali čtyři branky za sedm minut. Pittsburghu se povedlo pět minut před koncem srovnat, ale Utah nakonec přeci jen uspěl, když se po 42 vteřinách prodloužení prosadil Dylan Guenther.Vancouver rozhodl o své výhře na ledě New Jersey už v úvodních minutách, když se trefili Jake DeBrusk a Zeev Buium, v obou případech v přesilových hrách. Za domácí už jen snížil Luke Hughes. Na straně vítězů hráli i Češi Filip Hronek a David Kämpf. V dresu Devils nenavázal na dva body z utkání proti Anaheimu Ondřej Palát.NHL:New Jersey - Vancouver 1:2 (0:2, 1:0, 0:0)Branky: 25. L. Hughes - 2. DeBrusk, 7. Buium. Střely na branku: 26:15. Diváci: 13.821. Hvězdy zápasu: 1. Demko, 2. Buium (oba Vancouver), […]
Be the first to leave a comment