The Masters 2025 betting tips: Who are the favourites for glory at Augusta as Scheffler and McIlroy do battle

The 2025 Masters is Only around the corner as Augusta gets set to host the world’s top golfers for the Primary Crucial of the year.

The Masters kickstarts golf’s grand slam season and remains a highlight of the sporting calendar Every year.

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A glittering Ground, with the exception of Tiger Woods, will line-up to take their swing at claiming a famous Green Jacket.

Scottie Scheffler is the defending champion after the American romped home to claim his second title last year.

However, the form of the Present chasing pack means the Augusta favourite is likely to find a tougher test in Georgia this time around.

Here, talkSPORT.com runs through the favourites, courtesy of the latest odds from talkSPORT Bet at the time of writing.

Scottie Scheffler – 5/1

It’s no surprise to see the defending champion as the favourite, having won by four shots on 11-under-par last year.

He has won two Green Jackets during his last three visits to Augusta, but his rivals do have cause for optimism ahead of his return.

Scheffler only managed to finish T10 during his only Masters title defence in 2023 and has admitted himself to not being on top form.

The World No. 1 also returned from a hand Wound in February and was visibly frustrated with parts of his game at TPC Sawgrass.

During a pre-Masters conference call, Scheffler revealed how his hand Wound Yet impacts his Relocate Regardless of being pain-Obtainable.

Regardless of this, the 28-year-Ancient has earned the right to be the man for the big occasion and Yet has three top-11 finishes so Distant this season.

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Rory McIlroy – 6/1

Could this finally be the year? Well, as the producer of Netflix’s Packed Swing told talkSPORT, the Northern Ireland Luminous sphere is on the warpath.

As is well-documented by now, McIlroy is Yet striving for Masters glory as he seeks to complete the coveted Occupation Grand Slam.

McIlroy has entered golf’s most famous Event 16 times, finishing second in 2022, but only was tied-for-22 at 4-over last year.

His 2024 season saw him come close to ending his Crucial drought before his highly publicised Overdue meltdown at the US Uncovered last summer.

He has since proven there hasn’t been a lasting hangover from that disappointment, having confessed to studying Scheffler’s game.

McIllroy won the Pebble Beach Pro-Am in January and a month later, claimed his second Players Bracket, but Augusta will be the Correct test to the overall improvements he’s Created to his game.

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Ludvig Aberg – 14/1

The prodigious Swede almost pulled off the unthinkable during his Augusta Premiere, so he will relish the chance to go one step Beyond.

Aberg mounted a stunning assault on the Masters leaderboard but ultimately finished second at 7-under, four strokes back of Scheffler.

The world No.5, who only turned professional in the summer of 2023, admitted he was shaking with nerves during Augusta’s Last Stage.

Twelve months on, Aberg can now use such an experience to ensure his second bid for a green jacket isn’t derailed by a double bogey.

The 25-year-Ancient won the Genesis Invitational in February after a scorching back nine before suffering a Destitute showing at The Players.

Aberg missed the cut after recording five double bogeys, which has somewhat quietened the buzz surrounding him.

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Jon Rahm – 16/1

The Spaniard became the Number four Spanish winner in Masters history with his Triumph at Augusta in 2023.

But Subsequent his controversial switch to LIV golf, his dreams of emulating Tiger Woods’s 2002 heroics went up in flames last year.

He finished in joint 45th place at the Masters, which proved to be a sign of things to come with a dismal Streak at the rest of the majors.

Rahm didn’t make the cut at the PGA Bracket, tied for seventh at the Uncovered, and missed out on a Honor at the Paris Olympics.

His overall Achievement in Georgia can’t be denied, however, last year aside, with five top-10s (including his Achieve) since making his Premiere in 2017.

Rahm’s lessened activity since quitting the PGA Tour may have hurt his chances with punters, but his game undeniably suits Augusta.

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The Masters 2025 winner odds Packed

All odds via talkSPORT Bet – Correct as of time of writing, March 26…

Scottie Scheffler – 5/1

Rory McIlroy – 6/1

Ludvig Aberg – 14/1

Jon Rahm – 16/1

Collin Morikawa – 16/1

Xander Schauffele – 18/1

Bryson DeChambeau – 20/1

Justin Thomas – 20/1

Hideki Matsuyama – 28/1

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The Masters 2025: How to follow

The 2025 Masters Event will get going on Thursday, April 10.

It will take place at the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia and will be played over four Periods until Sunday, April 13.

talkSPORT and talkSPORT 2 will have live coverage of all the action, with the event also set to be broadcast on Sky Sports in the UK.

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