Predictions for Northern Trust Tournament

The next golf major that counts toward the FedEx Cup standings is upon us. And that means the latest golf betting odds for 2021 have to include predictions for The Northern Trust Tournament.

Plenty of big names are scheduled to tee off at this year's 72-hole extravaganza. To ensure we don't overload you with too many options that aren't actually worthwhile, we've pulled the 50 golfers laying the best odds to win the Northern Trust Tournament from BetOnline:

Pick to Win
Jon Rahm	+900
Jordan Spieth	+1600
Collin Morikawa	+1800
Dustin Johnson	+2000
Rory McIlroy	+2000
Xander Schauffele	+2200
Brooks Koepka	+2500
Bryson DeChambeau	+2500
Justin Thomas	+2500
Patrick Cantlay	+2800
Daniel Berger	+3300
Scottie Scheffler	+3300
Viktor Hovland	+3300
Abraham Ancer	+3500
Paul Casey	+3500
Webb Simpson	+3500
Adam Scott	+4000
Harris English	+4000
Hideki Matsuyama	+4000
Cameron Smith	+4500
Patrick Reed	+4500
Joaquin Niemann	+6000
Tony Finau	+6000
Tyrrell Hatton	+6000
Corey Conners	+6600
Matt Fitzpatrick	+6600
Sam Burns	+6600
Jason Kokrak	+7500
Sergio Garcia	+8000
Sungjae Im	+8000
Kevin Kisner	+9000
Russell Henley	+10000
Shane Lowry	+10000
Brian Harman	+12500
Ian Poulter	+12500
Jhonattan Vegas	+12500
Kevin Streelman	+12500
Si Woo Kim	+12500
Billy Horschel	+15000
Branden Grace	+15000
Cameron Champ	+15000
Cameron Tringale	+15000
Charley Hoffman	+15000
Gary Woodland	+15000
Jason Day	+15000
Keegan Bradley	+15000
Kevin Na	+15000
Matthew Wolff	+15000
Phil Mickelson	+15000
Bubba Watson	+17500

While we are extremely close to the start of the first round, it's paramount that you double-check these golf betting odds before deciding to invest in an outright winner. These lines will move at BetOnline and other top online sportsbooks not only until the opening tee-off, but as the Northern Trust Tournament plays out the first couple of rounds.

2021 Northern Trust Betting Breakdown

When: Thursday, August 19 - Sunday, August 22
Where: Liberty National Golf Course in Jersey City, New Jersey
Total Prize Purse: $9.5 million
Watch/Stream: CBS, GOLF Network

Should Jon Rahm be the Favorite?

Jon Rahm (+900) is getting the favorite treatment even though he has fallen off the leading spot of the FedEx Cup. Granted, he's still in the top five, but the best odds are usually reserved for the golfer who's in first or second.

This still isn't that much of a shock. Rahm continues to be one of the most consistent players on the tour. This year alone, he ranks third in average birdies per round and average score per 72 holes. Factor in his greens in regulation percentage, and he's put together a well-rounded resume that has given him the world's No. 1 ranking—again, despite only ranking fifth in the FedEx Cup standings.

If you're looking for someone to talk you out of picking him, you'll want to head elsewhere. He is a rock-solid investment. Our only concern is his driving accuracy, which is at times prone to wild swings, and he has yet to forge a meaningful sample at the Liberty National Golf Course. That could lend itself to some choppy stretches.

Jon Rahm To win The Northern Trust

+900

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Better Bet: Dustin Johnson or Rory McIlroy?

Rory McIlroy (+2000) and Dustin Johnson (+2000) enter The Northern Trust with equal 20-to-1 odds. This is bound to catch some people off-guard.

McIlroy, after all, is having the better all-around season. He ranks 26th—yes, 26th—in the FedEx Cup standings and is working off a victory at the Wells Fargo Championship. We have also never seen him do such a good job optimizing both his long and short games. He currently ranks second in average driving distance off the tee and fifth in birdies buried per round.

Johnson, on the other hand, is still trying to recover from a cold start to the season. He is just 17th in the FedEx Cup standings and has just one victory to his name over the past year, at the 2020 Masters, which were delayed until November due to the coronavirus pandemic.

And yet, we can't discount how well Johnson has fared at the Liberty National Golf Course in prior years. He is not only the reigning champion at The Northern Trust, but he bagged a first-place victory in 2017 and 2010.

At the end of the day, Johnson remains one of the tour's preeminent talents. He has yet to forfeit his No. 2 world ranking even as he tumbled down the FedEx Cup ladder. If it's our money, we're taking him over McIlroy.

Dustin Johnson To win The Northern Trust

+2000

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Is Jordan Spieth Undervalued?

Can Jordan Spieth (+1600) be undervalued when he's laying top-two outright odds? It turns out yes.

With Rahm at +900, Spieth absolutely deserves better consideration than a 16-to-1 chance. He owns the second spot in the FedEx Cup standings, picked up a victory at the Valero Open and has compiled nine total top-10 finishes on the year.

What's more, Spieth places inside the top 20 of eagles netted per round, as well as seventh in the average number of birdies. His long game still needs some work, but Liberty National is traditionally friendly to golfers with his conservative and consistent style.

Jordan Spieth To win The Northern Trust

+1600

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2021 Northern Trust Prediction

Anyone who can tolerate the risk should take a look at Patrick Reed (+4000), who has snagged two victories at The Northern Trust since 2016, just like Dustin Johnson. Our actual pick, though? It's Johnson himself.

Rolling with a repeat bid is always iffy. The Northern Trust hasn't hosted a consecutive winner since Ernie Els in 1996 and 1997. That's a long time.

But Johnson's track record at Liberty National is too enticing to pass up. Couple that with his fast-improving scoring average per 72 holes—it's now up to No. 3 on The Tour—and we think he's uniquely positioned to grab his fourth-ever first-place finish at The Northern Trust.

OSB Northern Trust Prediction: Dustin Johnson (+2000)

Dustin Johnson To win The Northern Trust

+2000

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