Early Masters 2025 Predictions: Plus, Latest Odds and Tee Times Confirmed

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Scottie Scheffler leads the field as the clear favorite to win the 2025 Masters, with Rory McIlroy and Collin Morikawa chasing their own Augusta glory.

Scottie Scheffler celebrates in the green jacket after winning the 2024 Masters at Augusta National.
Scottie Scheffler enters the 2025 Masters as the defending champion and top projected finisher, according to both sportsbooks and Dimers' predictive model.

The 2025 Masters Tournament is upon us, bringing four days of iconic golf action back to Augusta National. With pristine greens, towering pines, and golf’s biggest stars, all eyes are once again on Scottie Scheffler. The defending champion enters this year’s tournament as the outright favorite, both at the sportsbooks and according to Dimers’ predictive analytics model.

With Augusta’s unique demands and history of dramatic finishes, the stage is set for another unforgettable week at the first major of the year.

Masters 2025 Predictions: Who Will Win and Wear the Green Jacket?

Dimers’ model gives Scottie Scheffler the highest probability to win at Augusta, with a significant gap between him and the next group of contenders. Collin Morikawa and Rory McIlroy are close behind, while Jon Rahm and Justin Thomas round out the top five.

PlayerWin Probability
Scottie Scheffler (🇺🇸)14.9%
Collin Morikawa (🇺🇸)7.2%
Rory McIlroy (🇮🇪)6.9%
Jon Rahm (🇪🇸)5.8%
Justin Thomas (🇺🇸)3.9%

Looking at top-10 projections, Scheffler is once again a standout, with over a 50% chance to finish among the leaders. Morikawa, McIlroy, and Rahm all come in with strong top-10 chances as well, signaling a competitive race heading into Thursday.

Rory McIlroy follows through on a drive at the 2025 Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy is seeking to complete his career Grand Slam with a long-awaited victory at Augusta.
PlayerTop 10 Probability
Scottie Scheffler (🇺🇸)56.6%
Collin Morikawa (🇺🇸)41.2%
Rory McIlroy (🇮🇪)40.4%
Jon Rahm (🇪🇸)37.3%
Justin Thomas (🇺🇸)29.3%

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Latest Bet365 Odds for the Masters

Bet365 has aligned closely with the model up top, pricing Scheffler and McIlroy as the clear favorites. However, Collin Morikawa and Jon Rahm offer better value in the betting markets compared to their modeled probabilities, while players like Bryson DeChambeau and Ludvig Åberg sneak into the top 10 odds-wise despite not ranking in Dimers' top 5.

Coincidentally, both DeChambeau and Aberg are featured in Dimers' Head-to-Head Matchups Parlay at the Masters.

PlayerWin OddsTop 10 Odds (Inc. Ties)
Scottie Scheffler (🇺🇸)+470-200
Rory McIlroy (🇮🇪)+675-143
Collin Morikawa (🇺🇸)+1500+125
Jon Rahm (🇪🇸)+1500+125
Bryson DeChambeau (🇺🇸)+1700+150
Ludvig Åberg (🇸🇪)+1900+160
Xander Schauffele (🇺🇸)+2400+200
Justin Thomas (🇺🇸)+2400+200
Hideki Matsuyama (🇯🇵)+3000+225
Joaquin Niemann (🇨🇱)+3000+225
Collin Morikawa on the green at Augusta National during the 2025 Masters.
Collin Morikawa sits among the top contenders for this year’s green jacket, with high top-10 finish probabilities.

Key Tee Times for Round 1

The 2025 Masters tee times have officially been released as of midday Tuesday, with Thursday's featured groups listed below:

  • 9:47 AM ET: Collin Morikawa, Joaquin Niemann, Min Woo Lee
  • 10:15 AM ET: Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas, Jose Luis Ballester
  • 1:12 PM ET: Rory McIlroy, Ludvig Åberg, Akshay Bhatia
  • 1:34 PM ET: Jon Rahm, Wyndham Clark, Tommy Fleetwood

Betting Guides for the Masters

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Conclusion: Can Scheffler Do It Again?

The model and the oddsmakers are in agreement: Scottie Scheffler is the man to beat this week at Augusta. His dominance in recent months, combined with his history here, makes him the clear frontrunner. Still, Morikawa, McIlroy, Rahm, and Thomas are all firmly in the mix — and each has the tools to contend down the stretch.

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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.

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