2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational odds, picks: Proven golf model reveals projected leaderboard, surprising predictions
The 2026 PGA Tour schedule continues this week with the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational, another Signature Event. The signature status brings many of the top players back in the fold after many took last week off. The latest 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational odds via FanDuel Sportsbook list Scottie Scheffler as the +340 favorite, with Rory McIlory next on the PGA odds board at +1000. Tommy Fleetwood (+1900), Matt Fitzpatrick (+2300) and Xander Schauffele (+2500) are among the other favorites.
Before locking in any 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational picks, you NEED to see the golf prediction and projected leaderboard from the proven computer model at SportsLine.
Our proprietary model, built by DFS pro Mike McClure, simulates every PGA Tour tournament 10,000 times, and has a lengthy history of being extremely profitable.
Now, with the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational field locked in, SportsLine simulated the tournament 10,000 times, and the results were surprising.
One major surprise the model is calling for this week: Xander Schauffele, one of the top favorites, barely cracks the projected top 10. He’s a golfer to fade. Another surprise: Si Woo Kim makes a run at the title, even though he’s a +3300 longshot! He’s a target for anyone looking for a HUGE payday!
The model is also says three other golfers going off at +2700 or higher will make a run at the top spot on the leaderboard! Anyone who backs these golfers could hit it BIG. You ABSOLUTELY NEED to see who they are before locking in any PGA picks!
