Ryder Cup betting tips – Copybet
The wait is almost over for the 45th Ryder Cup, as holders Europe head to Bethpage Black to take on a USA team itching for revenge after the defeat at Marco Simone Golf Club in 2023.
Keegan Bradley captains a US side spearheaded by world number one Scottie Scheffler, who warmed up for the event with a victory at the Procore Championship, while European skipper Luke Donald resumes his responsibilities following success in Rome.
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While history may be on the side of the USA, Europe are a settled team ahead of this trip to New York, with 11 of the 12 players who delivered victory in Italy two years ago retained for this edition.
Rasmus Hojgaard coming in for his twin brother Nicolai is the only alteration and the former has plenty of experienced players to help him during his Ryder Cup debut, with the likes of Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose and Jon Rahm all likely to give him advice.
The last team to win an away Ryder Cup was Europe in 2012, a victory known as the 'Miracle at Medinah', but this looks like the best chance they have had to triumph on US soil since that success.
Captain Donald won't have much to do when it comes to pairings and with just one rookie on his team, that strong experience and team togetherness could help them get the better of the Americans.
The USA have four rookies in their ranks and Bradley was a left-field choice to be appointed as skipper, while the fact the team are not getting paid to play in the Ryder Cup could have a detrimental effect if they get off to a slow start.
While the home fans are often seen as a big bonus, the New York support could quickly turn sour if things are not going the right way and Europe can take advantage of this.
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Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler will both have their backers to earn the most points, as they hold three of the four Majors between them, but Tommy Fleetwood looks like a value play to sit top of the pile.
The Englishman was the nearly-man on the PGA Tour for several years, getting into contention on several occasions but failing to get over the line, but he shed that tag when winning the Tour Championship in August.
That could be the victory which eventually produces a maiden Major for Fleetwood, but first up is this Ryder Cup and the 34-year-old boasts a fantastic record in this event.
Fleetwood has won seven, lost three and halved two of his 12 Ryder Cup matches, with four points coming alongside Francesco Molinari when the duo won all four games together at Le Golf National in 2018.
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The last five Ryder Cups have ended up being comfortable victories for the hosts, with the winning margin being five points or more, but this edition could be a tighter affair which can go the way of the visitors.
Two of Europe's last three away victories have come by one point and this contest has all the makings of a classic, so backing the holders to triumph by 1-3 points looks like a shrewd play.