The 2025 Genesis Invitational Free Betting Tips & Predictions | James Hubbard

Rory McIlroy looks to be in wonderful form and has started the season fantastically, winning 2 of his last 3 events. He won in Dubai and at the recent AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-AM which is a very similar course to Torey Pines, especially as it's set to be windy and rainy over the first two rounds. Since the Signature events started at the 2024 Sentry, 6 of the 10 tournaments have been won by either Scottie Scheffler (4) or Rory McIlroy (2) at prices of 12/1 or less.

The Northern Irishman has been driving the ball brilliantly so far this year, perhaps the best he ever has done, and on this course, it will be a massive advantage. His recent Torrey Pines form is also extremely impressive even without not playing here since 2021. He was 5th in 2019, 3rd in 2020, 16th in 2021, and 7th at the 2021 US Open here.

The conditions over the first few rounds could well play into his hands as he has always played well in tough conditions and with they're being a few question marks over the dominant Scheffler after his injury, McIlroy could well take advantage and add another Signature event to his resume.

2025 is a Ryder Cup year and with Sepp Straka, Rory McIlroy, and Thomas Detry already winning on the PGA Tour this season for Team Europe, Robert MacIntyre will be looking to add his name to that list.

The Scotsman has had a decent start to his season with 4/4 cuts made, a T15 at The Sentry, and a T6 at the WM Phoenix Open last week. If the weather comes in like it's forecast then it will be ideal conditions for him to make a move. Growing up in Scotland, he's certainly used to playing in links-like conditions so rain and wind won't bother him at all.

He was 35th on this course at the 2021 US Open but he's without a doubt a better player now with two wins last year, at the RBC Canadian Open and Scottish Open. He did miss the cut at the 2024 Farmers Insurance that was played here but now he's made the decision to be based at home in Oban after citing homesick issues in 2024, so I expect him to feel much more comfortable in 2025.

Viktor Hovland has clearly struggled with his swing over the past 12-18 months after saying he didn't like the way it looked, even though he was having brilliant results at the time. Still only 27 years old, and still World Number 9, it's hard to believe a 6-time PGA Tour winner is 50/1.

The Norwegian is going to have to start getting some results soon if he's to be picked for this year's Ryder Cup and I think there's been some positive signs lately. He's only played twice on the PGA Tour this season with a T36 at The Sentry and a very positive T22 at Pebble Beach. He shot 70,73,70 after an opening round 65 there and this course isn't much different. If he can get his game consistent again, the talent is clearly still there.

At 50/1 I can't ignore him and I really think it's a matter of time before he gets his swing comfortable again, the constant changing of coaches hasn't helped, but on a course like Torey Pines, he could well get on a run here and reignite his career.