The 2026 Presidents Cup kicks off Thursday at 12:35 p.m. ET at Medinah Country Club, just outside of Chicago, and Team USA is already walking in as the heavy favorite. Seriously, they’re listed at -590 to win according to FanDuel Sportsbook. They currently hold the Cup, and with World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler leading the charge, you can see why everyone’s betting on them. The International Team, which features players from outside Europe, is sitting at +550, with a tie at 15-15 coming in at +1900. There are 30 total points up for grabs in a mix of four-ball, foursome, and single matches, and the first squad to hit 15 1/2 points takes home the trophy.
This Computer Model Is Absolute Fire, And Its Presidents Cup Call Is Wild
Before you even think about locking in your picks, you NEED to know about this computer model from SportsLine. Built by DFS pro Mike McClure, this thing has simulated every PGA Tour event 10,000 times, and its track record is absolutely bonkers. We’re talking 17 majors nailed, including the 2026 Masters, which was its fifth Masters in a row! It also called last year’s PGA Championship and Open Championship. Anyone who has followed its picks has seen some serious returns on their betting sites. So, when this model simulates the Presidents Cup 10,000 times, you listen, right? And the results it spat out for this event were nothing short of surprising.
Si Woo Kim Gets The Nod, And You Gotta Pay Attention
Among its prop picks, the model is backing Si Woo Kim as the top International points scorer at +550. Kim isn’t new to this stage, with three appearances at the Presidents Cup under his belt. He’s got a 6-5 overall record in the event, and he’s been playing lights out recently, going 5-3 in his last two outings. Plus, he’s coming off a strong PGA Tour season with 11 top-10 finishes, and he’s the highest-ranked international player on the team at No. 14. If anyone’s going to make some noise for the International squad, this model thinks it’s Kim.
This Presidents Cup is going to be epic. Can Team USA live up to the hype and their massive favoritism? Or will Si Woo Kim step up and prove this model’s bold pick right, maybe even shaking things up for the International side? You definitely don’t want to miss a second of the action this weekend!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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