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2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans odds, picks: Surprising predictions from golf model that's nailed 17 majors
TL;DR
The 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans begins Thursday at TPC Louisiana, featuring a $9.5 million purse and 400 FedEx Cup points for the winners. Defending champions Andrew Novak and Ben Griffin are listed at +1700 odds, behind favorites Matthew and Alex Fitzpatrick at +1100.
Key points
- 2026 Zurich Classic starts Thursday at TPC Louisiana
- Event has a $9.5 million purse
- Winning duo earns 400 FedEx Cup points
- Defending champions are Novak and Griffin at +1700 odds
- Fitzpatrick brothers are favorites at +1100
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The PGA's only official team event is set for this week as the 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans tees off on Thursday at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La. It has a $9.5 million purse and awards 400 FedEx Cup points to each player in the winning duo. Andrew Novak and Ben Griffin won it last year. Formerly a solo event, the format changed to partners in 2017, and it alternates best ball and alternate shot each round.
The 2026 Zurich Classic odds via DraftKings Sportsbook list the defending champions at +1700, which puts them third on the PGA odds board behind brothers Matthew and Alex Fitzpatrick (+1100) and the duo of Brooks Koepka and Shane Lowry (+1475). Before locking in any 2026 Zurich Classic picks, be sure to see the golf predictions and projected leaderboard from the proven computer model at SportsLine.
SportsLine's proprietary model, built by DFS pro Mike McClure, simulated every PGA Tour event 10,000 times and reveals golf betting picks that have a history of being extremely profitable.
This same model has also nailed a whopping 17 majors entering the weekend, including the 2026 Masters -- its fifth Masters in a row -- as well as last year's PGA Championship and Open Championship. Anyone who has followed its sports betting picks could have seen massive returns on betting sites.
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Now that the 2026 Zurich Classic field is set, the model simulated the tournament 10,000 times, and the results were surprising. , which you can use for PGA picks, one and done contests or PGA DFS lineups.
Q&A
What are the odds for the 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans?
The odds for the 2026 Zurich Classic list defending champions Andrew Novak and Ben Griffin at +1700, while favorites Matthew and Alex Fitzpatrick are at +1100.
What is the format of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans?
The Zurich Classic features a team format that alternates between best ball and alternate shot each round.
How much is the purse for the 2026 Zurich Classic?
The purse for the 2026 Zurich Classic is $9.5 million.
Who won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans last year?
Andrew Novak and Ben Griffin won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans last year.
