2025 Ryder Cup Predictions, Odds and Picks

2025 Ryder Cup Predictions, Odds and Picks for Tomorrow, 09/26/25

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2025 Ryder Cup Pickswise Expert Predictions

Winner Pick
Team Europe to Win Ryder Cup(+175)

While the 2021 Ryder Cup ended heavily in favour of the Americans, Donald’s team looks stronger on paper this time. Star names Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Tommy Fleetwood, Ludvig Aberg and Viktor Hovland are all suited to the demands of a long, punishing course like Bethpage, and as well-versed in Stateside golf as their US counterparts. Tyrrell Hatton and Shane Lowry remain dogged competitors who have thrived in the Ryder Cup environment, Robert MacIntyre is better than ever, and Justin Rose brings huge experience to the team.

Perhaps most important, however, is Europe’s continuity – Donald’s squad contains 11 of the 12 who teed it up in Rome, with only Rasmus Hojgaard coming in to replace twin brother Nicolai. Donald – and vice-captain turned data-analyst Edoardo Molinari – have known their key pairings for months, whereas Bradley has had less time to prepare for all eventualities. There have been headaches for Donald to grapple with, including the personal reasons which have impacted Sepp Straka’s ability to play in the BMW PGA Championship, but Europe look well-prepared.

8 Europeans have played in an away Ryder Cup before. Only McIlroy, a member of the 2012 squad alongside Donald, has won on US soil. They will be aware of the enormity of the task facing them, but that experience should also stand them in good stead. This has the potential to be the most competitive Ryder Cup since Medinah and a wide-margin win in either direction looks unlikely.

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Top European Points Scorer Pick
T. Hatton to be Top European Points Scorer(+1000)

Donald will hope McIlroy, Rahm and Fleetwood can lead from the front, and it’s no great surprise to see them dominating the market to be Europe’s top points scorer. McIlroy had a 4-1 record in Rome, Rahm was Europe’s best player in 2021, and Fleetwood,  who has claimed 8 points from 12 matches, is full of confidence having won the Tour Championship last month.

However, it’s Hatton who looks the best option in that market as he prepares for his 4th Ryder Cup appearance. The tenacious Englishman has always looked like a Ryder Cup star in waiting, and he’s improved for every appearance, winning 1 point in Paris in 2018, 1.5 points at Whistling Straits and 3.5 in the win in Rome. Crucially, he is a regular partner for Rahm. The pair combined for 2 foursomes points at Marco Simone in 2023, and Donald will not hesitate in keeping the LIV Golf teammates together.

Top USA Points Scorer Pick
S. Scheffler to be Top USA Points Scorer(+280)

In the top American market, it’s impossible to get away from Scheffler, who won the Procore Championship last time out and looks booked to compete in each session as long as he is fit and healthy. While Scheffler struggled in Rome, he showcased his potential in claiming 2.5 points from 3 matches as a Ryder Cup rookie in 2021, and he was a key member of the US team at the Presidents Cup last year, winning 3 points from 5 matches. With Schauffele undercooked, and both Justin Thomas and DeChambeau without confirmed partners, Bradley will hope his top dog can deliver the goods.

Top Overall Rookie Pick
R. Henley to be Top Overall Rookie(+188)

If Scheffler top scores for the US, there is a decent chance that likely partner Russell Henley will claim the top rookie honors. That hasn’t escaped the oddsmakers’ attention, but he looks a worthy favorite, having claimed 3 points from 4 matches at last year’s Presidents Cup.

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