The 2026 Myrtle Beach Classic is set to tee off this Thursday at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club in Myrtle Beach, S.C., offering a refreshing break from the week’s Signature Event with a 120-player opposite field. While these tournaments typically lack headlining stars, this year’s edition gets a major boost with Brooks Koepka in the lineup, as the five-time major champion continues his PGA Tour comeback after his time with LIV Golf.

According to the latest odds from FanDuel, Koepka enters as the slight favorite at +1200, followed closely by Davis Thompson at +1300, with Rasmus Hojgaard rounding out the top contenders at +2200. But before you place any bets, you’ll want to check out the predictions from SportsLine’s proven computer model, which has simulated this event 10,000 times to uncover the best value picks.

Built by DFS pro Mike McClure, this proprietary model has an impressive track record, nailing 17 majors heading into the weekend—including the 2026 Masters (its fifth straight correct call), plus last year’s PGA Championship and Open Championship. Anyone following its picks has seen serious returns at betting sites.

One of the biggest surprises from the model’s simulation: Davis Thompson, the second favorite, barely cracks the top 5. Despite finishing runner-up in this event last year—which partly explains his low odds—the 26-year-old Georgia native has struggled in 2026. He’s posted just one top-10 finish in a solo event and sits a disappointing 86th on the PGA Tour in total strokes gained. His putting has been especially shaky, ranking 157th in strokes gained putting, making him a golfer to avoid this week. The model has found much better values elsewhere.

With Koepka’s star power and a field full of hungry contenders, the Myrtle Beach Classic promises plenty of drama. Head to SportsLine now to see the full projected leaderboard and discover which underdogs could surprise you.