July 1, 2025
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John Deere Classic Prediction & Betting Tips
Thursday – Sunday | TPC Deere Run, Illinois | PGA Tour
While the world’s elite prep for The Open, the PGA Tour heads to Illinois for the John Deere Classic – a final chance for many to book a spot at Royal County Down. Birdies flow freely at TPC Deere Run, with a record score of 28-under set just last year.
John Deere Classic Prediction
Defending champion Davis Thompson broke the scoring record at 28-under in 2024, but his repeat bid looks a big ask at 33.00. Instead, two fresh faces stand out in a wide-open field.
Best Bet: Jake Knapp to Win @ 30.00
Jake Knapp has shown clear signs he’s ready to bag win number two on Tour. He’s inside the world’s top 100 again and comes off a T4 at the Rocket Classic, where a scorching second-round 61 turned heads.
Knapp started well here last year with a 66 and ranks inside the Tour’s top 25 for driving distance. He’s 12th for total birdies too, exactly the kind of profile that suits this low-scoring shootout.
Key Stat: Knapp carded a 59 at the Cognizant Classic this spring, proving he’s capable of going seriously low when the putter heats up.
Alternative Bet: Luke Clanton to Win @ 33.00
Luke Clanton has wasted no time since turning pro in February. He’s already clocked up two top-20s in eight starts, and returns to a course where he shone as an amateur last year, finishing tied-second with a pair of sparkling 63s.
Clanton made history in 2024 as the first amateur since 1958 to notch back-to-back PGA Tour top-10s. He made 18 birdies last week at the Rocket Classic despite one blow-up round. If he can string four steady rounds together, he’s a real threat at big odds.
A top-five this week also seals his Open spot, added motivation for one of the game’s most exciting rookies.
John Deere Classic Tips & Odds Summary
✅ Tournament Favourite: Ben Griffin – 15.00
✅ Best Bet: Jake Knapp – 30.00
✅ Alternative: Luke Clanton – 33.00
Key Stat: Americans have won 15 of the last 17 John Deere Classics.
Odds correct at time of writing.
