⛳ Masters Round 2 Picks & Predictions: Rory McIlroy and Sam Burns Atop the Leaderboard

My Masters Round 2 picks and predictions are locked in as the tournament heads into what should be an exciting day at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta. With the leaderboard tightly packed, it presents a great opportunity for golf bettors to get involved with live wagers on the outright winner and various finishing positions.

Second-round props can provide strong value if you’ve been tracking how Thursday’s action unfolded. Weather shouldn’t play a major role, with favorable conditions expected for Friday. The field will be chasing Rory McIlroy and Sam Burns, who are tied at -5 after the opening round and sit atop the leaderboard.

Let’s break down the top value plays heading into Friday’s action at The Masters Tournament.

⛳ Masters Round 2 leaderboard & odds

Here is Masters leaderboard heading into Round 2 at Augusta National Golf Club; outright odds via FanDuel.

🏆 Who'll win the Masters?

Here are my golf picks for Round 2 of the Masters on Friday:

Scottie Scheffler (+390)

Scottie Scheffler is in a prime position to win The Masters Tournament after opening at 2-under par, just three shots off the lead. That’s a comfortable margin at Augusta, where patience and course knowledge are critical. Scheffler’s elite ball-striking and composure under pressure make him perfectly suited to climb the leaderboard.

He doesn’t need to force anything early, and his consistency tee-to-green should create plenty of birdie chances. As others fade under the weekend pressure, expect Scheffler’s steady play to separate him and put him firmly in contention late Sunday.

💰 Best Round 2 props for the Masters

Hideki Matsuyama: Top Rest of the World (+300)

Hideki Matsuyama is in a strong position to emerge as the Top Rest of the World player at The Masters Tournament. Sitting at even par after the opening round, he is just three shots behind Jason Day, who currently leads this market at -3. That gap is minimal at Augusta, where momentum can shift quickly over the remaining rounds.

Matsuyama’s elite iron play and experience at Augusta National give him a major edge against this field. He knows how to navigate the course’s demanding greens and has already proven he can win here, which adds confidence heading into the weekend. As conditions firm up, his precision approach game should separate him from other international contenders.

If Day regresses even slightly, Matsuyama has the consistency and pedigree to capitalize. Expect him to steadily climb the leaderboard and take control of the Top Rest of the World market.

Chris Gotterup: Top 20 finish (-130)

Chris Gotterup is well-positioned to secure a top-20 finish at The Masters Tournament after opening with an even-par round, placing him tied for 17th. That steady start is exactly what’s needed at Augusta, where avoiding big numbers is key to staying in contention.

Gotterup’s length off the tee gives him an advantage on the longer par 5s, creating scoring opportunities that can quickly move him up the leaderboard. His confidence is also trending upward, and that showed in his composed opening round performance against a stacked field.

With the leaderboard tightly packed, he doesn’t need to do anything extraordinary - just continue playing consistent, controlled golf. If he cleans up a few approach shots and capitalizes on birdie chances, Gotterup has a clear path to maintaining his position and finishing comfortably inside the top 20 by Sunday.

Ludvig Aberg: Top Scandinavian (+100)

Ludvig Aberg has a strong chance to finish as the top Scandinavian player at The Masters Tournament thanks to his elite ball-striking and rising confidence on the biggest stage. Aberg’s ability to gain strokes off the tee and with his irons makes him a perfect fit for Augusta National, where precision and distance are critical.

Compared to other Scandinavian contenders, Aberg brings a higher ceiling and more consistent scoring potential. His aggressive yet controlled style allows him to take advantage of the par 5s, which are key scoring holes at Augusta. If he continues to put himself in birdie positions, he’ll separate from the rest of this group.

With momentum building and his game trending upward, Aberg is well-equipped to outperform his regional peers. Expect him to stay steady, capitalize on opportunities, and emerge as the top Scandinavian finisher by Sunday.

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All golf picks, including SGPs, have been tracked since March 7.