2024 U.S. Open second-round odds; can Rory McIllroy stay on top? (2024)

The 1st round is in the book at the 2024 U.S. Open and 13 golfers are under par and within 4 strokes of the lead. Below, we look at BetMGM Sportsbook’s2024 U.S. Open odds entering Friday’s 2nd round being played in North Carolina. Check back throughout the season for our PGA Tour picks, predictions and best bets.

Co-leaders Patrick Cantlay and Rory McIlroy shot 5-under 65’s on Thursday and take a 1-stroke lead into Friday’s 2nd round at Pinehurst Resort & C.C. (Course No. 2; 7,543 yards, par 70). McIlroy is No. 3 in the Golfweek/Sagarin rankings while Cantlay is No. 7.

Pre-tournament favorite Scottie Scheffler is tied for 34th place after shooting a 1-over 71. He opened at +333 to win and is now at +650. Defending champion Wyndham Clark, who won at 10-under 270, is tied for 65th place at 3-over 73. He opened at +6600 to win and is now at +30000 to win.

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2024 U.S. Open – The leaders

Odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:11 a.m. ET.

Rory McIlroy (+250)

The 26-year-old pro, who opened at +1200 to win, had a bogey-free round of 65. The 4-time major champion is seeking his 3rd win of the season and 27th of his tour career. He tees off at 7:29 a.m. ET.

Patrick Cantlay (+800)

The 32-year-old pro, who opened at +5000 to win, had 6 birdies and a bogey in his opening 65. He’s trying for his 1st major and 9th career title. He tees off at 1:25 p.m. ET.

2024 U.S. Open – In the hunt

Before the last group tees off at 2:42 p.m. ET (6:30 a.m. -1 p.m. ET Peaco*ck; 1-7 p.m. ET NBC), here are 3 other players to watch as they try to chase down the leaders.

Ludvig Aberg (+650): Golfweek’s No. 4 player, who opened at +5000, starts in 3rd place, 1 shot back after an opening 66. He tees off at 1:36 p.m. ET.

Bryson DeChambeau (+750): He starts tied for 4th place, 2 shots back at 3-under 67. Golfweek’s No. 6 player opened at +2000. He tees off at 7:40 a.m. ET.

Matthieu Pavon (+8000): Golfweek’s No. 97 player, who opened at +15000, also starts tied for 4th place at 3-under 67. He tees off at 1:58 p.m. ET.

2024 U.S. Open – Props update

Before the 124th tournament started, we mentioned a few prop bets worth considering a play on. Let’s take a look at 2 of them and 1 of the props on Tiger Woods.

Xander Schauffele (+2200 to lead 1st round, +225 for top 10): Shot an even-par 70 and is tied for 16th.

Collin Morikawa (+2500 to lead 1st round, +250 for top 10): Like Schauffele, shot an even-par 70 and is tied for 16th.

Tiger Woods (-105 on Over 72.5 in 1st round): Shot 4-over 74 with 2 birdies and 6 bogeys and is tied for 86th.

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