The PGA Tour makes its final stop in the United States at TPC Deere Run before heading across the pond next week. While it’s not a signature event, the field is still strong, featuring past winners and rising stars.
Three-time PGA Tour winner Ben Griffin enters as the early pre-tournament favorite, opening at +1200 odds to win at TPC Deere Run. He’s followed by Denny McCarthy (+2200), Jason Day (+2500), Michael Thorbjornsen (+2800), and Kevin Yu (+2800), rounding out the top five.
Read on for the latest 2025 John Deere Classic odds, expert picks, and top bets for all the action in Silvis, Illinois, this weekend.
John Deere Classic 2025 Odds
Despite offering a relatively small purse, the John Deere Classic boasts one of its most star-studded fields since 1996, when a young Tiger Woods competed. It’s typically a lower-profile event on the PGA Tour, but it has earned a reputation as a launching pad for rising stars.
The John Deere Classic has served as the site of first PGA Tour victories for players like Jordan Spieth, Bryson DeChambeau, Brian Harman, and Payne Stewart.
Adding to the weekend’s intrigue, several players are chasing their maiden PGA Tour win at TPC Deere Run, including top contenders Luke Clanton (+3300), Bud Cauley (+4000), Michael Thorbjornsen (+2800), and Denny McCarthy (+2200).
The field also includes several established names, such as Ben Griffin (+1200), Jason Day (+2500), Rickie Fowler (+6000), and Max Homa.
Here are the John Deere Classic 2025 odds for the top 50 players on the board.
Players
Odds
Ben Griffin
+1200
Denny McCarthy
+2200
Jason Day
+2500
Michael Thorbjornsen
+2800
Kevin Yu
+2800
Chris Gotterup
+3000
J.T. Poston
+3300
Chris Kirk
+3300
Si Woo Kim
+3300
Jake Knapp
+3300
Luke Clanton
+3300
Lucas Glover
+3300
Davis Thompson
+3500
Sungjae Im
+4000
Pierceson Coody
+4000
Bud Cauley
+4000
Ryan Gerard
+4000
Michael Kim
+4000
Keith Mitchell
+4500
Aldrich Potgieter
+4500
Alex Smalley
+4500
Thorbjorn Olesen
+5000
Sam Stevens
+5000
Nico Echavarria
+5000
Mark Hubbard
+5500
Rickie Fowler
+6000
Stephan Jaeger
+6000
Emiliano Grillo
+6000
Lee Hodges
+6000
Kurt Kitayama
+6500
Andrew Putnam
+6500
Thriston Lawrence
+6500
Taylor Moore
+7000
Victor Perez
+7000
Cameron Champ
+7000
Ryo Hisatsune
+7000
Matt McCarty
+7000
Kevin Roy
+7500
Vince Whaley
+7500
Jacob Bridgeman
+7500
Rico Hoey
+7500
Christiaan Bezuidenhout
+8000
Jesper Svensson
+8000
Tom Kim
+8000
Sami Valimaki
+8000
Patrick Rodgers
+9000
Doug Ghim
+9000
Seamus Power
+10000
Eric Cole
+10000
Jackson Koivun
+10000
Note: John Deere Classic odds accurate as of June 30, 2025
John Deere Classic 2025 Predictions
Here are our John Deere Classic 2025 predictions and the best bets to win the tournament.
- Michael Thorbjornsen (+2800)
- Alex Smalley (+4500)
- Cameron Champ (+7000)
Michael Thorbjornsen (+2800)
Looking for his maiden PGA Tour win, Michael Thorbjornsen appears primed for a breakthrough this weekend at the John Deere Classic. He’s already notched a runner-up finish at the Corales Puntacana Championship and placed 4th at the Zurich Classic alongside Karl Vilips.
Aside from a brief dip in form, Thorbjornsen bounced back impressively at last week’s Rocket Mortgage Classic with a 4th-place finish. He finished 17th at the John Deere in 2023 and was the runner-up last year. He performs well in this course and stands out as a solid pick for the weekend.
Alex Smalley (+4500)
Despite missing the cut last week, Alex Smalley pairs well with TPC Deere Run. He ranks T-2 on Tour in Par 4 scoring average and 16th in birdies or better on Par 4s. Additionally, Smalley has performed well on comparable courses, ranking 7th in Strokes Gained: Total.
He also has solid course history at TPC Deere Run, with a runner-up finish in 2023 and a top-20 in 2022. At +4500 odds, Smalley is worth a shot.
Cameron Champ (+7000)
Cameron Champ has been flying under the radar since returning from injury. Over his last two events, he’s gained +12.1 strokes from tee to green. In his last eight rounds, Champ ranks sixth in birdies or better gained, fifth in Par 4 efficiency, and first in Par 5 efficiency from 550–600 yards.
Statistically, he stacks up well against the field, yet he’s being offered at +7000 odds. He recorded a T-11 finish here in 2021 and is a longshot worth considering this weekend.
John Deere Classic 2025 Best Bets
- Sungjae Im (+105) vs. J.T. Poston
- Keith Mitchell Top 20 Finish (+225)
- Rickie Fowler Top 10 Finish (+550)
