2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson odds, picks: Surprising predictions from golf model that's nailed 17 majors
The 2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson is set to take place at TPC Craig Ranch in Texas, featuring top players like Scottie Scheffler and Jordan Spieth. SportsLine's model has simulated the tournament 10,000 times, providing surprising predictions and insights. Notably, the model is fading Spieth while highlighting Pierceson Coody as a strong longshot contender.
- ▪The tournament begins on May 21, 2026, with tee times starting at 8 a.m. ET.
- ▪Scottie Scheffler is the defending champion and favored to win at +160.
- ▪The model has accurately predicted outcomes for 17 major tournaments, including the recent 2026 Masters.
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2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson odds, picks: Surprising predictions from golf model that's nailed 17 majors SportsLine's model simulated the CJ Cup Byron Nelson 2026 10,000 times and revealed its surprising picks for TPC Craig Ranch By Daniel Lewis May 20, 2026 at 7:28 pm ET • 3 min read Imagn Images Two majors are now in the books, and up next on the PGA Tour schedule is the 2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas. Play begins on Thursday, May 21 with the first tee times at 8 a.m. ET. Some of the PGA's top players have opted to skip this tournament, but Dallas-area natives Scottie Scheffler and Jordan Spieth are both in the 2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson field.
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