Johnson's injury moves Masters odds
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It was a quiet Wednesday around the grounds of Augusta National Golf Club; then came word that Dustin Johnson injured his back in a fall at his rental house.
Johnson entered the week as the prohibitive favorite to win his first Masters, coming in at 5/1, but those odds changed once the injury was announced.
The world No. 1 is currently listed at 7/1, while Rory McIlroy's chances improved from 8/1 to 7/1.
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Dustin Johnson | 7/1 |
| Jordan Spieth | 7/1 |
| Rory McIlroy | 7/1 |
| Jason Day | 15/1 |
| Hideki Matsuyama | 15/1 |
| Rickie Fowler | 15/1 |
| Justin Rose | 15/1 |
| Jon Rahm | 20/1 |
| Phil Mickelson | 25/1 |
(Odds courtesy: covers.com)
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