Lowry slightly favored over Scheffler heading through 36 hole at The Open
Shane Lowry holds a two-shot lead going into the weekend at the Open Championship and is the +180 favorite to win the tournament.
However, pre-tourney favorite Scottie Scheffler is next up on the oddsboard despite being five shots back of Lowry.
Odds to win
| Player | Odds | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Shane Lowry | +185 | -7 |
| Scottie Scheffler | +325 | -2 |
| Justin Rose | +725 | -5 |
| Xander Schauffele | +1000 | -1 |
| Patrick Cantlay | +1800 | -1 |
| Daniel Brown | +2000 | -5 |
| Collin Morikawa | +2500 | +1 |
| Billy Horschel | +2800 | -2 |
| Corey Conners | +2800 | -1 |
| Brooks Koepka | +2800 | +1 |
Odds via theScore Bet. Players +3000 and above are not listed.
Lowry's odds imply a winning probability of 35.1%, while Scheffler's equates to a 23.5% chance of winning. The Irishman was priced at +4500 before Round 1, much longer than Scheffler's +500.
Justin Rose and Daniel Brown, who share second place, are +725 and +2000, respectively.
Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay trail Lowry by six shots but sit fourth and fifth on the betting board, a sign of respect from oddsmakers.
Saturday's weather forecast looks calm compared to Rounds 1 and 2, meaning there could be some low scores to help chasers narrow the gap.