WGC-Match Play 2021 picks: "I wouldn't bet against Patrick Reed"

Which players might have an advantage to advance from their groups? And what stats will be key to winning the 2021 WGC-Match Play? Our “Be Right” experts, plus Golf Digest’s Shane Ryan—who joined us from on-site at Austin Country Club—offer their analysis and best bets for this week.

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Ryan, who has covered this event for Golf Digest, offered some interesting insights into why he likes Patrick Reed. Though Reed has never advanced past the fourth round in the WGC-Match Play format, his match-play prowess at the Ryder Cup is a reason to look at him this week.

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Listen to this week's episode (below) for our breakdowns of each group—and our favorite bets for each. 

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Before you finalize your bets this week, here's a look at how the public is betting the 2021-WGC Match Play, courtesy of our friends at William Hill: 

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