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The Info: Hideki Matsuyama
DFS Pricing:$8,900 DraftKings, $10,300 FanDuel
U.S. Open History (2013-2017): T-10, T-35, T-18, MC, T-2
Odds:+2800 to win, +275 top-10 finish, +120 top-20 finish, -500 to make cut, +325 to miss cut
Best Odds Value: +325 to miss cut
Best Matchup Value: Hideki Matsuyama (-105) over Jordan Spieth
Tee Times:8:13 a.m. (Thursday); 1:58 p.m. (Friday)
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The Outlook
Much like Rickie Fowler, Matsuyama is in the discussion for the "best player without a major" label. He has seven top-10s in major championships, including a runner-up at last year's U.S. Open. He is starting to regain form after taking some time off due to injury, finishing in the top 20 in three of his past five events. His total driving ranks 13th, which is near what you would expect for someone ready to contend at Shinnecock. I don't think Matsuyama has returned to the form we grew accustomed to seeing in previous years, but even his B-game should be good enough for him to muster a top-25 at this year's U.S. Open.
The Metrics
Here's how Matsuyama ranks in the U.S. Open field in several key metrics. For many more, be sure to check out the FantasyLabs PGA Models.
- Long-Term Adjusted Round Score: T-8th
- Recent Adjusted Round Score: T-55th
- Strokes Gained: Tee-to-Green: 27th
- Long-Term Driving Distance: 39th
- Strokes Gained: Approach: 45th
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