2025 Rocket Classic Odds, Field, Predictions: Top Picks & Stats at Detroit Golf Club

Explore the 2025 Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club with full odds, top picks, and course insights. Get expert predictions, player stats, and top-20 betting picks.

The 2025 Rocket Classic, formerly the Rocket Mortgage Classic, kicks off this Thursday at Detroit Golf Club. With a six-year history, the event is known for low-scoring outcomes—each winner has posted at least 18-under-par, averaging nearly 23-under-par to take the title. Notable champions include Rickie Fowler, Tony Finau, and Cameron Davis, who has won twice and returns this year as the defending champion.

Headliners like Collin Morikawa (+1200) and Patrick Cantlay (+1400) are in the field, along with other notable contenders such as Keegan Bradley (+1800), Cameron Young (+2500), and Wyndham Clark (+3000). Defending champ Cameron Davis is listed at +8000. With many top-ranked players resting after the U.S. Open and Travelers Championship, Detroit Golf Club welcomes a slightly lighter field this week. Playing as a par 72 and measuring 7,370 yards, the course isn’t particularly long for a standard par 72.

Big Hitters Thrive at Detroit Golf Club

Power off the tee is often a key advantage at Detroit Golf Club, and two-time champion Cam Davis is a prime example of how distance can play a major role in success here. Other past winners like Bryson DeChambeau and Tony Finau also bring serious length. Previous runner-ups include Matthew Wolff, Joaquin Niemann, Cameron Young, Taylor Pendrith, Davis Thompson, and Min Woo Lee—all known for their distance.

That said, outliers exist. At the Mexico Open just months ago, long-hitter Aldrich Potgieter lost in a playoff to one of the shortest hitters on tour, Brian Campbell.

Key Stats for Detroit Golf Club

Approach play is a crucial stat when evaluating contenders at the Rocket Classic. Winners consistently excel in iron and wedge play.

1. Emiliano Grillo – 1.56
2. Steven Fisk – 0.68
3. Alex Smalley – 0.67
4. Henrik Norlander – 0.67
5. John Pak – 0.66

Rocket Classic – Top-5 Picks

Odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; visit USA TODAY Sports for updated betting lines. All odds last updated Tuesday at 6:16 p.m. ET.

Patrick Cantlay (+300)

Cantlay has limited experience at this event, but he shined in his only start, finishing second in 2022. With a recent T-12 at the Travelers Championship, he’s coming into form with three top-15s in his last five appearances. At a birdie-heavy course like this, he fits the mold of a strong contender.

Cameron Young (+500)

Young has thrived on tougher layouts but should still feel comfortable at Detroit Golf Club. His length off the tee sets up shorter approaches—under 150 yards—where he ranks well inside the top 100 in strokes gained. He struggles more from longer distances but should benefit from the course layout.

How to Make 2025 Rocket Classic Picks

Kannon has already made his expert selections for the 2025 Rocket Classic and is backing a longshot over 65-1 odds. This particular golfer has had multiple strong showings at the Rocket Classic and could be poised for a breakout win. Full picks are available exclusively at SportsLine.

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Rocket Classic Top-10 Picks

Conservative: Byeong-Hun An (+500)

If a player like Tommy Fleetwood can nearly win a PGA Tour event, An should certainly be in the conversation. He’s a prototypical big hitter and Detroit could be an ideal fit for him. The challenge is his putting—if it gets even moderately warm, he could contend. His recent form at this event isn’t great, but this could be a step forward.

Aggressive: Stephan Jaeger (+550)

Jaeger’s recent finishes haven’t turned heads—missing the cut at the U.S. Open and a T-34 at the Travelers Championship—but his game still aligns well with this event. Ranked 60th in driving distance and inside the top 40 in both iron play and putting, he has the tools to break through. He’s a strong play for top-10, top-20, and even outright betting.

Rocket Classic – Top-20 Picks

Chris Gotterup (+225)

Gotterup is ranked 15th on tour in strokes gained: off the tee, giving him a clear advantage at a distance-friendly course. He has secured nine finishes inside the top 28 this season and successfully made the cut in each of his two prior starts at the Rocket Classic.

Stephan Jaeger (+275)

Jaeger brings power and course familiarity—finishing 9th and 5th at Detroit Golf Club in the past two years. His current form might not stand out, but his profile remains solid for this track.

Tom Kim (+275)

Kim’s 2025 campaign has been underwhelming, with just one top-25 in 17 events. Still, his past performance at Detroit—7th place in 2022—offers some hope. With longer odds in a weaker field, he might offer value despite missed cuts in 2023 and 2024.