2022 FedEx Cup Playoffs odds, picks, predictions: Expert says avoid Sam Burns at FedEx St. Jude Championship
The 2022 FedEx St. Jude Championship is the first event of the PGA Tour's FedExCup playoffs. Scottie Scheffler is currently the leader in the FedEx Cup standings. The winner earns 2,000 points. Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas, Jon Rahm and Jordan Spieth are among the stars who could make a big move with a victory. The FedEx Championship takes place at East Lake in Atlanta on August 25-28. SportsLine's Mike McDonald has studied the field and predicts the winner. He also has his best bets, top sleepers and favorites to avoid.
The FedEx St. Jude Championship starts on Thursday. McDonald predicts that Rory Burns won't make the cut. Sungjae Im is 35-1 to make it to the tournament. He has gone 29 under par over his last two tournaments. He ranks ninth on tour in total strokes gained and fourth in scrambling.
McDonald has his picks for the 2022 FedEx St. Jude Championship. He likes a longshot who comes in at massive triple-digit odds. McDonald also likes Sam Burns, who is at his best with an iron in his hand.
