2022 Hero World Challenge odds, picks, field: Surprising predictions from golf model that's nailed 8 majors

The 2022 Hero World Challenge tees off on Thursday from Albany Golf Course in the Bahamas. It's hosted by Tiger Woods and benefits his foundation. Jon Rahm is the favorite at 5-1 in latest odds from Caesars Sportsbook. SportsLine simulated the tournament 10,000 times and predicted JonRahm as the winner. The model has nailed eight majors entering the weekend. The winner of the 2022 John Deere Classic was J.T. Poston. At the 2021 Masters, the model was right on Scottie Scheffler's first career major championship victory.

Finau is one of the favorites at the 2022 Hero World Challenge at Albany. He won the Houston Open on Nov. 13. Finau has been playing well recently, but he missed the cut at Mayakoba earlier this month. Tom Kim is an 18-1 longshot who has a better chance to win than his odds imply. He has 11 professional wins and has vaulted into the top 15 in the world rankings.

The model is also targeting two other golfers with odds of 15-1 or longer who will make surprising runs.

2022 Hero World Challenge odds are Jon Rahm 5-1, Scottie Scheffler 8-2, Tony Finau 9-5, Xander Schauffele 11-4, Justin Thomas 11, Viktor Hovland 12-6, Matt Fitzpatrick 12, Tommy Fleetwood 16-10, Sungjae Im 16, Cameron Young 18, Jordan Spieth 18-11, Collin Morikawa 18 and Sam Burns 18. Shane Lowry 20-20, Max Homa 25-25, Billy Horschel 30-30, Corey Conners 35-35.