Golf odds, betting predictions: 2 head-to-head bets for the Shriner’s Open

The Shriner's Open begins Thursday at TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas. There are a variety of betting markets for golf bettors. Head-to-head matchups give bettor two players and they have to decide which one will finish higher on the leader board.

Mito Pereira is a better player than Jason Day. He has a 110-spot advantage over Day in SG: Approach and a 78- spot advantage in birdies or better gained. Last year at the Shriner's Open, Pereir finished tied for 40th. He is also better on bent greens. Jason is 37th and 78th in the same measures.

Taylor Moore is a slight favorite over Chris Kirk at the Shriner's Open. Moore's biggest advantage comes in his ability to rack up birdies. Kirk is better at bentgrass greens. Kirk hasn't participated in the tournament since 2018. He finished T-24th last year.