2026 Cognizant Classic odds, picks: Proven golf model reveals projected leaderboard, surprising predictions

The 2026 PGA Tour continues this week with the 2026 Cognizant Classic, also marking the beginning of the Florida Swing. The field is highlighted by major winners such as Shane Lowry, Adam Scott and Brook Koepka, who is continuing his return to the PGA after playing for LIV Golf from 2022-24. 

The latest 2026 Cognizant Classic odds via FanDuel Sportsbook list Lowry as the favorite at +1600, with Scott and Ryan Gerard close behind at +1900. Twins Nicolai Højgaard (+2200) and Rasmus Højgaard (+2500) are next on the PGA odds board, with Koepka coming in at +3000.

Before locking in any 2026 Cognizant Classic picks, you NEED to see the golf prediction and projected leaderboard from the proven computer model at SportsLine.

Our proprietary model, built by DFS pro Mike McClure, simulates every PGA Tour tournament 10,000 times, and has a lengthy history of being extremely profitable.

This same model has also nailed a WHOPPING 16 majors entering the weekend, including the 2025 Masters, its fourth Masters in a row, as well as this year's PGA Championship and Open Championship! Anyone who has followed it could have seen MASSIVE returns! Join SportsLine now to see the model's shocking 2026 Genesis Invitational picks from 10,000 simulations!

Now, with the 2026 Cognizant Classic field locked in, SportsLine simulated the tournament 10,000 times, and the results were surprising.

One major surprise the model is calling for this week: It is fading Lowry, saying the 2019 Open Championship winner finishes outside the top 3 despite being the favorite. Another surprise: It is high on Daniel Berger as a +3300 longshot!

The model is also targeting four other longshots of +3000 or higher as top-10 contenders! Anyone who backs these golfers could hit it BIG. You ABSOLUTELY need to see who they are before locking in any PGA picks!

So who wins the 2026 Cognizant Classic, and which longshots make a serious run at the title? ... Join SportsLine right now to see who you can bank on to win, and see which longshots make a run at the title, all from the model that's nailed 16 majors, including three in 2025!