2026 PGA John Deere Classic odds, predictions: Top picks, props and analysis for the upcoming event at Silvis, Ill.

Although entering as a longshot, Brian Campbell looks to win his second consecutive John Deere Classic when he takes part in the event at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Ill. He won last year's event over Emiliano Grillo in a one-hole playoff for his second win on the PGA Tour. The tournament, which begins on Thursday, will be played on the par-71, 7,327-yard course. Ben Griffin is the +1500 favorite at FanDuel Sportsbook. 

Others expected to contend include Chris Gotterup (+1600), Jackson Koivun (+2200), Keegan Bradley (+2200), Keith Mitchell (+2200) and J.T. Poston (+2500). Campbell is at +22500 to repeat as champ.

Before making any 2026 John Deere Classic picks, you NEED to see the predictions and John Deere Classic best bets from elite golf expert Brady Kannon.

Kannon is an elite golfing handicapper with more than 30 years of experience in the industry. He has called eight major winners since 2013 and hit six PGA winners, including 110-1 longshot Harris English at the Farmers Insurance Open in 2025. He also hit on Matt Fitzpatrick (15-1) this year for an outright winner. Additionally, he's 48-44-5 on head-to-head bets since joining SportsLine. Anyone who followed his lead could have been WAY UP!

Now, Kannon has been digging into the 2026 John Deere Classic field to find the best betting value and just locked in his John Deere Classic best bets to back. We can tell you he's fading Eric Cole at 30-1 at FanDuel.

"The man has made his way on to my card a few times in the last 30+ days and that is not changing this week – but I'm going the other direction this time and betting that another week of trying to find the winner's circle will elude him," Kannon said. "Cole has been playing very well as of late, nearly winning at Colonial and twice being First Round Leader, in Canada, and again last week at the Travelers Championship. However, after these recent hot starts, it has only been followed by very disappointing end results, missing the cut in Canada and barely cracking the Top-40 in a limited field event last week. 

"When we have played Cole to win, he's been priced in the triple-digits. Now he's 30-1 and not far from the top of the oddsboard as one of the tournament favorites. I may find myself going back to the winning well with Cole again sometime soon, but only in the role of an underdog and not at a short price, carrying some expectations like he is here this week."

Kannon has revealed his best bets, and they include a 500-1 longshot whose "familiar with golf in this part of the country." You ABSOLUTELY need to see who it is before locking in your bets!

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