2025 US Open predictions: AI picks for best bets at Oakmont
The 125th U.S. Open is almost here and the 2025 field is loaded with the world's best golfers attempting to navigate the heavy rough and quick greens at Oakmont Country Club, which has hosted the U.S. Open more than any venue.
The predictions and picks are rolling in and Scottie Scheffler is the heavy favorite seeking his first U.S. Open trophy. Bryson DeChambeau, meanwhile, will try to defend his U.S. Open title and become the third golfer in more than 70 years to repeat as champion. Masters winner Rory McIlroy and two-time major champion Xander Schauffele are also among the top contenders when tournament play begins with first-round action on Thursday.
Artificial intelligence also seems to like the big names. Ahead of the 2025 U.S. Open, Paste BN Sports asked Microsoft Copilot AI for its best bets for the third major of the year and it produced six choices based on current form, course fit and value. Many align with how oddsmakers have pegged the tournament ahead of Thursday's first round tee times. But AI did pick at least one longshot perhaps worth monitoring.
Here's a breakdown of the 2025 U.S. Open best bets as determined by Microsoft Copilot AI, as well as how to watch the best golfers go after another major at Oakmont this week.
US Open 2025 predictions: AI picks best bets at Oakmont
All picks and commentary produced by Microsoft Copilot AI; BetMGM odds as of 11:20 a.m. ET on Wednesday, June 11.
- Scottie Scheffler (+275): "He’s the most dominant player on tour right now, with elite ball-striking and recent major wins."
- Bryson DeChambeau (+750): "Defending champ, thrives in tough U.S. Open setups, and his power game suits Oakmont’s length."
- Xander Schauffele (+2200): "Always in contention at majors, and finally broke through with a major win (last year)
- Ludvig Aberg (+2200): "Young, fearless, and already contending in majors."
- Collin Morikawa (+2500): "Elite iron play is key at Oakmont, and he’s trending upward."
- Keegan Bradley (+6600): "Veteran with strong recent form and a good fit for Oakmont’s demands."
Where to watch US Open 2025: TV and live streaming schedule
The 2025 U.S. Open will be broadcast by NBC and USA Network throughout all four rounds, with USA Network the sole home for first-round action on Thursday, June 12 and NBC and USA Network splitting coverage for the second, third and final rounds. All four rounds of the U.S. Open will be live streamed on Peacock, usopen.com, the USGA app and Fubo. Peacock will also broadcast U.S. Open All-Access, its whiparound-style offering, on all four days.
All times Eastern.
First round: Thursday, June 12
- 7 a.m.-5 p.m. on USA Network, Fubo
- 5 p.m.-8 p.m. on Peacock
Second round: Friday, June 13
- 6:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Peacock
- 1-7 p.m. on NBC, Fubo
- 7-8 p.m. on Peacock