
Overall leader Davis Thompson is a 21/10 favourite to win his second successive John Deere Classic today
Thompson's sole victory on the PGA Tour also came at the John Deere Classic - with the world No. 62 winning the tournament last year.
For those anticipating Thompson to maintain his lead and claim back-to-back titles in Illinois - he is a 21/10 favourite to reign supreme.
Max Homa and Emiliano Grillo are next in the market with Sky Bet - with the pair joint second-favourites at 5/1.
Homa and Grillo are two of four players tied for second at 14-under - alongside that of Brian Campbell and David Lipsky.
Speaking of Campbell and Lipsky - they round out the five best-backed players at 8/1 and 11/1 respectively.
Sky Bet favourites to win the John Deere Classic:
Davis Thompson 21/10
Max Homa 5/1
Emiliano Grillo 5/1
Brian Campbell 8/1
David Lipsky 11/1

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