Rory McIlroy is a Tiger-like favorite at the Arnold Palmer Invitational (5-to-1), but our experts explain how you can find value in betting him. Our resident degenerates (Alex Myers, Stephen Hennessey and Christopher Powers) discuss that strategy, why Rickie Fowler is actually worth considering and their other best bets and longshots for this week.

Best Bets: A great strategy for backing Rory at Bay Hill

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