Valero Texas Open Betting Preview | 2026

The Action Network Sports Betting Podcast delivers a detailed betting preview for the 2026 Valero Texas Open in San Antonio, Texas. Host Mike Calabrese is joined by experts Spencer Aguiar and Kyle Murray to analyze course conditions, player form, and market inefficiencies. The episode highlights the course’s extreme difficulty—ranked among the toughest on the PGA Tour for greens in regulation, with a 58% success rate—and emphasizes the critical role of around-the-green play, which accounts for 20% of strokes gained in recent years. Wind is a major variable, with forecasts suggesting 10–15 mph sustained winds, potentially impacting ball striking and scoring. The hosts discuss key players: Russell Henley is lauded as a top value at 16-1 due to his elite all-around game and consistency across multiple statistical categories. Spencer favors Eric Cole in a head-to-head against Seamus Power, citing Cole’s top-5 short game performance despite poor driving. Kyle backs Russell Henley over Bob McIntyre in a matchup, citing McIntyre’s overvaluation and putter volatility. In outright picks, both favor Henley and Tommy Fleetwood, while also spotlighting long-shot value in Sadarshan Yellamiraju (64-1) and Sepp Straka in DraftKings’ Group C special. The episode concludes with a strong push for Action Pro, a premium betting service, and responsible gambling reminders.