I came oh-so-close to a perfect 3-0 record last week, but I’m not here to fret. Anytime I can go 2-1 in “plus-money” matchups, I’m going to be a happy camper.

On to the Genesis Invitational.

The head-to-head pricing seems a bit more challenging this week compared to last, but finding openings just takes some digging.

The trio of links above will help guide you through some other Genesis Invitational bets you can place, as there’s plenty of value available at the top golf betting sites.

Here are the best Genesis Invitational matchups to target.

Jason Day vs. Patrick Reed

Jason Day -120 Patrick Reed +100

It was nice to see Jason Day play well last week at Pebble Beach, but trusting him at Riviera Country Club is a different story. The last time Day was at the Genesis Invitational was in 2017, and that also followed a top 5 in Monterey. The problem is Jason shot two-over-par and tied for 64th place.

In fact, Jason has participated in this event four times as a professional and hasn’t cracked the top 60. His scoring average at this venue is a shade over 73.

Reed had a couple of top-6 finishes in January and in my book is the much safer bet to play well this week. I’m just happy the oddsmakers at MyBookie are okay laying the juice for me.

Pick Patrick Reed +100

Bubba Watson vs. Brooks Koepka

Bubba Watson +111 Brooks Koepka -133

This is a particular spot where I actually think Bubba Watson should be favored over Brooks Koepka in a head-to-head matchup. Bubba won the Genesis Invitational in 2014, 2016, and 2018, plus he’s been in contention the last two times he has teed it up.

Add it all up, and there are very few versions of Watson not performing well this week in the Pacific Palisades. Now let’s assess Koepka’s prospects.

Koepka is still trying to get his feet underneath him after being sidelined toward the end of 2019 with a knee injury. He hasn’t played in the States since he missed the cut in Vegas in early October, and he missed the cut by five strokes in his first and only appearance in the Genesis Invitational (2017).

Consider investing in Bubba in this spot at +111 a “green-light” special.

Pick Bubba Watson +111

Abraham Ancer vs. Sungjae Im

Abraham Ancer +105 Sungjae Im -125

You might as well frame this prediction, because it might be the only time I fade Sungjae Im in a matchup all season long. I’m a huge fan of Im’s dependability, but he did miss the cut here in 2019 when Ancer tied for 44th.

If Sungjae has one weakness in his game, it’s his lack of confidence on the greens from short- and mid-range. On putting surfaces as dicey as the ones at “Riv,” that could potentially hold him back once again.

On the flip side, Abraham Ancer possesses a putting stroke that most PGA Tour players yearn for. Ancer has been sharp since balling out since the Presidents Cup, and his ultra-steady ball-striking should bode really well at this layout.

Given that this matchup appears to be a toss-up, grabbing hold of one of the guys at +105 is the logical wager to place.