Pro Shootout #1: Can Graham continue to roll??

The FIRST of 8 pro shootout events will be held this weekend (5/20/22) in Fort Worth, Tx. This Bacardi sponsored event has players competing for a spot in the Championship event (September 17th) where the winners of that event can earn 40k (singles) or 100k (Doubles). These pro shoot out events are always interesting and difficult to predict the winners. Each match is round limited (10 rounds) and we often see pro players mixing it up in the doubles event. This particular event is even more interesting…cornhole is going back to its’ roots….these matches will be played outdoors.

Let’s take a look at some of the lines and who we like this weekend!

Women’s singles:

Let’s give some love to the ladies to start. Obviously, Cheyenne Renner (+240) is the outright heavy favorite…and if I am being honest her winning every 2.4 tournaments sounds about right..maybe even too high. She is first in pro singles PPR (9.94) and DPR (.32) out of all female participants. She pours bags in the hole….but is susceptible to giving up a big round here or there.  At first glance one line in particular jumped out at me: Kaylee Hunter (+850). Coming off a strong third National event, I like the potential return on investment here with Hunter who has quickly ascended the female ranks. Not too far down the list, perhaps my favorite pick in this division…. Sarah Cassidy (+1000). She plays a high PPR style game and boasts the best Bags off % (3.24%) and Rounds lost % (28.84%) of any female in the pro division in singles. She keeps bags on the board, throws a high PPR and doesn’t lose many rounds….sounds like a recipe for success in a round limited event.

Men’s Singles:

What an absolutely stacked field this is. There are so many things to consider here it almost seems impossible to pick…almost. Matt Guy and Jamie Graham, both coming in at +400 is fitting. Although Jamie Graham is currently the number 1 ranked player in the world, I am a bit surprised Matt Guy isn’t the outright favorite. If ever there were a time to bet Matt Guy for the best possible ROI…+400 is probably the best you will see all season considering in the first three nationals he had lines of +330, +300 and +370 respectively in deeper fields. Mark Richards at +900 is just too nice. He has posted a league best DPR (.83) and is 7th in both RDSLOST% (27.12%) and PPR (9.94)…Richards seems primed to win one of these events….why not this one? Tanner Halbert, currently finds himself ranked 6th in the world. This weekend he sits at +1800 and although we have had better lines in previous events, Halbert is a grinder and is due for a win in his “rookie” season. With this event being played outdoors, I look for past results to help make the tough decisions. Ryan Windsor (+1300) has played well in the elements previously and is another big name player who has yet to shine this year..his ROI isn’t ideal for me…but I just have a feeling he’s going to make a run. If we look deeper…we want that homerun chance…I like Malone (+6000) and Bernacet (+6000)…odds are long..but the potential return is just too sweet.

Doubles:

Unfortunately for other doubles teams at this event…Guy and Graham (+280) will be there. This team is already having another outstanding season and Jamie Graham has publically stated he is actively trying to get Matt to play with him again next season. Splitting 100k seems like it would help a bit. I’m intrigued by the Burchfield/Hunt (+1500) pairing. A Lucky bags sponsored squad, these two obviously have the fire power to take down anyone…but Hunt still needs to prove it at the biggest events. Adam Hissner and Berklee Pair (+2200), a Local Bags squad, team up for what should be an entertaining team to watch. Hissner is a veteran and used to playing in all conditions. Berklee finally showed his upside at the last National….could they catch lightning in a bottle this weekend? What do we have here!!! A Kyle Malone and Dalton McKlem (+3500) reunion?!?! When paired together, these two just seem to find ways to win. McKlem is coming off a solid SouthEast conference where he won his bracket. I think it would be unwise to look past them.  At 55:1 odds, I like Almanza/ Morse (+5500). Almanza has had himself a very solid rookie season and just seems to stay away from giving up the big rounds. If Morse can play how he was early in the season..in this type of format…I can see them taking it down.

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Let us know who you like this weekend in the comments below!!

As always, I hope you throw it straight and it’s nothing bu 4 baggers from here on out!! Cheers!