The 2025 Ryder Cup is set for Bethpage Black in New York, where the USA enter as favourites to reclaim the trophy on home soil. Europe arrive with almost their entire 2023 winning side intact, led by Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, and Viktor Hovland. With the Americans boosted by Scottie Scheffler and a fresh wave of rookies, and Europe leaning on continuity and match-play expertise, the outright market suggests a tight, high-stakes battle.
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United States
The USA’s 2025 Ryder Cup roster is a mix of firepower, experience, and fresh legwork. At its core sits World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who’s had a dominant season full of wins and top-10 finishes, making him the natural lynchpin of the squad.
Alongside him are veterans like Justin Thomas and Patrick Cantlay, players who know how to thrive in Ryder Cup pressure. But there’s also a youth injection: rookies like J.J. Spaun, Ben Griffin, Russell Henley, and Cameron Young bring recent form and momentum, and Young in particular has a local connection, he’s played well in the New York area and could feed off home support. Given that the matches are at Bethpage Black, USA get both the course familiarity and the crowd boost, factors that often matter heavily in Ryder Cup outcomes.
1.63
Ryder Cup 2025
USA
Outright Winner
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Europe
Europe return to Bethpage Black with continuity heavily on their side. Captain Luke Donald has kept 11 out of the 12 members from the 2023 winning side, with only Rasmus Hojgaard replacing his twin brother Nicolai; the core remains intact. Key names like Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Tommy Fleetwood and Viktor Hovland bring both big match temperament and rich Ryder Cup history. Still, Europe face the typical challenges of playing away: tough crowd, unfamiliar conditions, and heightened pressure.
Though they’ve won the Cup recently, away victories are rare, none since the “Miracle at Medinah” in 2012. Europe will lean on experience and match-play savvy; if they can start strongly and weather the home crowd early, they’ll believe they can push the USA close.
2.52
Ryder cup 2025
Europe
Outright winner
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Final Thoughts
- The odds (USA 1.65 vs Europe 2.47) reflect what many analysts are seeing: a close contest with a slight home advantage tipping it toward the U.S.
- Europe’s continuity and the presence of well-versed veterans means they are dangerous despite being underdogs.
- Bettors who believe Europe’s toughness in pressure situations is underrated may find value in markets that offer insurance (tie-no-bet, etc.).
