Due to Thursday's inclement weather, Friday features both the end of the first round and the second round of the 2026 Genesis Invitational in California.
After the first day, Aaron Rai leads the Genesis Invitational at 6-under par. He holds a one-stroke lead over the rest of the field, but the tournament remains wide open with three days remaining.
Here are my picks for Genesis Invitational Day 2 best bets for Friday.
Genesis Invitational Day 2 Odds, Best Bets
Max McGreevy Top 40 (-142 at DraftKings)
Max McGreevy finished Thursday in solid position, currently T29 at even par. He has two holes remaining in his first round, including the par-5 17th.
That hole has played as one of the easiest on the course, meaning he could improve on his position before completing the round. He is already well inside the top-40 threshold, and there is reason for confidence moving forward.
Riviera is a demanding course that requires precision with mid- to long irons and fairway woods, as roughly 74% of approach shots come from 150 yards or more. That setup aligns with McGreevy’s strengths.
He ranks in the 81st percentile on the PGA Tour in Strokes Gained: Approach from 150-175 yards and in the 84th percentile from 200-plus yards.
Ryo Hisatsune Top 20 (+108 at DraftKings)
Ryo Hisatsune is also off to a strong start and enters Friday T12 at 2-under par.
Like McGreevy, Hisatsune has yet to complete his first round and still has the scorable par-5 17th remaining. That should enhance his chances of maintaining a top-20 position as we head into the weekend.
Hisatsune also excels with mid- to long irons. He ranks in the 84th percentile on the PGA Tour in Strokes Gained: Approach from 150-175 yards and in the 75th percentile from 200-plus yards.
He has leveraged that strength into a fast start in 2026, finishing inside the top 10 in each of his past three tournaments. This season, he ranks 48th in birdie-or-better percentage from 175-200 yards.
At Riviera, 23.4% of approach shots come from that range, which is 36% higher than the PGA Tour average.
