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Sleepers, best bets and picks to win 2021 Valspar Championship

Copperhead features tight fairways and small greens, which will play right into the hands of several big names -- and a few who are flying under the radar.

This week on "Gaming Golf," the hosts break down the field at the Innisbrook Resort's Copperhead Course, where Paul Casey is looking to win his third straight title at the PGA Tour event in Palm Harbor, Fla.

But the guys are staying away from Casey in their fantasy lineups and other games. Jeff Ritter says the law of averages dictates that bettors should go elsewhere, and Scott Jenstad likes Justin Thomas and Corey Conners more than Casey.

The course features tight fairways and small greens, so tee-to-green looks like the key stat to follow among players who are entered. Among Jenstad's players to watch: Lanto Griffin and Doug Ghim. Ritter likes Charley Hoffman, Jason Kokrak and Sam Horsfield.

But there can only be one winner. Jenstad takes Sungjae Im, and Ritter is going farther down the board and taking Charl Schwartzel.

Hit the play button above to listen for more sleepers and predictions, and watch the full video of the show below. Look for more new episodes of "Gaming Golf," coming soon to the Morning Read Podcast Network.