PGA Tour Golf

Thorbjornsen, Michael vs Stevens, Sam Prediction

May 8, 2026

10,000 Monte Carlo simulations

Thorbjornsen, Michael vs Stevens, Sam prediction for May 8, 2026: Our Monte Carlo simulation ran 10,000 game iterations and projects Stevens, Sam 100 - Thorbjornsen, Michael 102. Thorbjornsen, Michael is favored with a 58.7% win probability. The spread is 0.1.

Stevens, Sam
+0.53
Strokes Gained / Round
VS H2H • PGA Championship
Thorbjornsen, Michael
+0.63
Strokes Gained / Round
Head-to-Head Win Probability
41.3%
58.7%
Stevens, SamThorbjornsen, Michael
-105
Best Odds
+14.5%
Edge
1.5u HIGH
Sizing
FINALStevens, Sam (T65) def Thorbjornsen, Michael (CUT)

Projected Points Range 10th – 90th percentile

Thorbjornsen, Michael
95102109
Stevens, Sam
93100107

Tournament Context

Event
PGA Championship
Course
Aronimink Golf Club
Field
156 players

Player Profile — Thorbjornsen, Michael

Strokes Gained
+0.63/round
Above Avg
Course Fit
neutral
+0.106 SG adj
Expected Finish
102th / 156

Matchup Analysis

Thorbjornsen, Michael
+0.63 SG
EF 102th
Skill Gap
+0.10 SG/round
tight edge for Thorbjornsen, Michael
Stevens, Sam
+0.53 SG
EF 100th · Above Avg

Edge Breakdown

Our Model
58.7%
Books Say
51.2%
Edge
+14.5%

Thorbjornsen, Michael vs Stevens, Sam: Model gives Thorbjornsen, Michael 58.7% win probability vs 51.2% implied (+14.5% edge). Skill advantage: +0.10 SG/round. Expected finish: 102.

Edge Analysis

Moneyline
Thorbjornsen, Michael 58.7%
+14.5 pts
Spread
+0.1
+14.5 pts
How this prediction was generated: This page shows output from the Olympus Bets PGA Tour Golf Monte Carlo engine. Each game is simulated 10,000 times using real-time team data, injury reports, and current odds. Probabilities are calibrated using Bayesian methods and sized via the Kelly Criterion. Full methodology →

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