Pamela Maldonado Apr 22, 2026, 07:11 AM ET Close Pamela Maldonado is a sports betting analyst for ESPN. The Zurich Classic of New Orleans is a puzzle that can be difficult to piece together. It is the PGA Tour's only official team event, featuring 80 teams of two players competing over four rounds at TPC Louisiana. The tournament alternates formats each day with four-ball (best ball) played in Rounds 1 and 3 and foursomes (alternate shot) played in Rounds 2 and 4. You can look at the two best players in the field and bet accordingly. That's how you end up with the Fitzpatrick brothers at +1175 and feel good about it, with Matt fresh off his second win of the season. TPC Louisiana is a different setup, though. Redundant skill sets don't typically win this format. Two elite ball strikers who both have neutral putting games sound great until you're watching them grind through four ball rounds manufacturing birdie looks that nobody converts.…