Staff writer Scott Michaux breaks down the chances for 35 players in the field. The odds are from Ladbrokes:

FIVE FAVORITES

Tiger Woods
6/4
History beckons again, but not the lock people expect.

Phil Mickelson
8/1
Statistical leader, but must bury ghosts of Winged Foot.

Vijay Singh
16/1
Carries the sharpest all-around form of the major players.

Ernie Els
12/1
All-new equipment needs to bring renewed confidence.

Charles Howell
40/1
Current form bolsters worst-to-first potential.

FIVE WHO CAN CONTEND

Adam Scott
33/1
Keeps inching closer to inevitable break-through.

Padraig Harrington
40/1
Euro money leader excels in the statistics that matter.

Henrik Stenson
33/1
Has skill and now the rsum to succeed at Augusta National.

Vaughn Taylor
150/1
Local resident is statistically stout, except on Sundays.

K.J. Choi
80/1
Streaky player needs to keep it together for four days.

FIVE YOUNGSTERS WITH A SHOT

Paul Casey
40/1
Rising Euro star has all the tools, but still needs experience.

Aaron Baddeley
100/1
Best young putter earned his way back to the Masters.

Justin Rose
66/1
Former 36-hole leader keeps growing into game.

Lucas Glover
150/1
When his confidence matches his talent, watch out.

Trevor Immelman
50/1
Running hot and cold after breakout year.

FIVE DUE FOR AN 'AUGUSTA REVIVAL'

Jose Maria Olazabal
66/1
Course brings out his best, which is formidable.

Davis Love III
100/1
Due for another challenge, but can he close?

Angel Cabrera
100/1
Hit or miss, but "El Pato" can hit it big at National.

Darren Clarke
125/1
Still finding himself after a tumultuous season.

Retief Goosen
25/1
Steadily rebuilding stature since Pinehurst meltdown.

FIVE WHO MIGHT SURPRISE US

John Rollins
150/1
In case you missed it, he's on a roll coming in.

Mark Calcavecchia
200/1
When he gets hot, anything can happen.

Robert Allenby
50/1
Six top 10s this season make him the hottest Aussie.

David Toms
100/1
Masters has mistreated him with three cuts in a row.

Rich Beem
200/1
If he stays clear of trees, he can score on par-5s.

FIVE WHO MIGHT CONTEND - NEXT YEAR

Jim Furyk
40/1
World No. 2 is not quite hitting on all cylinders.

Geoff Ogilvy
33/1
This major venue suits his game the least.

Luke Donald
50/1
If course stays firm and fast, chances improve.

Camilo Villegas
200/1
A lesson is coming up for the Colombian rookie.

Sergio Garcia
25/1
Inexplicably lost his passion for the Masters.

FIVE WHO CAN'T MAKE IT HAPPEN

Chris DiMarco
50/1
Still seeking the stuff that made him 2005 runner-up.

Stuart Appleby
80/1
Worst major record of any marquee player.

Chad Campbell
150/1
Has been backsliding since contending last year.

Mike Weir
100/1
Will the player he was four years ago ever return?

Tim Clark
150/1
Neck injury has last year's runner-up way off his game.