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Griffin Carroll

Sports Betting Writer

Griffin Carroll is focused on bringing you the betting numbers that matter. With a focus on the NFL, NHL and NBA, Griffin relies on a data-driven betting approach for prop bets, spread picks and over/unders. 

NHL best bets: Our favorite SOG prop target for Friday, Jan. 5

There are just a few games tonight in hockey, which makes it all the easier to quickly circle the name of interest that looks best. We've got a pair of plays for the same shooter. Here's to a winning Friday as we head into the weekend.

NFL Week 18: Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions betting picks, preview

We have an NFC North matchup on our hands to wrap the year in the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions, and both teams still have something worth playing for.

NFL Week 18: Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders betting picks, preview

If the Dallas Cowboys can beat the Washington Commanders, they'll win the NFC East. That feels like a near inevitability, but can they cover the massive spread?

NFL Week 18: Houston Texans vs. Indianapolis Colts betting picks, preview

It's win and get in on Saturday night when the Houston Texans visit the Indianapolis Colts. This is going to be fun.  

NFL Week 18: Be wary of betting on these teams and games

There's a balance to be struck in the last week of the NFL regular season. It's not necessary to overreact and throw this week away as a wash due to "unpredictability," nor should you treat this as any old week.

Two NHL team total bets for Thursday, Jan. 4

We're going to once again be keeping it simple in the NHL market, doing nothing more than rooting on goals with no regard for who gets involved in the fun.

NHL best bets: Great time for a little puck luck

We won't lie, it feels weird to not have NFL on this Thursday night. Let's break down some NHL bets to help power us toward a successful weekend of sports betting.

NFL betting: Best and worst teams of the season ATS and O/U, plus Week 18 matchups to monitor

It's hard to believe we're already here, with just one week of the NFL regular season left. 17 weeks down, there's plenty of betting trends and data available for us to both examine and trust.

Totally in on some totals tonight

Yes, we did cash both bets yesterday, with the Thunder winning outright and Montreal-Dallas ending with seven goals. Let's stick with what worked yesterday. 

NHL props for Tuesday, Jan. 2: Keep it simple with these two team total plays

We went light on hockey over this past holiday week, but we're back in the market in the new year. Rather than focus on players, my focus will instead be on a few teams delivering on some goals.

NBA best bets: Thunder to rumble at home

We hope you all had a very happy New Year filled with friends, fun and some winning football bets! We most certainly shared the latter together, and now we turn to a fresh week and scan the board for tonight's best offerings and options.

NFL futures: Odds drastically shorten on Comeback Player of the Year race

Who's going to win 2023 NFL Comeback Player of the Year? At one point it seemed like the lock of locks, but now, we're not so sure. 

Sunday Six-Pack: NFL Week 17 betting guide

We have only two more full Sundays of this NFL season, so kick back and relax with a fresh six-pack of plays for Week 17.  

Lotto ticket parlay for NFL Sunday: 55x your money with these WRs

Few things could be a better cap to 2023 than winning a lottery ticket parlay in the NFL, wouldn't you agree? We've got just the trio of players for our Sunday action. 

NFL Week 17: Four player props for Sunday's slate

We have just two full NFL Sundays left for the 2023 season. Don't take these games for granted. It's time to turn over every stone and find the best spots against the most vulnerable targets while they still have games to play.

NFL Week 17: Three touchdown prop bets for Sunday

We have a packed Sunday slate in the NFL this week, with 28 of the 32 teams in action. That gave us plenty to sift through, but also made it easier than ever for the value spots to rise to the top.

Saturday NFL props: Targeting a pair of Dallas receivers

We've got ourselves a standalone NFL game tonight to get the weekend going when the Detroit Lions visit the Dallas Cowboys, and there's a very clear player of interest we need a piece of.

Happy New Year! Best bets for a huge football weekend

We've got a packed Week 17 in the NFL, and the two college football semis will bookend the weekend on Monday.

NFL Week 17: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Kansas City Chiefs betting picks, preview

If you looked ahead at the start of this year, this Cincinnati Bengals vs. Kansas City Chiefs was sure to be one of the more anticipated matchups of the season.

NFL Week 17: Tennessee Titans vs. Houston Texans betting picks, preview

We have an AFC South battle on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET between two teams that played just two weeks ago when the Tennessee Titans visit the Houston Texans. Will this matchup be any different?

NFL Week 17: San Francisco 49ers vs. Washington Commanders betting picks, preview

The San Francisco 49ers lost last week and will look to get back on track against the Washington Commanders. This 1 p.m. Sunday game offers some solid betting value. 

NFL Week 17: Arizona Cardinals vs. Philadelphia Eagles betting picks, preview

In this 1 p.m. Sunday game, we've got an Arizona Cardinals team that still has a small chance at the top pick, and a Philadelphia Eagles team looking for a confidence-building win in advance of the postseason.

For Browns-Jets, a tease if you please

Hockey sure did not treat us well so let's throw that away and move on to Week 17 in the NFL. Just as we all hoped, the last Thursday game of the season is a battle between Joe Flacco and Trevor Siemian.

'TNF' Week 17: Two touchdown props for Jets-Browns

It's our final "Thursday Night Football" game of the 2023 NFL season, and it seems only right if we go out with some winning touchdown props in our pocket.

NHL bets: Time to get back to work on the ice

Let's welcome the NHL back into our lives with a few simple plays built around the best-looking spots coming through. We're still thinking short and sweet is best this week, and we're hoping that keeping our looks high-level is the key to hitting on some hockey on hump day.