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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. 

NFL Week 9 'TNF' touchdown props: Loading up longshots

This "Thursday Night Football" game between the Tennessee Titans and Pittsburgh Steelers has an over/under at just 37 points, suggesting that touchdowns are going to be at a premium. YB's Griffin Carroll has a couple interesting looks for this one.

'TNF' best bets: Don't pass up this +490 receiving parlay

Bang bang that's how you end an MLB season! We cashed our +726 SGP last night (h/t to our Jack Dougherty) and can ride off into the sunset with some green to end the 2023 baseball year.

NFL Week 9 'TNF' player props: Targeting WRs at plus-money

NFL Week 9 begins with the Tennessee Titans visiting the Pittsburgh Steelers, and it's a game that seems inviting for some receiving props. It's there we stay as we load up a pair of receivers from both sides, each at plus-money.

NHL props: Three SOG looks for Arizona vs. Anaheim tonight

This Arizona Coyotes vs. Anaheim Ducks late-night affair is the perfect game to load up some shots on goal (SOG) props, so load 'em up we shall.  

NFL futures: A look at the MVP market eight weeks in

We're nearly halfway through the NFL season already. Teams and players are starting to show us who they really are, making it an appropriate time for YB's Griffin Carroll to load up some more looks in the futures market.

Between hoops, pucks and baseball, we're living in Props City

It's such a beautiful time on the sporting calendar, and we don't want to discriminate. We've got NBA, NHL and Game 4 of the World Series going tonight.

Sunday Six-Pack: Week 7 NFL betting guide

We're back with a fresh case of the Sunday Six-Pack, our favorite six bets for NFL Week 7 after a few days of intensive research. Last week, the Six-Pack went 4-2, bringing our season total to 21-15 (58.3%).

NFL Week 7 'TNF' player props: An over and an under for the two RBs

This Thursday night game isn't offering quite as many betting trends at first glance as one might hope for from a primetime game. Both defenses have been relatively stingy, especially against the run.

Week 7 'TNF' touchdown props: Two targets for Saints vs. Jaguars

Thursday night's NFL game is between the 3-3 New Orleans Saints and 4-2 Jacksonville Jaguars. Given the over/under is set at just 39.5 points, it seems touchdowns might be at a premium.

NFL futures: Two longshots to back for Offensive Player of the Year

Six weeks into the NFL season, Tyreek Hill is the favorite to win Offensive Player of the Year, and we completely understand and agree with his placement on the list. Despite that, there is still value on the board.

NHL Hart Trophy futures: Let's overreact after one week

We're one week down on the ice, and that feels like a terrific time to overreact with some NHL futures talk. The Hart Trophy market in particular feels ripe for some value picking.

Grab these NFL and NHL futures while you can

For today, we've got the Phillies looking to build a 2-0 lead over the Diamondbacks, and a boatload of NHL action to peruse. Come on, let's get to it.

NFL Week 7: Atlanta Falcons vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers betting picks, preview

This NFC South game between the Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers is a pivotal one for both teams as they look to push for the wide open divisional crown.

NFL Week 7: Arizona Cardinals vs. Seattle Seahawks betting picks, preview

There's quite a few divisional matchups in the NFL Week 7, and one of the largest spreads finds itself here in Seattle as the Seahawks host the Arizona Cardinals.

NFL Week 7: Green Bay Packers vs. Denver Broncos betting picks, preview

The Denver Broncos may not seem like a team you need to be keeping tabs on, but you most definitely do if you like betting against the spread, and no, this is not an endorsement of the Broncos.   

NFL Week 7: Washington Commanders vs. New York Giants betting picks, preview

We've got an NFC East battle on our hands when the Washington Commanders head to MetLife to take on the New York Giants. These two seasons are going in opposite directions, but that doesn't mean we can't find us a betting edge.

NFL Week 6 'MNF' player props: Looking to Dallas for two receiving props

On paper, the clear advantage favors this Dallas Cowboys passing attack, because the Los Angeles Chargers have vulnerabilities throughout. That understanding guides YB's Griffin Carroll as he makes his 'MNF' picks.

'MNF' best bets: These receivers are catching on

NFL Week 6 wraps up with the 3-2 Dallas Cowboys heading to Los Angeles to take on the 2-2 Chargers, who are coming off their bye. There are some intriguing storylines in this one. And betting opportunities.

NFL Week 6 'MNF' touchdown bet: Finding value in a Cowboys WR

YB's Griffin Carroll says the clearest vulnerability from tonight's game is most definitely this Los Angeles secondary. The Chargers have gotten gashed by explosive wide receiver plays and have allowed the most yards to receivers on the year.

Four legs and a dream: $20 to win $5463.68 NFL lotto ticket parlay

YB's Griffin Carroll is back in a state with Bet365, the sportsbook that powered his massive win in Week 2. He's not superstitious, but he is a little stitious, and he doesn't think it was a coincidence that when he bet a lotto on Bet365 it won.

NFL Week 6 bets: Three yardage props for Sunday's action

There are quite a few players standing out to YB's Griffin Carroll this week for yardage props, with three players in particular that seem to be in good spots to go over their totals in NFL Week 6.

NFL Week 6: Three touchdown props for Sunday

YB's Griffin Carroll misses that thing we used to do around here where we would bet on guys to score touchdowns and then they would go and score touchdowns. Let's bring that back in NFL Week 6 with these three TD plays.

Sunday Six-Pack: Week 6 NFL betting guide

Sit back and relax, we've got your NFL Week 6 looks covered with our refreshing Sunday Six-Pack. We've looked at plenty this week, and it's these six that really stand out for the weekend slate.

NFL Week 6: Try on these Sunday best picks for size

If it's OK with you, we're going to go ahead and prep for Sunday now. Bookmark this or get your bets in now, we've got a few angles for the NFL this weekend worth a wager.

NFL Week 6: Seattle Seahawks vs. Cincinnati Bengals betting picks, preview

This Bengals-Seahawks matchup might quietly be one of the best games of the weekend, and YB's Griffin Carroll has a bet loaded up accordingly.