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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. 

'TNF' best bets: Time to sack up on Eagles' Jalen Carter

The start of Week 2 is when this all becomes real. We are so back. Ahead of Week 1 you can meander your way through research and look at last year's stats to circle spots, but this week is all about figuring out which trends we can trust from 2022 based on Week 1.

NFL 'TNF' Week 2 player props: Why pick just one Philly WR?

The Philadelphia Eagles' passing attack seems to be in a good place heading into "Thursday Night Football," and YB's Griffin Carroll likes Philly's 1-2 WR of A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith.

MLB best bets: Build your NFL bankroll with this MLB hit parlay

Well, the Bills sure blew that one, Josh Allen had himself a sloppy night. Overall a tough evening, with the Jets losing Aaron Rodgers immediately. We'll touch on more of that later. We've got a baseball bet to win tonight.

Rookie Report: Two rookie of the year futures to place after NFL Week 1

The dust is settling on Week 1, and it's time to overreact with a few futures. Plenty can and will change between now and the end of the season (duh), but there were a few encouraging performances that merit an investment.

'MNF' best bets: Can Rodgers and the Jets handle Buffalo?

That first Monday-after-sitting-on-your-couch-all-day-Sunday feels oh so good, don't you think? It felt damn good to take in all the action yesterday. Week 1 ain't over yet, we head back to MetLife tonight (please be a better game) to take in the Bills and Jets.

NFL Week 1 'MNF' Touchdown bets: Look to the studs in Bills vs. Jets

Sometimes simplicity is best when it comes to finding some touchdown scorers. In that vein, YB's Griffin Carroll is going for some straightforward names tonight as the Buffalo Bills visit the New York Jets.

Sunday Six-Pack: NFL Week 1 betting guide

We've put out a steady stream of content for NFL Week 1 to help with your bets, and if you're looking for a home base for our reads, picks and previews, you've arrived at the right place.

NFL Week 1 player props: Four spots to back on Sunday

The week of research has reached an inflection point. Spots are circled, trends are studied. It's time to let these plays rip and trust the data as we head into a fresh NFL season.

NFL Week 1 lotto parlay: Target these four WRs and turn $10 into $6K

Of course we're taking some chances with big parlays on Sunday, who do you think we are?! Luckily for us, DraftKings is offering up a sweat-free wager for the day.

NFL Week 1 touchdown props: Two spots that offer value

We're going to need to load up a few touchdown scorers for Sunday, and YB's Griffin Carroll has found just the guys to carry through the day, one for the early slate and one for the later set of games.

NFL Week 1 player props: Chris Olave is about to have a day

The research is done, we've turned over every stone. The only thing left to do is trust the data we're seeing and let some reads rip. No such read has checked off more boxes for our Griffin Carroll's own personal research process than New Orleans' second-year WR Chris Olave.

NCAAF best bets: Nebraska-Colorado is a Prime opportunity

Fridays 'round these parts are all about football. Time to get our weekend affairs in order.

NFL Week 1: Tennessee Titans vs. New Orleans Saints betting picks, preview

We've got some inter-conference play on our hands in this one between Tennessee and New Orleans. The Titans are coming off a disappointing 2022 after making the playoffs in three straight seasons.

NFL Week 1: Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks betting picks, preview

There are a solid dose of divisional matchups in Week 1 of the NFL, one of which is found here between two NFC West teams in Los Angeles and Seattle.  

NFL Week 1: Carolina Panthers vs. Atlanta Falcons betting picks, preview

We have a pair of relative unknowns in Carolina and Atlanta squaring off Week 1. YB's Griffin Carroll breaks it down for the smart bettor.

NFL Week 1: Arizona Cardinals vs. Washington Commanders betting picks, preview

The second-largest spread of the weekend can be found here between Arizona and Washington. YB's Griffin Carroll says the number is set for good reason, despite both teams coming off last-place finishes in their divisions last season.

Happy Football! Let's nail this five-way SGP for 'TNF' to open NFL Week 1

The wait is over! Who needs an intro, it's time to hammer a Same Game Parlay for "Thursday Night Football."  

NFL Week 1 'TNF' Player Props: David Montgomery in Lions vs. Chiefs

Everyone is bullish on Detroit rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs and his expected involvement in the passing game. YB's Griffin Carroll asks: What if it's the other Lions RB we should have our eye on?

NFL 'TNF' Week 1: Two touchdown bets for Lions vs. Chiefs

We've made it to a fresh NFL season! We are back, baby. YB's Griffin Carroll is so excited to get back to digging into NFL bets on a regular basis.  

Bold predictions for 2023 NFL season

No more messing around here, it's time to make some bold predictions for the 2023 NFL season.

NFL futures: Javonte Williams is worth a bet to lead NFL in rushing

It's time to go deep down the board for some future bet value, and YB's Griffin Carroll says it doesn't get much deeper than Javonte Williams leading the NFL in rushing yards.

MLB bets: These three batters will make your wallet fatter

If you have a life during the summer you probably haven't been checking sportsbooks every day for Week 1 prop lines. Luckily for you, this writer has no life and has been doing exactly that.

NFL futures: There's value on Alexander Mattison leading the league in rushing

If you're looking for a big potential payout in the NFL futures market, YB's Griffin Carroll says look no further than Alexander Mattison leading the league in rushing yards.   

MLB best bets: And the hits just keep on coming

We've been having a great week on the diamond, funny timing when all we really care about is getting to the gridiron. If we bet on batters hitting, and our bets keep hitting, why would we stop?  

MLB +190 hit parlay for Wednesday's afternoon slate

We've been having an awesome week of baseball bets over at Bark Bets (subscribe!), so much so that I'd like to push our streak here right on Yardbarker.