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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. 

Dinger Tuesday: When the wind blows out, there's little doubt

It's Tuesday, and that means it's time for some home run props. Be sure to explore all the various promotions that sportsbooks offer on days like this. 

NFL futures: Teams we're fading in the playoff market

YB's NFL expert Griffin Carroll has been pumping up some teams he likes in the NFL for this coming season, and now he turns to the negative side of the market. 

MLB best bets: And the hits just keep on coming

It's a light MLB day as we have officially reached July. While the options are limited, we've still found a few legs worth rooting on throughout the day as we get going on a new week here together.

NFL futures: Two exact Super Bowl finalist bets we'll pocket now

Whether it be long shots, Super Bowl contenders, or just our favorite overall choices to win the division or make the playoffs, there are plenty of teams we're high on heading into 2024.

Two Hart Trophy futures we like for the NHL next season

Congratulations to Nathan MacKinnon on his Hart Trophy win last night! A well-deserved honor, and now the natural next step is to simply look ahead to who might offer some value for next season's win.

MLB best bets: When these guys get on, you'll get Over

Cash yesterday's Ks play, and if you laddered them up a number, you walked away a winner as well! We'll stick with baseball and turn to some bats to power our Friday looks on the diamond.

MLB best bets: Cash in with this pair of aces

We turn to the rubber tonight for a simple little bankroll builder on a few pitchers piling up some strikeouts. Seems simple enough for us on this fine Thursday afternoon, so let's dig in.

NFL futures: Our four favorite bets from the NFC

All week long we're diving into the NFL teams we like in the futures market, and YB's Griffin Carroll takes a look at which NFC squads seem best to back in a variety of ways.

NFL futures: Our four favorite bets from the AFC

All week long we're diving into the NFL teams we like best to back in the futures market, and today we'll take a holistic look at which AFC squads seem best to back in a variety of ways.

NHL futures: Odds on 2025 Stanley Cup champ and YB's early picks

Congratulations to the Florida Panthers on their first-ever Stanley Cup win! It's never too early to look ahead on next year's favorites, and Yardbarker's Griffin Carroll has a pair of picks worth backing now. 

NFL futures: Which NFC longshots have the best chance to surprise this season?

We're turning our focus to the teams worth backing in the NFL futures market this year, aimed at securing some strong prices on those who the public may be sleeping on a bit.

NBA Draft betting: Where will Donovan Clingan go? 

We've made it to the summer months of sports betting, so expect to see plenty of MLB, golf and even Olympics betting coverage moving forward.  

NFL futures: Which AFC longshots have the best chance to surprise this season?

Yardbarker's NFL expert Griffin Carroll shares NFC long shots you will definitely want to consider in the futures markets for the upcoming season. 

Stanley Cup Final bets: Bring on the blocks for Game 7

We've got ourselves a Game 7 on the ice, and that sounds like a physical game coming. There is just the player prop for such a scenario: blocked shots.

Stanley Cup Final: There's nothing like a Game 7 

Two best words in sports: Game 7. Do we really need any more of an intro than that?  

Stanley Cup Final: How 'bout this solid +170 Game 6 parlay

We split our NRFIs yesterday, and we'd like to end the week in some good clean profit, so we've got but one look for tonight: Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final in Edmonton. 

NHL bets: Two plus-money props for Panthers-Oilers Game 6 on Fri. 6/21

The Oilers have clawed their way out of a 3-0 hole and now sit here at home with a chance to force a Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Final. Yardbarker's Griffin Carroll has a pair of point props on both ends for Game 6 Friday.

NFL futures: Which divisions will combine for the most wins this season?

We continue to think longingly of the NFL season to come. Who cares that it isn't even July yet? Let's take stock of each division and conference.

Day baseball: Time to make some hay

Today seems like a good time to lock in early with a few day baseball bets, don't you think? By dinner time, we could already have some winners in our pocket, which works just fine in our book.

Conn Smythe betting market is chaos right now: Take advantage

Few markets have been as volatile as what we are seeing from the NHL right now in the Conn Smythe winner market. Yardbarker's Griffin Carroll explains.   

Voter clarification changes how we bet futures on this NFL award

Yardbarker's Griffin Carroll says now that the guidelines for NFL Comeback Player of the Year have changed, we need to look at different potential recipients. And he digs right in. 

NFL futures: Odds on which division wins the Super Bowl

We've done plenty of player breakdowns in the NFL futures market, it sure seems fitting for us to transition to a few of the teams we have our eye on this season.

Stanley Cup Final: Can Panthers end it, or will Oilers force a Game 6?

Congratulations to the Boston Celtics on their 18th NBA championship, and congrats to us on knocking our Game 5 SGP out of the park. A winning +236 play to start the week is always going to work.

Stanley Cup Final bets: Focus on Florida with these player props

We have us another NHL game Tuesday night as the Edmonton Oilers emphatically avoided elimination over the weekend. YB's Griffin Carroll is drawn to the Florida end for some props, and that's where we go with a trio of looks.

Celebrate NBA Finals Game 5 with this +236 same-game parlay

We have ourselves a few more finals games this week, as both sides avoided sweeps this weekend. Our first Game 5 is tonight, as Boston will look to close out Dallas at home and win its first title since 2008.