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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 futures: The case for Sauce Gardner winning Defensive Player of the Year

Cornerbacks have been quiet in terms of winning Defensive Player of the Year. Stephon Gilmore took home the win in 2019, but since 1993 only four CBs have won DPOY. Will Sauce Gardner change that this season? YB's Griffin Carroll answers.

NFL futures: The case for T.J. Watt winning Defensive Player of the Year

T.J. Watt is undeniably one of the most talented defensive players in the NFL, and his placement near the top of the Defensive Player of the Year board is testament to just that.

Dinger Tuesday: Everything points to a Nick Castellanos homer

Shoutout to Cole and Senga for getting our week started right with a clean +198 parlay cash in the hits allowed market! We'll have to dive into a few more of those plays down in Quick Picks, because up here is all about home runs today.

NFL futures: The case for Micah Parsons winning Defensive Player of the Year

Last week was all about the Offensive Player of the Year market, and YB's Griffin Carroll now turns to the defensive side of the football to look into which defenders are in the best spot to bring home the honors this season.

MLB parlay: Backing Cole is good for your soul

We start this fresh August week with a look into the hits allowed market. These pitcher props have been some of the most reliable this season from a hit-rate perspective, and there's plenty of factors that bring these two across the finish line. YB's Griffin Carroll has the parlay. 

NFL futures: The case for Christian McCaffrey winning Offensive Player of the Year

We'll wrap our week of Offensive Player of the Year picks with Christian McCaffrey, acquired by San Francisco before Week 7 last season. He was an immediate high-impact player in the offense, and if he stays healthy and averaging 20+ touches per game, he's a fantastic choice in this market.

NFL futures: The case for Bijan Robinson winning Offensive Player of the Year

A bet here is basically a bet on a historic season from a rookie. Can you stomach a wager on something like that? If not, a bet on Robinson winning Rookie of the Year at +300 is a fine alternative. He should be a star from the get-go.

NFL futures: The case for CeeDee Lamb winning Offensive Player of the Year

We discussed how NFL Offensive Player of the Year has been a WR award over the past four seasons, and another pass-catcher who could be poised for a big 2023 is Dallas' CeeDee Lamb.

NFL futures: The case for Garrett Wilson winning Offensive Player of the Year

Next up as YB's Griffin Carroll's looks under the hood of the NFL Offensive Player of the Year market is New York Jets WR Garrett Wilson, poised for a big 2023 season.  

Dinger Tuesday: Get in a bet on this Met 

We'd sure like to find us a big day already. It's the second day of the week so we dive into the long-ball market to celebrate Dinger Tuesday.

NFL futures: The case for Justin Fields winning Offensive Player of the Year

Yardbarker's NFL expert Griffin Carroll turns to the players-only market, and in particular, a look at some of the individual awards offered to us. Let's begin with the Offensive Player of the Year (OPOY) market.

MLB K props: Everything's Jake with Irvin on the mound

Just like that, we're on the last day of July. We're navigating this summer well enough, and have gotten ourselves that much closer to NFL and the returns of NBA and NHL.

NFL Futures Friday: Fly, Eagles, Fly ... right to the Super Bowl

Don't forget — Fridays mean NFL futures 'round these parts. In just six Fridays, we'll be nursing a Thursday Night Football hangover fresh off winning our first NFL bets of the year. Something to look forward to.

NFL futures, 2 Kansas City Chiefs bets: Just the start for Patrick Mahomes and KC?

The Chiefs have been to the Super Bowl three times over the past four seasons, winning twice, including this past season. Is this dynasty only just getting started? YB's Griffin Carroll has a pair of picks on KC.

MLB best bets: Put a few bucks on Million-Dollar Bibee

Well, this has to be one of the more desolate days on the sporting calendar, with just five MLB games, and only three tonight. While that limits options a bit, it also makes it all the easier to find some potentially strong spots. And that's what we do.

NFL futures, 2 Philadelphia Eagles bets: Can Jalen Hurts and Philly go all the way?

The Philadelphia Eagles fell to the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII and will look to become the first team since the Patriots in 2019 to lose the Super Bowl and come back the following year and win it. Will they do it? YB's Griffin Carroll has the picks.

NFL futures, 2 Buffalo Bills bets: Is the window still open for Bills?

Buffalo has been one of the NFL's best teams for three years now. Can the Bills ever get over the hump, or has their championship window passed them by? YB's Griffin Carroll has a pair of bets tor the Bills.

MLB HR props: Keep it rollin' with Nolan

Shoutout to our boys Kenta Maeda and Luis Castillo for flying past their strikeout totals last night! Our 6+ for each turned out to be a bit conservative, but that was a nice way to begin the week. Let's keep at it!

NFL futures, 2 San Francisco 49ers bets: How far can they go with their QB issues?

We've reached the final four teams at the top of the Super Bowl board, with San Francisco up first after two straight NFC Championship Game appearances. YB's Griffin Carroll has two picks for the Niners.

MLB best bets: We love this one for a strikeout SGP

As we head into a new week, there's one game on the diamond in particular that feels primed for plenty of Ks. And our Griffin Carroll has a same-game parlay.

MLB best bets: Two props for Friday 7/21

The strikeout market has been treating us reasonably well this week, so it seems to best to stay in this market as we head into the weekend. YB's Griffin Carroll is seeing two arms that look likely to find big games today in MLB.

NFL futures, 2 Cincinnati Bengals bets: Can Burrow lead Cincy back to the AFC title game?

A trip to the AFC Championship Game has quickly become the norm for the Cincinnati Bengals with Joe Burrow at the helm. Will 2023 be any different? YB's Griffin Carroll has the picks.

NFL Futures Friday: Jaguars are big cats for the dog days

What would you all say if we make Friday's edition of Bark Bets an NFL futures focused publication until further notice? The dog days of summer are hitting hard, and it makes us dream of a Sunday full of action.