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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. 

Get ready for July 4 with these star-spangled NFL futures

We hope you all are gearing up for a great Fourth of July, and we're here to mix up the day with a few look ahead bets for this season in the NFL. These are snippets from the NFL futures series we've been running on Yardbarker each and every day.

NFL futures, 2 New England Patriots bets: Can Mac lead the attack?

2023 could be a make-or-break year for Patriots quarterback Mac Jones, who will be working with his third offensive coordinator in as many years. In a tough AFC East, Jones and New England have their work cut out for them. YB's Griffin Carroll has a pair of picks for the Pats.

NFL futures, 2 Las Vegas Raiders bets: For sacks, turn to Maxx

We continue on in our team-by-team previews with the Las Vegas Raiders, who replaced their quarterback as they prepare to navigate what could be a rough 2023 season. YB's Griffin Carroll has a pair of picks.

MLB best bets: Friday's a great night for a NRFI

Nothing like a clean sheet of strikeout props to make a Thursday. We hope some of you joined us, and if you're looking for more we'd direct your attention to today's Quick Picks.

NFL futures, 2 Green Bay Packers bets: Love is in the air

And just like that, it's the Green Bay Packers with the longest odds to win the NFC North. Jordan Love is next in line and brings a level of unknown to the table as we prepare for how 2023 might go for Green Bay. YB's Griffin Carroll has two picks for the Pack.

These K props are A-OK

We've been focusing on the bats a lot around here. Let's turn our attention back to the rubber and see if we can't find a bit of player prop success on the diamond tonight.

NFL futures, two Atlanta Falcons bets: Does offense finally break out?

Atlanta has been drafting skill-position players with their first-round pick for three-straight seasons. 2023 could be the year it pops. Yardbarker's Griffin Carroll is here with a pair of picks.

NFL futures, 2 Tennessee Titans bets: Don't expect miracles 

Our team-by-team previews are working backwards based on the worst Super Bowl odds, and already we're at our third AFC South team in the Tennessee Titans. YB's Griffin Carroll has a pair of picks.

Dinger Tuesday: Where there's a Will, there's a way

Well, Matt Olson got us a hit while Royce Lewis surprisingly got the night off. That was a bit frustrating. Spencer Steer hit a homer, while Anthony Santander logged two singles. YB's Griffin Carroll is back with his picks for Dinger Tuesday.

NFL futures, 2 Carolina Panthers bets: Can Bryce Young come up big?

We're back in the NFC South with a look at how 2023 could look for the Carolina Panthers. With Bryce Young in the fold, Carolina is excited about what they're building. YB's Griffin Carroll has two Panthers futures for you.

Royce is rolling, and you will be too, with these MLB parlays

Happy Monday! We hope you all had a wonderful weekend, and we're excited to attack a fresh week here together. Today seems like a good time to look to the bats for a pair of parlays.

NFL futures, 2 Tampa Bay Bucs bets: Brady's in the past, so what's in the future?

Tom Brady is gone, and so too seem to be the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' chances at returning to a Super Bowl. YB's Griffin Carroll is here to examine the Bucs' future, and futures.

NFL futures, 2 Indianapolis Colts bets: Is Richardson the answer at QB?

The Indianapolis Colts have the third-worst odds to win the Super Bowl this coming season, and as we continue working our way through the board, they'll be next in our offseason team preview series. YB's Griffin Carroll takes a closer look.

NFL futures, 2 Houston Texans bets: Can 'Ryans Hope' have a long run?

Next up in our NFL team preview series is the Houston Texans, who are tied with Arizona for the worst odds to win Super Bowl LVIII. Yardbarker's Griffin Carroll has two futures picks for the Texans.

Look for hit machine Luis Arraez to keep chugging along

After some conflicting reports prior to the NBA Draft, we ultimately did cash that exact order of the Top-5! It was a bit bittersweet though. YB's Griffin Carroll tells you why.

NFL futures, 2 Arizona Cardinals bets: Nowhere to go but up

NFL training camps will be here before you know it. It's the perfect time to go team-by-team and see where the market is valuing them ahead of the 2023 season, and where there might be a futures bet worth making. Yardbarker's Griffin Carroll is your guide.

NBA Draft odds: Scoot Henderson's odds skyrocket to go second overall

The back and forth of NBA Draft reporting makes it tough to time the market, and the latest report from NBA Insider Shams Charania has caused serious ripples just hours before the draft.

Seeking — and finding — value at the NBA Draft

Is there a bet to make for the NBA Draft tonight? It's worth looking into. At surface level, there doesn't appear to be much intrigue near the top of the board. But Yardbarker's Griffin Carroll has a wager for you to consider.

NFL futures: Betting which conference wins the Super Bowl

Now the focus turns to which conference is better positioned to hoist the Lombardi Trophy next February. And Yardbarker's Griffin Carroll makes his recommendation.

NFL futures: NFC Conference winner odds and a pick

The NFC as a whole is no-doubt weaker than their counterparts, mostly thanks to a drop-off in quarterback talent. Yardbarker's Griffin Carroll takes a look at this futures market.

Dinger Tuesday: With Votto, we'll hit the lotto

Dinger Tuesday is a terrific promotion from FanDuel. If you bet a home run prop in a game, you get a bonus bet back for every HR hit in that game, up to $25 total.

NFL futures: AFC Conference winner odds and a pick

It's no secret that the AFC is the more loaded conference, which opens up some exciting possibilities. Yardbarker's Griffin Carroll looks ahead at the AFC futures markets.

A glove hat, a hot bat and that's that

Given that our batters came through to end last week, it seems only logical we remain in that market to begin a fresh one. We've got us a trio of hitters that look to be in a solid spot this Monday.

NFL futures: Three touchdown bets you can make today

There's no shortage of futures bets available to an NFL fan, and one new market has recently emerged on DraftKings. Yardbarker's Griffin Carroll has the details.

All things point to a solid night for Shohei Ohtani

As we head into the weekend, let's turn our attention to the bats to find us some hot hitters worth backing on this beautiful Friday evening.