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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. 

NBA Draft bets: The market's projected top five in the draft

The NBA Draft is here, and beyond Victor Wembanyama going first to the Spurs, there is starting to be some growing certainties according to the betting market. Yardbarker's Griffin Carroll takes a smart look at the draft.

'X' marks the spot for this MLB prop parlay

The U.S. Open tees off today, so be sure to check yesterday's Bark Bets for a more in-depth preview of all the action there. As for some fresh bets, we'll head to the diamond and load up a modest prop parlay of a few players who seem poised to produce.

NFL worst to first bets: Who could make the division jump this season?

Every year in the NFL, someone goes from last place in their division to first the following season. DraftKings expects that to happen once again. And Yardbarker's Griffin Carroll shares who you should bet on to make the leap.

An early look at 2024 Stanley Cup odds and picks

Congratulations to the Vegas Golden Knights, fresh off their first Stanley Cup championship in their brief franchise history. Yardbarker's Griffin Carroll looks at the odds board for next hockey season. It's never too early.

NBA futures: Odds for 2024 NBA champion

The Denver Nuggets are fresh off winning the 2023 NBA championship, but odds are already up and available for next year's winner. Yardbarker's Griffin Carroll takes a peek into the future.

Is tonight the night for the Knights?

We have another closeout game on our hands tonight, with the Vegas Golden Knights hosting the Florida Panthers in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final. Vegas has a chance to put away Florida, and based on how they did at home to begin this series, it feels likely that the Golden Knights clinch the Cup tonight.

NHL Stanley Cup Final bets: SOG props for Game 5 Tuesday 6/13

It's very likely that Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final will be the last game of our NHL season. Yardbarker's Griffin Carroll has some players who should have big Game 5s, and you'd be smart to lock them in today.

NBA Finals: Tonight's the night for Nuggets and this pair of props

The Heat are down 3-1 to the Nuggets, and it seems likely that Denver will be crowned NBA champs later tonight at home. Yardbarker's Griffin Carroll brings you the info you need to make your best bets.

Stanley Cup Final Game 4 bets: Jump on this +212 SOG parlay, then show off your celly game

The theme of Game 4 remains very much the same as it was in Game 3. Florida needs to dictate the pace and get their shot opportunities off in order to make this a series. Yardbarker's resident expert Griffin Carroll has a tasty +212 shot on goal parlay for you.

NFL rookie head-to-head bets: More sacks between Will Anderson and Tyree Wilson

We've touched on a few rookie head-to-head bets, and one more category you can bet on is sacks. So who do we like between the top two edge rushers taken in this year's NFL Draft, Will Anderson and Tyree Wilson? Yardbarker's Griffin Carroll sacks up and makes his pick.

NBA Finals Game 4: We're in a hurry to bet on Murray

We end our week on the hardwood, as the Nuggets and Heat meet in Miami with Denver holding a 2-1 series lead. To us, the Nuggets look like the far superior team.

NBA Finals best bets: Two player props for Game 4 of Nuggets-Heat

Game 4 of the NBA Finals is Friday night, and we've got a full menu of player props already available. Check out a pair of props from Yardbarker's Griffin Carroll for the Nuggets-Heat game Friday in Miami.

Stanley Cup Final bets: Two Game 3 props

With Florida's back against the wall, the investment that YB's Griffin Carroll is most confident making is in Panthers skaters shooting the puck. They're desperate and are typically a shot-happy team. 

Stanley Cup Final: Get these scorers for plus-money in Game 3 

Our attention returns to the ice after a few days off. We've got Game 3 between the Vegas Golden Knights and Florida Panthers. Florida heads home down 0-2 and has not looked good at all.

NFL rookie head-to-head bets: More receiving yards between Jordan Addison and Jaxon Smith-Njigba

YB's Griffin Carroll says the NFL futures market is packed with varying bets from season-long player props to when a team will lose their first game. One such interesting market was recently posted, looking at who between the top rookie WRs will finish their first season with more receiving yards.

Inter Miami's title odds skyrocket with reported addition of Lionel Messi

After much speculation on Lionel Messi's future, it's now being reported that the soccer superstar plans to join the MLS, and more specifically Inter Miami. YB's Griffin Carroll has the odds story.

NHL bets: How past teams down 0-2 have fared in the Stanley Cup Final

The Florida Panthers head home for Thursday's Game 3 of the 2023 Stanley Cup Final down 0-2. YB's Griffin Carroll says not only are they down, but they're playing some undisciplined, sloppy hockey, and their goaltending that got them here has dissipated.

This NBA Finals SGP is a slam dunk

J.D. Martinez whacked another homer, and Blake Sabol ended up not playing, so let's call that a successful Dinger Tuesday! We head back to the hardwood tonight, as Game 3 of the NBA Finals awaits.

Stanley Cup Final best bets: Conn Smythe odds through two games

The Vegas Golden Knights have taken a commanding 2-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final, and the Conn Smythe odds have changed drastically because of it. Yardbarker's Griffin Carroll has his pick.

Dinger Tuesday is back, and we're here for it

It's Tuesday, and in the summer that can mean only one thing: Dingers. FanDuel offers us a Dinger Tuesday promotion each and every week, where in you bet $25 on a home run prop from each game and receive a $5 bonus bet for every single homer hit in that game, up to $25.

Stanley Cup Final best bets: Three player props for Game 1

We've covered the Stanley Cup Final in a variety of ways up to this point, and next up is naturally our favorite Game 1 bets. This series between Vegas and Florida figures to be a fun one, and there's a reasonable expectation on this end of shots flowing.

Stanley Cup Final best bets: Series-long props to consider

There is quite the menu of props available to bet on for the Stanley Cup Final, and the rich menu goes far beyond the typical player props, according to Yardbarker's hockey expert Griffin Carroll.

NHL Stanley Cup Final bets: A look at Conn Smythe odds

The 2023 Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and Vegas Golden Knights is underway. Now we turn to the Conn Smythe board and who we like to bring home the honors of postseason MVP.

These overs are tasty, any way you slice them

We'll touch on the NBA Finals more in tomorrow's issue, but we'll pass the time with a bit more MLB. Before we know it, baseball will be running the show around here, so we may as well continue looking into a few angles.

NFL futures bets: Most receiving yards in 2023 season

Yardbarker's Griffin Carroll looks at the NFL futures market for receiving yards, both the favorites on the board and the value available.