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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. 

NHL best bets: Betting previews for today's four Stanley Cup playoff series

The first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs got started yesterday, and now we're on to a fresh batch of Game 1s as we get started on the betting preview for the rest of the bracket.

NHL playoff bets: Three plays for the first day of Round 1

We've made it to the Stanley Cup playoffs! We'll have four games a night for the next few weeks and it looks like we've got some great series on our hands.

Open the NBA, NHL playoffs with this cross-sport parlay

For fans of quality over quantity, these next few weeks may be as good as it gets. With the Stanley Cup playoffs beginning today, we're now treated to a steady stream of Round 1 games every night moving forward.

NHL best bets: How to bet these Stanley Cup playoff series

The Stanley Cup playoffs have arrived. Let's begin with the eight teams squaring off tonight, a look at the betting odds for each series and for Game 1, and how we'll likely be approaching each from a betting perspective.

NHL best bets for Thursday: Goal parlay to celebrate end of regular season

OK yes, the NHL regular season doesn't finish until tomorrow, but there are just two games on Friday. Tonight offers 15 games and 30 teams, and the best course of action seems to be to load up a goal-scorer parlay.

NHL best bets: Motivated teams promise to fill the net tonight

How's that for a Wednesday night full of wins? Hope some of you caught yesterday's edition; now it's all about building on that momentum. MLB has just a few games today and the NBA is off, so naturally we turn to the NHL.

NFL Draft bets: How to cash in on the Titans QB rumors, no matter who they take

It's an endless stream of rumors in the NFL in the weeks leading up to the Draft, and the current report making the rounds is to keep an eye on the Tennessee Titans trading up to draft a quarterback.

No Bull, we like Chicago tonight

The Hawks couldn't hold up their end of the bargain last night, so we canter into Wednesday in need of a win. We've got a pair of picks to do just that, one for tonight's play-in games and one for the NHL slate. We're liking the value on Chicago here as the underdogs in Toronto.

NFL Draft bets: Who will emerge as top tight end in this year's class?

When we last checked into the tight end draft market, it was a near even-split for who would be the first off the board between Michael Mayer and Dalton Kincaid. Where will we wind up by Draft Day?

NHL best bets: Three players to target for SOG props tonight

So close yet so far on last night's point parlay. Tonight we're opting for a bit more simplicity, looking to a trio of SOG props in inviting matchups. Let's jump right in.

Does the Hawks' luck run out tonight?

The NBA play-in tournament begins today with both No. 8 vs. No. 7 games. The play-in tournament structure is relatively straightforward, and so's our betting approach.

NFL Draft bets: How many total QBs will go in Round 1?

One day, it's Bryce Young, the next it's CJ Stroud. One thing is for sure, the quarterback drama will continue right up to Draft Day.

NHL best bets: +977 points parlay for Monday 4/10

Just like that, it's the last week of the NHL regular season. With just a few opportunities left to build some large parlays across a full slate of games, we're celebrating with this five-leg points parlay, which comes in at +977 on DraftKings.

It's Sho-Time! Ohtani anchors cross-sport parlay

Who else is counting their winnings on Jon Rahm +950?! We hopped on the Rahm train on Wednesday and hope you decided to join us. And we hope even more jump on this great cross-sport parlay to start the week.

NFL Draft Prop: +230 bet on the Eagles' first pick

One of the more compelling NFL Draft betting markets available is betting which position a team will draft with their first pick. The 2023 NFL Draft is set to start on April 27, so the time is now to grab some value on the board.

LakeShow and Luka set to cash tonight

Good question, yes, we did cash both of our NHL plays yesterday! You're welcome. Now it's off to hoops. The Western Conference race in the NBA is certainly full of intrigue as we inch closer to the end of the season, and with the logjam comes plenty of teams jockeying for position.

NFL Draft bets: Wild market fluctuation on Bryce Young to be drafted first due to ESPN report

Ever since the Carolina Panthers traded up to the top spot of the upcoming NFL Draft, it's been expected that they did so with Ohio State quarterback CJ Stroud in mind.  Remarks from ESPN Insider Chris Mortensen have thrown the betting market into a frenzy.

NHL best bets: Four plus-money SOG bets for Thursday 4/6

Last night's plays didn't quite deliver, but it's a new day, and on a packed night of NHL action, there's plenty to like across the board. As we've tried doing all week, our focus remains on plus-money plays, and we've got four of them for this evening.

NHL best bets: One SOG prop from each game tonight

Last night saw us rack up some wins in the SOG department, and it's back to that market we go on the ice. We have just three games tonight in the NHL, and one prop pick for each. Let's dive in. 

NHL best bets: Five prop plays for Tuesday 4/4

We keep things moving in the NHL as our focus remains on finding us the value plays worth making. Tonight we've found five, four of which come in at plus-money.

Harden sets the tone for this +401 cross-sport parlay

With college basketball in the rearview (congrats to UConn!) we're treated to three of the four major sports in action every night for the next few months. What a great time to celebrate with a cross-sport parlay from NBA, NHL and MLB.

NHL best bets: Two SOG props for Monday 4/3

With the NCAAM championship tonight, the streets are empty in the professional ranks. There's no NBA, and just three NHL games. But we still have a pair of plus-money SOG props.

NHL best bets: Four value plays for Saturday's massive slate

Last night served us well with a pair of plus-money SOG props hitting, and now we look to carry that momentum into the weekend. Saturday's NHL slate has 13 games, and we've picked out four of my favorite plays for the day.