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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. 

Spice up your weekend with this tasty SGP

Good to see Chris Kreider deliver us a winner last night, even if Auston Matthews didn't do his job. Let's turn our focus to the NFL, where we've got two games tomorrow followed by a full 14-game slate on Sunday.

NFL Week 18 touchdown prop targets: Build your own winners

For the last time this regular season, we'll be diving into the touchdown targets that stand out to us. Keep in mind that it's Week 18, and many teams have nothing to play for.

NHL best bets: Four totals and one prop for Thursday 1/5

We've got a bigger slate tonight on the ice, and an inviting one at that. No time to be wasted, we've got our favorite spots for the night ready to go.

This Ranger no stranger to goals

See ya next year, Thursday Night Football. Primetime regular season football is all but over, so Thursdays will look a bit different around here moving forward.

Best and worst NFL betting teams in advance of Week 18

For the last time this season, let's dig into the NFL betting trends for the entire league. It's hard to believe we're approaching Week 18 — it seems just yesterday we were waiting for the season to begin.

NHL bets: Three player prop plays for 1/4

Last night was our first article sweep in what feels like quite some time. The best course of action I see is to keep the momentum rolling with these NHL picks.

NHL Tuesday bets: Two totals and two goalscorer props

We've got 11 games tonight in the NHL, but we have kept our looks relatively simple.

Dealing studs for a New Year's Eve Eve parlay

Week 17 in the NFL seems like a great time for us to cook up a touchdown parlay, don't you think? We've had success looking into advantageous spots for touchdowns the past few weeks, and Sunday's action is presenting us with some enticing options.

NFL Week 17 touchdown prop targets: Write your own ticket for MNF, and win!

Last week felt like one of the most successful weeks yet for the circled spots we bring to the table each week. This writer here sure did hit a big touchdown parlay for himself off these spots.

NHL Thursday bets: Five SOG props at solid odds

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season! I took a few days away from penning my picks on the ice, but excited to be back digging into the nightly slates.

Finding meaning in a 'meaningless' game

We don't think Amazon or the NFL figured there was likely a situation in which the penultimate week of the year would hold no meaning to a team that hasn't yet clinched a playoff spot, but such is the case this evening.

Chargers win would be no shocker

We'll wrap Week 16 in the NFL between the Chargers and Colts, two teams with mutually aligned interests: having the Chargers win.  

NFL Week 16 betting guide

Week 16 in the NFL will bring with it mostly Saturday games. Only three games are on Sunday due to Christmas, so hop into the slate now and find yourself the bets that resonate most with you.

Stuff your stockings with these NFL winners

The Jaguars moneyline was a relatively easy win last night, so let's carry our momentum over into the NFL Christmas weekend. Most of the games are Saturday, so be sure to get going on finding your favorite bets.

NFL touchdown prop targets for MNF Week 16

Week after week, positions we highlight here find the end zone. As we approach Week 16, we have you covered with the touchdown targets you need to have on your radar as you prep your weekend NFL bets.

Lawrence playing like No. 1, Wilson playing like No. 2

Just as we all thought: a late December game between the Jaguars and Jets holds massive postseason implications. The Jets will be rudely reminded that they drafted second in 2021.

NHL Wednesday bets: Looking to more shots and goals

We had ourselves a nice Tuesday here on the ice, and the best course of action is straightforward: keep winning. Here's a quartet of selections worth some consideration for Wednesday in the NHL.

Best and worst NFL betting teams through Week 15

We've got just three weeks left in the NFL regular season, and in some cases, betting trends are middling out. There are only a handful of teams with a significant edge in one direction or the other against the spread or towards the total.

Five NHL bets for Tuesday's slate

Another solid looking slate awaits in the NHL. Time to get right in this market, and we've got a grab bag of assorted bets for your consideration.

Winning is easy as one, two, threes

We did cash Cam Akers' first line but got a bit greedy laddering up his totals, and we won't soon forget that egregious overthrow Aaron Rodgers had on Allen Lazard last night.

Five NHL prop plays for Monday night

The new week in the NHL brings with it enticing prop targets throughout the ice. There's value to be found for both shot and point props tonight. Here's five looks to consider for Monday night in hockey.

Wham, bam, thank you Cam

We have no doubt that NFL schedule makers thought they had a late-season "Monday Night Football" gem when they gave us the Rams and Packers in Week 15.

NHL Friday bets: Mixing it up to find prop winners

Fridays in the NHL have been a bizarre night here. It seems each and every Friday, the best looking spots fall short. It's dragged down much of the year's success, and as such I'm harnessing my best George Costanza impression and looking to do the opposite of everything my gut tells me to.

NFL Week 15 betting guide

Moving forward, we have Saturday games in the NFL, and this week brings with it three games. No more byes in the NFL, so we've got a packed slate. Let's go game by game and find the betting angles worth consideration.

Look for big Saturday from Cousins, Vikings

Simple and easy cover for San Francisco last night, and George Kittle delivered a huge effort like we thought he might. Now 1-0 with our last NFL bet, we turn the streak to NFL Week 15.