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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. 

Look for big game from Kyler Murray on TNF

We have a Thursday Night football game tonight, the second game of the ALCS, 12 NHL games and two NBA games. Is that enough action for you?  

NFL Divisional betting odds after six weeks

We've crossed the halfway point of October, and while there's plenty of NFL season left, teams are starting to show us who they are. It's a good time for us to take stock of the divisional races and the betting odds to see if we can find a wager worth making.

NHL Wednesday bets: Focus on Colorado, Florida and St. Louis

Last night was a ton of fun on the ice, with some clutch last-second shots all around. NHL props aren't dead until the clock hits zero. Things change quickly out there.

Best and worst NFL betting teams through six weeks

Betting trends are growing more and more reliable now that we are six games into the NFL season. We have some spread darlings and teams that continue to fly over or under the point total.

NHL Tuesday bets: Five player prop looks on the ice

We found profit on the board to start the week, and Tuesday's eight-game slate gives us a chance for more. Four of the five plays listed below are 2-leg parlays, giving us four plus-money looks tonight.

ALDS bets: Nestor Cortes on the hill changes everything

It's opening night in the NBA, but playoff baseball takes precedence for our initial attention today.

NHL Monday bets: Shots on goal looking strong tonight

We head into Week 2 in the NHL regular season, and Monday's slate seemingly offers value around every corner. The shots on goal market is quickly becoming extremely juiced, forcing us to combine our favorite looks into two-leg parlays tonight.

A cross-sport parlay for a busy Monday

This is the most beautiful time of the year on the sports calendar. There is so much going on that we tried to commission a second Bark Bets for today.

NHL Saturday bets: Finding value on a 14-game day

We're going to flush and forget what was a horrid Friday evening. It's a new day, and we have 14 games to sift through. YB's Griffin Carroll has the entire ice covered.

Six long reception props for NFL Week 6

As we prepare for Week 6 in the NFL, we're mixing up how we present long play props. Below are six bets for Sunday, with some high-level notes on why each has been deemed a target.

NFL Week 6 Betting Guide

Four teams are on bye this week in the NFL, leaving us with 14 games to find betting value. Data is starting to become more reliable as the sample sizes grow for these teams.

Look for big weekend from Vikes

We lost yesterday's SGP, we admit it. All because those horrible teams could muster only 19 total points. On to the next, Week 6 is here. The name of our game for this weekend is to look at the quality of the trenches.

NHL Friday bets: Plus-money props power the night

Hope you enjoyed some slight profit from yesterday's article. Today's prop market has been hesitant to release all the lines we'd like to see, but there's still enough action to get the day moving.

NHL best bets for Thursday: Vegas picking on the Blackhawks

Yesterday was a fun one on the ice, going 5-1 on our article plays. Tonight's slate is larger, and some of the matchups are quite inviting. YB's Griffin Carroll has some tips on how to maximize value, especially early in the season.

TD prop targets for NFL Week 6: Build your own winning parlay

Our Week 5 spots were a bit up and down, but we did have some big games from the groups identified for the Browns, Commanders, Saints and Eagles. As with anything, this is just a piece of the puzzle for your NFL research.

With the right bet, this TNF is anything but boring

We have delivered on three straight Same Game Parlays on primetime games in the NFL. The Commanders and Bears are facing off tonight, with many lamenting that we're in for "another boring" Thursday night game.

NHL Bets for a loaded night on the ice

The NHL schedule is starting to open up, and Wednesday's slate looks quite inviting for a multitude of plays. At the beginning of the season, YB's Griffin Carroll thinks it's important to stay cognizant of players on new teams or on new lines, as it may take a few games or weeks to build up that chemistry.

Need a little puck luck? We got you

We will get to MLB below, but we're a bit excited today for the first big regular-season slate in the NHL. Six games tonight, and betting value abounds on the ice.

Best and worst NFL teams to bet on through five weeks

Monitoring NFL betting trends is a must if you plan to bet on sides or totals each Sunday. Let Yardbarker's Griffin Carroll show you why it's so important.

NHL bets for Tuesday night: It's a long season, so limit the risk

We have a full week of NHL regular-season action, and we begin tonight with two games. For me, I'm trying to limit the risk and plays at the start of the year.

Patrick Mahomes keys SGP for Monday Night Football

Chiefs and Raiders wraps our Week 5, and considering we've hit two straight SGPs on primetime, we're excited for tonight.

NFL Week 5 betting guide: Monday Night matchup sure to deliver

Raiders vs. Chiefs should be a shootout on "Monday Night Football," a suitable capper to a crazy NFL Week 5.  

Rams' sack woes to continue vs. Cowboys

Cash that +320 SGP last night! Let's rub our eyes clean of that disastrous game, the NFL board is looking good this Sunday.  

Week 5 London game long play prop: Lazard's time

The NFL is in London again this week, which means we get to wake up to football on Sunday. It would be downright irresponsible to not have a little action on the morning game as we sip our coffees, and luckily this game presents a nice opportunity for a long play prop.

NFL Week 5 props: Long plays and yardage bets

We're finally gathering enough data on the 2022 NFL season to feel confident in our reads, and the Week 5 prop board is looking strong in a variety of markets.