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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. 

NFL Week 1: Betting on a big play from DeVonta Smith

DeVonta Smith is coasting under the radar a bit as he enters his second season, with much of the attention going to newly acquired Eagles receiver AJ Brown. Our Griffin Carroll says that's what gives Smith value this week.

At long last, the wait is over: The NFL is back!

It's happening, everybody stay calm! NFL is back. We've been prepping for this. On Tuesday we highlighted Allen Robinson and Dawson Knox as our favorites to score and wow does it seem like just about everyone is on these gentlemen.

Two long reception props for 49ers-Bears

The prop board is finally starting to open up for NFL Week 1. And Yardbarker's Griffin Carroll is ready to share them before odds shift drastically.

NFL Week 1 longshot bets: Looking to backup running backs

The NFL is a violent league. Injuries happen every week. While we won't sit here and root for injuries, it's hard to ignore the prices on some of these backups to score. YB's Griffin Carroll takes you inside the reasoning.

What can we learn from last year's best and worst betting teams to help us bet this NFL season?

Which teams were the most profitable against the spread in 2021, and which teams went under at the highest rate? Our Griffin Carroll digs into the numbers.

Go deep for these NFL Week 1 TD props

The NFL 2022 season kicks off in just two days! A full menu of bets is up for Bills-Rams this Thursday, including one of the most popular prop types in the industry: touchdowns.

NFL Week 1 touchdown props: Four pass catchers in good spots

This NFL season, you can rely on Yardbarker's Griffin Carroll to cover two main prop types: Long catches and touchdowns.

NFL is back, and that's reason to smile

It's NFL week! In three days the Bills will be facing the Rams, and in six short days we will have a jam-packed Sunday of action. We can't speak for everyone, but we're sure looking forward to being couch-bound for close to 11 hours on Sunday, with some wings and a beverage of our choosing nearby.

NFL Week 1: Betting on the Bills' Gabriel Davis

We've made it to the NFL! I'd like to use this space to highlight my preferred props and what you can expect from me this NFL season. Long reception props are my favorite props on the market and where I am devoting my attention to in 2022.

Back Chargers in strong AFC West

Hitting that +200 parlay yesterday did feel great, thank you for asking. While we will have a prop play for the MLB slate today, we'd like to use today's intro to start chatting NFL.

Donovan Mitchell trade quickly impacts Cleveland's championship odds

The Cavaliers at +3000 puts them sixth among Eastern Conference teams to win the Finals.

NFL bet prep: Lessons from last year's receiving touchdown leaders

We had ourselves eight players who hauled in double-digit receiving touchdowns last season, with a group of seven behind them at nine TDs.

These three MLB props are a hit!

It's a new month here at Bark Bets, and we are oh so close to NFL season. Props are starting to open up for the first game of the year, but we're going to wait until we have a full menu at our disposal to give that the attention it deserves.

NFL bet prep: Lessons from last year's rushing TD leaders

One of the most popular player props on an NFL Sunday is touchdowns. The odds are often listed at plus-money, and depending on a player's role and usage in the offense, you may be looking at bets in the +300 to +400 range.

Let's ride the K-Train with Gerrit Cole

Let's move on from yesterday in baseball; those hit parlays didn't quite go our way. The remedy to that is a jump back into the pitcher market, and we've got just the guys to help us out.

Player prop TD futures to lock in before the NFL season kicks off

We've sifted through many of the markets available to us, but one deserves a bit more attention: season-long touchdown totals.

These MLB parlays are best bets in lieu of dingers

Somebody must have called FanDuel and told them that Bark Bets has hit two of three homer props for the past two Tuesdays, because the Dinger Tuesday promotion has seemingly ended on the sportsbook.

MLB props for Sat., 8/27: George Springer looks good for a hit

For those following along on Bark Bets this week, you know how great this MLB week has been. Just because it's the weekend doesn't mean the picks need to stop.

Back young gun Cade Cavalli in Nats' debut

Can you check for us if Paul Goldschmidt hit a homer yesterday? He hit two?! Very cool, thank you. Let's continue what has been a marvelous MLB week by going back to the pitchers on this fine Friday.

Updated NBA Rookie of the Year betting odds after Chet Holmgren's injury

Yesterday, we noted that Chet Holmgren's odds were falling following a report that he injured his foot, and today he's off the board entirely. A Lisfranc injury will cost the Oklahoma City Thunder big man his first season in the NBA.

Goldy highlights MLB player props

For those keeping count at home, yes, we did hit both of our strikeout parlays last night at +124 and +427, thank you for bringing that to our attention! Now, back to work.

Load up on these pitchers to deliver the K's

Two-for-three again on Dinger Tuesday! While Wednesday's MLB highlight bet is structured as a parlay, know that you can use this info however you see fit. We've got three pitchers that feel primed to rack up the strikeouts.  

Early Heisman betting odds for 2022 college football season

Junior CJ Stroud tops the board from Ohio State, and he is considered one of the favorites to go first in the 2023 NFL Draft.

It's Judge-ment Day for Dinger Tuesday

Just like that, it's Dinger Tuesday again. The weather forecast is looking favorable in a few cities today for long bombs, and we've circled just the games and guys to go yard. Yes, we've parlayed all three as well, just for fun.

Four MLB props for Monday 8/22

It's a new week in baseball, let's get it started right with a few winning bets. There are just nine games on this Monday, but we've still found four prop plays worth a look.