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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. 

Build your bankroll with this Knicks same-game parlay

Happy Friday, hopefully you've had a better start to your morning than Scottie Scheffler did. We'll touch on the PGA Championship (and the Preakness) below the fold, but let's pocket a reasonable same-game parlay tonight in the NBA to take us into the weekend.

NFL futures: Chasing the post-season awards

The NFL released its full regular season schedule on Wednesday, which has us hankering for some football futures. 

NHL bets: Backing a pair of defensemen tonight

Another split for our NHL props yesterday, but thanks to some plus-money, we came out ahead. That is once again the name of the game, as we have two games on the docket and some very profitable trends that sportsbooks continue to offer us at tremendous prices.

NFL futures: Seven bets you can make on which QB wins a starting job

As it happens every year, the QB carousel is alive and well in the NFL. Not only have we seen a few journeyman quarterbacks change teams, we've seen the usual influx of young talent through the NFL Draft.

NHL bets: Two player props for Avalanche-Stars Game 5

We split our plus-money looks here yesterday, and we have just one NHL game on the docket for tonight. This Colorado-Dallas series certainly offers some prop looks I want a piece of.

NFL futures: Defensive Player of the Year odds and our picks

Three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald has called it a career, opening the door wide open for a few other terrific options in the DPOY market.

NHL bets: Two plus-money point props for tonight's action

Tonight is the perfect type of night to trust in the two home teams and their explosive offenses to deliver us some winning props.  

Pacers and Oilers hold keys to this cross-sport parlay

Tonight seems like the right time to simply turn to some game results rather than lock in on the players getting involved in the action. With a few playoff games on hand, it's there we go for this results-oriented parlay.

Look for teams down in series to up intensity, production

Whether or not the Thunder and Hurricanes can win tonight is one question. The more certain fact seems to be that we can expect higher volume from these teams' most important players.

NHL bets: Point props lead the way for tonight's postseason play

We have a close-out game in New York and basically a must-win game in Colorado headlining tonight's playoff NHL action. We're drawn to the home teams leading the scoring charge this evening. 

NHL bets: Stack some shot props for Saturday puck

Saturday's NHL slate offers a bevy of intriguing betting options, and we're not holding back from the trends that have emerged ahead of a few big games. 

NFL futures: Favorites to win Comeback Player of the Year ... and our surprise pick

We've touched on a few of the NFL award markets already, and now we head to Comeback Player of the Year to see where our bets may be best placed.

NHL bets: A pair of prop parlays for Friday's action

As we head into a Friday set of games in the NHL playoffs, we forget about goals and turn to our expectation of shots, both on goal, and having them blocked.

This cross-sports parlay gives us our props

As the weekend approaches, we'd sure like to save our week with a nice little cross-sports parlay win.  

NFL futures: Offensive Player of the Year odds and our two favorite picks

We continue on through some NFL award futures as we patiently wait for the schedule release. Earlier this week we touched on the MVP market (primarily a QB award) and our favorite looks there.

Cavaliers vs. Celtics: We're sounding the horn for Kornet

Is anyone getting tired of this constant playoff action every night? Yeah, neither are we. Four more on deck tonight, and we've cooked up a pair of plus-money looks to power our Thursday forward.

NHL bets: Two plus-money props for playoff puck tonight

We split our two NHL plays yesterday, but did cash a +150 to make it all worth it. As we head into a fresh night on the ice, I'm focusing in some more plus-money looks for our hockey fix this evening.

NFL futures: MVP betting favorites and two picks we like now

The NFL schedule is set to be released in a week, which has us craving some football bets. In the interim, a trip to some of the futures markets seems worth a journey, and we'll get started with the betting odds for this coming season's Most Valuable Player.

NHL futures: Some early Conn Smythe bets to consider

It's never too early to consider some Conn Smythe futures in the NHL playoffs. The Conn Smythe is a cumulative award for the Stanley Cup winning team's top overall player for the entirety of their postseason run.

NHL bets: One prop for both playoff games tonight

We picked up a pair of plus-money winners on Tuesday, a welcome addition to our NHL betting lives. Now, Wednesday brings with it Game 2 in Florida and the start of a fresh series out West.

NHL bets: Following the expected fun in Colorado-Dallas

The Western Conference second round begins tonight with the Colorado Avalanche visiting the Dallas Stars in what should be an electrifying series between two of the NHL's best.

NBA and NHL: Cash in with this cross-sport parlay 

Shoutout Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets for a whole bunch of nothing yesterday to spoil another Jalen Brunson 40-point night. We flush and move on with four playoff games on tap for tonight, bringing with them no shortage of betting options and angles.

NBA betting: Home cooking is a winning recipe

As we begin a new week, we were thinking it might be fun to go on a little winning streak of bets together. Interested? We begin that goal today with a pair of NBA playoff games.  

NHL bets: Pile on the Panthers shot props tonight

We begin a fresh series in the Eastern Conference with the Florida Panthers hosting the Boston Bruins, a rematch of last year's first round upset that saw No. 8 Florida take down the President's Trophy winning-Bruins. 

NHL bets: Two plus-money point props for two big games tonight

We have a pair of Game 6s tonight on the ice, and we think both home teams can find a few goals.