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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. 

AFC Championship Game bets: Chiefs player props

The Bengals have allowed the seventh-most passing yards to QBs this season, so I expect Mahomes to have a big day in his fourth straight AFC Championship Game.

AFC Championship bets: Bengals player props

We have what should be two great games this weekend in the NFL, and the first is Bengals-Chiefs, a rematch from Week 17, which Cincinnati won 34-31 at home.

NHL Thursday night bets: Five goal scorers worth a look

Five games fit the bill when considering potential goal scoring chances, so I've brought in my favorites from all five teams.

NFC Championship early look: 49ers-Rams betting odds and angles

The second game of the NFL Conference Championship weekend will be an NFC West battle between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams. This will be the third matchup this season between these two teams, with San Francisco winning both so far (and six straight against the Rams).

AFC Championship Game early look: Bengals-Chiefs betting odds and angles

On paper, this should be a high-scoring game, with two explosive offenses and suspect defenses. It's hard to ignore the stability and experience that Kansas City brings to this game.

NHL Wednesday night bets: Three-leg goal scorer parlay

I like these three based on recent performance in their locations tonight, but overall, these are my three favorite games to find goal-scoring value.

NBA bet of the night: Pace powers +206 parlay

When highlighting NBA props, it all comes back to pace for me. The faster the game moves, the more scoring chances each team should have.

NBA betting trends to monitor: Week of Jan. 24

If you put faith into NBA betting trends when placing bets against the spread or over/unders, you've come to the right place.

NHL Tuesday night bets: Three-leg goal scorer parlay

As we prep for Tuesday's NHL action, it can be fun to add a lotto ticket into the mix in the form of a goal scorer parlay. For Tuesday night, we have three goal scorers that stick out.

NHL Bet of the Night: +152 Parlay

Chicago has 3+ goals in six of its last nine games, a slight uptick on its season average.

Betting on Derrick Henry this NFL Saturday

Coming off injury, there is exceptional value in Henry's rushing yards prop.

NFL divisional round prop bets: Rams vs. Buccaneers

The game will kick off at 3 p.m. EST on Sunday and is a rematch of a Week 3 game that Los Angeles won 34-24.

NFL Divisional Round prop bets: 49ers vs. Packers

The first NFC game in the Divisional Round will be Saturday night between San Francisco and Green Bay, offering solid betting value for both teams.

NFL Divisional Round prop bets: Bengals vs. Titans

Breaking down the numbers to find the best prop bets for the first AFC Divisional game of the weekend. 

+900 revenge parlay: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Philadelphia Flyers

If you're drawn to the revenge narrative when it comes to betting sports, then the Columbus Blue Jackets-Philadelphia Flyers game is for you. DraftKings is where we'll be for this two-leg Same Game Parlay.

NFL prop bet: Buffalo Bills vs. Kansas City Chiefs

The last game of the divisional round may be the best of the bunch, with the No. 2 Kansas City Chiefs hosting the No. 3 Buffalo Bills in a clash of two of the best quarterbacks in the NFL.

One NFC future bet to consider before the divisional round begins

There's a future bet in the NFC that stands out above the rest that seems worth a discussion before the weekend begins.

NBA bet of the night: Fast-paced Grizzlies-Bucks matchup should lead to points

When considering NBA prop bets or over/under wagers, pace of play is an important factor to keep in mind. The logic there is built around opportunity. The faster teams play, the more shot chances everyone should get.

NHL bet of the night: Bring on the Dallas goals

We have a loaded NHL slate on this Tuesday evening, and one game in particular has us considering a few different betting angles. 

NBA betting trends to look at this week

The NBA season has reached a point where it feels reliable to look at betting trends from the year to infer expected outcomes for the future. Here are some interesting trends for the upcoming week. 

NFL wild-card prop bets: Cardinals vs. Rams

This will be the third meeting between these NFC West rivals, with each team taking one game so far this year.

NFL Wild Card Weekend bets: Steelers vs. Chiefs

Using the game script to find some value in player props. 

NFL Wild Card Weekend bets: Sunday NFC games

We'll start our NFL Sunday with two NFC contests, both of which offer intriguing betting value.

NFL Super Wild Card Weekend bets: Patriots vs. Bills

The second Wild Card game of the weekend is a rubber-match between the Patriots and Bills. A division rivalry always makes for a great one in the playoffs, and this game should be no different.

NFL Wild Card Weekend: Raiders vs. Bengals prop bets

Put your money on Joe Mixon and Zay Jones.