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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. 

NHL bets: Following the fun in Avalanche-Jets

Game 1 between the Colorado Avalanche and Winnipeg Jets saw 13 total goals, and while that amount of scoring is likely hard to match, it does chart the course for the type of pace we can expect.

NHL playoffs: Goals to keep flowing in Avs-Jets Game 2

We move on to a fresh day of postseason action. The NHL has one more game than the NBA tonight, so why don't we just give our full attention to the ice here?

NFL Draft bets: Over/unders on how many corners and DLs go in Round 1

Sportsbooks are offering over/unders for a variety of positions and the total amount of players at said position that are among the first 32 names announced on Thursday night. YB's Griffin Carroll takes a closer look. 

NHL and NBA playoffs: A pair of Game 2 plays 

Welcome to a fresh week here at Bark Bets, and we're into our first full week of postseason action for both the NBA and NHL. The next few weeks are going to be a lot of fun, and there's no shortage of betting spots to consider.

NHL bets: Two plus-money SOG plays for playoff action

We're onto our first full week of playoff hockey, and it's going to be a great one around here. We have two new series beginnings and a pair of matchups heading into big Game 2s.

NHL bets: Our two favorite prop targets for Sunday's playoff action

Two names on Sunday seem to be primed for prop production. Two players, three bets each, let's go. YB's NHL expert Griffin Carroll loves Florida's offense to get things going at home vs. Tampa Bay.

Stanley Cup bets: NHL Western Conference first-round betting preview

The Western Conference side of the NHL playoff bracket seems set to be a slog, one could reasonably argue that at least five or six teams could make it out of this conference.

NFL Draft odds: Massive fluctuations surrounding Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye

As is tradition a few days before the NFL draft, the rumor mill is abuzz with reports that are powerful enough to shift the betting markets.  

NHL playoff bets: SGP for Hurricanes-Islanders

We're happy to see Canes-Islanders as the first game of our weekend, because it's one we've been most drawn toward since we began compiling numbers for the eight matchups we have in store.

NBA Play-Ins: Who steps up for injured stars?

Tonight, both Miami and New Orleans are without two pivotal pieces in Jimmy Butler and Zion Williamson. While their absence is a bummer for tonight's product, it does guide our prop betting decision-making.

Stanley Cup bets: NHL Eastern Conference first-round betting preview

The NHL playoffs begin this weekend. With the Eastern Conference matchups established, we can get out ahead on some betting prep for those series now.

NFL Draft bets: Various betting markets for total offensive players taken in first round

The NFL Draft is just one week away, and soon we can say goodbye to the mock drafts and start getting excited about each of our team's respective selections.

Two-sport parlay: Want some fun? Bet this goal and home run

Today is one of the quieter days on the sports calendar we've seen in quite some time. But there's still some action to be had. 

NHL bets: The Vegas power play is the place to be

It's the last day of the NHL regular season, and we want to end it on a bang. Most of these games matter very little, but we're seeing quite a lot to like from the Vegas Golden Knights tonight, and we're going aggressive off of that read.

NHL bets: Getting creative with a pair of plays tonight

We swept our two plays yesterday on the ice thanks to following playoff motivation. Today, we have to get more creative, as most of these games mean close to nothing for the postseason race.

NBA betting: Let's ride the Sixers in East play-in

We've got a big NBA play-in game tonight in the East to secure the conference's seventh seed, and we also have an emotional NHL game that is worth tracking.

NHL bets: Playoff motivation continues to push our player prop picks

We have just a few days and games left of the NHL regular season, which is still crazy to believe. Playoff motivation continues to be my north star in the prop market, and that is what is guiding these two plus-money choices for tonight.

NBA Play-Ins: Pick a pair of player props

The NBA play-in tournament begins today with Lakers-Pelicans and Warriors-Kings. We're going in the prop direction for tonight on the hardwood.

NHL bets: Five plays for Saturday's slate, as playoffs loom

We had no luck on our Friday prop looks, but we're on to a new day with a few looks in particular quickly catching the eye. Let's have a day in the NHL as we head into the final regular season Saturday of the year.

Jump on these Friday Masters three-ball matchups NOW

We're getting this out a bit early and with a bit more urgency today, as we'd like to get some more Masters bets in our pockets for the Friday action.  

NHL bets: Heading into the weekend with a pair of plus-money props

Friday's NHL slate is a bit of a mixed bag. It's hard to know how much these games matter to a handful of the teams, and even in those that do, the numbers aren't too inviting for the most part.

NFL Draft bets: AFC West betting odds for each team's first pick

We've been going division-by-division to find our favorite NFL draft bets for each team's first selection later this month. We close the study today with the AFC West, and a diverse set of teams.

NHL bets: Playoff motivation continues to guide our plus-money plays

There are a few NHL games that matter tonight as the Eastern Conference playoff race heats up, and we'll follow a pair of home teams to get some offense going.

Masters best bets: X marks the spot 

We covered some golf looks in yesterday's Bark Bets, but we need a few more Masters bets in the pocket, don't you think? The weather delay pushed the start time back just a bit, and we're highlighting two guys that don't get started until this afternoon.

NFL Draft bets: AFC South betting odds for each team's first pick

As the NFL Draft fast approaches, we're going around the league to find the best bets for each team's first draft selection. Let's poke around the AFC South to see what we can find.