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Jack Dougherty

Jack Dougherty has been writing professionally since 2015, contributing to publications such as GoPSUSports.com, Centre Daily Times, Associated Press, and Sportscasting.com. He also spent more than a year working at a casino sportsbook, where he learned the ins and outs of the betting world and witnessed the grave mistakes casual bettors make every day. Now, Jack wants to use his expertise and experience in the industry to make you a more disciplined and more profitable bettor.

Look of the Day for 5/1: Phils to grab early lead

After a tough start to the week in our Look of the Day series, we're looking to bounce back with a winner on Wednesday. Let's head to the diamond and target our favorite bet for the MLB slate.   

Golf best bets: 3 props for the CJ Cup Byron Nelson

Jordan Spieth is the betting favorite to win the CJ Cup Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch, but we're looking further down the board for our golf bets this week.

Golf best bets: Outright picks for LIV Golf Singapore

We normally target three players for our LIV outright card, but we're going in a different direction this week.

Golf best bets: 2 long shots to target at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson

The PGA Tour heads back to Texas this week for the CJ Cup Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch. YB's Jack Dougherty is here with some long shot bets. 

Look of the Day for 4/30: Look to the Under for Magic

The Denver Nuggets drilled a jumper with less than a second remaining in the first quarter to hand us a brutal loss on our Monday Look of the Day. All we can do is pick ourselves off the mat and go back for more, and we'll do just that with our favorite bet for Tuesday's NBA playoff slate.

MLB home run props for 4/30: Bombers to blast Birds in Baltimore

We struck out on home run props to start the week, so we're looking for a bounce-back winner to get our week going. Here are our three favorite home run bets for Tuesday's loaded MLB slate.   

MLB strikeout props for 4/30: No knocking Wood against Pirates

We went 1-1 in strikeout props with one rainout on Monday, so we're hoping for some better weather and a winning record on Tuesday. Let's check out our three favorite K props for the MLB slate. 

Let's go big with +1240 SGP for Knicks-Sixers

The premier game on Tuesday night's NBA playoff slate is going down in Madison Square Garden, as the New York Knicks look to close out the Philadelphia 76ers.

LIV Golf continues to build momentum with record-setting week in Adelaide

More than 94,000 fans flocked to The Grange Golf Club this past weekend for LIV Golf Adelaide, setting the record for the highest attendance at a LIV event to date. 

Rory McIlroy's 25th PGA Tour win is by far his least impressive

Rory McIlroy just won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans to reach 25 career PGA Tour victories and jump Gary Player and Dustin Johnson on the all-time wins list, but hardly anyone cares.

Golf best bets: Outright picks for the CJ Cup Byron Nelson

The PGA Tour heads to McKinney, Texas this week for the CJ Cup Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch. And YB's resident golf expert Jack Dougherty has three outright bets to be made. 

Look of the Day for 4/29: Lakers to start fast, then fold

It's a new week for our Look of the Day series, and we're feeling good about our pick for Monday's NBA playoff slate. 

MLB home run props for 4/29: Braves sluggers to feast on M's pitching

It's a new week for us in home run props, and we're looking to kick off the week with a bang. Let's break down our three favorite HR bets for Monday's MLB slate.   

MLB strikeout props for 4/29: Fade Dodgers' Paxton vs. D-backs

YB's Jack Dougherty closed last week with a 2-1 mark in strikeout props with two plus-money winners on Friday, and he's  looking to stay hot to start the new week. Here are Jack's three favorite K props for Monday's MLB slate.  

NFL Draft bets: Mr. Irrelevant will likely play this position

One of the more fascinating NFL Draft betting markets revolves around Mr. Irrelevant, the final pick in the seventh round of every draft.

Look of the Day for 4/26: Fast start for Suns' Booker 

It's been a back-and-forth week for Look of the Day, but how 'bout we close out the week with a winner. Let's head back to the NBA and target our favorite player prop for Friday's slate. 

MLB home run props for 4/26: Reynolds to rap one out

YB's Jack Dougherty is in the hunt for back-to-back winning days in home run props. Here are Jack's three favorite HR bets for Friday's MLB slate.   

MLB strikeout props for 4/26: This number's scary, but don't be wary

We had an unlucky night in strikeout props on Thursday. Oh well, all we can do is bounce back with our three favorite K props for Friday's MLB slate. 

Rory McIlroy perfectly sums up the state of professional golf with two words

PGA golfer Rory McIlroy sees only the "disease of more" in his sport.

Tiger Woods' son falls short in improbable U.S. Open quest

Charlie Woods, the only son of golf legend Tiger Woods, failed on Thursday in an attempt to qualify for the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2.

Look of the Day for 4/25: Sixers to get off to quick start 

Jonas Valanciunas went under his rebound prop on Wednesday night to stop our Look of the Day winning streak, but we're looking to start a new one on Thursday night.

MLB home run props for 4/25: This price on a Juan Soto HR? Sign us up

We were unable to cash home run props on back-to-back days, but we're feeling good about our chances on Thursday. Let's break down our three favorite home run bets for the shortened MLB slate.

MLB strikeout props for 4/25: Nice spot to fade M's Luis Castillo 

We got back on track with a 2-1 mark in strikeout props on Wednesday, and we're looking to keep that momentum rolling to the back half of the week. Here are our three favorite K props for Thursday's MLB slate. 

Golf best bets: 3 props for the Zurich Classic of New Orleans

The PGA Tour takes a page out of LIV Golf's book this week with the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, a team event in which players compete as duos. YB's golf expert Jack Dougherty shares his best props.

Look of the Day for 4/24: Jonas to serve as chairman of the boards

We got back on track with a Look of the Day cash on Tyrese Haliburton's assist prop on Tuesday night, and we're hunting for back-to-back winners in the NBA playoffs.