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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.

EXPERTISE:

Golf, Sports Betting, Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia 76ers, Philadelphia Phillies

U.S. Open betting: Expert bets for Round 3 at Pinehurst No. 2

It's setting up to be a thrilling weekend at the U.S. Open. With the third round upon us, let's target a pair of matchup bets for Moving Day at Pinehurst No. 2.

Look of the Day for Fri. 6/14: Pounce on the Phillies as 'dogs

We avoided an extra-inning disaster on Thursday night to cash our second straight Look of the Day winner, and we're looking to finish the week strong three straight.

MLB home run props for Fri. 6/14: Texas-sized price on Rangers' Josh Smith

We're looking to close out the week with a bang, and the best way to do that is to cash a juicy home run prop. Here are the three HR bets we're targeting for Friday's MLB slate.  

MLB strikeout props for 6/14: This Angel prop is heaven-sent

We went 0-3 in strikeout props on Thursday, bringing our record to 5-7 on the week. We still have a chance to scratch out a profit, so let's finish strong with three K props for Friday's MLB slate.  

U.S. Open betting: Expert bets for Round 2 at Pinehurst No. 2

Looking ahead to the second round at the U.S. Open, let's target a pair of 18-hole matchup bets for Friday at Pinehurst No. 2. 

Tiger Woods stumbles to 4-over 74 in first round of U.S. Open

Tiger Woods, donning a bright pink Sun Day Red polo and gray pants, fired a 4-over 74 in the first round of the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2.

Look of the Day 6/13: Small wonder it's an Under

Coming off a Look of the Day winner on the New York Yankees-Kansas City Royals over, we're looking for back-to-back winners on Thursday. Let's go right back to the diamond and target our favorite bet for the MLB slate.  

MLB home run props for 6/13: Things looking up for Dodgers' Heyward

We were unable to follow up our Teoscar Hernandez cash with a home run prop winner on Wednesday night, but that won't stop us from going back to the well on Thursday.

MLB strikeout props for Thu. 6/13: Happy Fade Patrick Corbin Day

Coming off our first losing day in a while, we're now 5-4 in strikeout props this week with two days left to grind out a profit. Let's go through Thursday's MLB slate and target our three favorite K props for the day.

U.S. Open: Beware of the treacherous turtleback greens at Pinehurst No. 2

At Pinehurst No. 2, they say it's not how many greens you hit during a round. It's how many you visit. Due to Pinehurst's unforgiving turtleback greens, simply hitting the green doesn't ensure your ball is going to stay there. 

Golf best bets: 3 top props for the U.S. Open

The 2024 U.S. Open is set to begin on Thursday morning, and although most of the golf world has already handed Scottie Scheffler the trophy (us included), there are still valuable bets to be made on the other 155 players in the field.

Look of the Day for 6/12: It ain't over 'til it's Over

Our Look of the Day record is 0-2 on the week. We still have time to scratch out a profit this week, so let's start on the diamond with our favorite total on the MLB board. 

MLB home run props for 6/12: Will Smith brings great value

We nailed Teoscar Hernandez to go yard at +500 on Tuesday night, and we're looking for back-to-back winning days in home run props. Let's target another three-pack of HR bets for Wednesday's MLB slate.  

MLB strikeout props for 6/12: Great matchup for Phils' Sanchez

Another 2-1 day in strikeout props brings our record to 4-2 on the week, but we're still not satisfied. Let's keep it rolling with three more K props for Wednesday's MLB slate. 

U.S. Open golf: Let's get creative with 3 ways to bet Scottie Scheffler besides outright

If you're interested in betting on Scottie Scheffler to win the U.S. Open this week, we don't blame you. But we've identified three creative ways to back Scheffler this week that provide much better value. 

U.S. Open betting: Look for fast start for Morikawa

The 2024 U.S. Open gets started bright and early on Thursday morning. Let's target a couple first-round bets for you to sweat out while faking your way through the work day. 

MLB betting: Look of the Day 6/11

The Edmonton Oilers jumped out to an early lead against the Florida Panthers in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals, but they fell apart as the game wore on to cost us our Monday Look of the Day.

Meet the only seven golfers who have a shot to win U.S. Open

Happy U.S. Open week, golf fans. We're in for a treat this week at iconic Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina, a unique venue that features sandy waste areas, patchy wiregrass and meandering bunkers instead of the thick, juicy rough typically associated with the U.S. Open. 

Golf best bets: 2 long shots to target at the U.S. Open

The best players in the world will congregate at Pinehurst No. 2 this week for the third major championship of the year, and YB's Jack Dougherty is eyeing up two long shots in great form who can cash us out with some finishing position bets.  

MLB home run props for Tue. 6/11: Dodgers to turn on the power

We were unable to cash a home run prop on Monday, but we're feeling good about our chances on Tuesday night's loaded slate.  

MLB strikeout props for Tue. 6/11: Fade Sears against the Padres

The good times just keep on rolling in strikeout props, as YB's Jack Dougherty went 2-1 on Monday with two plus-money winners to kick off the week. Let's stay hot with another three-pack of K props for Tuesday. 

U.S. Open: How much does it cost to play Pinehurst No. 2?

The U.S. Open returns to Pinehurst No. 2 this year for the first time since 2014. If, while watching the best players in the world take on one of the most storied courses in American golf history, you get inspired to take on the challenge yourself, we've got good news for you.

Jon Rahm enters the U.S. Open with more questions than answers about his game

Just one year ago, Jon Rahm was widely considered the second-best golfer in the world and one of the top favorites to win the U.S. Open. Fast forward to today, and the Spaniard is entering the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 as more of an afterthought than a serious contender. 

Look of the Day for 6/10: Oilers seek to even things up

We're 6-3 in our Look of the Day picks over the last two weeks, so we're looking to keep this profitable stretch rolling. Let's head over to the ice for our favorite pick of Monday's slate.  

MLB home run props for 6/10: Shhhhh! Have we got a HR tip for you

We're coming off a strong week in home run props. Let's keep the momentum rolling into the new week with a three-pack of HR bets for Monday's MLB slate.