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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

MLB strikeout props for 6/10: Astros to handle Giants' Harrison

What a week it was in strikeout props, as YB's Jack Dougherty went 2-1 on Friday to cap off a 10-4 stretch. Let's keep this streak rolling with another three-pack of K props to start the new week.

Golf best bets: Outright picks for the U.S. Open

U.S. Open week — arguably the best four-day stretch on the golf calendar every year. YB's Jack Dougherty says this one is even more special because it's being held at the iconic Pinehurst No. 2. 

The Memorial: Expert bets for Round 3 at Muirfield Village

Round 2 of the Memorial Tournament went pretty darn well for us, as we went 2-0 in our matchup props to sweep the day. Let's run it back with two more matchup bets for Round 3 from Muirfield Village Golf Club.

WNBA betting: Now is the time to buy Caitlin Clark and the Fever

Yardbarker Jack Dougherty has plenty of reasons why you could do a lot worse than to bet on a brighter future for Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. 

Look of the Day for 6/7: Back Yanks as home 'dogs

With no NBA or NHL on the Friday schedule, we're moving to MLB for our final Look of the Day this week. Let's head to the Bronx for our favorite bet of Friday's baseball slate.   

MLB home run props for 6/7: Run to back Walker

We came up empty for the second day in a row, but we still have a chance to salvage a profitable week, so let's make it happen with three home run bets for Friday's MLB slate.

MLB strikeout props for Fri. 6/7: Bassitt's the big dog

We went 1-2 in strikeout props on Thursday, but we're still 8-3 on the week with multiple plus-money winners. Let's close out this profitable week on a high note with our three favorite K props for Friday's MLB slate. 

The Memorial: Expert bets for Round 2 at Muirfield Village

The first round of the Memorial Tournament has come to a close, and the top players in the world are unsurprisingly littering the top of the leaderboard.

Golf best bets: Outright picks for LIV Golf Houston

LIV Golf returns from a month-long layoff for its pre-U.S. Open tournament at the Golf Club of Houston. We've already cashed two LIV outright bets this season, so you know we have to try for a third this week.

Look of the Day 6/6: Maxi should get more minutes

The Celtics will host the Mavericks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night, and we're eyeing up our favorite player prop for our Look of the Day.  

MLB home run props for 6/6: This Padre is worth a 13/1 shot

After two straight winning days in home run props to start the week, we were unable to cash another ticket on Wednesday (one bet was voided due to a rainout). Let's get back on track with our three favorite HR bets for Thursday's MLB slate. 

MLB strikeout props for Thu. 6/6: Look to the Over on Boston's Houck

After a 5-1 start to the week in strikeout props, we went 2-0 on Wednesday with juicy cashes of +162 and +125. That's a 7-1 mark (with one rainout) through three days! Let's keep it rolling with three more K props for Thursday's MLB slate. 

Muirfield Village will expose the contenders, pretenders for U.S. Open

Muirfield Village is a challenging test of golf that demands perfection from every club in the bag, and it will serve as a litmus test to determine the contenders and pretenders for the U.S. Open next week.

Golf best bets: 3 props for the Memorial Tournament

It's Memorial week, one of our favorite events on the PGA Tour schedule. Pristine ball striking is the name of the game this week. With that in mind, let's target three props we love for the Memorial Tournament. 

MLB home run props for 6/5: Taylor made for a homer

Double boom! After nailing Yordan Alvarez to go yard on Monday, we cashed another +350 ticket on Bobby Witt Jr. to hit a home run on Tuesday. Let's stay hot with three more home run bets for Wednesday's MLB slate.   

MLB strikeout props for 6/5: Great matchup for Chisox' Fedde

We went 2-1 in strikeout props on Tuesday, bringing our record to 5-1 on the week. Let's keep this profit train rolling down the tracks with three more K props for Wednesday's MLB slate.  

Golf best bets: No pretenders at the Memorial

With Round 1 of the Memorial Tournament starting Thursday morning, let's target two ball-striking wizards to get off to hot starts in this week's signature event. 

Golf best bets: 2 long shots to target at the Memorial Tournament

The PGA Tour heads to Dublin, Ohio this week for the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club, and although this is a loaded field in a signature event, Yardbarker's Jack Dougherty says there are some intriguing long shots down the board.

Look of the Day for 6/4: Ryan hopes for not many walks

The Milwaukee Brewers gave us our first Look of the Day loss in our last six picks. We're still on a 5-1 run in LOTD, so let's get back on track with our favorite prop bet for Tuesday's MLB slate. 

U.S. Open Final Qualifying recap: Adam Scott's major streak ends, LIV Golf falls flat, science teacher makes the cut

Let's break down the U.S. Open Final Qualifying results to see who played their way in and who will have to wait for a miracle.

MLB home run props for 6/4: Lots of pop, at plus-money 

Boom! We kicked off the week with a cash on Yordan Alvarez to go yard at +350 odds. Let's gun for back-to-back winners with our three favorite HR bets for Tuesday's MLB slate. 

MLB strikeout props for Tue. 6/4: Fade Sandoval against Padres

That's how you start the week off right! We went 3-0 on Monday, and we're looking for a repeat performance on Tuesday with our three favorite K props for the MLB slate.   

Golf power rankings: Scottie Scheffler remains on top, Jon Rahm takes a dive

We're back with another edition of our professional golf power rankings, and there's been some movement up and down the board since we last checked in ahead of the Masters.

Robert MacIntyre, father produced a feel-good story the PGA Tour desperately needed

With all the negativity and drama enveloping professional golf right now, the PGA Tour was in desperate need of an uplifting story to unify its dwindling fan base. 

Golf best bets: Outright picks for the Memorial Tournament

We're getting closer and closer to cashing another outright ticket on the PGA Tour, and we feel good about our chances at the Memorial Tournament at the iconic Muirfield Village Golf Club.