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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

Look of the Day for Monday 6/3: Fade Zack Wheeler and Phils

What an amazing week for our Look of the Day series! We finished it off on Friday with another winner in MLB to finish 5-0 for +7.58 units on the week! Let's keep the hot streak rolling with our favorite bet for Monday's MLB slate.

MLB home run props for 6/3: The wind's blowing out at Coors

We had a profitable run in home run props last week, highlighted by Korey Lee going yard on Wednesday to cash our +900 ticket. Let's channel some of that magic and target three HR bets for Monday's MLB slate.  

MLB strikeout props for 6/3: Fade, fade, fade for Monday

YB's Jack Dougherty is coming off another profitable week in strikeout props, and is looking to keep the good times rolling. Let's start off strong with Jack's three favorite K props for Monday's MLB slate.  

Look of the Day 5/31: With these guys, no wonder it's an Under

We just keep stacking winners in our Look of the Day series. We're looking to finish out an undefeated week with our favorite MLB bet for Friday's slate. Let's cash another!

MLB home run props for 5/31: A solid matchup at a great price

We weren't able to follow up our +900 cash on Korey Lee with a home run prop winner on Thursday night, but we can still finish the week strong. 

MLB strikeout props for 5/31: Fade Wacha in tough matchup

We brought out the brooms on Thursday for a 3-0 sweep in strikeout props, bringing us to 5-1 with a few plus-money winners in our last six picks. Let's stay hot with three more K props for Friday's MLB slate.  

Massive favorite Nelly Korda makes septuple-bogey, close to last place at U.S. Women's Open

If you ever want to feel better about your golf game, all you have to do is look at Nelly Korda's disastrous first round at the U.S. Women's Open.

Look of the Day 5/30: Opportunity for Mavs' Gafford ... and us

The Astros and Mariners cruised to an easy under on Wednesday night to cash our third straight Look of the Day, bringing us to +5.58 units on the week. Let's keep the profit train rolling. 

MLB home run props for 5/30: Angels' Pillar of strength

Are you not entertained!? With two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, Korey Lee went yard to cash our +900 home run ticket. That's the biggest score we've had all year, but it doesn't mean we're satisfied.

MLB strikeout props for 5/30: Fade Yanks' Rodon at plus money

Coming off a 2-1 day in strikeout props with one +280 winner on a Justin Verlander alternate line, we're looking to stay hot with another three-pack of picks for Thursday's MLB slate.

Golf best bets: 3 props for the RBC Canadian Open

The PGA Tour heads north this week for the RBC Canadian Open at Hamilton Golf and Country Club, and we've got you covered with another three-pack of props.

Look of the Day for 5/29: With these guys on the hill, the Under's the bill

With no NBA on the schedule for Wednesday night, let's switch over to MLB for our next Look of the Day. Let's keep this profit train rolling, shall we?

MLB home run props for 5/29: Good matchup, good price for Trevino

Boom! We cashed Freddie Freeman at +500 to go yard on Tuesday night. Let's keep the momentum rolling with three more HR props for Wednesday night's MLB slate.  

Charges against Scottie Scheffler dropped

Authorities are dropping the criminal charges filed against Scottie Scheffler during the PGA Championship.

MLB strikeout props for 5/29: Justin time for a Verlander prop

We went 1-2 in strikeout props on Tuesday night. It happens. Now back to .500 for the week, let's get back into the green with three more K props for Wednesday's MLB slate. 

Stars-Oilers Game 4: Try on this +3023 same-game parlay 

We're quickly running out of time to bet on playoff basketball and hockey, so we might as well make the most of it for these last few weeks.  

Golf best bets: 2 long shots to target at the RBC Canadian Open

This week's RBC Canadian Open has an extremely weak field aside from the top 10 players on the odds board, so long shots have a rare opportunity to contend for a win. YB's Jack Dougherty has a couple worth backing. 

Golf best bets: Outright picks for the RBC Canadian Open

The PGA Tour heads north of the border this week for the RBC Canadian Open, and it's no surprise to see Rory McIlroy (+400) atop the odds board. But YB's Jack Dougherty says there's better value elsewhere.  

Look of the Day 5/28: A big night for Luka

We're looking to stack back-to-back plus-money winners in the NBA. Let's head to Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals for our favorite Look of the Day. 

MLB home run props for 5/28: Stanton on a tear, at a good price

We were unable to cash a home run bet on Memorial Day, but that won't stop us from firing another three-pack. Here are our three favorite HR props we're targeting for Tuesday's MLB slate.  

MLB strikeout props for 5/28: Have faith in Luzardo

We went 2-1 in strikeout props on Monday to start the week off strong, and we're looking to keep the momentum rolling. Let's do just that with three more K props for Tuesday's MLB slate.  

Look of the Day for 5/27: Look for Tatum to dish out the dimes

The most intriguing matchup on the slate is Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Indiana Pacers, and we're eyeing up a plus-money player prop for Monday's ECF battle.

MLB home run props for 5/27: Power surge for Astros' Kyle Tucker

We've been scorching hot with our home run bets of late, so let's kick it off with three home run props for Monday's Memorial Day slate.  

MLB strikeout props for 5/27: Fade in the shade out West

Happy Memorial Day, sports bettors! Coming off a winning week in strikeout props, let's kick off the new week with three K bets for the MLB holiday slate.  

Golf bets: 2 U.S. Open futures to lock in now

The PGA Championship just ended a few days ago, but it's never too early to start thinking about the next major championship. The 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort is less than three weeks away.