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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 home run props for Tuesday 4/9: We like Witt to get the big hit

We stayed hot with our home run props on Monday night, cashing Christian Yelich to go yard at +560. That's two straight days with a cash to give us a winner in four of our last six. Let's keep it rolling, shall we?

Tiger Woods predicts Rory McIlroy will complete career Grand Slam

Every year around this time, one of the biggest storylines in golf revolves around Rory McIlroy and his ongoing quest to complete the career Grand Slam. He got a big vote of confidence from one of the game's giants during the leadup to this year's Masters.

The one reason Tiger Woods keeps fighting through pain to compete in majors

Woods explained why he keeps coming back for more despite the physical challenges he faces.

MLB K-props for Tuesday 4/9: A nifty fade of Grey

We started the week off strong with a 2-1 mark in strikeout props, and we're looking to keep the momentum rolling. Let's check out our three favorite K props for Tuesday's MLB slate. 

Look of the Day for Tuesday 4/9: Braves to feast on Mets' pitching

We were unable to start the week off with a Look of the Day winner, but we're feeling good about a bounce-back cash. We're going right back to the diamond for our favorite bet on Tuesday's MLB slate.   

2024 Masters Q&A: Who are the favorites, what are Tiger Woods' chances, other big questions?

It's officially Masters week, the best four days on the golf calendar every year.

Golf best bets: Jack Dougherty's outright picks for The Masters

It's officially Masters week on the PGA Tour, the best week of the year for golf fans everywhere. And Yardbarker's golf expert Jack Dougherty is here with outright picks for Augusta. 

MLB home run props 4/8: Great prices on dingers today

We closed out last week with a +480 cash on Ezequiel Tovar to go yard, giving us three winners in our last five days of HR bets. Let's keep the good times rolling with three more HR props for Monday's MLB slate. 

Strikeout props for Monday 4/8: Good night to slam some Unders

We're throwing an under party in strikeout props to kick off the new week, and everyone's invited. Here are the three starting pitchers we're fading with Unders on Monday's MLB slate.   

Look of the Day for Monday 4/8: For heaven's sakes, we like the Snakes

We closed out last week with a Look of the Day winner, and we're looking to keep the momentum rolling. With no NBA on the schedule, let's hop over to MLB and target our favorite bet for Monday's slate. 

Looking ahead to The Masters: Who's hot, who's not and what's up with Tiger?

Believe it or not, it's Masters Week. Yardbarker's golf expert Jack Dougherty has a breakdown of the odds board, players trending in the right or wrong direction and, of course, Tiger Woods. 

MLB best home run bets for Friday 4/5: Candelario to light it up

We were unable to cash a home run bet on Thursday, bringing our two-day winning streak to an end. Let's ride into the weekend with a new winning streak by targeting our three favorite home run props for Friday's MLB slate. 

MLB strikeout bets Friday 4/5: Happy Fade Patrick Corbin Day

We have one last chance to scratch out a profitable week, so let's do just that with our three favorite K props for Friday's MLB slate.   

Look of the Day for Friday 4/5: Fade Collin Morikawa

We're looking for a bounce-back winner to close out the week on Look of the Day, and we're going to the Valero Texas Open to find it.   

Bryson DeChambeau wants someone to clean up the mess he helped create

Professional golf is a broken product. PGA Tour television ratings are down, and fan interest on a week-to-week basis is rapidly dwindling. LIV Golf is primarily to blame.

MLB HR props: Jazz playing a happy home run tune

Boom x2! Yordan Alvarez went yard not once, but twice to cash one of our home run bets for the second straight day. It'll be hard to follow that, but we'll do our best with three more home run props for Thursday's MLB slate. 

MLB K-props: Don't whiff on these strikeout wagers

We went 1-1 with one rainout on our three strikeout bets for Wednesday's MLB slate, keeping our record at .500 for the week. We're looking to make a move back into the green, starting with our two favorite K props on Thursday.  

Look of the Day for Thursday 4/4: This play is neat for Sixers-Heat

We have two more chances to scratch out a positive week in Look of the Day. Let's switch over to the NBA and get back on track with our favorite play for Thursday's slate. 

Golf best bets: Three props for the Valero Texas Open 

The PGA Tour stays in Texas this week for the Valero Texas Open, and Yardbarker's golf expert Jack Dougherty has another three-pack of props. 

MLB bets: 3 best HR bets for Wednesday 4/3: Power in the forecast

Boom! Cody Bellinger went yard on Tuesday to cash our +500 home run ticket on the Chicago Cubs outfielder, and we're looking for more winners on this rainy Wednesday around the country.

Look of the Day for Wednesday 4/3: Hot pitching and a cool Under

The Oakland Athletics scratched out a one-run loss on Tuesday night to spoil our Boston Red Sox -1.5 bet, so we're looking for a bounce-back winner for Wednesday's Look of the Day.

Best MLB strikeout bets: Weather should play havoc in Chicago

Jesus Luzardo let us down on Tuesday, but we still went 2-1 in our strikeout props to get back to .500 on the week. Let's keep the momentum rolling with three more K props for Wednesday's loaded MLB slate.  

NBA bets: What's the worry, cash in with Murray

There are only two weeks left in the NBA regular season, but there's still plenty of time to stack up some cash before the playoffs get underway.  

Golf best bets: Keep an eye on LIV Golf Miami ahead of The Masters

LIV Golf heads to Trump National Doral this week for the final tune-up before The Masters, and you'll want to pay close attention if you plan on wagering on the first major championship of the year.

MLB betting: 3 best home run bets for Tuesday 4/2

We're feeling good about Tuesday's slate with some favorable wind in the forecast across MLB. Here are our three favorite HR props for Tuesday night.