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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

Does Penn State finally have missing piece to beat Michigan, Ohio State?

In nearly a decade as Penn State head coach, James Franklin has had great success against almost every team not named Michigan or Ohio State.

MLB HR props for Thursday 9/7: DJ to spin home run tune

YB's Jack Dougherty tacked on yet another winner in home run props thanks to Kyle Schwarber and his first-inning bomb Wednesday afternoon. Let's keep the hot streak rolling with Jack's three favorite HR props for Thursday's MLB slate. 

MLB best bets, strikeout props for Thursday 9/7: E-Rod to handcuff Yanks

A 1-2 mark on Wednesday night killed the momentum, but YB's Jack Dougherty is still 5-3 in strikeout props through three days and on pace for his fourth winning week in a row. Let's get back on track with Jack's three favorite K props for Thursday's MLB slate.

NFL 'TNF' Week 1: Best bets and preview for Lions vs. Chiefs

The reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will host the up-and-coming Detroit Lions on "Thursday Night Football," and we've got plenty of spread drama leading up to the season opener.

MLB best bets, strikeout props for Wednesday 9/6: Scherzer has edge over Verlander

YB's Jack Dougherty brought out the brooms for a 3-0 sweep in strikeout props Tuesday to bring his record to 4-1 on the week. Here are Jack's three favorite K props for Wednesday's MLB slate.  

MLB HR props for Wednesday 9/6: Hot dog! We're taking this Burger with relish

The hits just keep on rolling — literally — as YB's Jack Dougherty nailed two more home run prop bets Tuesday to bring his profits above 25 units over the last seven days of picks. Let's keep it going with Jack's three best HR props for Wednesday.

NFL best bets: For Week 1, the futures are now

We've finally made it, folks. The 2023 NFL season is only one sleep away. Before we dive fully into the Week 1 slate, though, we still have some time to click submit on some last-minute futures bets for the new season.

Team USA should be thrilled by this European Ryder Cup snub

Team USA filled out its roster for the 2023 Ryder Cup last week, so the 12 team members got to watch in curiosity as European captain Luke Donald announced his six captain's picks on Monday morning … which included one glaring omission.

MLB HR props for Tuesday 9/5: Pounce on Adam Duvall to homer at this great price

Are you not entertained? Trea Turner went yard Monday night to cash our +520 ticket and bring our profit above 20 units for the last six days of picks.

MLB best bets, strikeout props for Tuesday 9/5

With one unexpected scratch on Monday night, YB's Jack Dougherty went 1-1 in strikeout props to start the week. No harm, no foul. Let's aim for a winning night with Jack's three favorite K props for Tuesday's MLB slate.

MLB HR props for Monday 9/4: Favorable price means it's Sho time

If you're reading this because you tailed Jack Dougherty's home run props last week, congrats. He nailed at least one HR bet in four of the five days last week and ended the run up 19.3 units in total. Let's keep the hot streak rolling with Jack's three favorite HR props for Labor Day Monday.

MLB best bets, strikeout props for Monday 9/4: Astros to jump all over Rangers' Heaney

Coming off a 9-6 week in strikeout props, YB's Jack Dougherty is now on the hunt for his fourth straight winning week. Let's make this holiday that much sweeter with Jack's three favorite K props for Labor Day Monday.

NFL best bets: Week 1 'Beat the Line' moves

The NFL consistently features the sharpest betting lines of any professional sports league every year, so it's crucial to give yourself "closing line value" by betting into the spread and total markets early. YB's Jack Dougherty has three early picks you'll want to pounce on.

MLB HR props for Friday 9/1: Bryce Harper leads the hot bats

YB's Jack Dougherty nailed two more HR props Thursday night to improve to +22.3 units on the week, which gives him a nice little bankroll with football season around the corner. Follow Jack and make more jack.

MLB best bets, strikeout props for Friday 9/1: Scherzer to bring Max profit

Coming of a 3-0 sweep on Thursday night, YB's Jack Dougherty is 7-5 in strikeout props on the week and on pace for a third straight week in the green. Here are Jack's three favorite K props for Friday's MLB slate.  

Why this captain's pick is an ace for U.S. Ryder Cup team

When U.S. Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson announced his six captain's picks earlier this week, controversy arose regarding the decision to include Justin Thomas.

MLB HR props for Thursday 8/31: Everything points to homers in Braves-Dodgers

What a week it's been in home run props! We tacked on another winning ticket with Jason Heyward at +500 Wednesday night, which brings us to +15.4 units on the week.

MLB best bets, strikeout props for Thursday 8/31: Pesky Nats should bug Marlins' Garrett

Our first winning day of the week brought our record to 4-5 in strikeout props through three days. YB's Jack Dougherty says let's keep the momentum rolling with his three favorite K props for Thursday's tiny MLB slate.

AFC division longshots: Backing Steelers' Pickett is wicked ... smart

The AFC is loaded with Super Bowl contenders this year. With so many talented rosters, there's a ton of value to be found in the division betting markets, if you know where to look. And YB's Jack Dougherty knows.

MLB HR props for Wednesday 8/30: Steady Eddie is ready ... to homer

Double boom! Bryce Harper (+430) and Mookie Betts (+340) both went yard Tuesday night to give us four home run prop winners in six picks to start the week. YB's Jack Dougherty is back for more.

MLB best bets, strikeout props for Wednesday 8/30: Nats should hound Bassitt

A second straight 1-2 day brought our record to 2-4 in strikeout props to start the week, but it's not time to panic just yet. YB's Jack Dougherty says let's get back on track with his three favorite K props for Wednesday's MLB slate.  

MLB best bets: Braves SGP to keep the win train a-rollin'

We sure hope you've been riding with us on Bark Bets to start the week. Our own Griffin Carroll nailed a +153 MLB parlay on Monday, then he followed it up by cashing Bryce Harper at +430 and Marcell Ozuna at +290 to homer on Dinger Tuesday.

NFC division longshots: You're gonna 'Love' these picks

The NFL is about as unpredictable as any professional sports league in the world. In 18 of the last 20 NFL seasons, at least one team has gone from worst to first in their division.

MLB HR props for Tuesday 8/29: You're no rookie if you bet on Mookie

Boom! We nailed Ronald Acuna Jr. (+320) and Bryce Harper (+350) to homer on Monday, and now we've got some money to play with for the rest of the week.

MLB best bets, strikeout props for Tuesday 8/29: Tigers' Skubal to feast on Yankee bats

After a 1-2 start to the week in strikeout props, we're looking for a bounceback performance on Tuesday night. YB's Jack Dougherty says let's get back on track with his three favorite K-props for Tuesday's MLB slate.