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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

Golf best bets: Outright picks for the Zozo Championship

The PGA Tour returns to Japan this week for the Zozo Championship at Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club, and golf fans will be thrilled to see some familiar faces back on the course.

MLB Playoff picks: Best bets for Phillies vs. Diamondbacks NLCS Game 2

Aaron Nola will get the ball for the Phillies in Game 2, while the Diamondbacks will counter with Merrill Kelly. YB's Jack Dougherty says let's dive into Game 2 of the NLCS and find some winning bets.

What absence of star TE Brock Bowers means for Georgia

Georgia fans held their collective breath Saturday afternoon when All-America tight end Brock Bowers limped off the field and hobbled to the locker room during a win over Vanderbilt.

NFL Week 7 'Beat the Line' moves

In his season-long quest to create closing line value and beat the books, YB's Jack Dougherty has been successful at both through 18 picks. Keep it rolling with Jack's three early bets for Week 7. 

MLB Playoff picks: Best bets for Phillies vs. Diamondbacks NLCS Game 1

After a long weekend away from baseball, the NLCS will finally begin Monday night when the Philadelphia Phillies host the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank Park.

MLB Playoff picks: Best bets for Astros vs. Rangers ALCS Game 2

The Texas Rangers opened the ALCS with a 2-0 victory over the Houston Astros on Sunday night, and now Texas has a chance to take a commanding 2-0 lead back to Arlington. YB's Jack Dougherty is here with his two best bets for Game 2 of the ALCS. 

NFL 'MNF' Week 6: Best bets and preview for Chargers vs. Cowboys

Before we flip the page to Week 7, we still have one more primetime matchup to finish off the NFL Week 6 slate. The Los Angeles Chargers will host the Dallas Cowboys on "Monday Night Football." And YB's Jack Dougherty is here with his picks.

NFL 'SNF' Week 6: Two player prop bets for Bills vs. Giants

It's time for another edition of "Sunday Night Football," which means it's time for another two-pack of player props for this week's primetime matchup between the Buffalo Bills and the New York Giants.

NFL 'SNF' Week 6: Two touchdown bets for Bills vs. Giants

The Week 6 Sunday slate closes out with a lopsided "Sunday Night Football" matchup between the Buffalo Bills and the New York Giants. It's tough to handicap a 15.5-point spread, but the uncertainty surrounding this game is creating a ton of value in the anytime touchdown market.

A QB lovefest: Ranking the Heisman Trophy contenders

Nearly halfway through the 2023 college football season, the Heisman Trophy race is taking shape.

NFL 'SNF' Week 6: Best bets and preview for Bills vs. Giants

The Week 6 Sunday slate closes out with a battle of the Empire State between the Buffalo Bills and the New York Giants. YB's Jack Dougherty has the picks.

MLB Playoff picks: Best bets for Phillies vs. Braves NLDS Game 4

Philly is looking to put Atlanta away tonight in Game 4 of the NLDS. YB's Jack Dougherty has found an amazing price on a HR prop, and he's sharing it with you, because he's that kind of guy.

NFL 'TNF' Week 6: Best bets and preview for Chiefs vs. Broncos

"Thursday Night Football" is back for an AFC West tilt between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos. If you're a fan of either team, you know exactly how this rivalry has played out in recent years.

Golf best bets: Picks for the Shriners Children's Open

The PGA Tour rolls on to TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas for the Shriners Children's Open, and YB's Jack Dougherty reports that we're finally starting to see some more talented fields in the fall swing.

MLB Playoff picks: Best bets for Twins vs. Astros ALDS Game 4

The Minnesota Twins and the Houston Astros will do battle in Game 4 of the ALDS on Wednesday night. And YB's Jack Dougherty is all over this one with picks that can make you a winner.

MLB Playoff picks: Best bets for NLDS Game 3s

The NLDS continues on Wednesday night with both series in action. YB's Jack Dougherty is here with picks for Braves-Phillies and Dodgers-Diamondbacks.

MLB best bets: Don't look now, but here's a Division Series parlay you gotta play

With two NLDS matchups and one ALDS battle on the schedule, let's have some fun with a three-leg MLB parlay to sweat out while we watch the action. 

NFL best bets: Week 6 'Beat the Line' moves

These three early NFL Week 6 picks from YB's Jack Dougherty should create closing line value by Sunday afternoon. Jump on them while you can.

NFL 'MNF' Week 5: Best bets and preview for Raiders vs. Packers

It's time for another edition of "Monday Night Football," and YB's Jack Dougherty says it's time to target some best bets for Raiders-Packers. 

MLB Playoff picks: Best bets for Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks Game 2

The D-backs have a chance to go up 2-0 over the Dodgers in the NLDS with another win on Monday night. YB's Jack Dougherty is here with few best bets for tonight's D-backs-Dodgers matchup.

MLB Playoff picks: Best bets for Braves vs. Phillies Game 2

The Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies continue their NLDS matchup on Monday at 6:07 p.m. ET, and the home team will be looking to avoid disaster. YB's Jack Dougherty has a 'steal' of a pick.

MLB Playoff picks: Best bets for NLDS Game 1s

The NLDS gets underway Saturday and both matchups will be must-see television. YB's Jack Dougherty has his picks for Phillies-Braves and Dodgers-Diamondbacks.

NFL 'SNF' Week 5: Two touchdown bets for 49ers vs. Cowboys

With the 4-0 San Francisco 49ers hosting the 3-1 Dallas Cowboys on "Sunday Night Football," this one has "game of the year" potential written all over it. YB's Jack Dougherty has two anytime TD bets for "SNF" Week 5. 

MLB Playoff picks: Best bets for ALDS Game 1s

Texas and Minnesota swept their respective AL wild-card series with relative ease, and now we've got two enticing ALDS matchups. YB's Jack Dougherty offers solid wagering opportunities for the savvy bettor. 

NFL 'SNF' Week 5: Two player prop bets for 49ers vs. Cowboys

YB's Jack Dougherty says this week's "SNF" matchup between the 4-0 San Francisco 49ers and the 3-1 Dallas Cowboys should be much more to our liking. And you'll like Jack's 'SNF' prop picks, too.