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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: 3 outright bets to target for the Travelers Championship

The U.S. Open is history. Let's try to nail the winner at this week's Travelers Championship. Yardbarker's golf expert Jack Dougherty is here with the three outright bets he invested in when the odds dropped Monday. 

MLB best Home Run bets: 3 home run props for Monday 6/19

We're going through a bit of a dry spell in home run props, but it only takes one winner in this market to get back on track. Yardbarker's Jack Dougherty is here with his three favorite players to hit a home run Monday night.

Best MLB strikeout bets: 3 strikeout props for Monday 6/19

We've got a lighter slate in MLB Monday night with only 10 games on the schedule, but there are still valuable bets to be made. Yardbarker's Jack Dougherty is here with his three favorite strikeout props for Monday.

MLB best Home Run bets: 3 home run props for Sunday 6/18

There's a good chance most of you will be glued to the final round of the U.S. Open this Sunday, but that doesn't mean we can't dabble in some juicy baseball props. And Yardbarker's Jack Dougherty is here for you.

Best MLB strikeout bets: 3 strikeout props for Sunday 6/18

It's a beautiful day for a full slate of baseball, and Yardbarker's Jack Dougherty says let's attack it with his three favorite strikeout props for Sunday in MLB.   

MLB best Home Run bets: 3 home run props for Saturday 6/17

It's a beautiful Saturday in MLB for a whole lot of dingers. Yardbarker's Jack Dougherty is here with his three favorite home run bets for the slate. 

Best MLB strikeout bets: 3 strikeout props for Saturday 6/17

We're on a nice little hot streak in K prop land, sweeping each of the last two days to bring a 6-0 run into the weekend. Yardbarker's Jack Dougherty has three more picks for Saturday's slate.  

2023 U.S. Open best bets: Our expert's picks for the weekend

We're officially through two rounds of the 2023 U.S. Open, and Rickie Fowler holds the outright lead (-10) after rounds of 62 and 68. Yardbarker's Jack Dougherty offers some best bets for the weekend.

Best MLB strikeout bets: 3 strikeout props for Friday 6/16

Yardbarker's Jack Dougherty shares his favorite MLB strikeout prop bets for Friday, June 16. Let's cash some tickets! 

MLB best Home Run bets: 3 home run props for Friday 6/16

We've got a crucial weekend ahead in MLB with multiple division showdowns on the schedule. Yardbarker's Jack Dougherty says let's start the weekend off with a bang and target some home run props for Friday night's MLB action.

2 matchup bets for Round 2 of the U.S. Open

Two players — Rickie Fowler and Xander Schauffele — broke the record for the lowest single-round score in U.S. Open history on Thursday. What lies in store for Friday? Here are two matchup bets our expert Jack Dougherty is firing for the second round of the U.S. Open.

U.S. Open updated odds: Rickie Fowler and Xander Schauffele make history to leap up odds board

Heading into Thursday, only one player shot 62 in more than 100 years of major championship golf. Two players accomplished the feat within a half hour at LACC Thursday. That'll do a number on the odds board, says YB's Jack Dougherty.

Best MLB strikeout bets: 3 strikeout props for Thursday 6/15

We've been feeling it with our K props this week, and we've got 10 more games to target for Thursday night's schedule. YB's Jack Dougherty is here with his three favorite strikeout props for the day.  

MLB best Home Run bets: 3 home run props for Thursday 6/15

There are only 10 games on the MLB schedule Thursday, but that doesn't mean we can't find any valuable home run props to target. Let's check out YB's Jack Dougherty's three favorite players to hit a home run Thursday.  

3 reasons to fade Rory McIlroy at the U.S. Open

If you plan on betting the U.S. Open this year, there's a chance you have an interest in Mr. Rory McIlroy. But Yardbarker's Jack Dougherty says you might want to take a good look at Rory before backing him to win.

U.S. Open best bets: How to bet Scottie Scheffler (besides to win)

If you're interested in betting on Scottie Scheffler to win the U.S. Open this week, Yardbarker's Jack Dougherty can't blame you. But there are smarter wagers on Scottie available, with better value ... if you know where to look.

MLB best Home Run bets: 3 home run props for Wednesday 6/14

Sure, you could bet a bunch of moneylines and totals for Wednesday night's loaded MLB slate, but where's the fun in that? Yardbarker's Jack Dougherty says there's more money to be made in home run props, and they're infinitely more fun to root for.

Best MLB strikeout bets: 3 strikeout props for Wednesday 6/14

There are plenty of valuable bets to target on this loaded MLB slate. Yardbarker's Jack Dougherty breaks down his three favorite strikeout props for Wednesday night.

Best Bets for the U.S. Open

The 2023 U.S. Open tees off Thursday morning, and after a long week of research, Yardbarker's Jack Dougherty has zeroed in on his favorite non-outright bets for the third major championship of the year.

California schemin' for the U.S. Open

The 2023 U.S. Open is set to begin tomorrow from Los Angeles Country Club. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is holding steady as the +700 betting favorite. And Yardbarker's Jack Dougherty has picks and matchups to make you money.

MLB best Home Run bets: 3 home run props for Tuesday 6/13

There's nothing better in baseball betting than firing on a few home run props on a loaded MLB slate. Yardbarker's Jack Dougherty is here with his three favorite players to hit a home run on Tuesday night.

Best MLB strikeout bets: 3 strikeout props for Tuesday 6/13

We've got a full slate of baseball on deck for Tuesday night. There are plenty of ways to attack this slate from a betting perspective, but YB's Jack Dougherty says let's start with his three favorite strikeout props.

U.S. Open best bets: 3 juicy longshots to target at the U.S. Open

Major championships haven't been kind to longshots, but Los Angeles Country Club will provide a layout that should bring more names into play than just the Scottie Schefflers and the Jon Rahms of the world. Yardbarker's Jack Dougherty has three longshots that are worth the investment.

NBA Finals best bets: 3 prop bets for Game 5 Nuggets vs. Heat

The Denver Nuggets are 8.5-point favorites in Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat. As you get ready for tonight's game, don't miss these props from Yardbarker's Jack Dougherty.

MLB best Home Run bets: 3 home run props for Monday 6/12

Yardbarker's Jack Dougherty has been hot with his home run bets of late, but there's no time to celebrate. There are eight games on the MLB slate for Monday night, so check out the three HR props Jack is eyeing up.