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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

NFL 'MNF' Week 1: Best bets and preview for Bills vs. Jets

The 2023 "Monday Night Football" slate kicks off with a bang, as the Buffalo Bills will make the short trip to New Jersey to face off against the new-look New York Jets. And YB's Jack Dougherty is here with his best bets for "MNF."

MLB best bets, strikeout props for Monday 9/11: Marlins-Brewers ripe for action

With a mark of 8-6 last week, YB's Jack Dougherty closed out his fourth straight winning week in strikeout props. Four straight! Yes, football is all the rage right now with the NFL returning to action, but there's no reason to stop this cash cow while it's hot.

NFL best bets: Week 2 'Beat the Line' moves

Welcome back to another edition of "Beat the Lines," where YB's Jack Dougherty gives out a few NFL bets on Monday in hopes of creating closing line value (CLV) by kickoff.

NFL Week 1 'SNF' player props: Questions and answers

We begin Sunday night with a divisional showdown between the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants on "Sunday Night Football," and there are more than a few prop bets YB's Jack Dougherty is eyeing up for the game.

NFL 'SNF' Week 1: Two touchdown bets for Cowboys vs. Giants

Yardbarker will have you covered all year long with betting previews and prop bets for every primetime "island" game. YB's Jack Doughterty is here with his two favorite TD bets for Cowboys-Giants Week 1.

NFL 'SNF' Week 1: Best bets and preview for Cowboys vs. Giants

Welcome back to the best time of the year, my friends. The NFL is finally back, and our old friends Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth will be back in the booth this week for the season's first edition of "Sunday Night Football."

MLB HR props for Friday 9/8: Don't sell Jose Altuve short

YB's Jack Dougherty still has a ton of cash in the account thanks to a hot two-week stretch, so let's tack on some more with his three favorite HR props for Friday's MLB slate.   

MLB best bets, strikeout props for Friday 9/8: Blake is the bet to make

We bounced back on Thursday with a 2-1 mark in strikeout props to improve to 7-4 on the week. There are only three more picks standing in our way of a fourth straight winning week, so we might as well run up the score.

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.