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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 stretch run: It's time to put up or shut up

There are only two weeks left for contending MLB teams to make their final pushes to the postseason, and a few of those teams need big performances from their starting pitchers on Wednesday night.

Look of the Day for 9/17: Fade L.A.'s Miller against Miami

Saquon Barkley went over his rushing attempts prop on Monday night to cash our first Look of the Day this week, and we're aiming to keep the profit train rolling.

MLB home run props for Tue. 9/17: Big homer night at Coors

We're back with a fresh three-pack of home run props for a full slate of MLB games on Tuesday night. Let's cash some big tickets with our three favorite HR bets.

MLB strikeout props for Tue. 8/17: Fade King against Houston

We went 3-0 to sweep the board in our last edition of strikeout props last Thursday, so we're looking to pick up right where we left off. Let's stay hot with our three favorite K props for Tuesday's MLB slate.   

NFL futures: Time to jump on these awards markets

Week 2 of the NFL season has come and gone, and the season award markets are starting to take shape. Let's find the best value in those markets. 

Look of the Day for Monday 9/16: Jump on Saquon bandwagon

It's a brand new week in our Look of the Day series, and we get to start it off with a play on the "Monday Night Football" matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Atlanta Falcons.

Dougherty's NFL Week 3 'Beat the Line' picks

Coming off a 1-1-1 week in creating closing line value and a 1-2 mark against the spread, we're looking to bounce back with a stronger three-pack of picks in NFL Week 3.

Big night ahead for Eagles' Barkley on 'MNF'

After a wild Sunday in NFL Week 2, the slate closes out with a primetime showdown between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Atlanta Falcons on "Monday Night Football."

Look of the Day for Friday the 13th: It ain't Ober till it's Ober

After two straight winners to start the week, we took a step back with Jaylen Waddle going under his receiving yards prop on "Thursday Night Football." Let's bounce back and bring some good vibes to the weekend with our favorite MLB prop for Friday night's slate.

No lyin' — you'll love this +85062 NFL lotto parlay

It's glorious to have the NFL back in our lives. After an eventful Week 1, we're feeling frisky with an intriguing Week 2 slate on deck. Join us in crafting a four-leg lotto ticket to sweat out during Sunday's NFL action.

NCAAF best bets: College football Week 3 picks and preview

With Week 3 quickly approaching, let's break down the five biggest college football matchups and see how we should attack them in the betting market.

Look of the Day for Thu. Sept. 12: Waddle ya do now?

With the NFL back in action, let's gun for a third straight winner with our favorite prop bet for "Thursday Night Football."

MLB home run props for Sept. 12: Slump or no, Devers can hurt Yankees

Boom! We cashed Seiya Suzuki at +500 to go yard on Wednesday night. Let's keep it rolling with three more HR bets for Thursday's MLB slate. 

MLB strikeout props for Thu. 9/12: Today is bounce-back day

Another 1-2 mark on Wednesday gave us our second straight losing day in strikeout props, so we're looking to bounce back with a better performance on Thursday.

This SGP will spice up an already hot Bills-Dolphins 'TNF' matchup

We'll be locked into this 'TNF' Bills-Dolphins matchup no matter what, but let's spice things up a bit with a same-game parlay for the NFL Week 2 opener.

NFL betting guide: Week 2 picks and predictions

Yardbarker's Jack Dougherty asks: What did we learn about each team around the NFL, and how can that shape our betting strategy for this week? Let's find out with our Week 2 preview for all 16 games on the NFL slate. 

Look of the Day for Sept. 11: This look is Taylor-made

Our first Look of the Day this week was an easy winner on Allen Lazard to go over his receptions prop, and we're looking to keep the winners rolling.  

MLB home run props for Sept. 11: Suzuki's on a tear 

We weren't able to cash a home run prop in our first slate of picks this week, so we're looking to bounce back with a profitable hump day. Here are our three favorite HR bets for Wednesday's MLB slate.  

MLB strikeout props for Sept. 11: We're OK with Rea

Coming off a 1-2 day in strikeout props, we're looking to bounce back with a winning day on Wednesday. Let's get back on track with our three favorite K props for the MLB slate.   

MLB bets: Big pay for Big K Overs

The first few days without football after Week 1 of the NFL season hit like a ton of bricks, but we have a solution to get us out of this funk before "Thursday Night Football" returns.

Let's tee up some golf picks, shall we?

After a long, agonizing offseason, the PGA Tour is finally back this week. All jokes aside, let's fire on a three-pack of outright bets for the start of the FedEx Fall. 

Look of the Day for Mon. 9/9: Lazard is catching on

Let's gun for a Look of the Day winner with our favorite prop bet for the first "Monday Night Football' matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and the New York Jets. 

MLB home run props for Mon. 9/9: Suzuki to provide the power 

The NFL is finally back, but that isn't going to stop us from firing on home run props every weekday. Let's kick off the new week on a profitable note with our three favorite HR bets for Monday's MLB slate.   

MLB strikeout props for Mon. 9/9: Good matchup for Sanchez

Coming off an 8-4 week in strikeout props, we're looking to stay hot as we kick off the new week. Let's keep it rolling with our three favorite K props for Monday's MLB slate.  

NFL Week 2 'Beat the Line' creates value on these 3 games

Welcome back to our "Beat the Line" series, where we pinpoint three NFL bets early in the week that we think will generate closing line value by kickoff.