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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

Olympics: Clean up with this +769 SGP for Brazil-USA

Team USA men's basketball continues its quest for a gold medal against Brazil this afternoon, and we're locking in on a juicy +769 same-game parlay for the Olympic quarterfinal matchup. 

Golf best bets: Dougherty's outright picks for the Wyndham Championship

Boom! Not only did we cash Scottie Scheffler to win the Olympic men's golf tournament at +400, but we also cashed Tommy Fleetwood in an alternate win market at +1400. Let's keep it going!

MLB home run props for 8/5: Back Kyle and you'll smile 

Tyler Fitzgerald went yard on Friday to cash our +360 ticket and give us back-to-back winning days. Let's keep it rolling with three more home run picks for Monday's MLB slate.   

Look of the Day for Mon. 8/5: Let's 'tie' one on for Dodgers-Phillies

We're currently riding a 4-1 streak in our Look of the Day series, and we're looking to keep it rolling with a new week upon us. Let's back two superstar pitchers with our favorite prop bet for Monday's MLB slate. 

MLB strikeout props for Mon. 8/5: Back Nola against L.A. 

We went 2-1 in strikeout props on Friday to close out a 5-1 finish to the week, and we're looking to keep that momentum rolling. Let's break down our three favorite K props for Monday's MLB slate.  

MLB best bets: Hey fam, we like Pham to lead this +795 parlay

Happy Monday, sports bettors. The 2024 Olympics continue to roll on from Paris, but we have our eyes on a few juicy hitter-pitcher matchups for Monday night's MLB slate.

MLB home run props for Fri. 8/2: Tyler Fitz the bill

That's more like it. We cashed a +350 ticket on Bobby Witt Jr. to go yard on Thursday night, and we're looking for back-to-back winning days to close out the week.

MLB strikeout props for 8/2: Small wonder we like this under

Boom! We brought out the brooms on Thursday for a 3-0 sweep in strikeout props. Let's keep it rolling and finish the week strong with our three favorite K props for Friday's MLB slate.   

Preseason NFL means it's back to the futures

The NFL preseason got underway on Thursday night with the Hall of Fame Game from Canton, Ohio, and although it was cut short due to weather, just the sight of football on our screens got us juiced up for the regular season.

Look of the Day for Thu. 8/1: Rogers that!

Dylan Cease was pulled after 5.2 innings on Wednesday night, cashing our +140 outs prop by the slimmest of margins to give us our fourth straight Look of the Day winner. Let's make it five in a row!

MLB home run props for Thu. 8/1: Three hot picks for dingers

Yardbarker's Jack Dougherty says it's time for us to bounce back with our three favorite HR bets for Thursday's MLB slate. 

Team USA golf tandem in contention behind leader Hideki Matsuyama after Round 1 in Paris

While Team USA didn't put a golfer in the lead during the first round of play at the Paris Games, it remains very much in the medal hunt.

MLB strikeout props for Thu. 8/1: Fade Rockies against Fulmer

We went 1-2 in strikeout props on Wednesday with a plus-money winner on Clayton Kershaw, and we're looking to get back in the green with a winning day.

Woo hoo! We can bet on football again!

The NFL preseason gets underway on Thursday night with the annual Hall of Fame Game, and although no starters will be suiting up for the Chicago Bears or Houston Texans, we finally have football back in our lives.

Golf best bets: 3 top props for the Paris Olympics

It's almost time for Olympic golf! The men's golf competition in Paris gets underway on Thursday morning from Le Golf National, and we're eyeing up three props for the unique tournament.

Look of the Day 7/31: Cease is red-hot, but fade him anyway

Aaron Judge crushed his hits + runs + RBIs prop on Tuesday to cash our third straight Look of the Day. Let's stay hot with our favorite MLB prop for Wednesday's slate.  

MLB home run props for 7/31: Big price on a big hit

We're still searching for our first home run prop winner of the week, and we feel good about our chances on this hump day. Here are the three HR bets we're targeting for Wednesday's MLB slate. 

MLB K props for 7/31: Fade Webb on the bump to get over the hump

We limped to a 1-2 mark in strikeout props on Tuesday, so we're looking to bounce back with a winning hump day. Let's check out our three favorite K props for Wednesday's MLB slate.   

Olympic men's hoops: Check out this +781 same-game parlay for Team USA

The United States men's basketball team continues its quest for a gold medal on Wednesday afternoon in a rematch against South Sudan. And we've got a tasty same-game parlay for you. 

Olympics golf best bets: 2 long shots to target at the Paris Games

The PGA Tour steps aside this week to make way for the men's golf competition at the Paris Olympics. Let's check out two higher-priced players we're interested in backing at Le Golf National. 

Look of the Day for 7/30: Another big night for Judge

Coming off a +120 cash on our first Look of the Day this week, we're looking to stack up our third straight winner on Tuesday night. Let's go right back to the diamond for our favorite MLB prop on the slate. 

MLB home run props for Tue. 7/30: So long, see ya!

We were unable to cash a home run bet on Monday night, but we're loving our chances on Tuesday with hitter-friendly weather all over the country. Let's check out our three favorite HR bets for the loaded slate.  Mariners at Red Sox, 7:10 p.m.

MLB strikeout props for 7/30: Back Glasnow against the Padres

We scratched out a small profit on Monday with a 1-1 mark in strikeout props (with one scratched start). Let's keep it rolling with our three favorite K props for Tuesday's MLB slate.   

Dinger Tuesday: Look for a bomb from Bohm

Happy Dinger Tuesday to all who celebrate. The baseball gods have blessed us with multiple hitter-friendly weather games on the MLB slate, and we're looking to take advantage with a handful of home run props. 

Golf best bets: Dougherty's outright picks for Paris Olympics

There isn't a PGA Tour event on the schedule this week, but that's because many of the best players in the world will be teeing it up in Paris for the Olympics.