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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

Let's finish NFL Week 1 on a +1690 SGP for 'Monday Night Football' 

There's no better way to sweat out a primetime game than to fire a juicy same-game parlay, so let's cook up a winner for Jets-Niners on "Monday Night Football."

NFL best bets: We Love these alternate prices on Packers-Eagles

What a brutal way to kick off the NFL season. We lost the second half under by 0.5 points to ruin our SGP. Pain. Let's take a different approach with Friday night's NFC battle between the Eagles and Packers. 

NCAAF best bets: College football Week 2 picks and preview

Week 2 of the college football season is here. There are more than a few intriguing matchups on the slate, starting with a heavyweight battle between Texas and Michigan at the Big House.

Look of the Day for Thu. 9/5: Over or Under in Ravens-Chiefs?

It didn't play out how we predicted, but Wednesday night's game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Angels went over the total to cash our second straight Look of the Day this week. Let's keep it rolling!

MLB home run props for Thu. 9/5: Big bashers, big prices

We're back with a fresh pack of home run props for Thursday night's MLB slate, and we're feeling good about our chances with some juicy matchups on deck.

MLB strikeout props for Thu. 9/5: Back Adam this eve

Boom! We brought out the brooms on Wednesday night for a 3-0 sweep in strikeout props, bringing our record to 7-2 in our last nine picks. Let's stay hot with three more K props for Thursday's MLB slate. 

Celebrate the NFL's return with this +493 same-game parlay for Ravens-Chiefs

The NFL officially returns on Thursday night with a star-studded season opener between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens. Let's craft up a same-game parlay to start the season off with a bang.

Look of the Day for 9/4: Runs, runs and still more runs in L.A. 

With the first Look of the Day winner of the week under our belt, let's get a winning streak started with or favorite MLB play for Wednesday night's slate. 

MLB strikeout props for Wed. 9/4: Sears and mo' bucks

A second straight 2-1 mark in strikeout props brought us to 4-2 in our last six picks, so we're looking to keep the profit train rolling. Let's do just that with our three favorite K props for Wednesday's MLB slate.

NFL betting guide: Week 1 picks and predictions 

Week 1 of the 2024-25 NFL season is finally here, and Yardbarker Jack Dougherty has you covered with news, notes and predictions for every game on the loaded slate.

MLB player props: Brewers' Adames to turn on the power

Happy NFL eve, sports bettors! The Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens will kick off the 2024 NFL season on Thursday night, and we can't wait to attack the full weekend of football ahead of us.

Look of the Day for 9/3: Jays to jump on Phils

After a three-day weekend, we're ready to get back on track in our Look of the Day series. Let's kick the week off with a winner by targeting our favorite first-five bet for Tuesday's MLB slate.  

MLB home run props for 9/3: Let's go Carroll-ing

We closed out last week with a +350 cash on Jhonkensy Noel on Friday, and we're back for more home run prop winners this week. Let's start off strong with our three favorite HR bets for Tuesday's MLB slate.

MLB strikeout props for Tue. 9/3: Everything's fine with Ryne

We closed out last week with a 2-1 mark in strikeout props on Friday to end the week on a high note. Let's pick up where we left off with three K props for Tuesday's MLB slate.   

NFL 'Beat the Line' Week 1: Increasing value by game time

The NFL is officially back this week, which means it's finally time for the return of our "Beat the Line" series.  

NFL teasers: How to get the most bang for the buck

Six-point teasers can be extremely valuable if done the right way, but what exactly is the right way? Let's break down what makes a valuable teaser leg. 

Look of the Day for Fri. 8/30: Yanks ready for Fedde

Ramon Urias went 0-3 on Thursday night to deal us our second straight Look of the Day loss, but we're still 6-3 in our last nine picks. Let's get back on track with our favorite MLB prop bet for Friday's slate.   

MLB home run props for Fri. 8/30: Great night, great price on Ramos

Boom!! Brandon Marsh went yard on Thursday night to end our cold streak and cash our +1100 home run prop. Let's keep it rolling with three more HR bets for Friday's MLB slate.  

MLB strikeout props for Fri. 8/30: It's Fade Falter Friday

We've hit a cold streak in strikeout props, but we're still 13-11 for a small profit over the last two weeks. Let's get back to our winning ways and close out the week on a profitable note.

NFL Futures: So who's going to the Super Bowl?

Welcome back to another edition of NFL Futures Friday — the final edition before the 2024 season gets underway next week.  

Look of the Day for Thu. 8/29: Big night out West for Urias

Our winning streak in Look of the Day finally came to an end on Wednesday night, but we're still 6-2 in our last eight picks. Let's start a whole new winning streak with our favorite prop. 

MLB home run props for Thu. 8/29: Look for this Bird to bash

We're feeling good about our chances on Thursday night. Let's break down our three favorite HR bets for the MLB slate.   

MLB strikeout props for Thu. 8/29: Great matchup for Jays' Francis

We were victims of the reverse sweep on Wednesday night, dropping our record to 12-9 in our last 21 plays. Everyone has rough days, but not everyone can bounce back from them. Let's do just that with our three favorite K props for Thursday's MLB slate. 

NCAAF Week 1: Colorado vs. North Dakota State betting preview

Year 2 of the Deion Sanders era at Colorado gets underway on Thursday night against North Dakota State. Yardbarker's Jack Dougherty has the picks. 

College football Week 1: Let's celebrate by hitting this three-leg, +526 parlay 

College football is officially back this weekend with nearly 100 Division I games on the schedule, starting with a 20-game slate on Thursday night. Let's welcome back college football with a three-leg parlay for tonight's appetizers.