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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 strikeout props for Mon. 7/22: Look for Blake Snell to own L.A.

Coming off a 2-1 day in strikeout props on Friday, we're looking to keep the momentum rolling into the new week. Let's get off to a strong start with our three favorite K props for Monday's MLB slate.  

Xander Schauffele has transformed himself into a major championship killer

For years, Xander Schauffele was widely considered the best golfer in the world who didn't possess the killer mentality to win the big one. That narrative is quickly changing.

Watch: Si Woo Kim makes longest hole-in-one in British Open history

After two days of heavy winds and brutal scoring conditions at the British Open, Royal Troon Golf Club is finally yielding some low scores in the third round. No one went lower than Si Woo Kim on the par-3 17th hole.

Golf best bets: Dougherty's Round 3 bets for the British Open

We're through two windy rounds at the British Open, and some big names won't be joining us for the weekend at Royal Troon Golf Club. Let's lock in two bets for Round 3 at the British Open.

MLB home run props for Fri. 7/19: Back Rockies' Toglia at Coors

MLB is finally back, and we can't wait to pepper the slate with home run props. Here are our three favorite HR bets we're targeting for the final day of the week.

MLB strikeout props for Fri. 7/19: Fade the O's vs. Eovaldi

Baseball is finally back. Let's get back in a groove with our three favorite strikeout props for Friday's loaded MLB slate.  

Look of the Day for 7/19: Tigers to jump on Jays early

The MLB season gets back underway on Friday with a full slate of games to lead us into the weekend, meaning our Look of the Day series is finally returning. Let's get back to work! 

Hooray! Baseball's back (and so is baseball betting)

The All-Star break is officially over, putting an end to one of the uneventful sports betting weeks of the entire year. We've never been more excited to see a full slate of MLB games on the schedule.

Who is Daniel Brown, the surprising early leader at the British Open?

After a stormy, chaotic first round at the British Open, one man stands alone at the top of the leaderboard: Daniel Brown. Just as we all expected, right?

Royal Troon makes golf's best look bad in opening round of British Open

Sporadic rain showers and strong, unpredictable wind gusts tore through Royal Troon Golf Club during a gloomy first round at the British Open, and many of the top contenders couldn't handle the carnage.

Golf best bets: Round 2 bets for the British Open

Looking ahead to the second round of the British Open, YB's Jack Dougherty targets two matchup bets for what should be a fun Friday at Royal Troon.

MLB futures: Cy Young bets for the second half

The MLB All-Star break is the perfect time to reset and target some futures for the second half of the season. Here are the two Cy Young bets we're locking in before the season resumes. 

Watch: Amateur sinks 132-yard eagle on first career hole at British Open

Royal Troon Golf Club is playing brutally difficult on Thursday due to windy, rainy conditions in Scotland, but no one told amateur golfer Jaime Montojo.

MLB futures: Smart move to jump on these win totals

The MLB All-Star break is (thankfully) nearly over. As teams get set to start the second "half" of the season on Friday, this is a great time to take a look at some live win totals for the rest of the year.

Look of the Day: Here's the perfect play for Thursday morning at the British Open

It's been a quiet week for our Look of the Day series due to the MLB All-Star break, but we're jumping back into the action with an overnight golf pick for the first round of the British Open.

Phil Mickelson rocking new look at British Open after losing bet to YouTuber

Phil Mickelson will be teeing it up in his 30th career British Open start this week, but this one will look much skinnier than the first 29.

Golf best bets: 3 top props for the British Open

The British Open weather forecast is calling for rainy, windy conditions at Royal Troon Golf Club, so we're looking for players built to brave the elements and stay out of trouble.

For British Open value, look to the weather report

The 2024 British Open begins bright and early Thursday morning. Due to the wet and windy conditions expected at Royal Troon, it's possible to predict how specific players will perform in the first round based on the weather forecast.

Three dark horses who can win the British Open

There are a number of intriguing dark horses in the field this year at Royal Troon Golf Club, so let's take a closer look at three who could contend for the Claret Jug.

Golf best bets: 2 long shots to target at the British Open

It's officially British Open week, which means we celebrate the first anniversary of nailing Brian Harman at 150-1 to win this tournament last year. Let's do it again!

MLB All-Star Game: Salute this star-spangled same-game parlay 

MLB moves to the All-Star Game on Tuesday night, and we're eyeing up a juicy same-game parlay for the AL-NL clash. 

Ranking the top contenders for this week's British Open

Set your alarms and dust off your bagpipes, golf fans, because it's officially British Open week.

Look of the Day 7/15: Witt's the right fit in Home Run Derby

For our first Look of the Day this week, let's target our favorite prop for the Home Run Derby, which is going to have a different look this year, especially in the first round.

MLB Home Run Derby: Witt's a hit

Happy Monday, sports bettors. It's an unusually quiet day around the sports world, but some of the best power hitters in MLB are getting together to hit some bombs for our amusement.

Golf best bets: Dougherty's outright picks for the British Open

Set your alarms and get ready to ruin your sleep schedules, golf fans, because it's finally Open Championship week. Here are outright picks from Yardbarker's golf betting expert, Jack Dougherty.