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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: Fade Gilbert against the Royals 

We started off the week with a solid 2-1 mark in strikeout props on Monday, and we're looking to keep the profit train rolling. Let's check out our three favorite K props for Tuesday's MLB slate. 

Golf best bets: 2 long shots to target at the PGA Championship

Here are the two high-priced players we're targeting with outright and finishing position bets for the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club.

PGA Championship: Everything you need to know about Valhalla Golf Club

Here's everything you need to know about the host golf course for the second major championship of the 2024 season. 

The 'stars are aligning' for Rory McIlroy to win the 2024 PGA Championship

If there was ever a time for this inexplicable, 10-year major drought to end, it would be this week. 

Look of the Day 5/13: This total is A-OK for SGA

We have no shortage of options for our Look of the Day series, so let's start the week with our favorite play for Monday's NBA playoff slate. 

MLB HR props for 5/13: Seager to turn it around vs. Guardians

It's a new week in home run props, and we're looking to kick it off with a winner (or two, or three) on Monday. Let's check out our three favorite HR bets for the MLB slate.  

MLB strikeout props for 5/13: Fade Reds' Ashcraft against the Snakes

Coming off a winning week in strikeout props, we're looking to keep the momentum rolling into the new week. Let's start off strong with our three favorite strikeout props for Monday's MLB slate.   

Golf best bets: Outright picks for the PGA Championship

Can you smell that? That's the sweet scent of a major championship week, as the best in the world are set to congregate at Valhalla Golf Club for the 2024 PGA Championship. And Yardbarker's golf expert Jack Dougherty is here with his outright bets.

Look of the Day for 5/10: Wolves should limit Nuggets' Gordon

The Dallas Mavericks cruised in Game 2 to easily cash out Thursday's Look of the Day. Let's finish the week strong with another NBA playoff pick for Friday's slate.

MLB home run props for 5/10: Giant payoff for a Conforto dinger

We had the right read on which teams to target with home run props on Thursday, but we unfortunately chose the wrong players. Let's turn things around and finish the week with a bang.

MLB strikeout props for 5/10: Season debut for Bryan Woo

Coming off a 2-1 Thursday in strikeout props, we're looking to close the week with back-to-back winning days. Here are our three favorite K props for Friday's loaded MLB slate.   

Xander Schauffele tops stacked leaderboard after first round of Wells Fargo Championship

Schauffele started off hot with five birdies in his first eight holes.

Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy's 'soured' relationship paints murky future for PGA Tour

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy have been good friends on and off the golf course for years, but the golf superstars aren't in a good place right now.

Look of the Day 5/9: Take the Mavs and the points

T.J. McConnell scored 10 points on Wednesday night to miss his over by 0.5. Pain. All we can do is go right back to the NBA playoffs for our Look of the Day. 

MLB home run props for 5/9: A big hit from Witt just fits

There are only seven games on the Thursday MLB slate, but we still spy some value out there in home run props. Let's cash a juicy winner with three home run bets for the shortened slate.   

MLB strikeout props for 5/9: Jump on this under

Woof. That's an 0-3 night in strikeout props on Wednesday. No worries. We plan on bouncing right back with three more K props for Thursday's shortened MLB slate. 

Golf best bets: 3 props for the Wells Fargo Championship

We were able to cash a plus-money matchup on Alex Noren to beat Si Woo Kim at last week's CJ Cup Byron Nelson, but we struck out on our other two prop bets.

MLB home run props for 5/8: Great price on Verdugo HR

We're still searching for our first home run prop winner of the week, but this hump day feels like a perfect time to get it. Here are our favorite three home run bets for Wednesday's MLB slate.   

MLB strikeout props for 5/8: By George, back Kirby vs. Twins

We went 1-2 in our strikeout props on Tuesday night, bringing our record to 4-2 to start the week. Let's get back on track with three more K props for Wednesday's MLB slate.   

Look of the Day for 5/8: We like a big night for T.J. vs. Knicks

We had a sweat-free Look of the Day winner on Tuesday. Let's keep the profit train rolling for Wednesday night's playoff game between the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers.  

Celebrate Hump Day with this +792 cross-sport parlay 

Happy Hump Day to all the passionate sports bettors out there, and what a Hump Day it is. Not only do we have playoff basketball and playoff hockey on the schedule, but there's also a full slate of 16 MLB games. 

LIV Golf scores major win ahead of PGA Championship

The 2024 PGA Championship announced its official field for the second major of the year, and there were a few surprises on the list.

Golf best bets: 2 long shots to target at the Wells Fargo Championship

Let's check out the two long shots we're targeting with outright and finishing position bets this week for the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club, a signature PGA Tour event.

Look of the Day for 5/7: This Gafford prop should be a slam dunk

After a Look of the Day loser to start the week, let's bounce back with an NBA player prop for Tuesday's postseason slate. 

MLB home run props for 5/7: France will Ty one on

We were unable to cash a home run prop on Monday, but we're feeling good about our chances on Tuesday with friendly weather and wind conditions throughout MLB.