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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

Golf best bets: 2 long shots to target at the Rocket Mortgage Classic

If you like long shots, this is the week for you. We could see a huge price getting to the window this week, so let's try to find it with our two long-shot bets for the Rocket Mortgage Classic. 

Look of the Day for Tue. 6/25: Braves to tee off on Gibson

After eight straight wins in our Look of the Day series, our winning streak finally came to an end on Monday courtesy of the San Diego Padres. The good news is we can start a new winning streak right now, so let's start with a team total bet for Tuesday's MLB slate.   

MLB home run props for Tue. 6/25: Altuve won't come up short

We were unable to cash a home run bet on Monday, putting an end to our three-day winning streak. Let's start another one with our three favorite home run bets for Tuesday's MLB slate. 

MLB strikeout props for Tue. 6/25: Fade Adam this eve

That's how you kick off a week, baby! We swept the board with a 3-0 mark in strikeout props on Monday, and we're looking to do the same with another three-pack of K props for Tuesday's MLB slate. 

Scottie Scheffler's dominance is exposing the unfortunate truth about the PGA Tour

It's impossible to deny Scottie Scheffler's dominance this season. The World No. 1 just became the first PGA Tour player since 1962 to win six times before July, but his incredible run is only accentuating the fragmented state of professional golf in 2024.

Golf best bets: Jack Dougherty's outright picks for the Rocket Mortgage Classic

Putting the Travelers in the rear-view, Yardbarker's Jack Dougherty shares his three favorite outright picks for this week's Rocket Mortgage Classic. 

Look of the Day 6/24: Great matchup for Padres' Waldron

What a run it's been in our Look of the Day series, as YB's Jack Dougherty went 5-0 last week to improve to 8-0 in his last eight picks. Let's stay hot with Jack's first selection for the new week. 

MLB home run props for 6/24: Get in on this action with Jackson 

YB's Jack Dougherty closed out last week with three straight profitable days in home run props, Let's keep the momentum rolling into the new week.  

MLB strikeout props for 6/24: New week, new streak

It's a brand new week for us in strikeout props, and we plan to start it off strong with a profitable day. Let's check out our three favorite K props for Monday's MLB slate.   

Look of the Day for 6/21: Early fireworks show 

We cashed our +145 MLB prop on Thursday to win our seventh Look of the Day bet in a row. We're sticking with baseball for our favorite bet on Friday's slate. 

MLB home run props for Fri. 6/21: Great matchup for Brewers' Yelich

Coming off back-to-back +330 cashes in home run props, we're looking to keep the momentum rolling and end the week with a bang. Here are the three HR bets we're targeting for Friday's MLB slate.   

MLB strikeout props for Fri. 6/21: Pitchers' duel in the Bronx

It's been a middling week in strikeout props, but we're looking to finish it off with a bang. Let's sweep the board with our three favorite K props for Friday's MLB slate.  

Golf best bets: Expert bets for Travelers Championship Round 2 at TPC River Highlands

We've been crushing our round matchup bets all year, so we're running it back for the second round of the Travelers Championship.  

Golf best bets: Outright picks for LIV Golf Nashville

A week after Bryson DeChambeau conquered Pinehurst No. 2 to win the U.S. Open, the big-hitting American will headline the field at LIV Golf Nashville.

Bryson DeChambeau's subtle U.S. Open sportsmanship merits kudos

Before Bryson DeChambeau rolled in his short putt on the 18th hole of Pinehurst No. 2 to win the U.S. Open on Sunday, he subtly performed an act of sportsmanship. 

Look of the Day for 6/20: And the heater goes on

We cannot be stopped in our Look of the Day series, as we cashed another MLB prop on Wednesday to record our sixth straight winner. Six straight! Let's gun for seven straight with yet another MLB prop for Thursday's slate. 

MLB home run props for Thu. 6/20: Let's see some action from Jackson 

We cashed a +330 ticket on Royce Lewis to go yard on Wednesday night, and we're looking for back-to-back winning days to keep the streak going. Let's check out our three favorite HR bets for Thursday's MLB slate.  

MLB strikeout props for 6/20: Want a smart play? We go with Lugo

We've been teetering around .500 in strikeout props all week, so it's time to get firmly in the green. Let's do just that with a three-pack of K props for Thursday's MLB slate.  

Golf best bets: 3 top props for the Travelers Championship

The PGA Tour rolls on to TPC River Highlands this week for the Travelers Championship. Yardbarker's Jack Dougherty is backing these three favorite props for the signature event. 

Look of the Day for 6/19: Strong night ahead for Crochet

Our Look of the Day series continues to stack up the cash, as we nailed our Adley Rutschman prop on Tuesday night for our fifth straight winner. Let's go!

MLB home run props for 6/19: Something's Brewin' out West

We haven't been able to cash a home run prop yet this week, but we're feeling better about our chances on Wednesday. Let's snap the losing streak with a three-pack of HR props for Wednesday's MLB slate. 

MLB strikeout props for 6/19: Fade Ragans against the A's

We went 2-1 in our strikeout props on Tuesday to crawl back to .500 for the week. Now we're looking to get in the green, so let's do just that with another three-pack of K props for Wednesday's MLB slate.

Golf best bets: Let's stay hot at the Travelers

We nailed both U.S. Open bets we gave out in last week's Wednesday edition, so let's run it back with two more for the Travelers Championship, shall we?

Golf best bets: 1 long shot and 1 lonnnnnng shot to target at the Travelers Championship

Coming off a solid U.S. Open in which we nailed Aaron Rai to finish top 40 (+110) and top 20 (+400), we're on the hunt for another winning week of long shots for the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands.

Look of the Day for 6/18: Rush to back Rutschman

After three straight Look of the Day winners to close last week, we kept the profit train rolling with another MLB cash on the Philadelphia Phillies Monday night. Let's go for five in a row with our favorite MLB prop for Tuesday night's slate.