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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

Meet the only seven golfers who have a shot to win U.S. Open

Happy U.S. Open week, golf fans. We're in for a treat this week at iconic Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina, a unique venue that features sandy waste areas, patchy wiregrass and meandering bunkers instead of the thick, juicy rough typically associated with the U.S. Open. 

Golf best bets: 2 long shots to target at the U.S. Open

The best players in the world will congregate at Pinehurst No. 2 this week for the third major championship of the year, and YB's Jack Dougherty is eyeing up two long shots in great form who can cash us out with some finishing position bets.  

MLB home run props for Tue. 6/11: Dodgers to turn on the power

We were unable to cash a home run prop on Monday, but we're feeling good about our chances on Tuesday night's loaded slate.  

MLB strikeout props for Tue. 6/11: Fade Sears against the Padres

The good times just keep on rolling in strikeout props, as YB's Jack Dougherty went 2-1 on Monday with two plus-money winners to kick off the week. Let's stay hot with another three-pack of K props for Tuesday. 

U.S. Open: How much does it cost to play Pinehurst No. 2?

The U.S. Open returns to Pinehurst No. 2 this year for the first time since 2014. If, while watching the best players in the world take on one of the most storied courses in American golf history, you get inspired to take on the challenge yourself, we've got good news for you.

Jon Rahm enters the U.S. Open with more questions than answers about his game

Just one year ago, Jon Rahm was widely considered the second-best golfer in the world and one of the top favorites to win the U.S. Open. Fast forward to today, and the Spaniard is entering the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 as more of an afterthought than a serious contender. 

Look of the Day for 6/10: Oilers seek to even things up

We're 6-3 in our Look of the Day picks over the last two weeks, so we're looking to keep this profitable stretch rolling. Let's head over to the ice for our favorite pick of Monday's slate.  

MLB home run props for 6/10: Shhhhh! Have we got a HR tip for you

We're coming off a strong week in home run props. Let's keep the momentum rolling into the new week with a three-pack of HR bets for Monday's MLB slate. 

MLB strikeout props for 6/10: Astros to handle Giants' Harrison

What a week it was in strikeout props, as YB's Jack Dougherty went 2-1 on Friday to cap off a 10-4 stretch. Let's keep this streak rolling with another three-pack of K props to start the new week.

Golf best bets: Outright picks for the U.S. Open

U.S. Open week — arguably the best four-day stretch on the golf calendar every year. YB's Jack Dougherty says this one is even more special because it's being held at the iconic Pinehurst No. 2. 

The Memorial: Expert bets for Round 3 at Muirfield Village

Round 2 of the Memorial Tournament went pretty darn well for us, as we went 2-0 in our matchup props to sweep the day. Let's run it back with two more matchup bets for Round 3 from Muirfield Village Golf Club.

WNBA betting: Now is the time to buy Caitlin Clark and the Fever

Yardbarker Jack Dougherty has plenty of reasons why you could do a lot worse than to bet on a brighter future for Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. 

Look of the Day for 6/7: Back Yanks as home 'dogs

With no NBA or NHL on the Friday schedule, we're moving to MLB for our final Look of the Day this week. Let's head to the Bronx for our favorite bet of Friday's baseball slate.   

MLB home run props for 6/7: Run to back Walker

We came up empty for the second day in a row, but we still have a chance to salvage a profitable week, so let's make it happen with three home run bets for Friday's MLB slate.

MLB strikeout props for Fri. 6/7: Bassitt's the big dog

We went 1-2 in strikeout props on Thursday, but we're still 8-3 on the week with multiple plus-money winners. Let's close out this profitable week on a high note with our three favorite K props for Friday's MLB slate. 

The Memorial: Expert bets for Round 2 at Muirfield Village

The first round of the Memorial Tournament has come to a close, and the top players in the world are unsurprisingly littering the top of the leaderboard.

Golf best bets: Outright picks for LIV Golf Houston

LIV Golf returns from a month-long layoff for its pre-U.S. Open tournament at the Golf Club of Houston. We've already cashed two LIV outright bets this season, so you know we have to try for a third this week.

Look of the Day 6/6: Maxi should get more minutes

The Celtics will host the Mavericks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night, and we're eyeing up our favorite player prop for our Look of the Day.  

MLB home run props for 6/6: This Padre is worth a 13/1 shot

After two straight winning days in home run props to start the week, we were unable to cash another ticket on Wednesday (one bet was voided due to a rainout). Let's get back on track with our three favorite HR bets for Thursday's MLB slate. 

MLB strikeout props for Thu. 6/6: Look to the Over on Boston's Houck

After a 5-1 start to the week in strikeout props, we went 2-0 on Wednesday with juicy cashes of +162 and +125. That's a 7-1 mark (with one rainout) through three days! Let's keep it rolling with three more K props for Thursday's MLB slate. 

Muirfield Village will expose the contenders, pretenders for U.S. Open

Muirfield Village is a challenging test of golf that demands perfection from every club in the bag, and it will serve as a litmus test to determine the contenders and pretenders for the U.S. Open next week.

Golf best bets: 3 props for the Memorial Tournament

It's Memorial week, one of our favorite events on the PGA Tour schedule. Pristine ball striking is the name of the game this week. With that in mind, let's target three props we love for the Memorial Tournament. 

MLB home run props for 6/5: Taylor made for a homer

Double boom! After nailing Yordan Alvarez to go yard on Monday, we cashed another +350 ticket on Bobby Witt Jr. to hit a home run on Tuesday. Let's stay hot with three more home run bets for Wednesday's MLB slate.   

MLB strikeout props for 6/5: Great matchup for Chisox' Fedde

We went 2-1 in strikeout props on Tuesday, bringing our record to 5-1 on the week. Let's keep this profit train rolling down the tracks with three more K props for Wednesday's MLB slate.  

Golf best bets: No pretenders at the Memorial

With Round 1 of the Memorial Tournament starting Thursday morning, let's target two ball-striking wizards to get off to hot starts in this week's signature event.