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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

Look of the Day for 6/4: Ryan hopes for not many walks

The Milwaukee Brewers gave us our first Look of the Day loss in our last six picks. We're still on a 5-1 run in LOTD, so let's get back on track with our favorite prop bet for Tuesday's MLB slate. 

U.S. Open Final Qualifying recap: Adam Scott's major streak ends, LIV Golf falls flat, science teacher makes the cut

Let's break down the U.S. Open Final Qualifying results to see who played their way in and who will have to wait for a miracle.

MLB home run props for 6/4: Lots of pop, at plus-money 

Boom! We kicked off the week with a cash on Yordan Alvarez to go yard at +350 odds. Let's gun for back-to-back winners with our three favorite HR bets for Tuesday's MLB slate. 

MLB strikeout props for Tue. 6/4: Fade Sandoval against Padres

That's how you start the week off right! We went 3-0 on Monday, and we're looking for a repeat performance on Tuesday with our three favorite K props for the MLB slate.   

Golf power rankings: Scottie Scheffler remains on top, Jon Rahm takes a dive

We're back with another edition of our professional golf power rankings, and there's been some movement up and down the board since we last checked in ahead of the Masters.

Robert MacIntyre, father produced a feel-good story the PGA Tour desperately needed

With all the negativity and drama enveloping professional golf right now, the PGA Tour was in desperate need of an uplifting story to unify its dwindling fan base. 

Golf best bets: Outright picks for the Memorial Tournament

We're getting closer and closer to cashing another outright ticket on the PGA Tour, and we feel good about our chances at the Memorial Tournament at the iconic Muirfield Village Golf Club.

Look of the Day for Monday 6/3: Fade Zack Wheeler and Phils

What an amazing week for our Look of the Day series! We finished it off on Friday with another winner in MLB to finish 5-0 for +7.58 units on the week! Let's keep the hot streak rolling with our favorite bet for Monday's MLB slate.

MLB home run props for 6/3: The wind's blowing out at Coors

We had a profitable run in home run props last week, highlighted by Korey Lee going yard on Wednesday to cash our +900 ticket. Let's channel some of that magic and target three HR bets for Monday's MLB slate.  

MLB strikeout props for 6/3: Fade, fade, fade for Monday

YB's Jack Dougherty is coming off another profitable week in strikeout props, and is looking to keep the good times rolling. Let's start off strong with Jack's three favorite K props for Monday's MLB slate.  

Look of the Day 5/31: With these guys, no wonder it's an Under

We just keep stacking winners in our Look of the Day series. We're looking to finish out an undefeated week with our favorite MLB bet for Friday's slate. Let's cash another!

MLB home run props for 5/31: A solid matchup at a great price

We weren't able to follow up our +900 cash on Korey Lee with a home run prop winner on Thursday night, but we can still finish the week strong. 

MLB strikeout props for 5/31: Fade Wacha in tough matchup

We brought out the brooms on Thursday for a 3-0 sweep in strikeout props, bringing us to 5-1 with a few plus-money winners in our last six picks. Let's stay hot with three more K props for Friday's MLB slate.  

Massive favorite Nelly Korda makes septuple-bogey, close to last place at U.S. Women's Open

If you ever want to feel better about your golf game, all you have to do is look at Nelly Korda's disastrous first round at the U.S. Women's Open.

Look of the Day 5/30: Opportunity for Mavs' Gafford ... and us

The Astros and Mariners cruised to an easy under on Wednesday night to cash our third straight Look of the Day, bringing us to +5.58 units on the week. Let's keep the profit train rolling. 

MLB home run props for 5/30: Angels' Pillar of strength

Are you not entertained!? With two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, Korey Lee went yard to cash our +900 home run ticket. That's the biggest score we've had all year, but it doesn't mean we're satisfied.

MLB strikeout props for 5/30: Fade Yanks' Rodon at plus money

Coming off a 2-1 day in strikeout props with one +280 winner on a Justin Verlander alternate line, we're looking to stay hot with another three-pack of picks for Thursday's MLB slate.

Golf best bets: 3 props for the RBC Canadian Open

The PGA Tour heads north this week for the RBC Canadian Open at Hamilton Golf and Country Club, and we've got you covered with another three-pack of props.

Look of the Day for 5/29: With these guys on the hill, the Under's the bill

With no NBA on the schedule for Wednesday night, let's switch over to MLB for our next Look of the Day. Let's keep this profit train rolling, shall we?

MLB home run props for 5/29: Good matchup, good price for Trevino

Boom! We cashed Freddie Freeman at +500 to go yard on Tuesday night. Let's keep the momentum rolling with three more HR props for Wednesday night's MLB slate.  

Charges against Scottie Scheffler dropped

Authorities are dropping the criminal charges filed against Scottie Scheffler during the PGA Championship.

MLB strikeout props for 5/29: Justin time for a Verlander prop

We went 1-2 in strikeout props on Tuesday night. It happens. Now back to .500 for the week, let's get back into the green with three more K props for Wednesday's MLB slate. 

Stars-Oilers Game 4: Try on this +3023 same-game parlay 

We're quickly running out of time to bet on playoff basketball and hockey, so we might as well make the most of it for these last few weeks.  

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

This week's RBC Canadian Open has an extremely weak field aside from the top 10 players on the odds board, so long shots have a rare opportunity to contend for a win. YB's Jack Dougherty has a couple worth backing. 

Golf best bets: Outright picks for the RBC Canadian Open

The PGA Tour heads north of the border this week for the RBC Canadian Open, and it's no surprise to see Rory McIlroy (+400) atop the odds board. But YB's Jack Dougherty says there's better value elsewhere.