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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

NFL Draft bets: Mr. Irrelevant will likely play this position

One of the more fascinating NFL Draft betting markets revolves around Mr. Irrelevant, the final pick in the seventh round of every draft.

Look of the Day for 4/26: Fast start for Suns' Booker 

It's been a back-and-forth week for Look of the Day, but how 'bout we close out the week with a winner. Let's head back to the NBA and target our favorite player prop for Friday's slate. 

MLB home run props for 4/26: Reynolds to rap one out

YB's Jack Dougherty is in the hunt for back-to-back winning days in home run props. Here are Jack's three favorite HR bets for Friday's MLB slate.   

MLB strikeout props for 4/26: This number's scary, but don't be wary

We had an unlucky night in strikeout props on Thursday. Oh well, all we can do is bounce back with our three favorite K props for Friday's MLB slate. 

Rory McIlroy perfectly sums up the state of professional golf with two words

PGA golfer Rory McIlroy sees only the "disease of more" in his sport.

Tiger Woods' son falls short in improbable U.S. Open quest

Charlie Woods, the only son of golf legend Tiger Woods, failed on Thursday in an attempt to qualify for the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2.

Look of the Day for 4/25: Sixers to get off to quick start 

Jonas Valanciunas went under his rebound prop on Wednesday night to stop our Look of the Day winning streak, but we're looking to start a new one on Thursday night.

MLB home run props for 4/25: This price on a Juan Soto HR? Sign us up

We were unable to cash home run props on back-to-back days, but we're feeling good about our chances on Thursday. Let's break down our three favorite home run bets for the shortened MLB slate.

MLB strikeout props for 4/25: Nice spot to fade M's Luis Castillo 

We got back on track with a 2-1 mark in strikeout props on Wednesday, and we're looking to keep that momentum rolling to the back half of the week. Here are our three favorite K props for Thursday's MLB slate. 

Golf best bets: 3 props for the Zurich Classic of New Orleans

The PGA Tour takes a page out of LIV Golf's book this week with the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, a team event in which players compete as duos. YB's golf expert Jack Dougherty shares his best props.

Look of the Day for 4/24: Jonas to serve as chairman of the boards

We got back on track with a Look of the Day cash on Tyrese Haliburton's assist prop on Tuesday night, and we're hunting for back-to-back winners in the NBA playoffs.

MLB home run props for 4/24: The wind's blowing out at Coors

Boom! Julio Rodriguez went yard on Tuesday night to finally put an end to our home run prop drought. Let's keep the momentum rolling with three more HR picks for Wednesday's MLB slate.

MLB strikeout props for 4/24: Fade Jameson Taillon vs. the Astros

We're now 14-8 in our last 22 strikeout props after a disappointing 1-2 mark on Tuesday. Let's gun for the bounce back with our three favorite K props for Wednesday's MLB slate.  

With this three-sport parlay, you'll never throw in the towel

The NBA and NHL playoffs continue on Wednesday night with multiple games in each league, but let's not forget about the full MLB slate. 

Golf best bets: 2 long shots to target at LIV Golf Adelaide

LIV Golf heads to Australia this weekend for its sixth tournament of the season at The Grange Golf Club in Adelaide. We're looking down the board for some bigger prices. 

Golf best bets: Long shots to target at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans

The Zurich Classic of New Orleans may not be the most exciting tournament on the PGA Tour schedule, but there's still money to be made on the team event.

Look of the Day for 4/23: We like Tyrese to spread the wealth

We had a painful Look of the Day loser to start the week. We're looking to bounce back with our favorite player prop for Tuesday night's NBA playoff slate. 

MLB home run props for 4/23: Look for a bomb from Bohm

We're still on the hunt for a winner in home run props, and we're feeling good about this slate with friendly weather conditions and juicy batter-pitcher matchups abound.

MLB strikeout props for 4/23: Fade Cards' Steven Matz

After a 13-4 run in strikeout props, we went 0-3 on Monday to start the week. No worries, let's bounce back with three K props for Tuesday's MLB slate.  

Golf best bets: Outright picks for LIV Golf Adelaide

If you've been paying attention to our golf picks, you know we nailed Dean Burmester (+3000) at LIV Golf Miami for our second outright winner of the LIV season.

Golf best bets: Outright picks for the Zurich Classic of New Orleans

The Zurich Classic is a team event in which players form duos and play two rounds each of better ball and alternate shot. Here are the three duos we're targeting in New Orleans. 

Look of the Day for 4/22: Sixers to lean on Kyle Lowry 

Jonas Valanciunas crushed his rebounds prop on Friday night to cash our final Look of the Day last week, and we're looking to keep the momentum rolling into the new week.

Scottie Scheffler's caddie has banked more money this season than Rory McIlroy

For the caddie, teaming up with Scheffler after splitting with Bubba Watson in 2021 is turning out to be the best decision he's made in his career.

MLB home run props for 4/22: Padres' Rosario is all right vs. lefties

It's a new week in home run props, and we're looking to kick things off right with a winner (or two, or three). Here are our three favorite HR bets for Monday's MLB slate.  

MLB strikeout props 4/22: Try these plus-money props on for size

Our hot streak on strikeout props currently stands at 13-4 in the last 17 picks. We don't plan on slowing down, so let's get to our three favorite K props for Monday's MLB slate.