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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 best bets: This mid-week SGP screams 'Cha-CHING!'

Happy Hump Day, fellow bettors. As the mid-week blues start to kick in, we could all use a pick-me-up to power us through the rest of the week. And what better way to do that than with a juicy Same-Game Parlay for Wednesday night's MLB slate. 

Golf best bets: 3M longshot targets from the guy who gave you Brian Harman to win The Open

We're back for another edition of PGA Tour longshots, and if you're here because you read last week's column highlighting Brian Harman, congratulations! YB's Jack Dougherty is here to keep the magic going.

MLB best bets, HR props for Tuesday 7/25: We like what DJ is playing

With 15 games on the schedule Tuesday, there are plenty of ways to attack this loaded MLB slate. YB's Jack Dougherty is here with three juicy home run props for Tuesday night.   

MLB best bets, strikeout props for Tuesday 7/25: Royals' Zack Greinke ripe for a fade

An 0-3 mark on Monday isn't how we wanted to start the week in strikeout props, but we've started in the hole before and battled our way out. YB's Jack Dougherty is aiming to bounce back with his three favorite K props for Tuesday's MLB slate.   

Golf best bets: 3 outright bets to target for the 3M Open

If you followed our Jack Dougherty's longshot pick on the Open Championship, you were celebrating Brian Harman's big win. Next up: the 3M Open from TPC Twin Cities. 

MLB best bets, HR props for Monday 7/24: Lookie, lookie, here comes Mookie

It's a beautiful day for dingers in MLB, which is great news for us bettors searching for a juicy payout. YB's Jack Dougherty is here with his three favorite HR props for Monday night's slate.  

MLB best bets, strikeout props for Monday 7/24: Make some bucks on the Buccos

It's a new week in MLB, which means it's time to kick off another winning week of strikeout props. Let's do just that with YB's Jack Dougherty and his three favorite K props for Monday night's slate.

Euros are great investment for the Open

Break out those alarm clocks and load up the espresso machines, my friends, because The Open Championship is upon us. The 151st Open from Royal Liverpool Golf Club will begin Thursday bright and early at 1:35 a.m. ET.

Best bets for the Open Championship (that aren't Rory McIlroy)

Rory McIlroy might be atop the odds board heading into the Open Championship, but YB's Jack Dougherty is not targeting Rory for his best bets. Instead, here are Jack's four favorite non-outright bets for The Open. 

MLB best bets: HR props for Tuesday 7/18

We've got a loaded, 15-game slate on deck for Tuesday night in MLB, and what better way to attack a full slate than to target some juicy home run props. YB's Jack Dougherty has his three favorites.

MLB best bets: Strikeout props for Tuesday 7/18

The 2023 MLB season rolls on Tuesday with a full slate of 15 games on the schedule, and YB's Jack Dougherty has you covered with his three favorite strikeout prop bets for the day.

Golf best bets: 3 juicy longshots to target for the Open Championship

You can have your favorites. YB's golf expert Jack Dougherty is not interested in the top of the odds board here. He's targeting some juicy longshots with outright and finishing position bets.

MLB best bets: HR props for Monday 7/17

It's a beautiful Monday night for dingers in MLB. Let's kick off the new week on a strong note with our Jack Dougherty's three favorite HR props for the smaller slate. 

MLB best bets: Strikeout props for Monday 7/17

It's a new week for strikeout props in MLB, so let's start it off strong with our Jack Dougherty's three favorite bets for Monday night's slate.

Golf best bets: 3 outright bets to target for the Open Championship

We've made it to the final major championship of the year, and there's no shortage of storylines heading into this week's Open Championship at Royal Liverpool. YB's Jack Dougherty's is here with his three favorite outright bets for the Open.

MLB best bets: Great price on Teoscar Hernandez highlights HR props for Friday 7/14

We've survived the slowest week on the sports calendar, and MLB finally returns Friday with a full slate of games. YB's Jack Dougherty jumps back into the action with his three favorite home run props for the day.   

MLB best bets: Shohei Ohtani among 3 strikeout props for Friday 7/14

The All-Star break finally comes to a close Friday with a full slate of MLB games. YB's Jack Dougherty says let's jump right back into the action with his three favorite strikeout props for the day.

Forget Rodgers, it's the Summer of Love for Packers

We've almost made it through the longest, most stagnant week on the sports calendar, as MLB returns Friday for a full slate of action following the All-Star break.

Best bets for the Scottish Open, including a head-to-head matchup you don't want to miss

Professional golf shifts overseas this week for the Genesis Scottish Open, and many of the top players in the world are in the field for some Open Championship prep. YB's Jack Dougherty has four choice picks.

Let us help you build your bankroll for next week's Open

With the Open Championship just a week away, many of the top golfers in the world have traveled across the pond early to get some links practice in at the Genesis Scottish Open. Let's kick off our Wednesday with our favorite finishing position bets for this weekend's Scottish Open. 

Genesis Scottish Open best bets: 3 juicy longshots to target

With the Scottish Open set to begin Thursday, let's check out some European longshots YB's Jack Dougherty will be targeting with outright and finishing position bets. 

MLB All-Star bets: Don't miss these Mid-Summer Classic wagers

Now we move to tonight’s 2023 All-Star Game from Seattle's T-Mobile Park. And Yardbarker's own Jack Dougherty has some choice picks for the AL vs. NL showdown.

Golf best bets: 3 outright bets to target for the Genesis Scottish Open

The golf world heads across the pond this week for the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club, and the best in the world are heading overseas to get some practice in ahead of next week's Open Championship.

Home Run Derby best bets: Can Pete Alonso get it done?

It's a challenging time of the year for sports bettors everywhere. But there's still some action to be had, if you know where to look. And YB's Jack Dougherty knows.

MLB best bets, 3 HR props for 7/7: Time for a little Muncy Magic

The holiday week is almost behind us, but we still have time to target some plus-money bets to carry us into the weekend. YB's Jack Dougherty is here with his three favorite home run props for Friday's MLB slate.