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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

Best MLB strikeout bets: That's Puk with a 'K'

We went 1-2 with our three strikeout props on Opening Day, cashing Nestor Cortes' over at +110. Let's bounce back with a winning day for Friday's MLB slate. 

Look of the Day for 3/29: No wonder we like this under

North Carolina melted down the stretch against Alabama to blow our Thursday Look of the Day, bringing our record to 1-2 on the week with one void. Let's switch over to the diamond and target our favorite bet for Friday's MLB slate.

Scottie Scheffler favored to win third straight PGA Tour event after hot start in Houston

Scottie Scheffler is the king of the golf world right now, and he doesn't plan on giving up the crown anytime soon. The World No. 1 kept his hot streak going at the Texas Children's Houston Open with a 5-under 65 in the opening round at Memorial Park Golf Course.

MLB best HR bets: 3 home run props for Opening Day 3/28

MLB is hooking us up with 13 glorious games Thursday to begin the 2024 season, and we can't wait to get back in the swing (no pun intended) of baseball betting.

Best MLB strikeout bets: A trio of K props for Opening Day

We're back, baby! Opening Day for the 2024 MLB season is finally here, which means strikeout props are back. 

Look of the Day for 3/28: Tide can't outrun the Heels

Wednesday night's Look of the Day was a complete flop. Thankfully, the NCAA Tournament is back on the schedule, so let's head to the West Region for our favorite bet of Thursday's Sweet 16 slate. 

Golf best bets: 3 props for the Texas Children's Houston Open

We had another successful week of props at the Valspar Championship. Now we're looking to extend that success at the Texas Children's Houston Open at Memorial Park Golf Course.

Look of the Day for 3/27: This rookie deserves a good lookie

Tuesday night we delivered our fourth straight Look of the Day winner. Let's keep the profit train rolling with another NBA player prop for Wednesday's slate.  

Last-minute MLB futures: How much will Yanks have to smile about?

Rejoice, baseball fans. Opening Day is almost here! All 30 teams will be back in action this Thursday to begin the 2024 season, and we can't wait to get back to sweating out bets on the diamond every day.

Justin Thomas has Michael Jordan to thank for his first car

As a teenager, Justin Thomas won enough money on the golf course to help pay for his first car. He also had a little help from Michael Jordan.

Phil Mickelson loses his caddie two weeks ahead of Masters

Phil Mickelson is making a major change to his team just two weeks ahead of the 2024 Masters Tournament.

Golf best bets: Long shots to target at the Texas Children's Houston Open

PGA Tour long shots continue to be profitable for us in the finishing position markets. Let's keep the profit train rolling at the Texas Children's Houston Open.  

Look of the Day for Tuesday 3/26: No LeBron? No problem

LeBron James is doubtful to play Tuesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks, so there will be a ton of usage up for grabs for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Peter Malnati has a heartwarming reason for using a yellow golf ball

Peter Malnati is a member of the Player Advisory Council and a two-time PGA Tour winner with nearly $10 million in career earnings, but he might be better

Golf best bets: Outright picks for the Texas Children's Houston Open

The Florida Swing on the PGA Tour schedule has come to a close, and now it's time for the Texas Children's Open at Memorial Park Golf Course. Yardbarker's Jack Dougherty has the picks.

Look of the Day for 3/25: White feels right for Celtics

Colorado knocked off Florida in the first round of the NCAA Tournament to cash our third straight Look of the Day.  Let's keep the winning streak rolling with our favorite player prop for Monday's NBA slate. 

March Madness: NCAA Tournament 'Beat the Line' for the Sweet 16

We had a ton of success betting spreads and totals early in the week throughout the NFL season, and we're looking to do the same for the NCAA Tournament.

Players Championship TV ratings paint a grim picture for the PGA Tour

The PGA Tour needed the Players Championship after numerous weeks of dull final rounds and lesser-known winners to begin the season. Only it didn't reel fans back in. 

The Masters hints that Tiger Woods will be in the field at Augusta National

Tiger Woods hasn't officially announced that he'll be in the field for the 2024 Masters Tournament, but he may not have to. 

March Madness: 2 upset targets for Saturday's NCAA Tournament slate

The first round of the NCAA Tournament produced multiple underdog winners. The upsets aren't going to stop in the second round Saturday, so we're looking to target a pair of underdogs that have a great chance to win at plus money.

Look of the Day for 3/22: Shopping for the best number pays off

Thursday's Look of the Day was a great illustration of how important it is to get the best price on every bet you place.  

Look of the Day for Thursday, 3/21: No doubt, this one's a rout

With the first round of the NCAA Tournament getting underway on Thursday, you know we have to switch over to college basketball for our next Look of the Day selection.

NCAA Tournament: One long shot bet to win each region

Let's pick out a juicy long shot in each of the four regions and root for at least one of them to make a deep run.

Golf best bets: 3 props for the Valspar Championship

We were able to cash our Shane Lowry top-20 bet at +190 last week at The Players Championship, and we're back with three more props for the Valspar Championship.

Look of the Day for 3/20: With no Giannis, Bobby Portis can step up

Look of the Day might be 0-2 so far this week, but we have plenty of time to scratch out a profitable week, so let's switch over to the NBA for our favorite prop bet of Wednesday's slate.