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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

Rory McIlroy may have turned Scottie Scheffler invincible

Scottie Scheffler is about to become an unstoppable force on the PGA Tour, and it might be all Rory McIlroy's fault.

NCAAB Conference futures: Here's 3 teams to like this week

Selection Sunday is less than a week away, but we have multiple conference tournaments to get through before we shift our focus to the NCAA Tournament.

Golf best bets: Outright picks for the Players Championship

It's hard to bet against Scottie Scheffler when his putter is working, but we can't touch him at -550. Instead, let's target three in-form players to slay the World No. 1 and conquer the Players. 

Look of the Day for Monday, March 11: Make some bucks with the Bucs

We capped off last week with a no-sweat Look of the Day winner on Miles Bridges, and we're looking to keep the momentum rolling into the new week.  

Phil Mickelson doesn't look Masters-ready after embarrassing round at LIV Golf Hong Kong

In the first round of LIV Golf Hong Kong at Hong Kong Golf Club, Mickelson stumbled to a 10-over 80 to put himself in dead last place in the 54-man field.

Look of the Day for Friday, March 8: Bounce-back Bridges

Purdue Fort Wayne fought hard but couldn't get it done for our Thursday Look of the Day. Let's switch over to the NBA and finish the week strong with our favorite prop bet for Friday's slate. 

Will Zalatoris' back surgery helped fix his putting woes

Will Zalatoris has gained strokes on the greens in three straight events, which isn't a normal occurrence for the notoriously poor putter.

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler continues to struggle with his biggest weakness

Scottie Scheffler fired a two-under 70 on Thursday at the Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented By Mastercard, but the stats paint a familiar picture. The 27-year-old remains a lousy putter — even with a new putter.

PGA Tour pros and LIV golfers agree on one thing

PGA Tour professionals and those who left for LIV Golf don't agree on much, but the rival groups have found common ground on one issue plaguing the sport.

Look of the Day for Thursday, March 7: It's the Day of the Mastodon

We're heading to the Horizon League Tournament for our favorite college basketball play of Thursday's slate. 

Golf best bets: 3 props for the Arnold Palmer Invitational

The best players on the PGA Tour are back this week for the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club and Lodge. 

Look of the Day for Wednesday, March 6: Kyle to make us a pile

Let's head over to the NBA and gun for a second straight Look Of The Day winner on Wednesday's slate.  

NCAAB bets: Finding some mid-major value amid the Madness

March Madness is officially here, folks. No, Selection Sunday isn't until March 17, but we can still warm up for the NCAA Tournament with some conference tournament action leading up to the big day.

Paul Azinger spills the truth about the PGA Tour: 'It's a sad day for golf'

Ex-NBC analyst Paul Azinger, a 12-time winner on the PGA Tour, recently spoke to Adam Schupak of Golfweek about the current state of professional golf and dropped a truth bomb on the PGA Tour.

LIV Golf waves the white flag in fight against ranking organization

The Saudi-backed golf league withdrew its application for OWGR accreditation Tuesday and will no longer attempt to give its players ranking points.

Golf best bets: Long shots to target for the Arnold Palmer Invitational

The best players on Tour all return for the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club and Lodge. That won't stop us from sprinkling some cash on a few long shots, though.

Look of the Day for Tuesday, March 5: Gators chompin' at the bit

Taylor Hendricks was well on pace to cash our Monday Look of the Day until he suffered a toe sprain. All we can do now is reset and bounce back with a winner on Tuesday night. 

Joaquin Niemann still hasn't proven he's a top-10 golfer in the world

Joaquin Niemann is playing better golf than any player in the world — on any tour. The Chilean just won LIV Golf Jeddah by four strokes to capture his third victory in his last six worldwide starts, which ignited a debate regarding his place in the world golf rankings.

Golf best bets: Outright picks for the Arnold Palmer Invitational

The PGA Tour's Florida Swing rolls on this week with the Arnold Palmer Invitational from Bay Hill Club and Lodge, and the best players in the world are back for the fourth signature event of the 2024 season.

Look of the Day for Monday, March 4: Lookie, lookie at this rookie

It's a brand new week for our Look of the Day series, and we're looking to kick it off with a no-sweat winner.  

Phil Mickelson added a new weapon to his golf bag

Phil Mickelson opened LIV Golf Jeddah with a 5-under 65 in the first round, putting him in a tie for seventh place and three strokes back of co-leaders Jon Rahm and Adrian Meronk.

Last-place Anthony Kim shoots encouraging score in first pro round since 2012

A six-over 76 is a rough day at the office for most professional golfers, but Anthony Kim should be thrilled with his performance Friday. 

Look of the Day for Friday, March 1: Reed on the rebound

We still have a chance to close out a winning week for Look of the Day, so let's do just that with our favorite NBA prop bet for Friday night's loaded slate. 

LIV Golf Jeddah best bets: Sergio Garcia is due

LIV Golf returns this weekend for its third tournament of the 2024 season, this time at Royal Greens Golf and Country Club in Jeddah.  

Look of the Day for Thursday, Feb. 29: Are the Memphis Tigers in trouble?

We've hit six of our last eight Look of the Day picks, and we're looking to stay hot with our favorite college basketball pick for Thursday's slate.