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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

Golf best bets: 3 props for the WM Phoenix Open

The biggest party in golf is going down this weekend at the WM Phoenix Open from TPC Scottsdale, starring the rowdy par-3 16th hole surrounded by a makeshift stadium.

Look of the Day for Wednesday, Feb. 7: Get a buzz on with the Hornets

We ventured into the college basketball world Tuesday for our Look of the Day and cashed a ticket on the Baylor-Texas Tech over. Let's head back to the NBA for our favorite bet on Wednesday night's slate.   

Looking for a creative Super Bowl prop? We've got your back

Super Bowl LVIII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers is almost upon us, and we've got you covered all week with game breakdowns and prop bets galore.

LIV Golf Las Vegas best bets: This weekend, LIV it up in Vegas

The Super Bowl isn't the only sporting event going down in Sin City this weekend. That's right, LIV Golf is crashing the party with its second tournament in as many weeks, this time at Las Vegas Country Club just outside The Strip. 

Golf best bets: Long shots to target at the WM Phoenix Open

The year of the long shot on the PGA Tour continues to roll on without a hitch. Five tournaments, five winners that started the week at 100/1 or higher.

Look of the Day for Tuesday, Feb. 6: Bang this over and enjoy the show

Tuesday night's college basketball slate is loaded with high-powered matchups, and we're eyeing up a ranked showdown in the stacked Big 12 for our Look of the Day.   

Golf best bets: Outright picks for the WM Phoenix Open

After a shortened week at Pebble Beach, the PGA Tour heads to Arizona this week for the WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale. Yardbarker's Jack Dougherty has 3 outright picks.

Look of the Day for Monday, Feb. 5: No wonder we like this under

Happy Super Bowl week to all! The big game is coming up this Sunday, so we'll be looking to build up our bankroll before the weekend. Let's begin by taking a look at our favorite NBA prop bet for Monday's slate. 

Golf bets: Live weekend bets to target for the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

Yardbarker's Jack Doughterty targets one matchup and two outright bets in the live betting market for the remainder of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. 

Super Bowl bets: Scorigamis and octopi highlight the four wackiest prop bets

As we scour the board for valuable bets, let's check out the four wackiest prop bets we found that sportsbooks are offering to customers.   

Look of the Day for Friday, Feb. 2: Book it for Booker

Kelly Oubre Jr. caught fire in the fourth quarter to give us our second Look of the Day cash of the week, and we're gunning for a second straight winner to close out a profitable week.

LIV Golf going all-in with tournament TV coverage, why can't PGA Tour?

The PGA Tour isn't reaching as many fans as it could because of its frustrating television coverage. It may need to take a page out of LIV Golf's book to win them back. 

Look of the Day for Thursday, Feb. 1: Good price on some treys

We're looking for a bounce-back winner on Thursday night with an injury-related player NBA prop.

Golf best bets: 3 props for the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

The story of this week's Pebble Beach Pro-Am is tiny greens, brutally tough putting surfaces and a high chance of rain and wind. With that said, here are the three favorite props from Yardbarker's Jack Dougherty. 

Look of the Day for Wednesday, Jan. 31: We'll win this one the Hardaway

Yardbarker's Jack Dougherty had a winner on Tuesday, so he's sticking with the NBA and targeting his favorite player prop for Wednesday night's slate.  

NBA best bets: Rudy's the king of caroms tonight

We have a long wait until Super Bowl LVIII, but the NBA will do a fine job of holding us over until then.  

LIV Golf Mayakoba best bets: Joaquin Niemann is hot, hot, hot

You might be aware of LIV Golf's momentum after the Saudi-backed league recently poached Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton away from the PGA Tour, but did you know its 2024 season begins this week?

Golf best bets: Longshots to target at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

Longshots have been crashing the party to start the new PGA Tour season. All four winners in 2024 could be found at 150/1 odds or higher before the tournament, so let's target some bombs for the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

Look of the Day for Tuesday, Jan. 30

There's no team Jaylen Brown loves playing against more than the Indiana Pacers. And guess who he's playing against tonight?

Golf best bets: Outright picks for the Pebble Beach Pro-Am

For this week's Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Yardbarker's golf expert Jack Dougherty is bypassing the top of the board (as usual) with his three outright selections.

Look of the Day for Monday, Jan. 29: No hatin' on Ayton

With no football on the calendar for the next two weeks, it's time to dive deeper into the NBA and college basketball.  

NFL 'Beat the Line' moves for Super Bowl LVIII

We've enjoyed a winning season on "Beat the Line," and YB's Jack Dougherty says let's close the year in style with two early bets for Super Bowl LVIII. 

Look of the Day for Friday, Jan. 26: Siakam more than keeping pace

NFL Championship Sunday is almost here, but we've got one more Look of the Day to close out the week. Let's kick the weekend off right with our favorite player prop for Friday's NBA slate.   

Golf bets: Live weekend bets to target for the Farmers Insurance Open

Yardbarker's Jack Dougherty has identified some live bets to target at the Farmers Insurance Open. 

College basketball bets: Two teams to target in the Final Four market

Once the NFL season ends at the Super Bowl in a few weeks, March Madness will be at the forefront of every bettor's mind. Let's get out ahead of the rush with two Final Four bets we love at their current prices.