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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

Look of the Day for Thursday, Jan. 25: We mean green with this play

Brook Lopez was nice enough to go under his points + rebounds total and gift us our first win of the week on Look of the Day. Now that we saw one go through the hoop, it's time to go on a run.

NCAAB futures: North Carolina mobile sports betting launch date set

Great news, North Carolina residents! The North Carolina Lottery Commission voted unanimously to launch mobile sports betting on March 11, which is just in time for the ACC Tournament and March Madness.

NFL bets: Two playoff special bets to target for Championship Sunday

We cashed a +900 ticket on Mike Evans to record the most receiving yards in the divisional round. Let's run it back this weekend and target two plus-money playoff specials for Championship Sunday. 

Look of the Day for Wednesday Jan. 24: This Brook is drying up

Doc Rivers won't be in charge for Wednesday night's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but that's where we find our favorite prop bet of the night for our Look of the Day. 

NBA best bets for Wednesday: We like Mike 

We're feeling a little frisky on this fine Wednesday morning, so we scrolled past the regular NBA prop sections and targeted some plus-money alt lines to kick off our humpday adventure.

Super Bowl betting: How referee Bill Vinovich could shape your strategy

The NFL announced that veteran referee Bill Vinovich and his crew will officiate Super Bowl LVIII. What does that mean for your potential Super Bowl bets?

Golf best bets: 3 props for the Farmers Insurance Open

The PGA Tour rolls on to Torrey Pines this week for the Farmers Insurance Open, and we're targeting some well-known names with our three favorite props for the tournament. 

Look of the Day for Tuesday, Jan. 23: Jokic to have hands full with Turner

We're feeling confident in a bounce-back winner to start the week. Let's change gears and target a scary under for our favorite prop bet of Tuesday's NBA slate. 

Nick Dunlap made PGA Tour history but didn't take home a dime of the $1.5M prize

Last week, Nick Dunlap was hustling around the University of Alabama campus trying to make it to his classes on time. A few days later, he's now a PGA Tour champion.

Golf best bets: Outright picks for the Farmers Insurance Open

The PGA Tour starts to heat up this week with the Farmers Insurance Open from iconic Torrey Pines, one of the longest courses on Tour at nearly 7,800 yards. Here are the three outright bets we're targeting.

NFL 'Beat the Line' moves for championship weekend

We swept the board again at "Beat the Line" with the Packers and Travis Kelce. Let's gun for a third straight sweep with two more picks for championship weekend. 

Look of the Day for Monday Jan. 22: Ivey is growing on us

It's a new week on Look of the Day, and we're looking to start the week with a winner. Let's hit the hardwood and target our favorite player prop for Monday's NBA slate.  

AFC Championship: 2 early bets for Ravens vs. Chiefs

The Baltimore Ravens will host the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game. We can't wait for this star-studded showdown, so let's target two bets right now.

NFC Championship: 2 early bets for 49ers vs. Lions

The San Francisco 49ers will host the Detroit Lions next Sunday for the NFC Championship. Let's target two early bets for 49ers-Lions. 

College basketball bets: 2 national championship futures to bet right now

The NFL season is starting to wind down, which means March Madness will be here before we know it. Instead of waiting for the calendar to flip, though, let's target a pair of mid-season national title futures. 

Golf bets: How to fade amateur Nick Dunlap in the final round of The American Express

Nick Dunlap is on the verge of making PGA Tour history. The 20-year-old can become the first amateur to win on the PGA Tour in 33 years. That said, let's find a few ways to fade him, shall we?

NBA futures: Nikola Jokic won't be the MVP favorite for much longer

We've passed the halfway point in the 2023-24 NBA season, and Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid are once again in a battle atop the MVP odds board. Jokic is a slight favorite, but he won't be there for long.

Look of the Day for Friday, Jan. 19: Musketeers are on guard

We couldn't cash our under in the NBA Thursday night because the Minnesota Timberwolves poured in 68 second-half points, so we're going down a level for our final Look of the Day of the week.

NFL bets: Two playoff special bets to target for the divisional round

The divisional round of the 2024 NFL playoffs is upon us, and the good news for us bettors is that there are countless ways to attack this weekend of football.

Look of the Day for Thursday, Jan. 18: Fade the Griz, and you're a whiz

We're aiming for a bounce-back winner with our favorite bet for Thursday's NBA slate.  

NFL playoffs: The +1000 Super Bowl bet to target before the divisional round

Looking at the divisional-round matchups and the potential paths to the Super Bowl, we've targeted the two teams we like to meet in Las Vegas next month.  

Golf best bets: 3 props for The American Express

The American Express is a unique event on the PGA Tour schedule, and it's also one of the easiest in terms of scoring. With that in mind, here are our Jack Dougherty's three favorite prop bets for the Amex. 

Look of the Day for Wednesday, Jan. 17: Backing Jonas is a bonus

We're looking to bounce back and start a new winning streak on Look of the Day with our favorite player prop for Wednesday's NBA slate.

Golf best bets: Outright picks for the American Express

The PGA Tour returns stateside after a two-week Hawaii vacation for The American Express from PGA West in La Quinta, Calif. Here are the three outright bets Yardbarker's Jack Dougherty is targeting for The American Express. 

NFL 'Beat the Line' moves for the divisional round

A "Beat the Line" wild-card sweep brings our ATS record to 29-19-1 on the season. Let's finish the season strong, starting with our two early picks for the divisional round this weekend.