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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: Picks for the Sanderson Farms Championship

The PGA Tour continues its fall swing with the Sanderson Farms Championship. It's not much to get excited about, but you can spice things up with a few winning bets from YB's golf expert Jack Dougherty.

'TNF' best bet: Washington QB Sam Howell commands this SGP

Is Commanders-Bears on 'TNF' an enticing matchup we can't wait to watch? Not exactly. But can we make it enticing by crafting a plus-money Same Game Parlay with our friends at FanDuel? You know it.

MLB Playoff picks: Best bets for NL wild-card Game 2s

YB's Jack Dougherty had a good day Tuesday with winners on D-backs moneyline (+165), Christian Walker over 0.5 RBIs (+175) and Phillies-Marlins under 7.5 (-108). Keep it rolling with Jack on Wednesday with a few more best bets for both NL Game 2s.

MLB Playoff picks: Best bets for AL wild-card Game 2s

Both AL wild-card series keep rolling on Wednesday with two Game 2s, and YB's Jack Dougherty has you covered with best bets for Rays vs. Rangers and Blue Jays vs. Twins.

Golf best bets: 3 outright bets to target for the Sanderson Farms Championship

The 44th Ryder Cup has come and gone. Professional golf doesn't take any time off, though, as the PGA Tour returns this weekend for the Sanderson Farms Championship at the Country Club of Jackson, Miss.

MLB playoff picks: Best bets for NL wild-card Game 1s

As for the NL wild-card matchups, let's take a look at Brewers-Diamondbacks and Phillies-Marlins and find some winning bets for both Game 1s along the way.

MLB Playoff picks: Best bets for AL wild-card Game 1s

The 2023 MLB postseason begins Tuesday, starting with the two AL series in the afternoon. YB's baseball expert Jack Dougherty targets a few best bets for Rays vs. Rangers and Twins vs. Blue Jays.

NFL best bets: Week 5 'Beat the Line' moves

If you're still skeptical about the importance of closing line value in the NFL, take a look at our "Beat the Line" picks from Week 4. We guarantee you'll be impressed enough to tail YB's Jack Dougherty on his Week 5 picks.

NFL 'MNF' Week 4: Best bets and preview for Giants vs. Seahawks

YB's Jack Dougherty breaks down the "Monday Night Football" matchup between the New York Giants and the Seattle Seahawks. Jack takes a look at the Week 4 finale and shares his best bets.  

NFL 'SNF' Week 4: Player props for Jets vs. Chiefs

"Sunday Night Football" features an AFC matchup between the New York Jets and Kansas City Chiefs. YB's Jack Dougherty shares his two favorite props for "SNF." 

NFL 'SNF' Week 4: Two touchdown bets for Jets vs. Chiefs

It's time for another edition of "Sunday Night Football," which means it's time for YB's Jack Dougherty to share another two-pack of anytime touchdown bets for this week's primetime matchup between the New York Jets and the Kansas City Chiefs.

NFL 'SNF' Week 4: Best bets and preview for Jets vs. Chiefs

We're gearing up for the Week 4 edition of "Sunday Night Football," but while the game on the field might be the secondary attraction at MetLife Stadium, YB's Jack Dougherty still has some first-string picks on Jets-Chiefs.

Ryder Cup Day 2 best bets: Ride the European wave

After what he saw on Ryder Cup Day 1, YB's Jack Dougherty is buying a first-class ticket on the Team Europe bandwagon and riding the home team with his two best bets for Day 2.

Expect Americans to fall with a whimper at Ryder Cup

Pathetic. That's the only word to describe Team USA's performance on Day 1 of the 2023 Ryder Cup on Friday at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome.

MLB HR props for Friday 9/29: This prop is Taylor made

We've made it to the final day of home run props in the regular season. Let's finish the year off with a bang and build up the bankroll for the playoffs with our Jack Dougherty's three favorite HR prop bets for Friday's MLB slate.

MLB best bets, strikeout props for Friday 9/29: Let's grab Lynn for the win

Boom! That's a 3-0 day in strikeout props on Thursday, and all at plus money, too. It puts YB's Jack Dougherty back in the green at 7-5 on the week, so let's finish off strong with Jack's three favorite K props for Friday's MLB slate.

Ryder Cup best bets: YB's golf expert picks some (very) early winners

Set those alarms and fire up those coffee makers, golf fans, because the 2023 Ryder Cup begins early Friday morning in Rome. YB's golf expert Jack Dougherty will be burning the midnight oil, and he has his three best bets.

MLB HR props for Thursday 9/28: Dodgers will be flexin' against Flexen

YB's Jack Dougherty gives a big shoutout to James Outman, who went yard on Wednesday night to cash Jack's +440 home run ticket. Let's keep the good times rolling with Jack's top HR props for Thursday's MLB slate.

MLB best bets, strikeout props for 9/28: It ain't over for these unders

A 2-1 mark in strikeout props Wednesday night helped us claw back to 4-5 on the week. We've still got two days to scratch out a profit for the final week, so YB's Jack Dougherty is here with his three best K-props for Thursday.

NFL 'TNF' Week 4: Best bets and preview for Packers vs. Lions

It's time for another edition of "Thursday Night Football" in the NFL. YB's Jack Dougherty nailed the San Francisco 49ers to cover the 10.5-point spread against the New York Giants in Week 3, and he's on the hunt for another winner this week.

NBA odds after Damian Lillard deal: Should you put your bucks behind the Bucks?

The NBA world flipped on its head Wednesday afternoon when the Milwaukee Bucks struck a deal with the Portland Trail Blazers to acquire Damian Lillard. How will that deal impact your NBA investment strategies?

MLB HR props for Wednesday 9/27: Expect big HR boost at Coors Field

We have only a few days of home run props left in the 2023 MLB regular season, so let's make them count. Here are Jack Dougherty's three favorite HR prop bets for Wednesday's MLB slate.

MLB best bets, strikeout props for Wednesday 9/27: Riding the Skubal Express

Another 1-2 mark dropped our Jack Dougherty's strikeout prop record to 2-4 on the week, but he's expecting a bounce-back performance to finish the week strong. Let's get back on track with Jack's three favorite K props for Wednesday's MLB slate.   

Ryder Cup best bets: There's no doubting Thomas for the USA

The United States and Europe will renew their long-standing rivalry this weekend with the 44th edition of the Ryder Cup from Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Rome. Pad your NFL bankroll with these Ryder Cup bets.

Strengths, weaknesses of Europe's Ryder Cup team

The Europeans have won nine of the past 13 Cups. The Americans seek their first win on foreign soil since 1993.