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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

MLB HR props for Monday 9/18: Pounce on sweet price on Matt Olson

Last week marked the third straight profitable week in home run props, but that doesn't mean YB's Jack Dougherty is satisfied. Let's go for four straight this week, starting with Jack's three favorite HR props for Monday's MLB slate.

MLB best bets, strikeout props for Monday 9/18: Can Montgomery ward off Red Sox?

YB's Jack Dougherty finished with a losing record in strikeout props last week for the first time in five weeks. Let's get back on the profit train this week, starting with Jack's three favorite K props for Monday's MLB slate.

NFL 'MNF' Week 2: Best bets and preview for Steelers vs. Browns

With the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns set to do battle on "MNF," YB's Jack Dougherty breaks down the matchup from a betting perspective, finding some winning wagers along the way.

NFL 'MNF' Week 2: Best bets and preview for Panthers vs. Saints

Commissioner Roger Goodell was nice enough to give us not one, but two "Monday Night Football" games to close out the Week 2 slate.  And YB's Jack Dougherty is nice enough to give his picks for Panthers vs. Saints.

NFL 'SNF' Week 2: Player props for Patriots vs. Dolphins

Another divisional showdown is on deck for "Sunday Night Football" in Week 2, as the New England Patriots will host the Miami Dolphins in primetime. YB's Jack Dougherty dives into some props for the AFC East battle to find some winners for "SNF."  

NFL 'SNF' Week 2: Two touchdown bets for Patriots vs. Dolphins

It's time for another edition of "Sunday Night Football," which means it's time for a fresh two-pack of anytime touchdown bets for Sunday's primetime showdown.

We told ya: Our man had it fade in the shade on Deion and the Buffs

While seemingly the whole country was pounding Coach Deion Sanders's Colorado Buffaloes to cover the 23.5-point spread over Colorado State, Yardbarker's Jack Dougherty was advising that it was time to fade the Buffs.  

NFL 'SNF' Week 2: Best bets and preview for Patriots vs. Dolphins

We're back for another edition of "Sunday Night Football," and we've got another divisional showdown between the New England Patriots and the Miami Dolphins in Week 2.

MLB HR props for Friday 9/15: Pounce on big price for Jose Altuve homer

Boom! We cashed another +430 ticket on Thursday night thanks to Corey Seager's first-inning bomb, and we're back for more winners. Let's end the week strong with our Jack Dougherty's three favorite home run prop bets for Friday's MLB slate.   

MLB best bets, strikeout props for Friday 9/15: This Wade Miley prop is worth the juice

Our Jack Dougherty's four-week strikeout prop winning streak seems to be coming to an end. He can still scratch out a push for the week, so here are Jack's three favorite K props for Friday's MLB slate. 

NFL Week 2 best bets: Profitable trends point to two winning wagers

Welcome to overreaction week in the NFL, when oddsmakers and bettors alike put too much stock into what they saw in Week 1. But there are still smart wagers to be made, and YB's Jack Dougherty has found two.

MLB HR props for Thursday 9/14: Chisox' Joan Moncada is a hot bat at a hot price

Yordan Alvarez went yard Wednesday to give YB's Jack Dougherty two straight days with a winner in home run props. Let's go for three with Jack's three favorite HR prop bets for Thursday's MLB slate. 

MLB best bets, strikeout props for Thursday 9/14: Civale offers Rays of hope

Wednesday's MLB slate got the best of YB's Jack Dougherty, who went 0-3 in strikeout props for the first time in a few weeks. There's still time to scrape out a profit this week, so let's get back on track with Jack's three favorite K props for Thursday's MLB slate.

NFL 'TNF' Week 2: Best bets and preview for Eagles vs. Vikings

NFL Week 2 begins with the Philadelphia Eagles hosting the Minnesota Vikings on "Thursday Night Football." So, which team has the advantage in this NFC showdown? YB's Jack Dougherty has the picks.

Golf best bets: Three top props for the Fortinet Championship

The 2022-23 PGA Tour season concluded with the Tour Championship in late August, and just like that, professional golf is already back a few weeks later.

MLB HR props for Wednesday 9/13: You won't believe the price on Matt Olson to homer

Trea Turner cashed us out to the tune of +540 with a late-game home run on Tuesday night, and YB's Jack Dougherty is on the hunt for another juicy winner. Here are Jack's three favorite HR props for Wednesday's MLB slate.   

MLB best bets, strikeout props for Wednesday 9/13: Fade Snell and you'll do well

We were one Brandon Williamson strikeout away from a 3-0 sweep Tuesday, but a 2-1 mark gets YB's Jack Dougherty back to .500 in strikeout props for the week. Let's keep up the winning ways with Jack's three favorite K props for Wednesday's MLB slate.

'TNF' best bets: Rough seas ahead for Vikings

Week 2 is overreaction week on the NFL calendar. For the most part, no team is as good as they looked in Week 1, just as no team is as bad as they looked to start the year.

Jets props without Aaron Rodgers: It ain't over, especially for unders

Aaron Rodgers is out for the season, devastating news for Jets fans. But for us bettors, this could propel us to some profitable weeks and months ahead targeting Jets player props. YB's Jack Dougherty takes a look at a few.

MLB HR props for Tuesday 9/12: X marks the spot

We came up empty in home run props to start the week, but that doesn't mean we can't bounce back with a loaded schedule on Tuesday. Let's get back on track with YB's Jack Dougherty.

MLB best bets, strikeout props for Tuesday 9/12: We sure like Lance a lot

That's a 1-2 mark to begin the week in strikeout props, but YB's Jack Dougherty did the same last Monday and still finished the week with a profit. Let's bounce back with his three favorite K props for Tuesday's MLB slate.  

Is Texas back? Why the Longhorns can run the table

The maxim "Texas is back" has become a running joke used by Longhorns skeptics since the program's last Big 12 title in 2009. 

MLB HR props for Monday 9/11: Make a splash, win some cash

YB's Jack Dougherty is running hot in home run props with two straight winning weeks, and he plans to keep the momentum going this week. Get ready to pounce on Jack's three favorite HR props for Monday's MLB slate. 

NFL 'MNF' Week 1: Best bets and preview for Bills vs. Jets

The 2023 "Monday Night Football" slate kicks off with a bang, as the Buffalo Bills will make the short trip to New Jersey to face off against the new-look New York Jets. And YB's Jack Dougherty is here with his best bets for "MNF."

MLB best bets, strikeout props for Monday 9/11: Marlins-Brewers ripe for action

With a mark of 8-6 last week, YB's Jack Dougherty closed out his fourth straight winning week in strikeout props. Four straight! Yes, football is all the rage right now with the NFL returning to action, but there's no reason to stop this cash cow while it's hot.