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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

'MNF' best bet: Don't drop the ball, catch this SGP

You likely don't need an extra incentive to sit back and enjoy a primetime NFL battle, but YB's Jack Dougherty has one for you anyway. Let's put together a three-leg Same Game Parlay for "Monday Night Football" and cash a juicy ticket together. 

NFL 'MNF' Week 7: Two touchdown bets for Vikings vs. 49ers

Let's cash some plus-money plays with our Jack Dougherty's two favorite TD bets for this week's "MNF" matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and the San Francisco 49ers.

NFL 'SNF' Week 7: Two player prop bets for Eagles vs. Dolphins

The Philadelphia Eagles will host the Miami Dolphins on "Sunday Night Football" this week, and there are endless betting opportunities to target in what should be a high-scoring, back-and-forth game.

NFL 'SNF' Week 7: Two touchdown bets for Eagles vs. Dolphins

The 5-1 Philadelphia Eagles will host the 5-1 Miami Dolphins in a crucial, cross-conference matchup on "Sunday Night Football" this week. Let's target two touchdown prop bets and gun for some juicy payouts for "SNF" Week 7.

NFL 'SNF' Week 7: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Miami Dolphins betting picks, preview

Primetime games in the NFL haven't lived up to the hype for most of the season, but this week's "Sunday Night Football" matchup should be a different story.

MLB Playoff picks: Best bets for Diamondbacks vs. Phillies NLCS Game 4

The Phillies had a golden opportunity to take a 3-0 lead over the Diamondbacks in the NLCS, but they blew their chance. Now the D-backs have a chance to even the series. YB's Jack Dougherty shares his best bets for NLCS Game 4.

MLB Playoff picks: Best bets for Rangers vs. Astros ALCS Game 5

The Texas Rangers were in firm control of the ALCS after two straight road victories to start the series, but all the momentum has shifted since then. Texas has one more chance to salvage some home-field advantage in Game 5.

NCAAF best bets: Get fired up for a HUGE college football weekend

We've got a banger of a college football slate coming up on Saturday. It all starts with No. 7 Penn State traveling to Columbus to take on No. 3 Ohio State at noon ET in a pivotal Big Ten battle.

NFL 'TNF' Week 7: Best bets and preview for Saints vs. Jaguars

Week 7 of the 2023 NFL season begins this Thursday with a cross-conference matchup between the New Orleans Saints and the Jacksonville Jaguars on "Thursday Night Football."  

MLB Playoff picks: Best bets for Rangers vs. Astros ALCS Game 4

We've got a series, folks. Just when it looked as if the Texas Rangers were going to run away with the ALCS, the Houston Astros fought back with a crucial win in Game 3.

MLB Playoff picks: Best bets for Diamondbacks vs. Phillies NLCS Game 3

The Philadelphia Phillies jumped on the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 2 of the NLCS and cruised to a 10-0 victory at home, and now the series shifts to Arizona for a crucial Game 3.

MLB playoff bets: Take a swing at this +1411 SGP Plus on ALCS and NLCS

If you tailed us on Wednesday's edition of Bark Bets, you know we were one Cristian Javier strikeout away from cashing our +714 Same Game Parlay on Game 3 of the ALCS. Since we were so close on Wednesday, let's run it back on Thursday with both the NLCS and ALCS in action. 

Golf best bets: Picks for the Zozo Championship

The PGA Tour heads across the world this week for the Zozo Championship in Japan. YB's Jack Dougherty isn't worried about outright picks here, though. Here are Jack's three favorite props for the 2023 Zozo Championship. 

MLB Playoff picks: Best bets for Rangers vs. Astros ALCS Game 3

Just as everyone predicted, the Texas Rangers stole two road games in a row against the reigning champion Houston Astros to take a 2-0 lead in the ALCS.

ALCS best bets: Keep your eye on the ball ... and this Game 3 SGP

The Philadelphia Phillies rolled the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 2 to take a 2-0 lead in the NLCS, and now we get to shift our focus back to the ALCS on Wednesday night.

Golf best bets: Outright picks for the Zozo Championship

The PGA Tour returns to Japan this week for the Zozo Championship at Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club, and golf fans will be thrilled to see some familiar faces back on the course.

MLB Playoff picks: Best bets for Phillies vs. Diamondbacks NLCS Game 2

Aaron Nola will get the ball for the Phillies in Game 2, while the Diamondbacks will counter with Merrill Kelly. YB's Jack Dougherty says let's dive into Game 2 of the NLCS and find some winning bets.

What absence of star TE Brock Bowers means for Georgia

Georgia fans held their collective breath Saturday afternoon when All-America tight end Brock Bowers limped off the field and hobbled to the locker room during a win over Vanderbilt.

NFL Week 7 'Beat the Line' moves

In his season-long quest to create closing line value and beat the books, YB's Jack Dougherty has been successful at both through 18 picks. Keep it rolling with Jack's three early bets for Week 7. 

MLB Playoff picks: Best bets for Phillies vs. Diamondbacks NLCS Game 1

After a long weekend away from baseball, the NLCS will finally begin Monday night when the Philadelphia Phillies host the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank Park.

MLB Playoff picks: Best bets for Astros vs. Rangers ALCS Game 2

The Texas Rangers opened the ALCS with a 2-0 victory over the Houston Astros on Sunday night, and now Texas has a chance to take a commanding 2-0 lead back to Arlington. YB's Jack Dougherty is here with his two best bets for Game 2 of the ALCS. 

NFL 'MNF' Week 6: Best bets and preview for Chargers vs. Cowboys

Before we flip the page to Week 7, we still have one more primetime matchup to finish off the NFL Week 6 slate. The Los Angeles Chargers will host the Dallas Cowboys on "Monday Night Football." And YB's Jack Dougherty is here with his picks.

NFL 'SNF' Week 6: Two player prop bets for Bills vs. Giants

It's time for another edition of "Sunday Night Football," which means it's time for another two-pack of player props for this week's primetime matchup between the Buffalo Bills and the New York Giants.

NFL 'SNF' Week 6: Two touchdown bets for Bills vs. Giants

The Week 6 Sunday slate closes out with a lopsided "Sunday Night Football" matchup between the Buffalo Bills and the New York Giants. It's tough to handicap a 15.5-point spread, but the uncertainty surrounding this game is creating a ton of value in the anytime touchdown market.

A QB lovefest: Ranking the Heisman Trophy contenders

Nearly halfway through the 2023 college football season, the Heisman Trophy race is taking shape.