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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

Let us help you build your bankroll for next week's Open

With the Open Championship just a week away, many of the top golfers in the world have traveled across the pond early to get some links practice in at the Genesis Scottish Open. Let's kick off our Wednesday with our favorite finishing position bets for this weekend's Scottish Open. 

Genesis Scottish Open best bets: 3 juicy longshots to target

With the Scottish Open set to begin Thursday, let's check out some European longshots YB's Jack Dougherty will be targeting with outright and finishing position bets. 

MLB All-Star bets: Don't miss these Mid-Summer Classic wagers

Now we move to tonight’s 2023 All-Star Game from Seattle's T-Mobile Park. And Yardbarker's own Jack Dougherty has some choice picks for the AL vs. NL showdown.

Golf best bets: 3 outright bets to target for the Genesis Scottish Open

The golf world heads across the pond this week for the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club, and the best in the world are heading overseas to get some practice in ahead of next week's Open Championship.

Home Run Derby best bets: Can Pete Alonso get it done?

It's a challenging time of the year for sports bettors everywhere. But there's still some action to be had, if you know where to look. And YB's Jack Dougherty knows.

MLB best bets, 3 HR props for 7/7: Time for a little Muncy Magic

The holiday week is almost behind us, but we still have time to target some plus-money bets to carry us into the weekend. YB's Jack Dougherty is here with his three favorite home run props for Friday's MLB slate.   

MLB best bets, 3 strikeout props for Friday 7/7: Make some bucks with Gallen over Bucs

A 1-2 mark Thursday slowed the momentum of what could've been a spectacular week, but YB's Jack Dougherty is still 6-2 since Monday and in great shape to finish the week with a profit.

In Motown, the hits just keep on coming

Happy Friday, fellow bettors. We hope you had a patriotic holiday week filled with fireworks, family, and favorable beats. With the weekend quickly approaching, we can't think of a better way to kick it off than to target some plus money Same Game Parlays in MLB.

MLB best bets, 3 HR props for 7/6: Rain, rain go away, let us hit our props today

The weather rained on our home run parade yesterday and canceled two of our three bets, so YB's Jack Doughterty hopes for a sunnier forecast around the country this time around.

MLB best bets, 3 strikeout props for 7/6: You'll want to jump on this Eovaldi prop

A 3-0 sweep Monday and a 2-0 mark with a rainout Wednesday gives YB's Jack Doughterty a 5-0 start to the week in strikeout props. Jack says let's keep it rolling with his three favorite K props for Thursday's MLB slate.

MLB best bets: As Yogi might have said, It ain't over til it's under

The slow section of the sports calendar continues to roll on through the dog days of summer. The good news is there are countless ways to attack a full baseball slate from a betting perspective.

Best bets for the John Deere Classic: Lesser field, greater opportunity

It's John Deere Classic week on the PGA Tour, which means most of the players you know and love will be taking the week off. No matter: YB's Jack Dougherty says smart bettors can still make some money.

John Deere Classic best bets: 3 juicy longshots to target

If you're a fan of chasing a massive payday in golf betting, YB's Jack Dougherty says this week is for you. Only four of the top 40 players in the OWGR are teeing it up at TPC Deere Run, so longshots have a better chance to compete this week.

MLB best bets, 3 home run props for Wednesday 7/5: Big payoff for this basher

The July 4 fireworks may be over, but we can set off some fireworks of our own by targeting some juicy home run props in MLB. YB's Jack Dougherty is here with his three favorite HR bets for Wednesday's slate.  

MLB best bets, 3 strikeout props for 7/5: Braves should have their way with this pitcher

We brought out the brooms Monday for a 3-0 sweep in strikeout props, but there's no time to celebrate the strong start to the week. YB's Jack Dougherty says let's keep it rolling with his three favorite K props for Wednesday's MLB slate.

Golf best bets: 3 outright bets to target for the John Deere Classic

The PGA Tour rolls on to Illinois this week for the 2023 John Deere Classic, and if you're not a diehard golf fan, this might be the week to take off. But guess what? YB's Jack Dougherty IS a diehard golf fan, and he has three outrights to bet this week.

MLB best bets, 3 home run props for Monday 7/3: Boom, go the fireworks

The July 4 fireworks are almost here, but before the holiday festivities begin, let's set off some fireworks of our own in MLB. YB's Jack Dougherty is here with his three favorite players to hit a home run on Monday's slate.  

MLB best bets, 3 strikeout props for Monday 7/3: Great matchup for M's, Woo

It's a new, holiday week in MLB, which means we're coming at you with a fresh three-pack of strikeout prop bets to lead you into the July 4 festivities. Here's our Jack Dougherty's three favorite K props for Monday's MLB slate. 

MLB best bets, 3 home run props for Friday 6/30: Swingers equal dingers

It's a beautiful day for dingers around MLB, and it's our goal to profit off of them. Yardbarker's Jack Dougherty is here with his three favorite players to hit a home run Friday.   

MLB best bets, 3 strikeout props for Friday 6/30: These unders are far from over

Now that's more like it. After a brutal start to the week in strikeout props, we rebounded nicely with a 2-1 mark Wednesday and a 3-0 sweep Thursday. YB's Jack Dougherty says let's finish the week strong with his three favorite strikeout props for Friday's MLB slate.  

MLB best home run bets: 3 home run props for Thursday 6/29

We weren't able to hit a home run prop Wednesday, but that won't stop us from firing again today. YB's Jack Dougherty is back with his three favorite players to hit a home run on Thursday's MLB slate.  

MLB best strikeout bets: 3 strikeout props for Thursday 6/29

After a brutal start to the week in strikeout props, we bounced back Wednesday with a 2-1 mark. YB's Jack Dougherty says let's keep the momentum rolling with his three favorite K props for Thursday's MLB slate.    

MLB best home run bets: 3 home run props for Wednesday 6/28

With 15 games on Wednesday's MLB slate, there's plenty of value to be found all over the betting board. Let's gun for a juicy payout with Jack Dougherty's three favorite home run props to target on Wednesday night. 

MLB best strikeout bets: 3 strikeout props for Wednesday 6/28

It's been a tough start to the week after a 15-5 record last week, but we still have plenty of time to salvage a profit. Let's get back on track with our Jack Dougherty's three favorite K props for Wednesday night's MLB slate. 

Detroit is Homa Sweet Homa this week

The PGA Tour rolls on this week with the Rocket Mortgage Classic from Detroit Golf Club, and if you like birdies, this is the tournament for you.