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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 best bets: Strikeout props for Monday 7/17

It's a new week for strikeout props in MLB, so let's start it off strong with our Jack Dougherty's three favorite bets for Monday night's slate.

Golf best bets: 3 outright bets to target for the Open Championship

We've made it to the final major championship of the year, and there's no shortage of storylines heading into this week's Open Championship at Royal Liverpool. YB's Jack Dougherty's is here with his three favorite outright bets for the Open.

MLB best bets: Great price on Teoscar Hernandez highlights HR props for Friday 7/14

We've survived the slowest week on the sports calendar, and MLB finally returns Friday with a full slate of games. YB's Jack Dougherty jumps back into the action with his three favorite home run props for the day.   

MLB best bets: Shohei Ohtani among 3 strikeout props for Friday 7/14

The All-Star break finally comes to a close Friday with a full slate of MLB games. YB's Jack Dougherty says let's jump right back into the action with his three favorite strikeout props for the day.

Forget Rodgers, it's the Summer of Love for Packers

We've almost made it through the longest, most stagnant week on the sports calendar, as MLB returns Friday for a full slate of action following the All-Star break.

Best bets for the Scottish Open, including a head-to-head matchup you don't want to miss

Professional golf shifts overseas this week for the Genesis Scottish Open, and many of the top players in the world are in the field for some Open Championship prep. YB's Jack Dougherty has four choice picks.

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.