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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

NFL Week 15 betting guide

Week 15 of the NFL season is almost here. Before you finalize your betting card for the week, check out our comprehensive betting preview filled with tips and predictions for all 16 games.

Eagles season suddenly has the dreadful 2023 feel to it

The Philadelphia Eagles are on a nine-game winning streak and have a chance to grab the No. 1 seed in the NFC heading into the playoffs, but this season is starting to feel eerily similar to last year's epic collapse.

Scottie Scheffler looks unbeatable with new secret weapon

Scottie Scheffler was already the No. 1 player in the world by a wide margin, but the gap between him and No. 2 just widened even more.

Three Penn State players who could be key to upsetting Oregon

No. 3 Penn State is gearing up for its biggest test of the season against No. 1 Oregon in the Big Ten Championship game on Saturday (7 p.m. ET, CBS) in Indianapolis.

NFL Week 14 betting guide

Week 14 of the NFL season is right around the corner, but before you finalize your betting card for the loaded slate, be sure to check out our comprehensive betting preview filled with breakdowns and predictions for every game.

What a successful 2025 season might look like for Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods hasn't made more than five PGA Tour starts in a season since 2020. Based on his most recent comments, that streak isn't going to end in 2025.

Case is clear for Eagles' Saquon Barkley for MVP

A running back hasn't won the NFL Most Valuable Player award since Minnesota's Adrian Peterson in 2012, but Saquon Barkley is now in line to end the drought. 

Joel Dahmen's clutch putt may have just saved his PGA Tour career

Joel Dahmen has stood over thousands of six-foot putts in his golf career, but none were as nerve-racking as the one he faced on Friday afternoon with his PGA Tour status in the balance.

NFL Week 12 betting guide

Before you finalize your betting card for the Week 12 slate, we've got you covered with our comprehensive betting guide with predictions and matchups to target with props. 

Sixers' disastrous season just hit a new low

The Philadelphia 76ers are an NBA-worst 2-11, Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey still haven't played a game together and now the locker room is falling apart at the seams. 

It's time to tell the truth about Patrick Mahomes' poor season

The Kansas City Chiefs are 9-1 through 10 games and control their own destiny to earn the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs, but Patrick Mahomes is far from the main reason why.

The unexpected reason why Eagles are Super Bowl contenders

After a uneven 2-2 start to the season, the Eagles have emerged as legitimate Super Bowl contenders, and their top-three defense is the reason why.  

Saquon Barkley's signing was a win-win for Eagles and Giants

The Giants receive more and more backlash with every monster performance Saquon Barkley puts up in midnight green, but the decision to let him walk was a win for all parties involved. 

NFL Week 11 betting guide

Week 11 of the NFL season is almost here, and what a massive week it is with multiple crucial division matchups and the game of the year. Before you start building your betting card for Week 11, check out our comprehensive betting guide filled with breakdowns and predictions for every game.

NFL Week 10 betting guide, Part 2

As we look ahead to Week 10 in the NFL, we've got you covered with breakdowns, betting looks and predictions for all 14 games on the schedule. We already broke down the first half of the slate in Part 1, so let's dive into Part 2.

NFL Week 10 betting guide, Part 1

We're more than halfway through the NFL season, so it's time to start focusing on the playoff races in each conference. There are a few crucial matchups on this week's slate that could go a long way in determining division winners and wild-card teams.

NFL Week 9 betting guide, Part 2

Week 9 of the NFL season is right around the corner. Before you finalize your betting card for the week, make sure to check out our comprehensive betting guide with picks and predictions for every game on the slate.

NFL Week 9 betting guide, Part 1

Believe it or not, we've made it to the halfway point of the NFL season. With a loaded slate of games ahead in Week 9, let's break it down with our betting looks and predictions for each matchup. 

MLB betting: World Series Game 4 best bets

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a chance to lock up a World Series title on Tuesday night. With a win against the New York Yankees in Game 4, the Dodgers will secure their eighth championship in franchise history.

Look of the Day 10/29: Crazy for a Fox

Check out our favorite bet for Tuesday night action. 

NBA betting: Check out Dougherty's +9965 NBA lotto ticket for 10/28

We're back with another juicy parlay for Monday's NBA slate, and we have a good feeling about this one. Let's take a look at some of the matchups we want to exploit and try to cash a big one.  

NFL Week 9: Dougherty's 'Beat the Line' bets

Coming off a 3-0 week against the spread in our "Beat the Line" series, we're looking to keep the good times rolling as we look ahead to Week 9.  

MLB betting: Dougherty's World Series Game 3 best bets

MLB returns on Monday night with Game 3 of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees.  

Look of the Day 10/28: Giants' Tracy to get plenty of work

Happy sports equinox, fellow bettors! All four major sports leagues are in action Monday for the 31st time ever, so we have an almost unlimited platter of bets to choose from.