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Jared Shlensky

Jared Shlensky joined Yardbarker in June of 2022 and writes about MLB, College Football and the NFL. Jared enjoys keeping up with pro and college football contests based out of Las Vegas, and he is a big fan of parlays, round robins, future bets, prop bets, and most of all, teaser bets. Jared is also a certified Pharmacy Technician and play-by-play broadcaster. Follow Jared on Twitter @JaredShlensky.

NHL best bet: Jump on this 'conservative' SGP for Monday night

Chicago has won five straight games and have scored three or more goals in each win during its winning streak, which makes this same-game parlay all the more appealing.

XFL Week 2: After promising start, let's jump in with this Week 2 teaser

Overall Week 1 of the XFL was successful, and for that reason alone, we're going to do a teaser for this week's game just like we did during the NFL season. Let's see how it goes. Who knows? You might make a few bucks.

MLB Win-Loss Totals: Is 2023 the year the Tampa Bay Rays regress?

Every season the small-market Rays find a way to prove doubters wrong and exceed expectations, but is 2023 the year where the Rays take a step back?

In this college hoops parlay, losers shall become winners

DePaul and Loyola have just nine wins apiece, and with both teams really struggling, we're taking both teams' opponents — Fordham and Butler — in a parlay.

MLB Win Totals: Is 2023 the year the Los Angeles Angels turn things around?

The Los Angeles Angels have Mike Trout AND Shohei Ohtani. So can they turn things around in the AL West?

Monday Night College Hoops-NHL Parlay

March Madness is right around the corner and the race for the postseason in the NHL is heating up. We know it's been a while since we included both sports – hockey and college hoops -- in one of our parlays, but that doesn't mean it's not worth betting.

College basketball best bets: Don't miss this Friday night parlay

Friday night features a super small slate of college basketball games, but don't let that deter you from putting together this college basketball parlay.

MLB odds: Can anyone stop Houston in the American League West?

There’s no disputing the Houston Astros have dominated the American League West the last six seasons, but will 2023 be the same? That’s the million-dollar question.

Hornets-Lakers parlay is the perfect remedy 

Are you still recovering from Valentine Day? Here's a parlay to get you back on the beam.

MLB futures odds: Guardians a lock in American League Central? Not so fast

The AL Central might have been the worst division in baseball from top to bottom in 2022, but at least it was competitive up until the last month of the season. Who will take the division this season?

Super Bowl LVII by the numbers: For bettor or worse

While we argue over whether or not the Kansas City Chiefs officially are a dynasty, let's also check out how the numbers broke down for bettors on Super Bowl LVII.

Super Bowl LVII best bets: Don't miss out on this same-game parlay

With just the big game remaining, the standard parlay is out the window. But you know what is available? The same-game parlay, aka, an SGP.

Bucks anchor this hockey-hoops parlay for Thursday night

Thursday night doesn’t exactly feature a full slate of NHL and NBA games to pick from, but we’ve got two we love in a parlay. And best of all, when you combine both legs, you get greater than even odds.

Clippers add sheer value to midweek pro-college parlay

With tons of NBA and college basketball games on Wednesday, picking two games to combine in a parlay might be easy, but picking the right two, well, that's not so easy.

College basketball best bet: Pitt, Terps on a tasty parlay

Tuesday night features a full slate of college basketball games, but two in particular stand out to us. And when you combine the two into a parlay, you get good odds.

NBA best bet: Don't miss out on this one-game parlay for Clippers vs. Nets

Kyrie Irving has been dealt to the Mavericks, Durant is still hurt, and the Nets are 5-7 over their last 12 games. That’s why we’re all about the Clippers on Monday night against the Nets in this one-game parlay.

College hoops best bet for 2/3: Looking for (and finding) value in an unlikely place

You don't have to always bet on the big teams and programs, especially when it comes to college basketball. Our Jared Shlensky has found an opportunity off the beaten path. And you'd be wise to pounce on it.

NBA best bets: Don't miss this same-game parlay on Pelicans-Mavericks

Thursday’s NBA slate is small, but don’t fret, we’ve got one game we love on the same-game parlay front.  

This college-NBA parlay will 'Net' you some dough

Happy February! We know, we know. You can't wait for the Super Bowl. You've got plenty of money on the game and are in a ton of square pools and are anxiously waiting for next Sunday to finally arrive.

MLB odds: American League East futures look

New York is currently the consensus favorite to repeat as AL East Champions, but are the Yankees to win the AL East the best bet?

Super Bowl odds and trends: Get the early jump on Eagles-Chiefs

The Super Bowl might be two weeks away, but that doesn't mean we can't start looking ahead at the betting lines. And we're not just talking about the moneyline, spread and over/under either. There's more, lots more.

AFC, NFC title games: Best Conference Championship Teaser

It's the games — the AFC and NFC Conference Championships — before the big one. Win, and you're in the Super Bowl. Lose, and go home.

NHL-NBA parlay: We (deep) dish on this tasty Chicago-style parlay

We’re not going to tell you that you can’t put ketchup on your hot dog, but we’ll warn you that if you pass on this Chicago hoops-hockey parlay, you’re going to miss out on some solid cash.

Toronto Raptors vs. Sacramento Kings: This same-game parlay is worth staying up late for

Wednesday features a solid slate of games in the NBA, but one game stands out for a same-game parlay bet.  

Best picks for Super Bowl MVP

The Super Bowl will be here before you know it, with the Eagles taking on the Chiefs. Who do we like for Super Bowl MVP?