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John Dudley

A longtime writer and sports bettor, John Dudley has been dubbed the “King of Props” for his proficiency with proposition wagers. Research is the key that routinely unlocks success, and his selections are always backed by sound reasoning. John can be followed on Twitter @JohnDudley85.

NFL player prop: Festive Flowers

As the Niners and Ravens move toward a potential title-game rematch, the King of Props is backing a rookie for his preferred prop.

NFL player prop: Lil’ somethin’ for Christmas

The King of Props has been on a holiday run, hitting eight of his last 10 picks. And he's got a special Christmas Eve prop for the Pats-Broncos game just for you.

NFL player prop: Tee to green

As this AFC North rivalry between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Pittsburgh Steelers gets renewed, a prominent pass-catcher earns the King of Props' backing for top prop.

NFL 'TNF' player prop: Carr sustains drives

Tonight's "Thursday Night Football" game between the Rams and Saints is expected to significantly impact the postseason, and expected passing volume is the basis for the top prop from the King of Props.

NFL 'MNF' player prop: Bodied by an old nemesis

Philadelphia is turning to a new defensive play caller in former Lions coach Matt Patricia. But the King of Props doesn't think Patricia will scheme up a way to contain the subject of his top prop.

NFL player prop: Ford driven to succeed

As the 8-5 Cleveland Browns try to improve their playoff chances against the 5-8 Chicago Bears, the King of Props likes an emerging weapon for his top prop.

NFL player prop: Portable passing game

A prime-time interconference battle caps the first Saturday slate of the NFL season, with the 9-4 Detroit Lions playing host to the 7-6 Denver Broncos. And the King of Props is here with his top prop.

NFL 'TNF' player prop: Setting back quarterbacking

There's no two ways about it: The King of Props is on a heater. He's cashed four straight picks and you'll do well to check out his main prop for tonight's "TNF" matchup between the Chargers and Raiders.

NFL 'MNF' player prop: Chig could be big

If the Tennessee Titans hope to stay competitive as a two-touchdown underdog in Miami, a viable game plan would prominently feature the subject of the Kings of Props' preferred prop.

NFL player prop: Rice putting up numbers

This Chiefs-Bills game has major playoff implications for both sides — and a newcomer to the rivalry gets the King of Props' support for top prop.

NFL 'TNF' player prop: Hunter’s instinct

As backup quarterbacks try to generate something resembling offensive production in this Steelers-Patriots "TNF" matchup, the King of Props likes a prime-time veteran for his top prop.

'MNF' Week 13 player prop: New JB, same type of QB

With the host Jacksonville Jaguars installed as 10-point favorites, the King of Props is backing the new leader of the visiting Cincinnati Bengals as his top prop.

NFL player prop: Pat response

The Steelers have managed a 7-4 record and currently hold the first wild-card spot. With the 2-10 Cardinals next up, the biggest contributor to Pittsburgh’s improved yardage output gets the King of Props' backing for top prop.

NFL 'TNF' player prop: Pollard won’t be collared

A week after their dominant 35-point win over the Commanders, the Cowboys host another Thursday game and welcome a fellow Thanksgiving participant in the Seahawks.

NFL player prop: Alexander not so great

Now 6-5 and in position to claim a wild-card spot, the Minnesota Vikings host the rival Chicago Bears to conclude Week 12, and their opponent’s greatest strength factors into the King of Props' top prop.

NFL player prop: Bobby Trees, if you please

As Jags and Texans looks to establish supremacy in their AFC South showdown, an underappreciated contributor is deserving of our support as the King of Props' top prop.

College football player prop: Cougar on the prowl

As rivals Washington and Washington State prepare to battle on the gridiron for the 115th time — and last as members of the same conference — a veteran on the visitors gets the King of Props' backing for top prop.

NFL player prop: Grin and Garrett

As journeyman Jets QB Tim Boyle steps under center and prepares to duel with the Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa, his primary target gets the King of Props' support for top prop.

NFL player prop: Rookie beast set to feast

If the Seahawks are going to upset the Niners in their Thanksgiving NBC nightcap, a key player figures to be the one the King of Props is backing for his top prop.

NFL 'MNF' player prop: Gainwell through the air

The King of Props says if the Eagles find themselves trailing in Monday night's Super Bowl rematch against the Chiefs, a negative game script will benefit the player he's backing for top prop.

NFL player prop: Fields mettle

This latest installment of the Bears-Lions rivalry features two explosive offenses and a slate-high over/under of 48, prompting the King of Props to back the road team’s triggerman for his top prop.

College football player prop: What Brown can do for HOU

The King of Props is looking for this Houston Cougar to deliver vs. Oklahoma State today. 

NFL 'TNF' player prop: Keen on Keaton

As the 7-3 Baltimore Ravens and 5-4 Cincinnati Bengals prepare to square off on "Thursday Night Football," a new participant in the rivalry gets the King of Props' backing for top prop.

NFL Week 10 'MNF' player prop: Bankable Bronco

As the Bills and Broncos meet at Buffalo’s Highmark Stadium to conclude Week 10, a player who has been a model of consistency gets the King of Props' support for top prop.