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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.

November 12, 2023  |  NFL

NFL Week 10 player prop: Hollywood renaissance

Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray returns from the torn ACL he suffered 11 months ago. Against the Falcons Sunday, Murray will look to pass to a familiar target the King of Props likes for his top prop.  

November 11, 2023  |  North Carolina Tar Heels

College football Week 11 player prop: Maye in full bloom

If the Duke Blue Devils are going to beat UNC as nearly two-touchdown road underdogs, they’ll need to withstand an aerial assault from the King of Props' top prop.

November 9, 2023  |  NFL

NFL 'TNF' player prop: Young may be restless

If you’re wondering why two of the worst teams in the league are sharing the Thursday night spotlight, it’s likely because their futures are inextricably linked — and the NFL can’t resist a storyline.

November 6, 2023  |  Los Angeles Chargers

NFL 'MNF' player prop: Austin powers the attack

For the third time in four weeks, the Chargers will have the rapt attention of a national audience. Following prime-time home games that saw them lose to the Cowboys and beat the Bears, they now fly across the country to face the Jets at MetLife Stadium. The King of Props is here with his pick.

November 5, 2023  |  NFL

NFL Week 9 player prop: Bijan becomes a beast

Two NFC teams turning to new quarterbacks are set to meet in Atlanta on Sunday. That sets the stage for the King of Props main prop for Sunday's NFL slate.

November 4, 2023  |  College Football

College football player prop: Ready for Boardingham

As the Florida Gators take on Arkansas, looking for the victory that makes them bowl eligible, an emerging Florida player gets the King of Props' backing for top prop.

November 2, 2023  |  NFL

NFL 'TNF' Week 9 player prop: Folk hero

Titans rookie QB Will Levis faces the Steelers in Pittsburgh, and the circumstances surrounding his initial road test points the King of Props to a particular opportunity for "Thursday Night Football."

October 30, 2023  |  NFL

NFL 'MNF' Week 8 player prop: Mayer’s office

With “Monday Night Football” returning to Detroit for the first time in five years, the King of Props is backing a new member of the visiting Las Vegas Raiders as his top prop.

October 29, 2023  |  NFL

NFL player prop: Dashing through the snow

As Kansas City visits snowy Denver and looks to extend the winning streak over its AFC West rival to 17 games, the King of Props is backing a workhorse for his top prop.

October 28, 2023  |  College Football

College football player prop: Sooner to the rescue

The 7-0 and sixth-ranked Oklahoma Sooners play in enemy territory for the first time in a month as they take on Kansas in Lawrence. And the King of Props is here with his best prop to pop.

October 26, 2023  |  NFL

NFL 'TNF' player prop: Kincaid comes on, gets happy

The King of Props likes one of Josh Allen's emerging weapons for his top prop in tonight's "Thursday Night Football" matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

October 23, 2023  |  NFL

NFL 'MNF' player prop: New Niners No. 1

Two of the defending NFC division winners will square off on Monday night when Minnesota hosts San Francisco. And the King of Props is here for you with his top prop for 'MNF.'

October 22, 2023  |  Seattle Seahawks

NFL player prop: Walker picks up the pace

The King of Props is here with his top prop for Sunday's Week 7 NFL action, and it's someone who should get plenty of opportunities in the Seattle Seahawks-Arizona Cardinals game.

October 21, 2023  |  College Football

College football player prop: Buy low on the Heisman winner

After starting the season 6-0, USC went into South Bend to face Notre Dame and left with a humbling 48-20 defeat. Losing can serve as great motivation, and the King of Props is betting on a bounce-back against Utah for his top prop.

October 19, 2023  |  New Orleans Saints

NFL 'TNF' player prop: Trusted hands

As the Jacksonville Jaguars visit the raucous Superdome for their first game in enemy territory since the opener, one of the difference makers on the host New Orleans Saints gets the King of Props' backing for top prop.

October 16, 2023  |  Los Angeles Chargers

NFL Week 6 'MNF' player prop: Defending home turf

As the Dallas Cowboys and their legions of fans invade SoFi Stadium on Monday night, the King of Props is backing a defensive captain on the host Los Angeles Chargers to bring home his top prop.

October 15, 2023  |  NFL

NFL Week 6 player prop: Cause for celebration

Through the first five weeks of the season, the winless Panthers have allowed at least 20 points to every opponent. Now they must travel to Miami and hope a diminished defense can contain the explosive 4-1 Dolphins. The King of Props is all over this one, and you can be, too.

October 14, 2023  |  College Football

College football player prop: Nix up to his old tricks

Saturday’s marquee matchup features No. 7 Washington hosting No. 8 Oregon. The King of Props shares his top prop for this battle in Seattle.  

October 12, 2023  |  NFL

NFL Week 6 'TNF' player prop: Jet-propelled production

The King of Props went 3-0 on his NFL plays last week — in fact, all three plays gained double what was needed to win. And he's right back at it with his pick for tonight's "Thursday Night Football" matchup between the Chiefs and Broncos.

October 9, 2023  |  NFL

NFL 'MNF' player prop: Wideout worthy of a wager

This is the second prime-time game in 12 days for the Green Bay Packers, and the extra rest should benefit the player the King of Props is backing for his top prop on "Monday Night Football."

October 8, 2023  |  NFL

NFL player prop: Cleared for takeoff

There's a big revenge factor involved in Sunday's NFL Week 5 game between the New York Jets and the Denver Broncos. The King of Props takes that into consideration as he shares his top prop pick for Jets-Broncos. 

October 7, 2023  |  College Football

College football player prop: Cane looks more than able

When the latest installment of the Georgia Tech-U. of Miami series takes place at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday night, a new participant in the rivalry carries the King of Props' support for top prop.

October 5, 2023  |  NFL

NFL 'TNF' player prop: Moore of the same

The 0-4 Chicago Bears face the Washington Commanders on "Thursday Night Football," and the King of Props is here to share his favorite prop pick.

October 2, 2023  |  NFL

NFL 'MNF' player prop: Matchup nightmare

When the New York Giants take on the Seattle Seahawks tonight on 'Monday Night Football,' the King of Props has singled out a player on the visiting Seahawks for his top prop.

October 1, 2023  |  NFL

NFL player prop: The beauty of Jeudy

The 0-3 Denver Broncos now visit Chicago to take on the likewise-winless Bears. But bad teams can present good betting opportunities, and this matchup of misery is where the King of Props finds his top prop.