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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.

College football player prop: A Sanders who’s still undefeated

With Colorado getting trounced by Oregon last week, the feel-good story of Deion Sanders coaching his sons while turning around a Power 5 program can cede some of the spotlight to another resurgence. And that leads us to the King of Props' top college football prop for Saturday's slate.

NFL 'TNF' player prop: Love, exciting and new

The Lions and Packers have shared a division for nearly a century, facing each other at least twice in every non-strike season since 1934. As the rivalry gets renewed with another prime-time tilt at Lambeau Field, the King of Props is here with his favorite pick.

NFL 'MNF' player prop: Otton candy

Baker Mayfield now tries to do something his predecessor (some guy named Brady) never did — lead the Bucs to a 3-0 start. As the likewise-undefeated Eagles visit Tampa in the first of another pair of Monday night matchups, the King of Props is backing a pass catcher on the home side for his top prop.

NFL player prop: Kelley gets the green

While quarterbacks Justin Herbert and Kirk Cousins are expected to put on an air show, it’s a bruising ballcarrier who gets the King of Props' backing for top prop for Chargers-Vikings.

NFL Week 3 'TNF' player prop: Rhymes with taller and baller

The King of Props is coming off a 3-0 Week 2, and he's back to keep things rolling with his pick for tonight's 'TNF' matchup between the New York Giants and the host San Francisco 49ers.  

NFL 'MNF' player prop: Ascension of a Saint

The NFL concludes Week 2 by serving up a pair of Monday night games featuring division foes. And the King of Props is marching in with his favorite Saints prop.

NFL Week 2 player prop: Collins gets his fill

After opening last season with a tie, Houston and Indianapolis were almost equally terrible the rest of the way, ending up separated by a single game in the AFC South basement.

College football player prop: The valor of Allar

Headlining Saturday’s early kickoffs is a Big Ten matchup between Illinois and Penn State. This game represents the first conference clash for each, and the visiting Nittany Lions have been installed as two-touchdown favorites. And the King of Props is here for you, with a tasty prop play.

NFL 'TNF' player prop: No dissing Cousins

Having escaped Foxborough with a 25-20 victory in the opener, the Eagles return to Philadelphia to play their first game at Lincoln Financial Field since winning the NFC Championship there in late January. And the King of Props is here with his pick.

NFL 'MNF' player prop: A go-to to throw to

Aaron Rodgers will look to open the season with a win against a division opponent, and the King of Props is backing Rodgers' favorite target for his top prop on "Monday Night Football."

NFL player prop: Return to prominence

As 28 NFL teams prepare to take the field Sunday amid high expectations, the return to action is especially meaningful for the subject of the King of Props' top prop.

College football player prop: Ervin is deservin’

Lost in all of the excitement surrounding Colorado's epic win over TCU is how vulnerable the Buffaloes looked defensively, and the King of Props is exploiting the Buffs' biggest weakness for his top prop.

NFL player prop: Rookie ready to roar

The defending champion Kansas City Chiefs open the NFL season against the up-and-coming Detroit Lions in what figures to be a high-scoring affair. The King of Props is backing an electric newcomer on the visitors for top prop.

CFL best bets: Labour of love

In celebration of Labour Day — that’s the proper spelling north of the border — the Canadian Football League gives us a Monday doubleheader. And the King of Props loves some CFL props, eh?

College football player prop: Best back on the attack

If you’ve been looking for a matchup of Top 25 teams here in Week 1, the wait ends on Sunday night when No. 5 LSU and No. 8 Florida State square off in Orlando. And the King of Props has just the pick worth waiting for.

College football player prop: As good as Legette

After sampling a handful of games from the pigskin appetizer that is Week 0, fans of college football can gorge themselves on Saturday’s first full slate. And the King of Props has a yummy one for UNC vs. South Carolina.

College football player prop: Flashing familiar form

On Friday night, the Miami in South Florida, which often gets referred to simply as “The U,” hosts Miami of Ohio at Hard Rock Stadium. And the King of Props is here with the pick.

College football player prop: Unleashing a strong-armed slinger

With the dog days of August coming to a close and the start of the NFL season still a week away, the NCAA rightfully occupies center stage. And the King of Props is right here with his pick for NC State-UConn.

College football player prop: No doubting Thomas

Notre Dame and Navy are set to battle in Ireland for the first time since 2012, because the pandemic forced relocation and then cancellation of a planned renewal of the rivalry three years ago,

CFL best bets: Backing a quarterback bounce-back

Few gave the Calgary Stampeders any chance of beating the undefeated Toronto Argonauts when the teams met in Week 9, but they did, 20-7. It figures to be much more of an uphill battle in Friday night’s rematch, and playing from behind only stands to benefit the top play from the King of Props.

CFL best bets: The need for Snead

The two hottest teams north of the border square off in another Thursday night showcase that Americans can watch on the CBS Sports Network. As the 8-2 Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the 6-3 Montreal Alouettes, both squads are looking to extend four-game winning streaks.

CFL best bets: Brown to be held down

The second game of Week 11 represents the midpoint of the CFL’s 21-week regular season. This year, it’s a West Division clash as the 7-2 Winnipeg Blue Bombers visit the 3-6 Calgary Stampeders on Friday night. And the King of Props is here with his pick.

CFL best bets: The elements of an under

Just because the Edmonton Elks are 0-9 doesn't mean we can't make some money off the CFL's worst team. And that's just what the King of Props is doing.

CFL best bets: Riding with the hot hands

Before the season started, this Friday night matchup between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Montreal Alouettes held a lot of intrigue. It still holds potential for a profit, especially when you read what the King of Props has to say.