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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.

Double Vision: Heat’s Bam Adebayo leaves behind rubble

This space aims to identify players who represent good value for recording a double-double in a particular game. If they post double-digit totals in any two of the five main categories (points, rebounds, assists, blocks, steals), backers will at least double their money – and sometimes make much more than that.

Double Vision: Clippers’ Ivica Zubac seizes the day

This space aims to identify players who represent good value for recording a double-double in a particular game. If they post double-digit totals in any two of the five main categories (points, rebounds, assists, blocks, steals), backers will at least double their money – and sometimes make much more than that.

Double Vision: Knicks’ Julius Randle too tough to handle

This space aims to identify players who represent good value for recording a double-double in a particular game. If they post double-digit totals in any two of the five main categories (points, rebounds, assists, blocks, steals), backers will at least double their money – and sometimes make much more than that.

Double Vision: Warriors’ Steph Curry cooking again

This space aims to identify players who represent good value for recording a double-double in a particular game. If they post double-digit totals in any two of the five main categories (points, rebounds, assists, blocks, steals), backers will at least double their money – and sometimes make much more than that.

Double Vision: Suns’ Chris Paul drops dimes by the dozen

This space aims to identify players who represent good value for recording a double-double in a particular game. If they post double-digit totals in any two of the five main categories (points, rebounds, assists, blocks, steals), backers will at least double their money – and sometimes make much more than that.

Double Vision: Clippers’ Russell Westbrook back in a starring role

This space aims to identify players who represent good value for recording a double-double in a particular game. If they post double-digit totals in any two of the five main categories (points, rebounds, assists, blocks, steals), backers will at least double their money – and sometimes make much more than that.

Double Vision: Raptors’ Jakob Poeltl thriving in return

This space aims to identify players who represent good value for recording a double-double in a particular game. If they post double-digit totals in any two of the five main categories (points, rebounds, assists, blocks, steals), backers will at least double their money – and sometimes make much more than that.

Double Vision: Zach’s rack attack

This space aims to identify opportunities to more than double your money by backing a player to post double-digit totals in at least two categories (points, rebounds, assists, blocks, steals).

Super Bowl King of Props: Last call

It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer volume of Super Bowl props. In the run-up to kickoff, all of the King of Props’ favorite investment opportunities are right here at Yardbarker.

Super Bowl King of Props: Premier punting

You want a Super Bowl prop? Here's a Super Bowl prop for you. And Yardbarker's King of Props is all over it.

Super Bowl King of Props: Gainwell to grab well

It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer volume of Super Bowl props. In the run-up to kickoff, all of the King of Props’ favorite investment opportunities will be posted here at Yardbarker.

Super Bowl King of Props: Goedert among mortals

It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer volume of Super Bowl props. In the run-up to kickoff, all of the King of Props’ favorite investment opportunities will be posted here at Yardbarker.

Super Bowl King of Props: Two halves equal lots of scoring

It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer volume of Super Bowl props. In the run-up to kickoff, all of the King of Props’ favorite investment opportunities will be posted here at Yardbarker.

Super Bowl King of Props: Carrying the load for the Chiefs

As two recent Super Bowl champions prepare to compete for another title, the cores of the teams are notably different.  

King of Props: Chase the ace

Having avoided a neutral-site game when the Bills were eliminated in the divisional round, the Kansas City Chiefs will be hosting the conference-title showdown for a record fifth straight year. And the King of Props likes a familiar target as his top prop.

King of Props: Purdy good on the ground

The biggest storyline of the back half of the season has been the ascension of Brock Purdy, who infamously earned the title “Mr. Irrelevant” for being selected last in the 2022 draft.

King of Props: Tony gets awarded a larger share

Despite playing a backup role for most of the season, this week's top prop has been positively explosive when given opportunities. So rules the King of Props.

King of Props: Eyeing the other Daniel

As the Eagles and Giants prepare to meet in the postseason for just the fifth time, a target who sat out Week 18 is the subject of the King of Props' top prop.

King of Props: Staying engaged

As Tom Brady faces the Dallas Cowboys in what might be his last game at Raymond James Stadium, the King of Props is backing one of the GOAT's alternate targets for our top prop.

King of Props: Pressed into prominence

The Baltimore Ravens' receiving corps has been ravaged by injuries, but the King of Props has selected one of their better-known targets as our top prop for today's Wild Card game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

King of Props: All-purpose back, all-weather attack

Today’s Wild Card matchup between the Niners and Seahawks will be contested in the rain and wind of Santa Clara, Calif., and the King of Props is expecting a reliable ballcarrier to deliver.

King of Props: 2023 AD

With the Georgia Bulldogs installed as favorites by nearly two touchdowns in tonight’s NCAA title game vs. TCU at SoFi Stadium, the King of Props is expecting a revitalized playmaker to deliver.

King of Props: Expect frequency, Kenneth

Teams can have vastly different levels of motivation by the end of the NFL regular season, and the disparity will be glaring in Seattle on Sunday afternoon. With rain in the forecast, the ground game figures to be featured prominently – and that’s the focus of the King of Props.

King of Props: Kirk will be enterprising

The 7-9 Titans can boldly go where no AFC South team has gone before – to the playoffs despite a losing record. Meanwhile, the 8-8 Jaguars have an opportunity to finish the season above .500 for just the second time in 15 years.

King of Props: Tyler Boyd fills the void

Two of last season’s division winners find themselves in familiar territory as they clash in the first Monday Night Football game of 2023. The Bills have already locked up the AFC East for the third year in a row, and the Bengals can claim another AFC North title with a win or tie. Where is the prop value tonight?