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Jack Dougherty

Jack Dougherty has been writing professionally since 2015, contributing to publications such as GoPSUSports.com, Centre Daily Times, Associated Press, and Sportscasting.com. He also spent more than a year working at a casino sportsbook, where he learned the ins and outs of the betting world and witnessed the grave mistakes casual bettors make every day. Now, Jack wants to use his expertise and experience in the industry to make you a more disciplined and more profitable bettor.

EXPERTISE:

Golf, Sports Betting, Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia 76ers, Philadelphia Phillies

LIV Golf scores major win ahead of PGA Championship

The 2024 PGA Championship announced its official field for the second major of the year, and there were a few surprises on the list.

Golf best bets: 2 long shots to target at the Wells Fargo Championship

Let's check out the two long shots we're targeting with outright and finishing position bets this week for the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club, a signature PGA Tour event.

Look of the Day for 5/7: This Gafford prop should be a slam dunk

After a Look of the Day loser to start the week, let's bounce back with an NBA player prop for Tuesday's postseason slate. 

MLB home run props for 5/7: France will Ty one on

We were unable to cash a home run prop on Monday, but we're feeling good about our chances on Tuesday with friendly weather and wind conditions throughout MLB.

MLB strikeout props for 5/7: Fade Dodgers' Yamamoto vs. Marlins

That's how you start the week off right! We went 3-0 in strikeout props on Monday with two sweat-free winners, and we're looking to keep the momentum rolling.

Brooks Koepka sets up epic clash with Scottie Scheffler at PGA Championship

Prepare yourselves for a clash of the titans at the 2024 PGA Championship next week.

Golf best bets: Outright picks for the Wells Fargo Championship

We were so close to cashing Jake Knapp at 100-1 to win the CJ Cup Byron Nelson last week, but he stumbled in the final round to finish in eighth place. So who does our Jack Dougherty like in this week's Wells Fargo Championship?

Look of the Day 5/6: Ya gotta have Hart

We're coming off of  a Look of the Day winner on the Philadelphia Phillies from last week, so we're looking to keep that momentum rolling into the new week. 

MLB home run props for 5/6: Good power at a great price 

We're back with another week of home run props, and we're looking to kick it off with a bang. Let's check out the three HR bets we're targeting for Monday's MLB slate.  

MLB strikeout props for 5/6: Tough matchup for A's Wood

We're back for more strikeout props after a short hiatus. Here are our three favorite K props for Monday's MLB slate.  

Look of the Day for 5/1: Phils to grab early lead

After a tough start to the week in our Look of the Day series, we're looking to bounce back with a winner on Wednesday. Let's head to the diamond and target our favorite bet for the MLB slate.   

Golf best bets: 3 props for the CJ Cup Byron Nelson

Jordan Spieth is the betting favorite to win the CJ Cup Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch, but we're looking further down the board for our golf bets this week.

Golf best bets: Outright picks for LIV Golf Singapore

We normally target three players for our LIV outright card, but we're going in a different direction this week.

Golf best bets: 2 long shots to target at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson

The PGA Tour heads back to Texas this week for the CJ Cup Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch. YB's Jack Dougherty is here with some long shot bets. 

Look of the Day for 4/30: Look to the Under for Magic

The Denver Nuggets drilled a jumper with less than a second remaining in the first quarter to hand us a brutal loss on our Monday Look of the Day. All we can do is pick ourselves off the mat and go back for more, and we'll do just that with our favorite bet for Tuesday's NBA playoff slate.

MLB home run props for 4/30: Bombers to blast Birds in Baltimore

We struck out on home run props to start the week, so we're looking for a bounce-back winner to get our week going. Here are our three favorite home run bets for Tuesday's loaded MLB slate.   

MLB strikeout props for 4/30: No knocking Wood against Pirates

We went 1-1 in strikeout props with one rainout on Monday, so we're hoping for some better weather and a winning record on Tuesday. Let's check out our three favorite K props for the MLB slate. 

Let's go big with +1240 SGP for Knicks-Sixers

The premier game on Tuesday night's NBA playoff slate is going down in Madison Square Garden, as the New York Knicks look to close out the Philadelphia 76ers.

LIV Golf continues to build momentum with record-setting week in Adelaide

More than 94,000 fans flocked to The Grange Golf Club this past weekend for LIV Golf Adelaide, setting the record for the highest attendance at a LIV event to date. 

Rory McIlroy's 25th PGA Tour win is by far his least impressive

Rory McIlroy just won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans to reach 25 career PGA Tour victories and jump Gary Player and Dustin Johnson on the all-time wins list, but hardly anyone cares.

Golf best bets: Outright picks for the CJ Cup Byron Nelson

The PGA Tour heads to McKinney, Texas this week for the CJ Cup Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch. And YB's resident golf expert Jack Dougherty has three outright bets to be made. 

Look of the Day for 4/29: Lakers to start fast, then fold

It's a new week for our Look of the Day series, and we're feeling good about our pick for Monday's NBA playoff slate. 

MLB home run props for 4/29: Braves sluggers to feast on M's pitching

It's a new week for us in home run props, and we're looking to kick off the week with a bang. Let's break down our three favorite HR bets for Monday's MLB slate.   

MLB strikeout props for 4/29: Fade Dodgers' Paxton vs. D-backs

YB's Jack Dougherty closed last week with a 2-1 mark in strikeout props with two plus-money winners on Friday, and he's  looking to stay hot to start the new week. Here are Jack's three favorite K props for Monday's MLB slate.  

NFL Draft bets: Mr. Irrelevant will likely play this position

One of the more fascinating NFL Draft betting markets revolves around Mr. Irrelevant, the final pick in the seventh round of every draft.