JD Yonke
JD Yonke
6+ years experience 6+ years experience
JD is a diehard college football fan with five years of experience writing betting and fantasy content for publications such as SportsGrid, Fantasy Points, Fantrax, and Devy Watch. An avid reader, he uses his inclination to look at things with an exhausting and in-depth, analytic viewpoint combined with a love for statistics and metrics to form a well-rounded handicapping approach.
e's an integral member of the niche (but growing!) college fantasy football community, twice traveling to Canton, OH for the Fantasy Football Expo as a member of the CFF King's Classic drafting squad. His specialization in college football DFS and prop betting taught him that there are exploitable markets to be found and that narrowing your focus is integral to being a profitable bettor.
A lifelong Californian who grew up playing baseball, basketball, football, and lacrosse, he's glad to share a passionate love for sports with this wonderful community.
Sport to bet on: College football
Sports movie: The Sandlot
Sports snack: Cherries
Covers feature: College football betting trends
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Padres vs Diamondbacks Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today’s MLB Game
Arizona has the starting pitcher advantage in this afternoon's affair vs. San Diego, which will ensure them a lead after five frames.
Giants vs Dodgers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today’s MLB Game
Andy Pages has an unexpected advantage vs. Giants starter Landen Roupp, making him the focus of our MLB betting picks for Saturday night.
Giants vs Dodgers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today’s MLB Game
Yonke's prediction: Pitchers win out in low-scoring game.
Dodgers vs Padres Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game
Yonke's best bet: Los Angeles is in a conundrum with its pitching rotation, and the timing could not be worse against Manny Machado and San Diego.
Braves vs Brewers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today’s MLB Game
Chris Sale has found his groove on the mound even amid the Braves' struggles. His 1.43 ERA over his last eight starts will go a long way toward cashing the Under 7.5 on tonight's game total vs. the Brewers.
Red Sox vs Yankees Props Picks & Best Bets for Sunday Night Baseball
Aaron Judge is a base-collecting machine, and he'll pick up at least two more against the Red Sox when the lights shine brightest.
Dodgers vs Cardinals Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today’s MLB Game
The Los Angeles Dodgers are in a tough spot pitching-wise, as they send Justin Wrobleski to the bump on Friday. As JD Yonke explains, he'll be in tough to keep Willson Contreras off the bases.
Mets vs Dodgers Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for Tonight's MLB Game
JD Yonke's prediction: Lindor stays hot at the dish.
Yankees vs Dodgers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today’s MLB Game
These clubs combined for 13 runs last night, and our MLB picks expect more of the same at Dodger Stadium tonight.
Yankees vs Dodgers Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for Tonight's MLB Game
Yonke's prediction: Pitching wins out in first game of highly anticipated series.
MLB Player Props & Best Bets Today for May 28: Need Strikeouts? I Noah Guy
Noah Cameron has caught the eye in his brief major league career, and our MLB player prop predictions believe he'll stay hot vs. the Reds today. That and more in JD Yonke's MLB betting picks for Wednesday.
Pirates vs Diamondbacks Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today’s MLB Game
The Pirates can't hit and go up against Diamondbacks ace Corbin Burnes who, after a rocky start to his Arizona tenure, has settled in nicely in the desert. The D-Backs will win by multiple runs tonight.
Padres vs Braves Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today’s MLB Game
Both the pitching matchup and the betting trends suggest that the Under is the way to go when the Padres battle the Braves on Sunday afternoon, per our MLB predictions.
Padres vs Braves Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today’s MLB Game
Chris Sale is looking like himself again after a bit of a rocky start to the season and he will look to keep his elite play in full force to help the Atlanta Braves face the visiting San Diego Padres.
Diamondbacks vs Dodgers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today’s MLB Game
Ryne Nelson takes the ball for Arizona tonight, but his world is about to be rocked by the high and mighty Dodgers' lineup.
Diamondbacks vs Dodgers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today’s MLB Game
JD Yonke doesn't have much faith in tonight's pitching duel, and his Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers predictions expect plenty of offense.
Mariners vs Padres Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today’s MLB Game
We've got a solid pitching matchup on tap for Sunday between Michael King and Bryan Woo. As JD Yonke explains, Woo will deliver the 'wow' and pitch deep into this ball game.
Angels vs Dodgers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today’s MLB Game
With Clayton Kershaw on the mound and the Dodgers at home, count on them to bounce in Game 2 over the Angels.
Astros vs Rangers Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for Tonight's MLB Game
Fresh off a 1-0 win, the Rangers look to stay hot in another low-scoring showdown vs. the Astros with Nathan Eovaldi on the mound — see why our MLB picks are backing Texas again tonight.
A's vs Dodgers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today’s MLB Game
Struggling starter Osvaldo Bido goes out for the A's today, and Freddie Freeman should be among the Dodgers to do damage against him, per our MLB betting picks.
