OCD Picks - Home of the Football Handicapping Champion
Up against the nation's elite handicappers as professionally monitored by Sports-Watch and the National Handicappers Bowl. Check out his 2009 NFL Football record, his 2009 College Football record, and his 2009 College Bowl record on SPORTSWATCH!
OC Dooley was also the 2009 NFL Over/Under totals champion as reported by The National Handicappers Bowl!
In 2010, his winning record continued. OC Dooley was # 1 in the NFL Preseason, #1 in the College Football Postseason Bowls, and #3 in the NFL Playoffs.
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updated 6:30 pm edt 5/18
LINEUP INFORMATION
The late breaking Friday MLB BEST BET (Twins/Brewers @ 8:10 eastern) backed by critical lineup information involving the respective leadoff hitters. Plus just released a Friday NBA Playoff doubleheader where the HEAD COACHES involved in both the "Celtics/Sixers" and "Thunder/Lakers" have helped tip off the respective wagers
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4-3 BEST BET action past seven days
5-2 all baseball for the week including WGN last night "Phillies/Cubs" OVER (7) WINNING with ease in an 8-7 slugfest
NBA Playoff Best Bet last night (Over the total at Indiana). Check out the analysis below
2-1 special NHL Playoff releases since Sunday (2-0 with BEST BETS)
BEST BETS 17 GAMES ABOVE THE .500 MARK
LONG TERM STATISTICS: All Best Bet action "113-96" spanning the past 165 days. All premium service football, basketball, baseball and hockey "281-281" in the past 150 days of action. Last night it was a negative 1-2 performance as an amazing fifteen year "28-4" SYSTEM came up short in the NHL playoffs
14-14 NBA PLAYOFFS (premium service)
18-14 NBA PLAYOFFS (including Free action)
--Opening Best Bet 4/29 Jazz/Spurs UNDER (207) WINS in contest with just 197 combined points scored
--4/29 Celtics/Hawks UNDER (179') WINS in game with just 157 combined points scored
--4/28 Sixers/Bulls OVER (175) WINS in a game with a combined 194 points scored
--4/28 Knicks/Heat UNDER (186') WINS in a contest with just 167 combined points scored
--4/29 FREE pick report Clippers/Grizzlies OVER (184) WINS in game with a combined 197 points scored
--4/28 FREE pick report Mavericks (+7') COVER in close 99-98 tussle at Thunder
--4/30 Magic (+9') fail to cover the spread in a 93-78 setback at Pacers
--5/1 Sixers/Bulls UNDER (176) fails in a high scoring 109-92 shootout
--5/2 Best Bet Pacers/Magic OVER (183') fails in a 97-74 final verdict
--5/2 FREE pick report Jazz/Spurs UNDER (203') WINS in contest with a combined 197 points scored
--5/3 Opening "5 Unit" Best Bet Knicks (+5') lose 87-70 at home versus Heat
--5/4 Hawks (+8) COVER in a 90-84 overtime thriller at Celtics
--5/4 Sixers (pick) COVER in a 79-74 home triumph versus Bulls
--5/5 Marquee 4-Unit Best Bet "Pacers/Magic" OVER (180') WINS in a 101-99 overtime shootout
--5/5 Jazz (+6) fail to cover a 102-90 home setback versus Spurs
--5/6 Best Bet Nuggets (-2') loses outright 92-88 at home versus Lakers
--5/6 Celtics (-5') COVER in a 101-79 home triumph versus Hawks
--5/6 FREE pick report Sixers (-3) COVER in an 89-82 home triumph versus Bulls
--5/7 Best Bet Jazz (+8) COVER in an 87-81 final verdict versus Spurs
--5/8 Best Bet Hawks (-1') fail to cover by ONE point in a 87-86 straight-up victory versus Celtics
--5/8 Magic/Pacers OVER (179') WINS in a 105-87 contest
--5/9 Knicks (+11) fail to cover by ONE point in a 106-94 setback at Heat
--5/9 Clippers/Grizzlies UNDER (182') WINS in a low scoring 92-80 contest
--5/10 Hawks (+6') COVER in a close 83-80 contest at Celtics
--5/11 Clippers (+2) PUSH in a 90-88 home verdict versus Grizzlies
--5/12 Nuggets (+5') fail to cover in a 96-87 road setback at Lakers
--5/13 Heat (-8) COVER in 95-86 home triumph versus Pacers
--5/13 Pacers/Heat OVER (186') fails in contest with 181 combined points scored
--5/14 Lakers (+7') fail to cover an ugly 119-90 road setback at Thunder
--5/15 Best Bet Heat (-6') lose outright 78-75 at home versus Pacers
--5/16 Sixers (-2) lose 107-91 in first home playoff "second round" contest since 2003
--5/16 Lakers/Thunder UNDER (196) WINS with ease by 44 points in a 77-75 final verdict
--5/17 Best Bet Heat/Pacers OVER (180') failed in a 94-75 contest
THURSDAY BEST BET
Comes up short on the hardwood (94-75 final score)
TONIGHT’S “3 UNIT” REDZONE NBA PLAYOFF BEST BET TOTAL (Heat at Pacers OVER 180’ in a 7:10 eastern tipoff telecast on ESPN): For those not aware Miami dating all the way back to near the beginning of April have played “below” the posted total in a staggering 17 out of 21 games which makes tonight a law-of-averages special. The keys to this particular pick is that tonight is the “lowest” posted total in any game all season involving Miami which gives unprecedented value for the totals player. At most offshore locations tonight’s over/under figure opened at 182 points but has dipped throughout the day to an extremely low scoring 78-75 contest on Tuesday between these two teams. In that Tuesday tilt where Miami shockingly lost straight-up in front of their own fan base in South Beach, the Heat set an all-time franchise record where only 2 players (LeBron James, Dwayne Wade) out more than 5 points on the scoreboard. To make a long story short Miami was happy with their shot selection but the basketball simply was not going through the net especially from long range where the team shot a dreadful 1-for-16 from behind the three-point line. Tuesday was also a historical night for Indiana as the Pacers won on a playoff game for only the 5th time in franchise history when putting less than 80 points on the scoreboard. Even though Indiana is feeling good about grabbing homecourt advantage in this series, they know an eventual elimination of Miami (minus the injured Chris Bosh) will take improved shooting from the field. In this Heat/Pacers series 2 of the last 3 clashes played in Indianapolis have gone OVER the total including a recent 105-90 final verdict. Also recently Miami won a 110-103 shootout at Indianapolis
"3-0" BASEBALL PAST TWO DAYS
Including a 140 underdog WINNER on Wednesday as Baltimore upset the Yankees by a 5-2 count with the nation watching on MLB Network NATIONAL-TV BASEBALL (Orioles +140 at home versus Yankees in a 7:05 eastern start televised on MLB Network------Sabathia versus Chen): It is almost unheard of for a first-place team like Baltimore to be cast as a prohibitive home underdog against a “divisional” opponent but that is the case in this particular National-TV telecast and I am taking full advantage. The Baltimore rotation has produced only 2 “quality” starts in the past ten games but one of those gems was twirled by tonight’s starter Wei-Yin Chen who courtesy of MLB Network is getting a chance to showcase his talent across the country. The main focus of media attention regarding foreign starting pitchers has been paid to Yu Darvish who has opened many an eye as part of the Texas rotation, so Chen certainly has flown under the radar. Here is a 71-PERCENT SYSTEM (29-12 past five years) which plays ON home underdogs like Baltimore with a strong offense that is averaging 1.25+ homers per contest, going up against a quality starting pitcher who has walked 1-or-less batters in each of the last pair of mound appearances. There is no questioning the value of Yankees ace C.C. Sabathia (16-2 lifetime record versus tonight’s opponent) but the bottom line is that Baltimore is currently atop the American League East division standings
BASEBALL UNDERDOG INTANGIBLE (Mariners +175 in a 1:05 eastern start-----Millwood versus Pettitte): Even though the Yankees won once again on the scoreboard yesterday it is worth noting that each side had the same number of hits. One can argue that Seattle held the upper hand in both games of this weekend series including Friday night when ace Felix Hernandez was attempting to improve on an incredible record (3-0, 0.38 ERA) when pitching inside the new Yankee Stadium. Yesterday Mariners starter Hector Noesi who was involved in a major offseason trade that sent him out of the Bronx was actually effective for all but one inning. Statistically Seattle is in a good place to pull off an upset once again this afternoon as veteran hurler Kevin Millwood has been more effective on the ROAD where his ERA (2.79) has been solid. He will be going against a rusty Andy Pettitte who has brought a short-lived retirement to an end. It was though that the Yankees could use Pettitte to stabilize a shaky rotation, but the New York starting pitchers this week (1.31 ERA) have been outstanding. What this does is essentially make Pettitte despite his pedigree the weak-link in the Yankees rotation. Since the Bronx Bombers are seeking a 100-pitch limit with Pettitte odds are the Yankees bullpen will be kept busy which is good news for a struggling Mariners offense that still has former-Yankee mega prospect Jesus Montero in the lineup
A NEW JOURNEY UNDERWAY: One year ago all MARQUEE Best Bet monsters in the NBA Playoffs (4 Units or higher) an outstanding 12-4
AFTERNOON BASEBALL RELEASES PROFIT (17-10) FOR THE SEASON
NBA BEST BETS FOR THE ENTIRE REGULAR SEASON (23-22)
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The Super Package covering the entire NBA and NHL playoffs along with regular season basketball and baseball action now through the end of July with one simple click of the mouse. Near three months of late breaking information from the premium service that is currently 283-283 with all football, basketball, hockey and baseball releases spanning the past 150 days
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LONG TERM PROFIT: The premium service a full 17 games above .500 with all BEST BET action the past 165 days at "113-96". All pro/college basketball releases "167-165" spanning the past 119 days
ALL BEST BETS PROFIT (74-71) PAST 114 DAYS
NBA BEST BETS (23-22) FOR REGULAR SEASON
NCAA TOURNAMENT
It was a championship game split as KENTUCKY successfully covered the spread, however a "5 Unit" total on Over 137' points failed in a 67-59 final verdict. Last Monday was the first time since 2009 that a mid-major squad was not involved in the title game thus increasing the odds of a higher scoring affair. On 3/31 it was a Final Four special "5 Unit" total cashing a WINNING ticket (64-62 final score)
TONIGHT’S SPECIAL “5 UNIT” NCAA REDZONE BEST BET TOTAL (Ohio State versus Kansas UNDER 136 in an 8:45 eastern tipoff on CBS): If not for injuries to Kendall Marshall and John Henson, there is a high probability that this particular Final Four contest would have included the high-octane and athletic attack of North Carolina which of course would have let to a much higher spot, so we have additional “wiggle room” so to speak with this particular total. The two teams participating in this late-night encounter actually met back in early December where the
*****NBA BEST BETS (23-22) FOR THE ENTIRE REGULAR SEASON including Monday 2/20 with the NBA PARLAY OF THE YEAR capped by the underdog Warriors (+2') winning OUTRIGHT at home against the Clippers. All premium clients received information that the Golden State Warriors General Manager called the contest quote "crucial"*****
167-165 on the hardwood the past 119 days from the handicapper ranked number four in NCAA hoops for the entire regular season as professionally monitored at (www.sports-watch.com)
--All BEST BETS 73-71 current run
--NFL Best Bets final ten weekend cards finish a stellar 12-4
--"167-165" all pro/college basketball past 119 days
--All Weekend Best Bets past nineteen weeks PROFIT (31-18)
Opening NCAA "5 UNIT" Best Bet of the season was on 1/18 as Central Florida (-1) for the first time in school history finally found a way to defeat traditional conference power Memphis in a 68-67 thriller. That Wednesday triumph extended Central Florida's home winning streak to SIXTEEN in a row
$$$LONG TERM PROFIT$$$
--BEST BETS all sports solid 101-89 past 150 days
--All BEST BET action 112-94 the past 163 days
--NFL Best Bets 17-8 since 11/21
--NFL Best Bets final ten weekend cards combined STELLAR (12-4)
--All premium service football, basketball and hockey 283-283 past 150 days
--College football Best Bets long term PROFIT (41-26) final seventeen weeks of coverage
--College football postseason BOWL BEST BETS finish "8-4" with MARQUEE monsters "2-1"
--NBA BEST BETS (23-22) regular season with National-TV moves (6-6)
--NCAA basketball 127-117 overall
OPENING NBA "5 UNIT" BEST BET EVENT 1/24
A daring move with the Raptors (+6) who won both OUTRIGHT on the road and on the MONEY LINE (+210) against a weary Phoenix contingent who just wrapped up a 5 games on the road in a condensed nine-day span
BOWL SYSTEM TOTAL OF THE YEAR
Despite the 1/3 Sugar Bowl extending to overtime, Michigan/Virginia Tech "UNDER 52 "cashed an easy WINNING ticket (23-20 final score) triggered by new Wolverines head coach Brady Hoke who put heavy emphasis on fundamentals and defensive intensity. 20 different systems lined up on the UNDER
FINAL NFL "5 UNIT" REGULAR SEASON BEST BET EVENT WINS WITH EASE
In a 38-26 shootout at Oakland which cashed a WINNING ticket (Over 48' points) prior to the fourth quarter on 1/1
***Opening BEST BET of the brand new NBA season Christmas afternoon Lakers (+4') COVER in down to the wire 88-87 home tussle versus the Bulls. With the weight of expectation finally off the collective backs of Los Angeles minus a head coach and key personnel from a year ago (plus a Kobe Bryant injury), the Lakers were cast as a home underdog. Following the Christmas Day result the UNDERDOG (Bulls/Lakers series) improved to 14-4 ATS***
12-4 NFL BEST BETS FINAL TEN "WEEKEND" CARDS
On Saturday (Christmas Eve) a MARQUEE 4-Unit monster on the Lions (-2) COVERS with ease in a 38-10 rout of the Chargers. After recovering from a two-touchdown on the road the prior week which included an amazing 98-YARD drive, Detroit returned in front of their HOME fans and officially locked up the first playoff sport for the franchise since way back in 1999. Saturday's Christmas Eve NATIONAL-TV Best Bet total saw the "Eagles/Cowboys" UNDER (51) also WIN with ease in a very low scoring 20-7 contest. Dallas was coming off their BEST defensive performance of the season the prior week allowing just 190 total yards. Even though a bit late Philadelphia's defense gelled down the stretch and one week ago they stopped 10 of 13 "third down" plays and held an opponent to just 241 yards and 13 first-downs
SPECIAL NFL "5 UNIT" EVENT THURSDAY 12/22 WINS (19-16 final score)
The Texans franchise was 0-9 lifetime at the Colts in part due to poor defense. But with the help of new coordinator Wade Phillips, Houston ranked #2 versus the run and #3 defending the pass during the regular season. On 12/22 in front of a nationally-televised primetime audience Houston flexed their defense as the "Texans/Colts" UNDER (40) hit the mark
--All NFL Best Bets PROFIT (17-8) since 11/21
--NFL Primetime Best Bet Thursday "5 UNIT" event Texans/Colts UNDER (40') WINS in low scoring 19-16 affair on 12/22
--"12-4" NFL Best Bets final ten WEEKEND cards combined
*****Saturday special "5 Unit" college football Best Bets UNDEFEATED for the season (4-0) including a COVER on 12/10 by underdog Army. The top-rated Marquee Saturday college football Best Bet ended the regular season successfully covering the spread 10 times in 15 overall weeks of action*****
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Special "5 UNIT" Best Bet Saturday football bombshells UNDEFEATED for the season (4-0) including on 12/10 which saw Army (+7) COVER in 27-21 tussle against Navy
***NCAA BASKETBALL (127-117) OVERALL***
including Kentucky COVERING the spread in the National Championship (67-59 final score)
NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP SIDE (Kentucky -6’ versus Kansas in a 9:20 eastern tipoff on CBS): One could call this a “law-of-averages” pick as the last time a team ranked #1 in the coaches poll actually won the NCAA title was way back in the 2001 campaign. This evening we have an almost unheard of handicapping situation where there is “coaching revenge”. It was back in the 2008 championship that
***"30-18" WEEKNIGHT COLLEGE FOOTBALL FINAL FOURTEEN WEEKS***
ALL NFL PRIMETIME RELEASES (28-22) FINAL FOURTEEN WEEKS
COLLEGE FOOTBALL BEST BETS PROFIT (20-13) FINAL FIFTY-SEVEN DAYS COVERAGE
***THANKSGIVING MARQUEE BEST BET NFL GIFT***
Packers/ Lions UNDER (56) WINS BY TWO TOUCHDOWNS (27-15 final score in a contest that featured only seven points scored in the opening half)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
--Best Bets 41-26 final seventeen weeks (23-15 since 11/5)
--Top-rated marquee SATURDAY release successfully COVERING the spread 10 times in 15 weeks in regular season
NFL
--53-51 all pro football final seventeen weeks
--84-77 all NFL since 1/15/11
***SATURDAY COLLEGE FOOTBALL "5 UNIT" BEST BETS UNDEFEATED***
"4-0" including 10/22 when Florida State covered as an 18-point favorite in their first home game in 35 days. On 11/12 it was Colorado in their home finale (+10) pulling off the OUTRIGHT upset
THANK YOU BASEBALL FANS
All Marquee playoff Best Bets (4 Units or higher) finish a stellar 6-2 including an epic game-six of the World Series which easily played OVER (7) in a 10-9 slugfest