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About Derek

Derek is a professional sports handicapper. He's posted winning seasons every year since 2007 and in 2013 he launched drocksports.com with the goal of teaching others how to make money betting on sports.

Thursday Bet Card

A 4-4 grind day yesterday and cashed my TOP play to make it 3 straight in that department.  It's full time baseball for me until NFL starts so let's get started with the late games for today. 1* = $100  TOP FREE PLAY – 32-20-1 (61.5%) (+$4761) MLB YTD 50-51-2 (49.5%) (+$251) NFL YTD 1-0 (100%) (+$310) PARLAY’S YTD (1*) – 0-2 (0%) (-$200) YEAR-TO-DATE * - 2* 22-18 (55%) 3* 41-45-1 (47.6%) 4* 25-24-2 (51%) 5* 3-0 (100%) All lines courtesy Pinnacle Sports TOP play in bold Yankees ml +102 (2*) - Jays have lost 15 straight games at Yankee Stadium.  That's huge, they just can't win there period.  Plus they have lost 8 of 11 overall, averaging 2.2 runs.  Yankees continue to dominate this match-up 4-1 on the season and are getting great value at home.  I also like to use a system with home dogs getting less then 35% with a total of 8 or higher to play the home dog.  Yankees win 5-4 White Sox ml -104 (3*) - Twins got swept by the Red Sox and have lost 5 straight so they sent Deduno to the bullpen and called up a rookie to start.  Not trusting a rookie starter at all even if he has a decent triple A record this is the big leagues and the White Sox have been crushing the ball of late, scoring 15 runs in two games against the Giants and their great pitching. Boston/Oakland OVER 7.5 +103 (2*) - No Oritz that's ok because the A's can get 8 runs themselves here.  Weather is partly cloudy with the wind blowing those home run balls out to right field. Mets ml +120 (2*) - Top [...]

By |June 19th, 2014 6:38pm|Free Picks, MLB Picks|0 Comments

Wednesday Bet Card

Another solid outing last night going 3-1 and hitting my second straight TOP play with the Brewers money line.  It has been a great start to the week and want to continue this 2 day success with more winners in baseball for you today.  You will notice I DO NOT CAP any soccer and won't be at all during the World Cup or any other league.  As always is my updated record by sport, TOP play and star rating. 1* = $100  TOP FREE PLAY – 31-20-1 (60.7%) (+$4429) NBA YTD 23-23 (50%) (+$930) MLB YTD 46-47-2 (49.4%) (+$232) NHL YTD 17-13-1 (56.6%) (+$227) NFL YTD 1-0 (100%) (+$310) PARLAY’S YTD (1*) – 0-2 (0%) (-$200) YEAR-TO-DATE * - 2* 20-16 (55.5%) 3* 40-43-1 (48.1%) 4* 24-24-2 (50%) 5* 3-0 (100%) All lines courtesy Pinnacle Sports TOP play in bold Philly/Braves UNDER 8 -120 (3*) - No J. Upton, B.J. Upton A. Simmons, J. Rollins, C. Ruiz or B. Revere for the game today.  That's 78 RBI's out of the lineup for the Braves and 48 for the Phillies.  Pitching is an issue for the Philly's with Roberto on the hill today, winless in his last eight trips to the mound (0-4).  But Philly's bullpen has been lights out if things get bad for Philly here.  Since June 3rd they rank first in the majors in ERA, opponent OBP, OPS, WHIP and strikeout/walk ratio.  Take the UNDER here with the bats out of the lineup. Philly/Braves UNDER 4 first 5 -107 (3*) Royals/Tigers UNDER 9 -117 (4*) - 2 straight OVERS look for a lower scoring game here.  No Tori Hunter or Austin Jackson for the TIgers today. Twins/Red Sox OVER 9 -105 (2*) - [...]

By |June 18th, 2014 11:47am|Free Picks, MLB Picks|0 Comments

Tuesday Bet Card

3-0-1 last night and I absolutely needed that.  It's been a tough two weeks and nothing better then starting the week fresh and no losses, much needed.  I look to keep this fresh start to the week going so here you go with my plays. 1* = $100  TOP FREE PLAY – 30-20-1 (60%) (+$4097) NBA YTD 23-23 (50%) (+$930) MLB YTD 43-46-2 (48.3%) (-$569) NHL YTD 17-13-1 (56.6%) (+$227) NFL YTD 1-0 (100%) (+$310) PARLAY’S YTD (1*) – 0-2 (0%) (-$200) YEAR-TO-DATE * - 2* 20-15 (57.1%) 3* 38-43-1 (46.9%) 4* 23-24-2 (48.9%) 5* 3-0 (100%) All lines courtesy Pinnacle Sports TOP play in bold Brewers ml -117 (4*) - Going back to the Brew Crew tonight for my TOP play.  Lohse has had some rough patches, but has pitched into the seventh inning in 10 of his 14 starts and has a rotation leading 1.04 WHIP.  Miley on the other hand hasn't won since May 10 a span of seven starts.  Miley loves to serve up the long ball and has given up 16 homers. Twins ml +153 (2*) - This season Phil Hughes (10-3 and +9.9 units) has been the most profitable starting pitcher to bet on.  Hughes is 3-1 in his last five starts against the Red Sox.  Lester is 1-4 vs. the Twins in his career. Take the Twins Angels ml +112 (3*) - Angels hardly lose back to back games this season and look for them to bounce back.  No Brantley for the Indians tonight and that's crucial cause he leads the team in home runs (11) and RBI's (46) that's a big loss for them. Angels Pk first 5 +111 (3*)      

By |June 17th, 2014 6:36pm|Free Picks, MLB Picks|0 Comments

Monday Bet Card

I'm in a 14 day cold streak in baseball right now and need to get out of it.  I look to finish off in the positives before the all star break, so look out because I never give up I just keep my patience and look for those situations to maximize my profits.  One thing you should know about my plays is that I do look for the best value at the right time and NEVER will you see me take a play over -140.  We still have a good chunk of the baseball season left and lots of opportunities to cash in so let's start cashing today.  Here's my updated record as always by sport, TOP play and star rating. 1* = $100  TOP FREE PLAY – 29-20-1 (59.1%) (+$3645) NBA YTD 23-23 (50%) (+$930) MLB YTD 40-46-1 (46.5%) (-$1489) NHL YTD 17-13-1 (56.6%) (+$227) NFL YTD 1-0 (100%) (+$310) PARLAY’S YTD (1*) – 0-2 (0%) (-$200) YEAR-TO-DATE * - 2* 19-15 (55.8%) 3* 37-43 (46.25%) 4* 22-24-2 (47.8%) 5* 3-0 (100%) All lines courtesy Pinnacle Sports TOP play in bold Seattle ml +108 (2*) - Padres have lost 6 of 7 after a series loss to the Mets.  Taking a home dog here isn't a bad thing against a cold team like the Padres.   Plus, San Diego has to go from New York to Seattle which is a long travel across the time zones here and Seattle will already be waiting for them. Take Seattle. Brewers ml +113 (4*) - There's no way I'm laying juice with Brandon McCarthy on the mound tonight for the Diamondbacks.  This guy is bad, he's on a personal 3 game losing streak and he's 1-9 with a [...]

By |June 16th, 2014 6:14pm|Free Picks, MLB Picks|0 Comments

Sunday Bet Card

Back to work for you today with a full slate of MLB games and game 5 of the NBA finals.  Getting straight to the point and let's cash some winners today. 1* = $100  TOP FREE PLAY – 29-19-1 (60.4%) (+$3945) NBA YTD 22-22 (50%) (+$842) MLB YTD 40-44-1 (47.6%) (-$989) NHL YTD 17-13-1 (56.6%) (+$227) NFL YTD 1-0 (100%) (+$310) PARLAY’S YTD (1*) – 0-2 (0%) (-$200) YEAR-TO-DATE * - 2* 19-13 (59%) 3* 36-42 (46.1%) 4* 22-24-2 (47.8%) 5* 3-0 (100%) All lines courtesy Pinnacle Sports TOP play in bold Boston Red Sox ml -102 (3*) - Indians Kluber has not pitched well against the Red Sox over the course of his career.  He's 0-4 (4 appearances) with a 6.23 ERA.  Workman was masterful last time out allowing just one hit and one walk striking out 4 in 6 and two thirds innnings. Royals/White Sox UNDER 8 +100 (2*) - With 2 straight OVERS in this series so far I look for the bats to settle down and the pitchers to settle in today.  Shields 3-1 lifetime versus the White Sox with a 2.89 ERA.  Rienzo faced the Royals May 20th and only gave up 2 earned runs over six innings with 8 K's in the win.  Wind is blowing in very strong from right field 24mph. Spurs -1.5 first quarter -107 (2*) - Spurs have come out in each and every first quarter of this series and just torched the Heat from the get-go.  They come out swinging and get under the skin of Lebron and don't see that changing in game 5.  Take Spurs first quarter. Spurs -5.5 -104 (3*) - Spurs are getting it done from everywhere on the court.  [...]

By |June 15th, 2014 12:05pm|Free Picks, MLB Picks, NBA Picks|0 Comments