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Cooper Albers

Cooper Albers

Cooper is a Brooklyn-based writer and editor who joined DraftKings in September 2025. A recent graduate of Jay-Z’s Roc Nation School of Sports at Long Island University, he served as the chief sports editor of the campus newspaper and the lead sideline reporter for the men’s basketball team. His previous stops include amNewYork and the New York Post.

Latest articles from Cooper Albers

Who’s hosting Saturday Night Live this week? Updates for Season 51, Episode 14 on 3/7/26

Who’s hosting Saturday Night Live this week? Updates for Season 51, Episode 14 on 3/7/26

One of Saturday Night Live’s most iconic hosts is heading back to Studio 8H. Ryan Gosling will return to host SNL on March 7 with musical guest Gorillaz, just under two weeks before the release of his highly anticipated sci-fi adventure film Project Hail Mary, which hits theaters on March 20. The charismatic Barbie and […]

March 6, 2026

Brooklyn Nets vs. Miami Heat prediction, pick for Thursday 3/5/26

Brooklyn Nets vs. Miami Heat prediction, pick for Thursday 3/5/26

Eastern Conference rivals run it back for the second time in three nights on Thursday, as the Miami Heat host the Brooklyn Nets at the Kaseya Center.  The Nets (15–46, 14th East) have dropped nine straight games, punctuated by Tuesday’s 124–98 drubbing in Miami. The Heat (33–29, 8th East) coasted to their fifth win over […]

March 5, 2026

Will Yanic Konan Niederhauser bets be refunded after injury during Clippers vs. Pacers on 3/4/26?

Will Yanic Konan Niederhauser bets be refunded after injury during Clippers vs. Pacers on 3/4/26?

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Clippers center Yanic Konan Niederhauser exited Wednesday’s game against the Pacers in the first half with a right foot injury. Before exiting, he totaled six points, four rebounds, and two blocks across eight minutes off the bench. Thankfully for Niederhauser prop backers, because he left the game in the first half, DraftKings’ new Early Exit program is […]

March 4, 2026

Best Darius Garland prop bet for Clippers vs. Warriors on Monday 3/2/26

Best Darius Garland prop bet for Clippers vs. Warriors on Monday 3/2/26

Two-time All-Star guard Darius Garland is back in action Monday night, expected to make his Los Angeles Clippers debut when they visit the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center.  Both teams are in the heat of the Western Conference play-in race, with the Clippers (28–31, 9th West) trailing the Warriors (31–29, 8th West) by just […]

March 2, 2026

Giannis Antetokounmpo Injury Update: Monday 3/2/26 vs. Celtics

Giannis Antetokounmpo Injury Update: Monday 3/2/26 vs. Celtics

The Greek Freak is back. Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to return Monday night against the Boston Celtics after missing several weeks with a right calf strain. The two-time MVP had already missed eight games earlier this season due to a calf strain before re-injuring the same muscle on Jan. 23. Antetokounmpo, 31, […]

March 2, 2026

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Brooklyn Nets prediction, pick for Sunday 3/1/26

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Brooklyn Nets prediction, pick for Sunday 3/1/26

Eastern Conference rivals close their regular-season series on Sunday, as the Brooklyn Nets host the Cleveland Cavaliers at Barclays Center.  The Cavaliers (37–24, 4th East) have dropped back-to-back games without Donovan Mitchell and James Harden, albeit against far superior competition. They’ll aim for the three-game sweep of Brooklyn without Mitchell, while Harden remains questionable. The […]

March 1, 2026

Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Maryland Terrapins prediction, pick for NCAAM on Sunday 3/1/26

Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Maryland Terrapins prediction, pick for NCAAM on Sunday 3/1/26

Welcome to March. With the NCAA Tournament just around the corner, the Maryland Terrapins will host the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Sunday in a Big Ten showdown at the XFINITY Center. While neither side is in the mix for a top seed in March Madness, both are trying to avoid finishing at the bottom of […]

March 1, 2026

2026 DuraMAX Texas Grand Prix odds, full field

2026 DuraMAX Texas Grand Prix odds, full field

The NASCAR Cup Series returns to Austin this weekend for the DuraMAX Texas Grand Prix Powered by RelaDyne at Circuit of the Americas. Shane van Gisbergen is the odds-on favorite to win the race, listed at +120 on DraftKings Sportsbook. Tyler Reddick (+450) and Connor Zilisch (+700) round out the top three. The 2026 DuraMAX […]

March 1, 2026

Will Zion Williamson bets be refunded after injury during Pelicans vs. Jazz on 2/28/26?

Will Zion Williamson bets be refunded after injury during Pelicans vs. Jazz on 2/28/26?

Pelicans forward Zion Williamson exited Saturday’s game against the Utah Jazz after rolling his right ankle early in the second quarter. Before exiting, Williamson tallied four points, two assists, and one rebound across 11 minutes of action. Thankfully for Williamson prop backers, because he left the game in the first half, DraftKings’ new Early Exit program is […]

February 28, 2026

Prediction, pick for Emanuel Navarrete vs. Eduardo Nunez

Prediction, pick for Emanuel Navarrete vs. Eduardo Nunez

It’s double or nothing on Saturday night, as WBO champion Emanuel Navarrete faces IBF champion Eduardo Nunez in a super featherweight (junior lightweight) world title unification bout in Glendale, Arizona. Navarrete (39–2–1, 32 KOs) will attempt to prove he still has gas in the tank following a recent stretch of underwhelming performances, capped by a […]

February 28, 2026

Prediction, pick for Brandon Moreno vs. Lone’er Kavanagh at UFC Mexico

Prediction, pick for Brandon Moreno vs. Lone’er Kavanagh at UFC Mexico

Former flyweight champion and No. 6-ranked contender Brandon Moreno returns to his native country on Saturday night, taking on surging prospect Lone’er Kavanagh in the main event of UFC Mexico. Moreno (23–9–2, 11–6–2 UFC) will look to rebound from a second-round TKO against Tatsuro Taira in December. Kavanagh (9–1, 2–1 UFC) will attempt to bounce […]

February 28, 2026