New Orleans Pelicans vs. Portland Trail Blazers prediction, pick for Thursday 4/2/26
Cooper Albers previews Thursday's NBA matchup between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Portland Trail Blazers.
April 2, 2026
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.
Cooper Albers previews Thursday's NBA matchup between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Portland Trail Blazers.
April 2, 2026
Nuggets guard Tim Hardaway Jr. is questionable to return to Wednesday’s contest against the Jazz due to left knee soreness, the team announced. Peyton Watson was also downgraded to questionable for the remainder of the contest. Hardaway was replaced early in the second quarter after contributing three points and one rebound in 10 minutes off […]
April 1, 2026
National League clubs kick off a three-game set Monday night, as the St. Louis Cardinals host the New York Mets at Busch Stadium. Both teams are coming off opening-weekend series victories. The Mets nearly swept the Pirates in Queens, while the Cardinals took two of three from the Rays in the Gateway to the West. […]
March 30, 2026
Interleague clubs kick off a three-game set in South Beach Monday night, as the Miami Marlins host the Chicago White Sox at loanDepot Park. The White Sox are still searching for their first win of the season after getting swept by the Brewers in Milwaukee. Meanwhile, the Marlins shrugged off the Rockies at home to […]
March 30, 2026
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March 28, 2026
Five years ago, flyweight Alexa Grasso edged a narrow unanimous decision over Maycee Barber on her way to becoming the first Mexican-born women’s champion in UFC history. On Saturday night, their paths will cross once again in the co-main event of UFC Seattle, with a shot at the 125-pound title — currently held by Valentina […]
March 28, 2026
Seasoned veteran meets surging prospect Saturday night, as featherweight staple Julian Erosa welcomes the debuting Lerryan Douglas to the Octagon at UFC Seattle. Erosa (31–13, 9–8 UFC) had his three-fight winning streak snapped by Melquizael Costa via unanimous decision in May. Meanwhile, Douglas (13–5, 0–0 UFC) enters his UFC debut on a five-fight surge, punctuated […]
March 28, 2026
Former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya returns to the Octagon Saturday night, taking on surging prospect Joe Pyfer in the main event of UFC Seattle. Adesanya enters as a -148 moneyline favorite on DraftKings Sportsbook, while Pyfer sits as a +124 underdog. Along with traditional sports betting and daily fantasy, you can now have more action […]
March 27, 2026
After an atypically long winter, baseball has finally returned to The Battery. The Atlanta Braves, coming off their first missed postseason since 2017, begin their push back to October Friday night when they host the Kansas City Royals for Opening Day at Truist Park. The perennial NL East powerhouse has a new manager in former […]
March 27, 2026
Baseball’s back in Philadelphia, as the hometown Phillies host the Texas Rangers at Citizens Bank Park. The Rangers are coming off their second consecutive missed postseason after winning the World Series in 2023. Meanwhile, the Phillies are looking to return to the Fall Classic after three-straight premature October exits, punctuated by last year’s NLDS loss […]
March 26, 2026
One of the most beautiful sporting venues in the world is back in business Thursday afternoon, as the Baltimore Orioles host the Minnesota Twins for Opening Day inside Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The Twins are coming off a brutal fourth-place finish in the AL Central, during which they orchestrated a full-blown firesale at the […]
March 26, 2026