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Cooper Albers

Cooper Albers

Cooper is a Brooklyn-based writer who joined DraftKings in 2025. A recent graduate of Jay-Z’s Roc Nation School of Sports at Long Island University, he served as sports editor of the campus paper and lead sideline reporter for the men’s basketball team.

Latest articles from Cooper Albers

Chicago Bulls vs. Brooklyn Nets prediction, pick for Friday 1/16/26

Chicago Bulls vs. Brooklyn Nets prediction, pick for Friday 1/16/26

Struggling Eastern Conference rivals collide on Friday night, as the Brooklyn Nets host the Chicago Bulls at Barclays Center.  The Bulls (19–21, 9th East) have won two of their last three, punctuated by Wednesday’s narrow home victory over the Jazz. The Nets (11–27, 13th East), meanwhile, have dropped eight of their last nine and enter […]

January 16, 2026

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Indiana Pacers prediction, pick for Friday 1/16/26

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Indiana Pacers prediction, pick for Friday 1/16/26

Inter-conference bottom-feeders meet for the second time this season on Friday night, as the Indiana Pacers host the New Orleans Pelicans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Pelicans (10–33, 15th West) have won two of their last four games and are coming off Wednesday’s home victory against the Nets — though they’d previously dropped nine straight.  Likewise, […]

January 16, 2026

Sam Darnold injury update: is Seahawks QB playing vs. 49ers in Divisional Round?

Sam Darnold injury update: is Seahawks QB playing vs. 49ers in Divisional Round?

NFL

There’s a slim chance that the Seahawks could march into battle without their field general. Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday’s NFC Divisional Round showdown against the San Francisco 49ers with an oblique injury. Darnold, 28, spoke with the media shortly after and said that he expects to play against […]

January 15, 2026

Jalen Brunson Injury Update: 1/15/26 vs. the Warriors

Jalen Brunson Injury Update: 1/15/26 vs. the Warriors

NBA

Knicks star Jalen Brunson will be sidelined for Thursday’s matchup against the Golden State Warriors with a right ankle sprain, ESPN’s Shams Charania announced. Brunson is currently listed as day-to-day. Brunson exited Wednesday night’s game in Sacramento after injuring his ankle in the first quarter. He was initially listed questionable to return but was ruled […]

January 15, 2026

Milwaukee Bucks vs. San Antonio Spurs prediction, pick for Thursday 1/15/26

Milwaukee Bucks vs. San Antonio Spurs prediction, pick for Thursday 1/15/26

Global superstars go head-to-head on Thursday night, as Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs host Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Milwaukee Bucks at Frost Bank Center.  The Bucks (17–23, 11th East) recently welcomed back the Greek Freak, though they’ve won just five of nine games since his return and enter off back-to-back losses. The Spurs (27–13, 3rd […]

January 15, 2026

Will Cooper Flagg bets be refunded after injury during Nuggets vs. Mavericks on Wednesday 1/14/26?

Will Cooper Flagg bets be refunded after injury during Nuggets vs. Mavericks on Wednesday 1/14/26?

NBA

Mavericks guard Cooper Flagg exited Wednesday’s game against the Nuggets in the first half after seemingly injuring his left ankle. Ryan Nembhard replaced him in the starting lineup in the second half, and Flagg was shortly ruled out for the remainder of the game. Some DraftKings Sportsbook bettors may wonder whether the new Early Exit program is […]

January 14, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings prediction, pick for Monday 1/12/26

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings prediction, pick for Monday 1/12/26

In-state rivals clash in the capital city Monday night, as the Sacramento Kings host the Los Angeles Lakers at Golden 1 Center. The Lakers (23–13, 5th West) have struggled lately, winning just four of their last ten games and coming off consecutive losses to the Spurs and Bucks. Meanwhile, the Kings (9–30, 14th West) are […]

January 12, 2026

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Toronto Raptors prediction, pick for Monday 1/12/26

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Toronto Raptors prediction, pick for Monday 1/12/26

UPDATE: Paul George, Joel Embiid, and Brandon Ingram available to play Monday night. Atlantic Division rivals run it back on Monday night, as the Toronto Raptors host the Philadelphia 76ers at Scotiabank Arena for the second night in a row.  The Raptors edged out a 116–115 overtime victory on Sunday night, with Scottie Barnes sinking […]

January 12, 2026

Utah Jazz vs. Cleveland Cavaliers prediction, pick for Monday 1/12/26

Utah Jazz vs. Cleveland Cavaliers prediction, pick for Monday 1/12/26

Donovan Mitchell faces his former team Monday night, as the Cleveland Cavaliers host the Utah Jazz at Rocket Arena.  The Jazz (13–25, 13th West) have lost six of their last seven games, a brutal stretch capped by a brutal 55-point loss at home to the lowly Hornets on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Cavs (22–18, 7th East) […]

January 12, 2026

NFL Best Bets: 49ers vs. Eagles Best Prop Bets for Wild Card Weekend

NFL Best Bets: 49ers vs. Eagles Best Prop Bets for Wild Card Weekend

The Philadelphia Eagles open their Super Bowl title defense at home Sunday afternoon, hosting the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Wild Card round. The defending champs (11–6) captured the NFC East title for the third time in four years to earn the third seed in the conference. The Niners (12–5), meanwhile, finished third in […]

January 11, 2026

Best Brian Thomas Jr. Prop Bet for Bills vs. Jaguars on Wild Card Sunday 1/11/26

Best Brian Thomas Jr. Prop Bet for Bills vs. Jaguars on Wild Card Sunday 1/11/26

The NFL’s Wild Card Weekend continues on Sunday afternoon, starting with an AFC matchup between the Buffalo Bills and the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium.  The Jaguars (13–4) captured the AFC South title and will attempt to make their first Super Bowl appearance in franchise history. But first, they’ll have to conquer the Josh Allen-led […]

January 11, 2026