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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

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

Best Travis Etienne 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 crown and will attempt to make their first Super Bowl appearance in franchise history. But first, they’ll have to down the Josh Allen-led […]

January 11, 2026

Best James Cook Prop Bet for Bills vs. Jaguars on Wild Card Sunday 1/11/26

Best James Cook 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.  With the Chiefs and Ravens out of the playoff picture, the Bills (12–5) have a golden opportunity to make their first Super Bowl appearance in over three decades. But first, […]

January 11, 2026

MLB Free Agency Grade: Alex Bregman to Cubs

MLB Free Agency Grade: Alex Bregman to Cubs

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Alex Bregman is packing his bags for the Windy City. The superstar third baseman has signed a five-year, $175 million contract with the Chicago Cubs, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported Saturday night. The 31-year-old Bregman is coming off a strong lone season with the Boston Red Sox, during which he hit .273 with an .821 OPS, […]

January 10, 2026

Charlotte Hornets vs. Utah Jazz prediction, pick for Saturday 1/10/26

Charlotte Hornets vs. Utah Jazz prediction, pick for Saturday 1/10/26

Scuffling squads collide Saturday night as the Utah Jazz host the Charlotte Hornets at the Delta Center. The Hornets (13–25, 12th East) have lost five of their last seven games, a brutal stretch capped by a Thursday loss to the NBA-worst Pacers at home. The Jazz (13–24, 13th West), meanwhile, recently snapped a five-game slide […]

January 10, 2026

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Los Angeles Lakers prediction, pick for Friday 1/9/26

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Los Angeles Lakers prediction, pick for Friday 1/9/26

There’s nothing like a star-studded Friday night in Hollywood, as the Milwaukee Bucks take on the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. The Bucks (16–21, 11th East) have won four of six games since Giannis Antetokounmpo returned from a calf strain, but they’ll look to get their West Coast trip back on track after Wednesday’s […]

January 9, 2026

NBA Best Bets: Bucks vs. Lakers Prop Bets for Friday 1/9/26

NBA Best Bets: Bucks vs. Lakers Prop Bets for Friday 1/9/26

There’s nothing like a star-studded Friday night in Hollywood, as the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Milwaukee Bucks at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers (23–12, 5th West) have won four of their last six games but are aiming to bounce back from a Wednesday loss in San Antonio. They may do so without LeBron James, […]

January 9, 2026

NBA Best Bets: Thunder vs. Grizzlies Prop Bets for Friday 1/9/26

NBA Best Bets: Thunder vs. Grizzlies Prop Bets for Friday 1/9/26

Western Conference rivals collide on Friday night, as the Memphis Grizzlies host the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. The defending champion Thunder (31–7, 1st West) have floundered recently, winning just six of their last 13 games to halt their once-historic pace. The Grizzlies (16–21, 10th West) haven’t fared much better, dropping seven of their last […]

January 9, 2026

NBA Best Bets: Cavaliers vs. Timberwolves Prop Bets for Thursday 1/8/26

NBA Best Bets: Cavaliers vs. Timberwolves Prop Bets for Thursday 1/8/26

Update: Anthony Edwards (Injury Management) was listed as AVAILABLE Inter-conference contenders kick off a two-game set on Thursday night, when the Minnesota Timberwolves host the Cleveland Cavaliers at Target Center. The Cavs (21–17, 7th East) have won six of their last nine games and are coming off a Tuesday triumph in Indiana. The Wolves (24–13, […]

January 8, 2026

Dallas Mavericks vs. Utah Jazz prediction, pick for Thursday 1/8/26

Dallas Mavericks vs. Utah Jazz prediction, pick for Thursday 1/8/26

Western Conference bottom-feeders collide on Thursday night, as the Utah Jazz host the Dallas Mavericks at the Delta Center. The Mavericks (14–23, 11th West) recently snapped a four-game skid with two straight wins, capped by a Tuesday triumph over the Kings in Sacramento. The Jazz (12–24, 13th West) have lost five straight and enter on […]

January 8, 2026

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves prediction, pick for Thursday 1/8/26

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves prediction, pick for Thursday 1/8/26

Update: Anthony Edwards (Injury Management) was listed as AVAILABLE Inter-conference contenders kick off a two-game set on Thursday night, as the Minnesota Timberwolves host the Cleveland Cavaliers at Target Center. The squads will meet again in “The Land” Saturday afternoon. The Cavaliers (21–17, 7th East) have won six of their last nine games and are […]

January 8, 2026

Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Oregon Ducks prediction, pick for NCAAM on Thursday 1/8/26

Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Oregon Ducks prediction, pick for NCAAM on Thursday 1/8/26

Big Ten action resumes on Thursday night, as the Oregon Ducks host the Ohio State Buckeyes at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene. The Buckeyes (10–4, 2–2 Big Ten) have floundered following a 6–0 start, batting .500 over their last eight games and looking to rebound from a Monday loss to No. 10 Nebraska. Meanwhile, the […]

January 8, 2026