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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

Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks prediction, pick for Friday 1/2/26

Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks prediction, pick for Friday 1/2/26

Eastern Conference rivals collide on Friday night as the New York Knicks host the Atlanta Hawks at Madison Square Garden. The Hawks (16–19, 10th East) recently snapped their seven-game skid but will arrive in Manhattan without star guard Trae Young, a disappointment for both the team and the rowdy home crowd. The Knicks (23–10, 2nd […]

January 2, 2026

San Antonio Spurs vs. Indiana Pacers prediction, pick for Friday 1/2/26

San Antonio Spurs vs. Indiana Pacers prediction, pick for Friday 1/2/26

Inter-conference squads with drastically different season outlooks go head-to-head on Friday night, as the Indiana Pacers host the San Antonio Spurs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Spurs (24–9, 2nd West) got revenge against the Knicks in an NBA Cup Finals rematch on New Year’s Eve, though the win was soured by Victor Wembanyama’s hyperextended knee. Meanwhile, […]

January 2, 2026

NBA Best Bets: Jazz vs. Clippers Prop Bets for Thursday 1/1/26

NBA Best Bets: Jazz vs. Clippers Prop Bets for Thursday 1/1/26

Western Conference bottom feeders aim to reverse their fortunes in 2026, as the Los Angeles Clippers host the Utah Jazz for a New Year’s Day matchup at the Intuit Dome.  The Jazz (12–20, 11th West) have won two of three but take the court Thursday without potential All-Stars Keyonte George (Illness) and Lauri Markkanen (Knee). […]

January 1, 2026

Boston Celtics vs. Sacramento Kings prediction, pick for Thursday 1/1/26

Boston Celtics vs. Sacramento Kings prediction, pick for Thursday 1/1/26

Inter-conference squads with drastically different season outlooks go head-to-head on New Year’s Day, as the Sacramento Kings host the Boston Celtics at the Golden 1 Center. The Celtics (20–12, 3rd East) have held strong in Jayson Tatum’s absence, re-establishing themselves as one of the Eastern Conference’s most formidable squads. The Kings (8–25, 14th West) have […]

January 1, 2026

Houston Rockets vs. Brooklyn Nets prediction, pick for Thursday 1/1/26

Houston Rockets vs. Brooklyn Nets prediction, pick for Thursday 1/1/26

UPDATE: Michael Porter Jr. (Illness) ruled out for Thursday’s contest. Kevin Durant returns to Brooklyn in another new uniform on New Year’s Day, as the Nets host the Houston Rockets at Barclays Center. The Rockets (20–10, 4th West) recently rebounded from a turbulent stretch and have now won three straight, capped by a Monday win […]

January 1, 2026

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. San Antonio Spurs prediction, pick for Monday 12/29/25

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. San Antonio Spurs prediction, pick for Monday 12/29/25

Cue up the “Roundball Rock” — the San Antonio Spurs are hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Frost Bank Center for some Monday night NBA on NBC.  The Cavs (17–16, 8th East) have been profoundly disappointing early on and have lost five of their last seven games, capped by back-to-back road losses to the Knicks […]

December 29, 2025

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Charlotte Hornets prediction, pick for Monday 12/29/25

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Charlotte Hornets prediction, pick for Monday 12/29/25

Struggling Eastern Conference squads meet Monday night as the Charlotte Hornets host the Milwaukee Bucks at the Spectrum Center. The Bucks (13–19, 11th East) have seemingly been revived by the return of Giannis Antetokounmpo, who punctuated his comeback Saturday against the Bulls with a win and a windmill slam. The Hornets (11–20, 12th East) are […]

December 29, 2025

NFL Best Bets: Saints vs. Titans Best Prop Bets for Week 17

NFL Best Bets: Saints vs. Titans Best Prop Bets for Week 17

Southern squads stripped of playoff hopes collide on Sunday afternoon, as the Tennessee Titans host the New Orleans Saints at Nissan Stadium. The Saints (5–10, 4th NFC South) appear driven to finish the season strong, winning three straight games capped by a Week 16 rout of the New York Jets. The same can be said […]

December 28, 2025

NFL Best Bets: Buccaneers vs. Dolphins Best Prop Bets for Week 17

NFL Best Bets: Buccaneers vs. Dolphins Best Prop Bets for Week 17

In-state rivals collide on Sunday afternoon as the Miami Dolphins host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Hard Rock Stadium. The Buccaneers (7–8, 2nd NFC South) still have an outside shot at the postseason and will look to build momentum ahead of a potentially division-deciding Week 18 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. The Dolphins (6–9, 3rd […]

December 28, 2025

NFL playoff picture for Week 17: updated playoff odds, division odds, No. 1 seed odds

NFL playoff picture for Week 17: updated playoff odds, division odds, No. 1 seed odds

The 2025 NFL postseason race is coming down to the wire, with playoff spots, division crowns, and a No. 1 seed all up for grabs heading into Sunday’s Week 17 slate. Two games on Saturday saw the Texans clinch a postseason berth, while the Bears and Broncos cemented their place atop their respective divisions. Amid […]

December 28, 2025

Best Jahmyr Gibbs prop bet for Lions vs. Vikings on Christmas Day Week 17

Best Jahmyr Gibbs prop bet for Lions vs. Vikings on Christmas Day Week 17

Cooper Albers provides his top Dallas Goedert player prop for Friday's Week 13 matchup between the Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles.

December 25, 2025