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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 Justin Jefferson prop bet for Lions vs. Vikings on Christmas Day Week 17

Best Justin Jefferson 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

Best Max Brosmer prop bet for Lions vs. Vikings on Christmas Day Week 17

Best Max Brosmer 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

Without DK Metcalf, is Marquez Valdes-Scantling a fantasy football playoffs flex option?

Without DK Metcalf, is Marquez Valdes-Scantling a fantasy football playoffs flex option?

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf was suspended for two games following an altercation with a fan during the team’s Week 16 win over the Detroit Lions.  Although Metcalf can appeal the suspension, he is expected to miss Pittsburgh’s Week 17 game against the Cleveland Browns — a devastating blow not only to the Steelers […]

December 22, 2025

Best Christian McCaffrey prop bets for 49ers vs. Colts on Monday 12/22/25

Best Christian McCaffrey prop bets for 49ers vs. Colts on Monday 12/22/25

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

December 22, 2025

Charlotte Hornets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers prediction, pick for Monday 12/22/25

Charlotte Hornets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers prediction, pick for Monday 12/22/25

Struggling Eastern Conference squads meet for the second time in two weeks on Monday night, as the Cleveland Cavaliers host the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Arena.  The Hornets (9–19, 12th East) have slowly picked up steam, winning five of their last ten games and two of their last three. The Cavs (15–14, 7th East) have […]

December 22, 2025

NFL Best Bets: Buccaneers vs. Panthers Best Prop Bets for Week 16

NFL Best Bets: Buccaneers vs. Panthers Best Prop Bets for Week 16

The NFC South race comes to a head on Sunday afternoon, as the Carolina Panthers host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium in a tiebreaker for the division lead.  The Buccaneers (7–7) have dropped five of their last six games, a brutal stretch capped by back-to-back losses against the fellow NFC South […]

December 21, 2025

What happened to Jordan Love? Live injury updates for Packers vs. Bears on Saturday 12/20/25

What happened to Jordan Love? Live injury updates for Packers vs. Bears on Saturday 12/20/25

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UPDATE: Jordan Love has been ruled out with a concussion. Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love is questionable to return against the Chicago Bears Saturday after being evaluated for a concussion, per Adam Schefter. Love headed back to the locker room early in the second quarter after taking a brutal hit from Chicago lineman Austin […]

December 20, 2025

Opening Odds for Ole Miss vs. Georgia in 2026 Sugar Bowl

Opening Odds for Ole Miss vs. Georgia in 2026 Sugar Bowl

The stage is set for the Sugar Bowl. No. 6-ranked Ole Miss swiftly dispatched No. 11 Tulane in the first round of the College Football Playoff on Saturday night, coasting to a 41-10 victory and punching a ticket to the quarterfinals against SEC rival and No. 3-ranked Georgia. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. on […]

December 20, 2025

Best Shai Gilgeous-Alexander prop bet for Thunder vs. Timberwolves on Friday 12/19/25

Best Shai Gilgeous-Alexander prop bet for Thunder vs. Timberwolves on Friday 12/19/25

Friday night’s NBA slate concludes in Minnesota, where the Timberwolves will host the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in a Western Conference Finals rematch on Prime Video. The Thunder (25–2) enter on the second leg of a back-to-back but are coming off a 21-point rout of the Los Angeles Clippers. They’re looking to beat Minnesota […]

December 19, 2025

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves prediction, pick for Friday 12/19/25

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves prediction, pick for Friday 12/19/25

Punctuating Friday night’s NBA slate is a rematch from last season’s Western Conference Finals, as the Minnesota Timberwolves host the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Target Center.  The Thunder (25–2, 1st West) remain overwhelming favorites to repeat as NBA champions and will aim to beat Minnesota for the second time this season, having secured a […]

December 19, 2025

Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics prediction, pick for Friday 12/19/25

Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics prediction, pick for Friday 12/19/25

Eastern Conference playoff hopefuls go head-to-head on Friday night, as the Boston Celtics host the Miami Heat at the TD Garden. The Heat (15–12, 7th East) snapped their five-game slide Thursday night in Brooklyn, but are right back to work on the second leg of a back-to-back. The Celtics (15–11, 4th East) have lost two […]

December 19, 2025