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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

DraftKings UFC Vegas 112 Pick6 Fantasy UFC Picks: Top Plays for Royval vs. Kape

DraftKings UFC Vegas 112 Pick6 Fantasy UFC Picks: Top Plays for Royval vs. Kape

The UFC on ESPN era officially comes to a close on Saturday night with one final Fight Night at the Apex, headlined by a flyweight bout between No. 2 Brandon Royval and No. 6 Manel Kape.  Kape enters as a -278 moneyline favorite on DraftKings Sportsbook, with Royval listed as a +225 underdog.  Along with […]

December 12, 2025

Best Baker Mayfield prop bet for Falcons vs. Buccaneers on Thursday 12/10/25

Best Baker Mayfield prop bet for Falcons vs. Buccaneers on Thursday 12/10/25

NFC South rivals collide on primetime, as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Atlanta Falcons for Thursday Night Football at Raymond James Stadium. The Falcons (4–9) have completely unraveled, losing seven of their last eight games to get booted from playoff contention. The Buccaneers (7–6) have dropped five of their last seven, but remain atop […]

December 11, 2025

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Houston Rockets prediction, pick for Thursday 12/11/25

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Houston Rockets prediction, pick for Thursday 12/11/25

Opposite ends of the Western Conference standings converge on Thursday night, as the Houston Rockets host the Los Angeles Clippers at the Toyota Center. The Clippers (6–18, 14th West) have lost seven of their last eight, desperately trying to claw out of a hole they dug themselves into. They’ll attempt to rebound against the Rockets […]

December 11, 2025

Best LeBron James prop bet for Spurs vs. Lakers on Wednesday 12/10/25

Best LeBron James prop bet for Spurs vs. Lakers on Wednesday 12/10/25

A trip to Las Vegas is on the line on Wednesday night, as the Los Angeles Lakers host the San Antonio Spurs at Crypto.com Arena in the NBA Cup West semifinal.  The winner will go on to play either the Phoenix Suns or the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the “Entertainment Capital of […]

December 10, 2025

Sacramento Kings vs. Indiana Pacers prediction, pick for Monday 12/8/25

Sacramento Kings vs. Indiana Pacers prediction, pick for Monday 12/8/25

Inter-conference bottom-feeders collide on Monday night, as the Indiana Pacers host the Sacramento Kings at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Kings (6–17, 13th West) snapped another brutal skid with a road win over the Miami Heat on Saturday, aiming to record back-to-back wins for the second time this season. The Pacers (5–18, 14th East) are finally accruing […]

December 8, 2025

NFL Best Bets: Rams vs. Cardinals Best Prop Bets for Week 14

NFL Best Bets: Rams vs. Cardinals Best Prop Bets for Week 14

Polar opposites in the NFC West collide on Sunday afternoon, as the Arizona Cardinals host the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium. The struggling Cardinals (3–9) have lost nine of their last 10 games, with a recent defeat against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers officially eliminating them from playoff contention. Meanwhile, the division-leading Rams (9–3) […]

December 7, 2025

NFL Best Bets: Dolphins vs. Jets Best Prop Bets for Week 14

NFL Best Bets: Dolphins vs. Jets Best Prop Bets for Week 14

The AFC East’s struggling squads will square off Sunday afternoon, as the New York Jets host the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium. The Jets (3–9, 4th AFC East) have won three of their last five games — including a Week 13 win over the Atlanta Falcons — but are unlikely to rebound from their brutal […]

December 7, 2025

NFL Best Bets: Titans vs. Browns Best Prop Bets for Week 14

NFL Best Bets: Titans vs. Browns Best Prop Bets for Week 14

AFC bottom-feeders collide on Sunday afternoon, as the Cleveland Browns host the Tennessee Titans at Huntington Bank Field.  The Titans (1–11, 4th AFC South) have already been eliminated from playoff contention and will attempt to drag the Browns (3–9, 4th AFC North) — who are a loss away from elimination — right down with them. […]

December 7, 2025

Prediction, pick for Alexandre Pantoja vs. Joshua Van at UFC 323

Prediction, pick for Alexandre Pantoja vs. Joshua Van at UFC 323

UFC returns to the Fight Capital of the World on Saturday night for the final numbered event of the year — and the last card of the ESPN era. Looking at the co-main event, the promotion is going out with a bang.  Before Petr Yan attempts to reverse his fortune in a rematch with bantamweight […]

December 6, 2025

Prediction, pick for Henry Cejudo vs. Payton Talbott at UFC 323

Prediction, pick for Henry Cejudo vs. Payton Talbott at UFC 323

Former double-champion and No. 1-ranked bantamweight Henry Cejudo returns to the Octagon on Saturday night, taking on burgeoning contender Payton Talbott at UFC 323 in Las Vegas.  Cejudo (16–5) is 0–3 in a disjointed comeback run following his abrupt “retirement” in 2020. Talbott (10–1) rebounded from his first professional loss with a June victory and […]

December 6, 2025

Prediction, pick for Maycee Barber vs. Karine Silva at UFC 323

Prediction, pick for Maycee Barber vs. Karine Silva at UFC 323

No. 5-ranked flyweight contender Maycee Barber returns to the Octagon on Saturday night, taking on No. 9 Karine Silva at UFC 323 in Las Vegas.  Barber (14–2) has been sidelined since March 2024 by a series of serious medical issues, but is healthy heading into Saturday’s fight and riding the momentum from a six-fight winning […]

December 6, 2025