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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

Cleveland Cavaliers at Miami Heat prediction, pick for Monday 11/10/25

Cleveland Cavaliers at Miami Heat prediction, pick for Monday 11/10/25

Eastern Conference playoff hopefuls go toe-to-toe on Monday night as the Miami Heat host the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Kaseya Center. The Heat (6-4) aims to build on back-to-back wins — punctuated by a comeback victory over the Portland Trail Blazers — while the Cavs (7-3) look to push their winning streak to five.  Looking […]

November 10, 2025

Portland Trail Blazers at Orlando Magic prediction, pick for Monday 11/10/25

Portland Trail Blazers at Orlando Magic prediction, pick for Monday 11/10/25

Interconference squads go head-to-head on Monday night as the Orlando Magic host the Portland Trail Blazers at the Kia Center.  The Magic (4-6, 11th East) have returned to form after a sluggish start to the season, but aim to rebound from Sunday’s narrow loss to the Boston Celtics. The Blazers (5-4, 7th West), meanwhile, have […]

November 10, 2025

NFL Best Bets: Patriots vs. Buccaneers Best Prop Bets for Week 10

NFL Best Bets: Patriots vs. Buccaneers Best Prop Bets for Week 10

Interconference rivals go head-to-head on Sunday afternoon when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the New England Patriots at Raymond James Stadium.  The Bucs (6-2) are living up to the hype, pacing the NFC South and coming off a 20-point beatdown of the New Orleans Saints. The Pats (7-2), meanwhile, have been one of the NFL’s […]

November 9, 2025

NFL Best Bets: Saints vs. Panthers Best Prop Bets for Week 10

NFL Best Bets: Saints vs. Panthers Best Prop Bets for Week 10

NFC South rivals will face off on Sunday afternoon as the Carolina Panthers host the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers (5-4) have enjoyed a solid season, winning four of their last five games to join the playoff race. The Saints (1-8), meanwhile, are one of the NFL’s punching bags and […]

November 9, 2025

Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Clippers prediction, pick for Saturday 11/8/25

Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Clippers prediction, pick for Saturday 11/8/25

Time to run it right back.  The Los Angeles Clippers host the Phoenix Suns in an immediate rematch at the Intuit Dome on Saturday night. The Clippers aim to avenge the double-digit loss they endured in Phoenix just two days ago.  Saturday night marks the third time these teams have met in the early stages […]

November 8, 2025

Prediction, pick for Matt Schnell vs. Joseph Morales

Prediction, pick for Matt Schnell vs. Joseph Morales

Flyweight contenders square off at the Apex as Matt Schnell takes on TUF winner Joseph Morales in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown. Schnell looks to build on a decision victory that snapped a three-fight skid, while Morales comes in riding a five-fight win streak — punctuated by a second-round submission […]

November 8, 2025

Prediction, pick for Muslim Salikhov vs. Uros Medic

Prediction, pick for Muslim Salikhov vs. Uros Medic

Welterweight knockout artists collide at the Apex as Muslim Salikhov takes on Uros Medic at UFC Vegas 111 on Saturday night. Both fighters enter the Octagon riding momentum from first-round knockouts in roughly a minute, teeing up a high-stakes striking battle where one shot could end someone’s night.  Medic enters as a -148 moneyline favorite […]

November 8, 2025

Prediction, pick for Chris Padilla vs. Ismael Bonfim

Prediction, pick for Chris Padilla vs. Ismael Bonfim

Three fights before Gabriel Bonfim headlines UFC Vegas 111 on Saturday night, his older brother, Ismael, looks to set the tone in a lightweight bout against Chris “Taco” Padilla. Bonfim aims to bounce back from an unfortunate doctor’s stoppage loss in February, while Padilla attempts to push his winning streak to seven. Bonfim enters as […]

November 8, 2025

DraftKings UFC Vegas 111 Pick6 Fantasy UFC Picks: Top Plays for Bonfim vs. Brown

DraftKings UFC Vegas 111 Pick6 Fantasy UFC Picks: Top Plays for Bonfim vs. Brown

Action returns to the Apex on Saturday night with UFC Vegas 111, headlined by a welterweight clash between No. 14 Gabriel Bonfim and Randy Brown. Bonfim enters as a -170 moneyline favorite on DraftKings Sportsbook, with Brown listed as a +142 underdog. The total is set at 2.5 rounds. Along with traditional sports betting and […]

November 7, 2025

Detroit Pistons vs. Brooklyn Nets prediction, pick for Friday 11/7/25

Detroit Pistons vs. Brooklyn Nets prediction, pick for Friday 11/7/25

NBA Cup action resumes Friday night as the Brooklyn Nets host the Detroit Pistons for an East Group B matchup at Barclays Center. The Nets (1-7, 13th East) look to build on their first win of the season after a brutal 0-6 start, while the Pistons (6-2, 2nd East) aim to extend a four-game winning […]

November 7, 2025

Cleveland Cavaliers at Washington Wizards prediction, pick for Friday 11/7/25

Cleveland Cavaliers at Washington Wizards prediction, pick for Friday 11/7/25

Eastern Conference rivals from opposite ends of the standings meet Friday night as the Washington Wizards host the Cleveland Cavaliers at Capital One Arena. The Wizards (1-7, 15th East) aim to snap a six-game skid at home after suffering a 29-point blowout to the Boston Celtics. Meanwhile, the Cavs (5-3, 4th East) look to extend […]

November 7, 2025