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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

NBA Best Bets: Clippers vs. Suns Player Prop Bets for Thursday 11/6/25

NBA Best Bets: Clippers vs. Suns Player Prop Bets for Thursday 11/6/25

Struggling Western Conference squads face off in the NBA’s lone game of the evening, as the Phoenix Suns host the Los Angeles Clippers at Mortgage Matchup Center on Thursday night. Both teams are coming off double-digit losses and will be missing multiple key players. Dillon Brooks (groin) and Jalen Green (hamstring) are out for Phoenix, […]

November 6, 2025

Los Angeles Clippers at Phoenix Suns prediction, pick for Thursday 11/6/25

Los Angeles Clippers at Phoenix Suns prediction, pick for Thursday 11/6/25

Beleaguered Western Conference rivals look to build momentum as the Phoenix Suns host the Los Angeles Clippers at Mortgage Matchup Center on Thursday night’s lone NBA matchup. The Suns (3-5, 10th West) aim to bounce back from a double-digit loss to the Golden State Warriors, while the Clippers (3-4, 9th West) look to snap a […]

November 6, 2025

Best Luka Doncic prop bet for Spurs vs. Lakers on Wednesday 11/5/25

Best Luka Doncic prop bet for Spurs vs. Lakers on Wednesday 11/5/25

Western Conference playoff hopefuls go head-to-head Wednesday night when the Los Angeles Lakers host the San Antonio Spurs at Crypto.com Arena. The Spurs (5-1) look like one of the NBA’s best teams early on, bolstered by 7-foot-4 unicorn Victor Wembanyama. The Lakers (6-2), meanwhile, have rattled off four-straight wins in what’s shaping up to be […]

November 5, 2025

Sacramento Kings at Denver Nuggets prediction, pick for Monday 11/3/25

Sacramento Kings at Denver Nuggets prediction, pick for Monday 11/3/25

Western Conference rivals collide at altitude as the Denver Nuggets host the Sacramento Kings at Ball Arena on Monday night.  The Nuggets (3-2) bookended a three-game win streak with a pair of losses, most recently dropping a nail-biting NBA Cup opener to the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. The Kings (2-4), meanwhile, aim to […]

November 3, 2025

Milwaukee Bucks at Indiana Pacers prediction, pick for Monday 11/3/25

Milwaukee Bucks at Indiana Pacers prediction, pick for Monday 11/3/25

Myles Turner returns to Indianapolis on Monday night as the Indiana Pacers host the Milwaukee Bucks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.  The big man was instrumental in the Pacers’ run to the NBA Finals, a postseason push that included dispatching the Bucks in just five games during the first round. But after Indiana fell short to the […]

November 3, 2025

New Orleans Pelicans at Oklahoma City Thunder prediction, pick for Sunday 11/2/25

New Orleans Pelicans at Oklahoma City Thunder prediction, pick for Sunday 11/2/25

The Oklahoma City Thunder aren’t showing any signs of a championship hangover — they’ve picked up right where they left off.  OKC will host the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday afternoon, aiming to match their 7-0 start from last season that sparked their run to an NBA title. The Pelicans, meanwhile, are trending in the […]

November 2, 2025

NFL Best Bets: Saints vs. Rams Best Prop Bets for Week 9

NFL Best Bets: Saints vs. Rams Best Prop Bets for Week 9

Former NFC West rivals collide when the Los Angeles Rams host the New Orleans Saints on Sunday afternoon.  The rolling Rams (5-2) aim for their third-straight win, riding the momentum from a 28-point blowout of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Meanwhile, the stumbling Saints (1-7) look to snap a three-game skid — punctuated by a 20-point thumping […]

November 2, 2025

Opening Odds for 2026 World Series

Opening Odds for 2026 World Series

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What a way to end a World Series for the ages. Miguel Rojas crushed a game-tying homer in the top of the ninth inning, Will Smith launched a go-ahead solo shot in the top of the 11th, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered 2.2 innings of relief on a day’s rest to propel the Los Angeles Dodgers […]

November 2, 2025

Prediction, Pick for Jeremiah Wells vs. Themba Gorimbo

Prediction, Pick for Jeremiah Wells vs. Themba Gorimbo

Welterweights collide at UFC Vegas 110 on Saturday night as Jeremiah Wells takes on Themba Gorimbo at the Apex, with a potential spot in the 170-pound rankings on the line.  Wells returns to the Octagon after nearly two years away, eager to snap a two-fight skid. Gorimbo, meanwhile, aims to rebound from a quick submission […]

November 1, 2025

Prediction, Pick for Isaac Dulgarian vs. Yadier del Valle

Prediction, Pick for Isaac Dulgarian vs. Yadier del Valle

Burgeoning featherweight contenders go head-to-head at the UFC Apex when Isaac Dulgarian takes on Yadier del Valle on Saturday night. Dulgarian looks to build momentum after bouncing back from his first professional loss, while del Valle aims to push his undefeated record to double-digits.  Dulgarian enters as a heavy -285 favorite on DraftKings Sportsbook, with […]

November 1, 2025

DraftKings UFC Vegas 110 Pick6 Fantasy UFC Picks: Top Plays for Garcia vs. Onama

DraftKings UFC Vegas 110 Pick6 Fantasy UFC Picks: Top Plays for Garcia vs. Onama

Action returns to the Apex on Saturday night with UFC Vegas 110, headlined by a featherweight clash between Steve Garcia and David Onama. Garcia enters as a -135 moneyline favorite on DraftKings Sportsbook, with Onama listed as a +114 underdog. The total is set at 1.5 rounds. Along with traditional sports betting and daily fantasy, […]

October 31, 2025