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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

Utah Jazz at Phoenix Suns prediction, pick for Friday 10/31/25

Utah Jazz at Phoenix Suns prediction, pick for Friday 10/31/25

It didn’t take long for the Phoenix Suns to get their rematch against the Utah Jazz — this time on their home court and with NBA Cup implications. Four days after their last-minute comeback was spoiled in overtime, the Suns host the Jazz on Friday night to tip off the third annual NBA Cup. Both […]

October 31, 2025

Atlanta Hawks vs. Indiana Pacers prediction, pick for Friday 10/31/25

Atlanta Hawks vs. Indiana Pacers prediction, pick for Friday 10/31/25

The third annual NBA Cup tips off on Halloween night, when the Indiana Pacers host the Atlanta Hawks. Both teams will be vying for the top spot in East Group A, which also comprises the Cleveland Cavaliers, Toronto Raptors, and Washington Wizards. In the broader context of the season, the Hawks (2-3) look to build […]

October 31, 2025

Best Giannis Antetokounmpo prop bet for Warriors vs. Bucks on Thursday 10/30/25

Best Giannis Antetokounmpo prop bet for Warriors vs. Bucks on Thursday 10/30/25

UPDATE: Giannis has been ruled out for tonight’s game with a knee injury. New season. New team. Same Giannis. The Milwaukee Bucks will host the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night at Fiserv Forum. Despite limited optimism surrounding Milwaukee this season, the Bucks have won three of their first four games, including a double-digit win […]

October 30, 2025

Opening Odds for Blue Jays vs. Dodgers Game 6 of 2025 World Series

Opening Odds for Blue Jays vs. Dodgers Game 6 of 2025 World Series

Davis Schneider clobbered the first pitch of the night, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered two pitches later, and the Toronto Blue Jays thumped the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-1 in Game 5 of the World Series on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. With the win, the Blue Jays took two of three games in Los Angeles to […]

October 29, 2025

Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Lakers prediction, pick for Monday 10/27/25

Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Lakers prediction, pick for Monday 10/27/25

Rounding out Monday night’s NBA slate is a Western Conference showdown between the Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Despite Luka Doncic joining LeBron James on the sidelines, the Lakers battled past the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night to secure their second straight win after falling flat in the season opener. […]

October 27, 2025

Best Vladimir Guerrero Jr. prop bet for Blue Jays vs. Dodgers on Monday 10/27/25

Best Vladimir Guerrero Jr. prop bet for Blue Jays vs. Dodgers on Monday 10/27/25

It’s all tied up after two. The Toronto Blue Jays struck first in the World Series, feasting on the Los Angeles Dodgers with an 11-4 win in Game 1. But the reigning champs weren’t down for long, answering with a 5-1 victory in Game 2 to even the series and seize the momentum as the […]

October 27, 2025

Best Tyler Glasnow prop bet for Blue Jays vs. Dodgers on Monday 10/27/25

Best Tyler Glasnow prop bet for Blue Jays vs. Dodgers on Monday 10/27/25

It didn’t take long for the World Series to return to Dodger Stadium.  After a deflating Game 1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, the Dodgers answered with a commanding win to even up the Fall Classic at 1-1 as it shifts to Los Angeles.  Riding the momentum from Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s complete-game gem, the Dodgers […]

October 27, 2025

Brooklyn Nets vs. San Antonio Spurs prediction, pick for Sunday 10/26/25

Brooklyn Nets vs. San Antonio Spurs prediction, pick for Sunday 10/26/25

Everything’s bigger in Texas — including the point spread. The San Antonio Spurs enter as commanding 11.5-point favorites when they host the Brooklyn Nets in their home opener at Frost Bank Center on Sunday afternoon. The Spurs return home riding the momentum from a pair of convincing road wins, while the Nets trudge into enemy […]

October 26, 2025

Opening Odds for Blue Jays vs. Dodgers Game 3 of 2025 World Series

Opening Odds for Blue Jays vs. Dodgers Game 3 of 2025 World Series

It’s all tied up in the Fall Classic. Yoshinobu Yamamoto went the distance once again, twirling a gem backed by plenty of run support as the Los Angeles Dodgers cruised to a 5-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday night. The Dodgers rebounded from a lopsided […]

October 25, 2025

Luka Doncic Injury Update: Sunday 10/26/25 vs. Kings

Luka Doncic Injury Update: Sunday 10/26/25 vs. Kings

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UPDATE: Luka Doncic is set to miss at least one week with what is being labeled a left finger sprain and lower left leg contusion. He initially popped onto the injury report with the finger issue and was listed as questionable for tonight’s matchup with the Kings. But ESPN’s Shams Charania reports the injury is […]

October 25, 2025

Opening Odds for Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane 2

Opening Odds for Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane 2

It can’t end like this. UFC 321’s heavyweight title bout between reigning champ Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane ended in disaster, ruled a no-contest due to an accidental eye poke in the first round. Gane was executing his game plan to perfection, bloodying Aspinall and threatening to push the champ beyond the first round for […]

October 25, 2025