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Cooper Albers

Cooper Albers

Cooper is a Brooklyn-based writer and editor who joined DraftKings in September 2025. A recent graduate of Jay-Z’s Roc Nation School of Sports at Long Island University, he served as the chief sports editor of the campus newspaper and the lead sideline reporter for the men’s basketball team. His previous stops include amNewYork and the New York Post.

Latest articles from Cooper Albers

Opening Odds for 2026 World Series

Opening Odds for 2026 World Series

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

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

Best Devin Booker prop bet for Grizzlies vs. Suns on Wednesday 10/29/25

Best Devin Booker prop bet for Grizzlies vs. Suns on Wednesday 10/29/25

Wednesday night’s NBA slate wraps up with a Western Conference showdown as the Phoenix Suns host the Memphis Grizzlies at Mortgage Matchup Center. The Grizzlies (2-2) shoot for their first road win of the season, while the Suns (1-3) aim to snap a three-game skid after snagging a win in their season opener. As usual, […]

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