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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 Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Milwaukee Brewers  2025 NLCS

Opening Odds for Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Milwaukee Brewers 2025 NLCS

The National League Championship Series is set, featuring a heavyweight clash between the regular-season-best Milwaukee Brewers and the reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers secured a return to the NLCS on Thursday, defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in four games. Los Angeles plated the winning run in the 11th inning after Phillies pitcher […]

October 11, 2025

Prediction, pick for Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Montel Jackson

Prediction, pick for Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Montel Jackson

Scores were settled, statements were made, and highlights were delivered at UFC 320 on Oct. 5. But one question remains: who on earth can stop Merab Dvalishvili? The bantamweight champ coasted to a unanimous decision victory over Cory Sandhagen, pushing his unbeaten streak to 14 — a run dating back to Sept. 2018 — and […]

October 11, 2025

Prediction, pick for Vicente Luque vs. Joel Alvarez

Prediction, pick for Vicente Luque vs. Joel Alvarez

UFC Rio: Oliveira vs. Gamrot bolstered its main card with a short-notice welterweight scrap between division staple Vicente Luque and rising contender Joel Alvarez. Luque looks to rebound from an up-and-down stretch, while Alvarez makes his debut at 170 pounds following an impressive run at lightweight. Alvarez is a heavy -535 moneyline favorite on DraftKings […]

October 11, 2025

Prediction, pick for Jafel Filho vs. Clayton Carpenter

Prediction, pick for Jafel Filho vs. Clayton Carpenter

The UFC Rio prelims showcase an exciting flyweight battle between Jafel Filho and Clayton Carpenter. Both fighters are eager to bounce back from unanimous decision losses and continue their climb up the 125-pound rankings. Carpenter has a slight edge at -118 on the moneyline on DraftKings Sportsbook, while Filho is listed at -102. The total […]

October 11, 2025

Best Tarik Skubal prop bet for Tigers vs. Mariners on Friday 10/10/25

Best Tarik Skubal prop bet for Tigers vs. Mariners on Friday 10/10/25

Facing elimination on Wednesday, the Detroit Tigers pounced on the Seattle Mariners’ bullpen to even up the series and force a winner-take-all Game 5 in the Pacific Northwest. A date with the Toronto Blue Jays — and a shot at the pennant — is up for grabs. The Tigers are eyeing their first trip to […]

October 10, 2025

Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers prediction, pick for NLDS Game 4 on Thursday 10/9/25

Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers prediction, pick for NLDS Game 4 on Thursday 10/9/25

The Chicago Cubs had their backs against the wall on Wednesday night — but fortunately for them, it was covered in ivy. Back at Wrigley Field after dropping the first two games of the NL Division Series to the Milwaukee Brewers, the Cubs erupted for four runs in the bottom of the first inning. The […]

October 9, 2025

Best Kyle Schwarber prop bet for Phillies vs. Dodgers on Thursday 10/9/25

Best Kyle Schwarber prop bet for Phillies vs. Dodgers on Thursday 10/9/25

Check out the top Aaron Judge player prop bet before Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series between the Yankees and Red Sox gets started on Tuesday.

October 9, 2025

Best Yoshinobu Yamamoto prop bet for Phillies vs. Dodgers on Wednesday 10/8/25

Best Yoshinobu Yamamoto prop bet for Phillies vs. Dodgers on Wednesday 10/8/25

Check out the top Aaron Judge player prop bet before Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series between the Yankees and Red Sox gets started on Tuesday.

October 8, 2025

Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers prediction, pick for NLDS Game 2 on Monday 10/6/25

Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers prediction, pick for NLDS Game 2 on Monday 10/6/25

Even after a first-round bye, the Brew Crew continued to steamroll the competition. The Chicago Cubs opened up Game 1 of the NLDS on Saturday with a first-inning solo shot from Michael Busch. But the MLB-best Milwaukee Brewers answered with six runs in the bottom half of the inning. Milwaukee pounced on Cubs ace Matthew […]

October 6, 2025

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Phillies prediction, pick for NLDS Game 2 on Monday 10/6/25

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Phillies prediction, pick for NLDS Game 2 on Monday 10/6/25

Monday’s NL Division Series slate kicks off with a heavyweight clash between baseball powerhouses — and if Game 2 is anything like their first encounter, expect even more fireworks. On Saturday, the Philadelphia Phillies tagged Shohei Ohtani for three early runs in the first MLB postseason start of his career, igniting a raucous ovation from […]

October 6, 2025

New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays prediction, pick for ALDS Game 2 on Sunday 10/5/25

New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays prediction, pick for ALDS Game 2 on Sunday 10/5/25

The Blue Jays threw the first punch in the American League Division Series — and they landed a haymaker. Toronto seized Game 1 with a 10-1 thumping over the Yankees on Saturday night at Rogers Centre. The game remained tight through five innings, but everything changed after New York failed to capitalize with the bases […]

October 5, 2025