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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 Dodgers vs. Phillies Game 2 of 2025 NLDS

Opening Odds for Dodgers vs. Phillies Game 2 of 2025 NLDS

Shohei Ohtani handled business on the mound, and his teammates returned the favor at the plate. The Los Angeles Dodgers erupted for five unanswered runs across the sixth and seventh innings on their way to a 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night at Citizens Bank Park. Making the first postseason start of […]

October 5, 2025

Opening Odds for Yankees vs. Blue Jays Game 2 of 2025 ALDS

Opening Odds for Yankees vs. Blue Jays Game 2 of 2025 ALDS

The Toronto Blue Jays hadn’t won a postseason game since 2016 — and on Saturday night, they made up for lost time. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered in the first inning and Alejandro Kirk went deep twice as the Blue Jays surged to a 10-1 rout over the New York Yankees in front of 44,655 strong […]

October 4, 2025

Opening Odds for Cubs vs. Brewers Game 2 of 2025 NLDS

Opening Odds for Cubs vs. Brewers Game 2 of 2025 NLDS

The MLB-best Milwaukee Brewers took the field for the first time in October on Saturday night — and promptly reminded everyone how they got there in the first place. The Brewers erupted for six runs in the first inning, cruising to a 9-3 blowout victory over the Chicago Cubs at American Family Field. Three solo […]

October 4, 2025

Prediction, pick for Patchy Mix vs. Jakub Wiklacz at UFC 320

Prediction, pick for Patchy Mix vs. Jakub Wiklacz at UFC 320

The deck is stacked and the stakes are high as UFC 320 lands in Las Vegas on Saturday night. The card features two massive title fights: Merab Dvalishvili puts his bantamweight title on the line against No. 4 contender Cory Sandhagen, while fan-favorite Alex Pereira looks to reclaim the light heavyweight crown in a rematch […]

October 4, 2025

Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers prediction, pick for NLDS Game 1 on Saturday 10/4/25

Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers prediction, pick for NLDS Game 1 on Saturday 10/4/25

The National League Central was a thrill ride all summer long — and now, it all comes to a head in October. After disposing of the San Diego Padres in the Wild Card round, the Chicago Cubs now head north to face the MLB-best Brewers in an NLDS clash. It’s the first-ever postseason meeting between […]

October 4, 2025

How the public is betting Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira 2 at UFC 320

How the public is betting Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira 2 at UFC 320

MMA•UFC

It’s time to run it back. On Saturday night, light-heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev defends his title against former champ Alex Pereira in a highly anticipated rematch at UFC 320 in Las Vegas. The pair first met in March at UFC 313, where Ankalaev secured a unanimous decision victory (48-47, 48-47, 49,46) to claim the division […]

October 3, 2025

Best Kyle Tucker prop bet for Cubs vs. Padres on Thursday 10/2/25

Best Kyle Tucker prop bet for Cubs vs. Padres on Thursday 10/2/25

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 2, 2025

Best Aaron Judge prop bet for Yankees vs. Red Sox on Thursday 10/2/25

Best Aaron Judge prop bet for Yankees vs. Red Sox on Thursday 10/2/25

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 2, 2025

San Diego Padres at Chicago Cubs  prediction, pick for Wild Card Game 3 on Thursday 10/2/25

San Diego Padres at Chicago Cubs prediction, pick for Wild Card Game 3 on Thursday 10/2/25

Bullpens win games in October — and if you needed any more convincing, look no further than this series. The Chicago Cubs secured a Game 1 victory over the San Diego Padres on the back of 4.2 scoreless innings from their arm barn, while the Padres’ pen pumped 5.1 shutout frames in Game 2 to […]

October 2, 2025

Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Guardians  prediction, pick for Wild Card Game 3 on Thursday 10/2/25

Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Guardians prediction, pick for Wild Card Game 3 on Thursday 10/2/25

With their backs against the wall, the Cleveland Guardians forced a Game 3 in the American League Wild Card against the Detroit Tigers. The Tigers pounced to a Game 1 victory off the back of ace Tarik Skubal, who twirled 7.2 innings of one-run ball with 14 strikeouts. The Guards responded in Game 2, erupting […]

October 1, 2025

Cincinnati Reds at Los Angeles Dodgers  prediction, pick for Wild Card Game 1

Cincinnati Reds at Los Angeles Dodgers prediction, pick for Wild Card Game 1

It’s only fitting that the first night of the MLB postseason ends in Los Angeles. The defending World Series champion Dodgers are hungry for another title run — and their road back to the Fall Classic begins with a best-of-three Wild Card showdown against the Cincinnati Reds. The Dodgers stumbled at times during the regular […]

September 30, 2025