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Keagan Smith

Keagan Smith

Keagan is a Texas-based editor and analyst who believes sports are the true eighth wonder of the world. After starting out in local media, he’s provided coverage for DraftKings Network since 2024. He gravitates toward football, hoops and hockey, but is happy to watch and write about any game that involves a ball or a puck. While his own athletic career ended in middle school, he’s also an avid fantasy player with a soft spot for dynasty formats, spending countless hours crafting the ever-elusive perfect squad.

Latest articles from Keagan Smith

NBA Best Bets: Top Pascal Siakam player props for Pacers vs. Knicks Game 6

NBA Best Bets: Top Pascal Siakam player props for Pacers vs. Knicks Game 6

The Indiana Pacers were unable to eliminate the New York Knicks on Thursday night, but they try again in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday. After coming up short, the team certainly looks to end this series in six and avoid an elimination game of their own in a potential Game 7. […]

May 31, 2025

Seattle Mariners vs. Minnesota Twins prediction, pick for Friday 5/30/25

Seattle Mariners vs. Minnesota Twins prediction, pick for Friday 5/30/25

The Seattle Mariners host the Minnesota Twins to round out the Friday night MLB slate. The sluggers in Seattle are just 4-6 across their last 10 outings as they ran into a bit of a rough patch, but the Twins also have slowed down lately after a very hot stretch and are 5-5 across the […]

May 30, 2025

Tracking the leaders for DraftKings King of the Diamond: Friday 5/30/25 MLB slate

Tracking the leaders for DraftKings King of the Diamond: Friday 5/30/25 MLB slate

WINNINGS UPDATE: The Minnesota Twins rallied to score 12 runs on Friday night, a late push which made them the highest-scoring team! Their outing means that 284 DraftKings Sportsbook users with Willi Castro, Carlos Correa, and Trevor Larnach home runs in their parlays won $3,522 each in bonus bets! DraftKings Sportsbook’s King of the Diamond […]

May 30, 2025

Houston Astros vs. Tampa Bay Rays prediction, pick for Friday 5/30/25

Houston Astros vs. Tampa Bay Rays prediction, pick for Friday 5/30/25

The Friday MLB schedule looks chock full of games, but amidst plenty of action, the Houston Astros vs. Tampa Bay Rays matchup presents a fun avenue to bet on the evening slate. The ‘Stros come in at 6-4 across their last 10 games while weathering injuries, but the visiting Rays are even hotter at 8-2 […]

May 30, 2025

NBA Best Bets: Top Jalen Brunson player props for Knicks vs. Pacers Game 5

NBA Best Bets: Top Jalen Brunson player props for Knicks vs. Pacers Game 5

The New York Knicks are backed against the wall. While the Eastern Conference Finals head to Madison Square Garden, the team finds themselves in a deep 3-1 hole as they try to dig themselves out and keep the season alive. Can Jalen Brunson carry the title hopes of a city to a win (plus three […]

May 29, 2025

NBA Best Bets: Top Tyrese Haliburton player props for Pacers vs. Knicks Game 5

NBA Best Bets: Top Tyrese Haliburton player props for Pacers vs. Knicks Game 5

The Indiana Pacers sit just one game away from punching their ticket to the NBA Finals. With a 3-1 lead over the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, Tyrese Haliburton looks to continue his hot playoff run and propel his squad to the championship round for the first time since 2000. Here’s the […]

May 29, 2025

Phillies vs. Braves Game 1 prediction, pick for Thursday 5/29/25

Phillies vs. Braves Game 1 prediction, pick for Thursday 5/29/25

Thursday’s MLB slate brings a very competitive doubleheader to the table as two NL East rivals clash. The Philadelphia Phillies look to protect their league-best record as they host the Atlanta Braves, a team working to reach the .500 mark and shake off their horrific early-season start. Game 1 of this doubleheader starts at 1:05 […]

May 28, 2025

MLB Best Bets: Top Kyle Tucker player props for Cubs vs. Rockies on 5/28/25

MLB Best Bets: Top Kyle Tucker player props for Cubs vs. Rockies on 5/28/25

The 34-21 Chicago Cubs sit just a couple games shy of the MLB’s best record. Sitting 8-2 over their last 10 contests with plenty of home runs over that span, the Cubbies truly look like one of the league’s most exciting young teams — if the offense keeps firing and they can shore up the […]

May 28, 2025

Aaron Nesmith injury update: Pacers vs. Knicks Game 5

Aaron Nesmith injury update: Pacers vs. Knicks Game 5

UPDATE: Nesmith is available for Game 5. The Indiana Pacers now hold a 3-1 lead over the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals. With Game 5 approaching on Thursday evening, Aaron Nesmith’s status remains one to monitor. With a questionable designation due to a recent ankle injury, the Pacers wing may or may […]

May 28, 2025

Best Hurricanes vs. Panthers prop bets for Game 5 of the NHL Playoffs ECF

Best Hurricanes vs. Panthers prop bets for Game 5 of the NHL Playoffs ECF

The Carolina Hurricanes fought off elimination last time out against the Florida Panthers, but they’ll be hard-pressed to do it again in tonight’s Eastern Conference Final Game 5. Still, the Canes showed plenty of heart in last game’s 3-0 shutout of the defending champions, so there’s always a chance they can capture some puck luck […]

May 28, 2025

NBA Best Bets: Top Shai Gilgeous-Alexander player props for Thunder vs. Timberwolves Game 5

NBA Best Bets: Top Shai Gilgeous-Alexander player props for Thunder vs. Timberwolves Game 5

After a close contest last time out, the Oklahoma City Thunder head back home to the Great Plains with a 3-1 series lead and firm control of the Western Conference Finals. As they sit just one game away from the franchise’s first NBA Finals appearance since 2012, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder look to dispatch […]

May 28, 2025