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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

Edmonton Oilers vs. Dallas Stars prediction, pick for Game 3 of NHL Playoffs WCF

Edmonton Oilers vs. Dallas Stars prediction, pick for Game 3 of NHL Playoffs WCF

The Edmonton Oilers fell to the Dallas Stars 6-3 to start this Western Conference Final, but after a 3-0 shutout in Edmonton’s favor on Friday night, these two teams now sit knotted at one game apiece. The series heads back northward tonight in another bitter battle between squads which remain well-acquainted. Here’s a Oilers vs. […]

May 25, 2025

NBA Best Bets: Top Chet Holmgren player props for Thunder vs. Timberwolves Game 3

NBA Best Bets: Top Chet Holmgren player props for Thunder vs. Timberwolves Game 3

The NBA Western Conference Finals continue on Saturday night as the Oklahoma City Thunder head to the land of a thousand lakes for Game 3 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Chet Holmgren has played a key role as Oklahoma City’s third option on most nights, but how will he perform on the road tonight? Here’s the […]

May 24, 2025

New York Mets vs. Los Angeles Dodgers prediction, pick for Saturday 5/24/25

New York Mets vs. Los Angeles Dodgers prediction, pick for Saturday 5/24/25

On Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Dodgers once again square off against the New York Mets in a battle between star-studded lineups. While New York took the first game of this series 7-1 last night, L.A. certainly looks to bounce back behind plenty of pop in their bats. Here’s a Mets vs. Dodgers prediction and […]

May 24, 2025

Florida Panthers vs. Carolina Hurricanes prediction, pick for Game 3 of NHL Playoffs ECF

Florida Panthers vs. Carolina Hurricanes prediction, pick for Game 3 of NHL Playoffs ECF

The NHL Eastern Conference Final had the makings of a fun and competitive series, but through the first two games, blowouts have been the only story. The Florida Panthers ran away with Game 1 by a 5-2 margin before lighting up the scoreboard again with a 5-0 shutout win in Game 2 over the Carolina […]

May 24, 2025

NBA Best Bets: Top Julius Randle player props for  Timberwolves vs. Thunder Game 3

NBA Best Bets: Top Julius Randle player props for Timberwolves vs. Thunder Game 3

The Minnesota Timberwolves looked like a real threat to upset the Oklahoma City Thunder heading into the Western Conference Finals, but oh, how the tables have turned. Probably predictably, the Thunder have dominated over the first two games of this series and have now backed the Wolves against the wall. Facing an 0-2 hole heading […]

May 24, 2025

NBA Best Bets: Top Shai Gilgeous-Alexander player props for Thunder vs. Timberwolves Game 3

NBA Best Bets: Top Shai Gilgeous-Alexander player props for Thunder vs. Timberwolves Game 3

The Oklahoma City Thunder enter Saturday with a commanding 2-0 lead in their Western Conference Semifinals series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has led this team to a dominant run all season long, and now they’re just two games away from punching a ticket to the franchise’s first NBA Finals appearance since 2012. With […]

May 24, 2025

WNBA Best Bets: Top Kelsey Plum props for Sparks vs. Valkyries on 5/23/25

WNBA Best Bets: Top Kelsey Plum props for Sparks vs. Valkyries on 5/23/25

The opening weeks of the 2025 WNBA regular season keep rolling tonight as the Los Angeles Sparks host the Golden State Valkyries to round out the late slate on the West Coast. Offseason addition Kelsey Plum looks like an early MVP candidate through her first few games as a member of the Sparks, so will […]

May 23, 2025

MLB Best Bets: Top Aaron Judge props for Yankees vs. Rockies on 5/23/25

MLB Best Bets: Top Aaron Judge props for Yankees vs. Rockies on 5/23/25

The New York Yankees are living up to their Bronx Bombers name with an MLB-leading 84 home runs. Plenty of players in the lineup are mashing, but none stand out more than superstar outfielder Aaron Judge, who appears on a path to yet another AL MVP. As the Yankees take on the Colorado Rockies at […]

May 23, 2025

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks prediction, pick for Friday 5/23/25

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks prediction, pick for Friday 5/23/25

On Friday evening, the St. Louis Cardinals host the Arizona Diamondbacks for the first leg of a three-game series in the shadow of their city’s iconic arch. At 27-23, the Cardinals are in the midst of a respectable season through the opening months — a bit of a surprise to many in the baseball world […]

May 23, 2025

Dallas Stars vs. Edmonton Oilers prediction, pick for Game 2 of NHL Playoffs WCF

Dallas Stars vs. Edmonton Oilers prediction, pick for Game 2 of NHL Playoffs WCF

Game 1 of the NHL Western Conference Final brought an incredible comeback by the Dallas Stars in front of their home crowd. Despite trailing 3-1 to start the third period, Dallas poured on three power play goals in a six-minute span to take the lead, then tacked on another two scores for good measure to […]

May 23, 2025

New York Yankees vs. Texas Rangers prediction, pick for Thursday 5/22/25

New York Yankees vs. Texas Rangers prediction, pick for Thursday 5/22/25

On Thursday afternoon, the New York Yankees kick off the day’s MLB slate with a 12:35 p.m. EST first pitch against the visiting Texas Rangers. The Bronx Bombers downed their opponent 5-2 in the first game of this series before rallying to win 4-3 in the ninth inning of game two. Now, they look to […]

May 22, 2025