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Zach Thompson

Zach Thompson

Zach has been part of the DraftKings team since 2017 and covers baseball, basketball, golf, football and any other sport that offers DFS fun. He has been playing fantasy sports since box scores were only available in the newspaper the following day. Even though he grew up almost 8,000 miles away in Guam, he is a diehard Boston sports fan but will take a fantasy value play wherever he can get it, even if it’s from the Yankees.

Latest articles from Zach Thompson

Start Hollywood Brown or Cam Skattebo as your Captain’s Pick for Sunday Night Football Week 3 2025

Start Hollywood Brown or Cam Skattebo as your Captain’s Pick for Sunday Night Football Week 3 2025

Sunday Night Football of Week 3 features a nice matchup to wrap up the day as the Chiefs roll into the Big Apple to face the Giants. Both teams are 0-2 and trying to avoid dropping to 0-3 to start the season. The matchup is also the focus of some big DFS showdown contests, including […]

September 21, 2025

MLB Best Bets: Top Home Run Props for Sunday 9/21/25

MLB Best Bets: Top Home Run Props for Sunday 9/21/25

Zach Thompson details his top home run props for Sunday, spotlighting Mookie Betts, Josh Naylor and Trevor Story.

September 21, 2025

Philadelphia Phillies at Arizona Diamondbacks prediction, pick for Saturday 9/20/25

Philadelphia Phillies at Arizona Diamondbacks prediction, pick for Saturday 9/20/25

Zach Thompson gives you a preview, prediction and pick for Saturday's game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks.

September 20, 2025

Top five fantasy football sleeper tight ends to start in NFL Week 3

Top five fantasy football sleeper tight ends to start in NFL Week 3

If you're searching for a fantasy football sleeper TE, check out these five tight ends who could see increased opportunities in Week 3.

September 20, 2025

MLB Best Bets: Top Home Run Props for Saturday 9/20/25

MLB Best Bets: Top Home Run Props for Saturday 9/20/25

Zach Thompson details his top home run props for Saturday, spotlighting Ian Happ, Ketel Marte, and Blaine Crim.

September 20, 2025

Fantasy Baseball Picks Today: Top DraftKings MLB DFS Targets, Values for Saturday 9/20/25

Fantasy Baseball Picks Today: Top DraftKings MLB DFS Targets, Values for Saturday 9/20/25

Zach Thompson gives his top studs and value plays for today's fantasy baseball slate on DraftKings, which starts at 7:05 p.m. ET.

September 20, 2025

Cleveland Guardians vs. Minnesota Twins prediction, pick for Friday 9/19/25

Cleveland Guardians vs. Minnesota Twins prediction, pick for Friday 9/19/25

Zach Thompson gives you a preview, prediction and pick for Friday's game between the Cleveland Guardians and the Minnesota Twins.

September 19, 2025

Is Mike Evans the top must-start WR in DFS if Emeka Egbuka is ruled out vs. the Jets?

Is Mike Evans the top must-start WR in DFS if Emeka Egbuka is ruled out vs. the Jets?

The Buccaneers have won their first two contests in late-game thrillers on the road, and they’ll look to stay undefeated as they come home this week to face the Jets. One of the stars of the early season has been rookie receiver Emeka Egbuka, but Egbuka is now dealing with an injury ahead of Week […]

September 19, 2025

New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals prediction, pick for Friday 9/19/25

New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals prediction, pick for Friday 9/19/25

The New York Mets still hold a two-game lead for the third and final NL Wild Card spot coming into their three-game set this weekend against the Nationals. The Nats will look to play spoiler and help the Reds and Diamondbacks by continuing the Mets’ recent slide. The series begins at 7:10 p.m. ET this […]

September 19, 2025

Can Matthew Golden finally break out in Week 3 with Jayden Reed and Tucker Kraft injured?

Can Matthew Golden finally break out in Week 3 with Jayden Reed and Tucker Kraft injured?

The Packers are off to a hot start to the season, looking like a true Super Bowl contender after big wins over the Cowboys and Commanders. They are dealing with some injuries, though, which could finally open the door for rookie Matthew Golden to have a breakout game this week against the Browns. Let’s take […]

September 19, 2025

MLB Best Bets: Top Home Run Props for Friday 9/19/25

MLB Best Bets: Top Home Run Props for Friday 9/19/25

Major League Baseball has a busy slate of action lined up for this Friday night, as playoff races come down to the wire and drama builds to a crescendo for the final week of the regular season. DraftKings Sportsbook is here to help make the night even more exciting with a 34% HR profit boost […]

September 19, 2025