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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

Fantasy Baseball Value Picks: Top DraftKings MLB DFS Bargain Plays for Friday 6/13/25

Fantasy Baseball Value Picks: Top DraftKings MLB DFS Bargain Plays for Friday 6/13/25

On Friday, Major League Baseball has all 30 teams in action at some point during the day. After the Cubs and Pirates in a Wrigley Field matinee and two other early starts, the main MLB DFS fantasy baseball slate gets underway at 7:05 p.m. ET and includes the 12 games under the lights. Some great […]

June 13, 2025

Top fantasy golf targets and pivot plays for the U.S. Open

Top fantasy golf targets and pivot plays for the U.S. Open

If you love watching professional golfers struggle and hack around in almost impossible conditions, this is the week for you! The U.S. Open is back at Oakmont Country Club, which is billed as the toughest course in golf, and will do all it can to live up to that reputation this week. As you build […]

June 11, 2025

Fantasy Golf Picks: Best Cash Game Plays for the U.S. Open

Fantasy Golf Picks: Best Cash Game Plays for the U.S. Open

We’ve reached the third major championship of 2025, as the best golfers in the world head to Pittsburgh to take on Oakmont Country Club for this year’s U.S. Open. The field is elite, the course is extremely difficult, and the stage is set for what should be an excellent week of golf. If you’re looking […]

June 11, 2025

Top MLB DFS Stacks for Wednesday 6/11/25

Top MLB DFS Stacks for Wednesday 6/11/25

Major League Baseball has a full day of action, highlighted by a six-game main MLB DFS slate for Wednesday night that starts at 7:10 p.m. ET. While there are a few good pitchers in play, it mostly shapes up to be an offense-heavy slate, especially with Coors Field hosting the final matchup of the night. […]

June 11, 2025

Fantasy Baseball Picks Today: Top DraftKings MLB DFS Targets, Values for Wednesday 6/11/25

Fantasy Baseball Picks Today: Top DraftKings MLB DFS Targets, Values for Wednesday 6/11/25

Major League Baseball finished up a busy Wednesday of action with a six-game slate under the lights. It’s mostly an American League slate, with two National League divisional matchups included to spice things up. The last game of the night has the potential to be the spiciest of all since it is scheduled for 8:40 […]

June 11, 2025

Fantasy Baseball Value Picks: Top DraftKings MLB DFS Bargain Plays for Tuesday 6/10/25

Fantasy Baseball Value Picks: Top DraftKings MLB DFS Bargain Plays for Tuesday 6/10/25

On Tuesday, all 30 teams from Major League Baseball are in action under the lights. After a four-game turbo slate to get things going, the main MLB DFS fantasy baseball slate gets underway at 7:10 p.m. ET and includes the 11 games starting throughout the rest of the night. With 22 teams in the player […]

June 10, 2025

Golf Best Bets: Top Tournament Group Picks for the U.S. Open

Golf Best Bets: Top Tournament Group Picks for the U.S. Open

The PGA TOUR heads to Oakmont Country Club for what should be a great week of golf at the third major championship of the season. With a great field that includes the best players from both the PGA TOUR and LIV Golf, there are plenty of golfers to consider for your betting card and fantasy […]

June 9, 2025

MLB Best Bets: Top Starting Pitcher Prop Bets for Monday 6/9/25

MLB Best Bets: Top Starting Pitcher Prop Bets for Monday 6/9/25

Major League Baseball fires up another great week of action with nine games on the slate. Storylines abound in the many matchups that begin new series this Monday night. There are several strong starting pitcher prop bets to consider from the 18 pitchers taking the hill. DraftKings Sportsbook offers a wide variety of markets for […]

June 9, 2025

Where is the 2025 U.S. Open being played?

Where is the 2025 U.S. Open being played?

After a quick trip to Toronto for a thrilling RBC Canadian Open that needed extra holes to crown Ryan Fox the champion, the PGA TOUR is back in the States for the third major championship of the year. The 2025 U.S. Open will take place this week at Oakmont Country Club just outside of Pittsburgh, […]

June 9, 2025

MLB Best Bets: Top Home Run Props for Monday 6/9/25

MLB Best Bets: Top Home Run Props for Monday 6/9/25

Nine Major League Baseball games fill up Monday night’s schedule with plenty of exciting action on tap and lots of fun matchups. It’s the start of new series for all 18 teams taking the field, and some of them are in great spots to attack for some home run props. Considering the many factors that […]

June 9, 2025

Top MLB DFS Stacks for Monday 6/9/25

Top MLB DFS Stacks for Monday 6/9/25

Major League Baseball is back to work this Monday with a nine-game slate that begins at 6:40 p.m. ET. With 18 teams in action, a few matchups stand out as high-risk options to avoid, but in this post, we’re looking at the top three offensive matchups that are too juicy to pass up this Monday. […]

June 9, 2025