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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

NBA Best Bets: Bucks vs. Thunder Best Prop Bets for Sunday 3/16/25

NBA Best Bets: Bucks vs. Thunder Best Prop Bets for Sunday 3/16/25

NBA Best Bets: Cavaliers vs. Grizzlies Best Prop Bets for Friday 3/14/25

March 16, 2025

Royce Lewis injury update: No timetable for return

Royce Lewis injury update: No timetable for return

MLB

UPDATE: On Monday, the Twins announced that an MRI confirmed a “moderate” left hamstring strain for Lewis. He will miss Opening Day on the injured list and does not have a timetable for return yet. As ominous as that initially sounds, Lewis seems overall positive about the situation, saying the injury is “not even close” […]

March 16, 2025

NBA Best Bets: Bucks vs. Pacers Best Prop Bets for Saturday 3/15/25

NBA Best Bets: Bucks vs. Pacers Best Prop Bets for Saturday 3/15/25

NBA Best Bets: Cavaliers vs. Grizzlies Best Prop Bets for Friday 3/14/25

March 15, 2025

NBA DFS Value Pick: Start Karlo Matkovic with Zion Williamson out

NBA DFS Value Pick: Start Karlo Matkovic with Zion Williamson out

DFS

The Pelicans are in San Antonio to take on the Spurs, who are finishing a back-to-back. On Saturday before tip-off, the team ruled out Zion Williamson and Yves Missi, opening up huge playing time in the frontcourt. Don’t panic… it’s not another Zion injury, but the forward is out tonight for personal reasons. Without Missi […]

March 15, 2025

Three must-start fantasy basketball players for Saturday 3/15/25 NBA slate

Three must-start fantasy basketball players for Saturday 3/15/25 NBA slate

Three must-start fantasy basketball players for the February 4 NBA slate

March 15, 2025

Matt Waldron injury update: Expected to start season on IL

Matt Waldron injury update: Expected to start season on IL

MLB

The Padres won’t have Matt Waldron available when the season starts after the 28-year-old righty suffered on oblique strain on Friday. Matt Waldron suffered what the Padres termed a “mild” left oblique strain while warming up in the bullpen. He will be evaluated Saturday.Could put a wrench in the battle for fifth spot in rotation. […]

March 15, 2025

Jon Gray injury update: diagnosed with fractured wrist

Jon Gray injury update: diagnosed with fractured wrist

The Rangers’ starting rotation took another loss on Friday when Jon Gray was struck on the arm by a line drive off the bat of Michael Toglia. Jon Gray left the game with a trainer back in Surprise after getting hit with this 106.4 mph comebacker off the bat of Michael Toglia pic.twitter.com/HTk6lqEJGh — kennedi […]

March 15, 2025

Wyndham Clark withdraws from THE PLAYERS Championship

Wyndham Clark withdraws from THE PLAYERS Championship

After playing nine holes in Round 2, Wyndham Clark withdrew from THE PLAYERS Championship. Wyndham Clark has withdrawn from THE PLAYERS Championship. — PGA TOUR Communications (@PGATOURComms) March 14, 2025 No reason was given in the official PGA TOUR communication, although there was speculation on the broadcast about a wrist or neck injury. Last year, […]

March 14, 2025

NBA Value Pick: Start Jordan Goodwin on DraftKings with Luka Doncic out

NBA Value Pick: Start Jordan Goodwin on DraftKings with Luka Doncic out

DFS

The Lakers lost on Thursday to the Bucks despite Luka Doncic pouring in 45 points in 35 minutes. Luka won’t play Friday against the Nuggets on the second night of the team’s back-to-back, leaving huge usage available for the rest of the roster. While Austin Reaves ($8,000) is obviously a strong play since he’ll have […]

March 14, 2025