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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

Top Best Ball pitcher targets for fantasy baseball: American League

Top Best Ball pitcher targets for fantasy baseball: American League

Top 2B sleepers for fantasy baseball 2025

February 22, 2025

NBA Best Bets: Lakers at Nuggets Best Prop Bets for February 22

NBA Best Bets: Lakers at Nuggets Best Prop Bets for February 22

The NBA’s huge showcase game on Saturday night is a Western Conference battle between the Nuggets and the Lakers in Denver. The Nuggets have won nine straight and have caught the Grizzlies for the No. 2 spot in the Western Conference, while the Lakers shook the entire NBA at the trade deadline by adding Luka […]

February 22, 2025

Top NBA DFS Stacks for February 22

Top NBA DFS Stacks for February 22

The NBA has a featured four-game slate on Saturday night centered on a huge matchup between the Lakers and Nuggets in Denver. Of the eight teams in the DraftKings player pool, the Rockets and Jazz are playing for the second night in a row, but the other six teams had Friday off. The big game […]

February 22, 2025

Best 2025 fantasy baseball sleepers: American League outfielders

Best 2025 fantasy baseball sleepers: American League outfielders

Since every team has multiple outfielders and some of the best hitters in fantasy baseball play the position, outfield is always a well-stocked position. However, it’s also usually a very deep position where fantasy baseball sleepers emerge every season. Whether you invest in top talent in the outfield or opt to focus on thinner positions, […]

February 21, 2025

Damian Lillard Injury Update: February 21 vs. the Wizards

Damian Lillard Injury Update: February 21 vs. the Wizards

The Bucks returned from the All-Star break on Thursday and beat the Clippers, and they’ll finish a back-to-back set of games on Friday with a matchup in Washington against the Wizards. While Giannis Antetokounmpo ($11,500; calf) is probable, Lillard was ruled out for right hamstring injury maintenance. Lillard was sidelined for the Bucks’ last game […]

February 21, 2025

NBA DFS Picks: Top DraftKings Fantasy Basketball Value Plays for February 21 (late slate)

NBA DFS Picks: Top DraftKings Fantasy Basketball Value Plays for February 21 (late slate)

In addition to the featured six-game slate this Friday, the NBA also brings us a nice three-game late slate on DraftKings. The three Western Conference matchups are the Thunder taking on the Jazz, the Timberwolves visiting the Rockets, and the Kings taking on the Warriors in Sacramento. From those three games, I’ve got three value […]

February 21, 2025

Top NBA DFS Stacks for February 21

Top NBA DFS Stacks for February 21

The NBA is back after the All-Star break and ready to tip off the weekend with a six-game main slate on DraftKings. Of the 12 teams in action, six are playing for the second day in a row coming off the break after returning to action on Thursday. The main slate begins at 7:00 p.m. […]

February 21, 2025

Best fantasy baseball sleepers at 3B for 2025

Best fantasy baseball sleepers at 3B for 2025

While it doesn’t have the impressive starpower of shortstop, 3B has several elite options. On the other end of the rankings, the hot corner also has some great depth additions who make good fantasy baseball sleepers as drafts start to wind down. Even if you miss out on the very top tier of producers, there […]

February 19, 2025

Golf Best Bets: Top Tournament Group Picks for The Mexico Open

Golf Best Bets: Top Tournament Group Picks for The Mexico Open

The PGA TOUR is headed to Mexico for a one-week stop south of the border on its way to Florida. While The Mexico Open doesn’t draw a ton of huge names, it should be a fun week with players on the fringes of the PGA TOUR getting a chance to step up and get a […]

February 19, 2025

NBA Value Pick: Start Dalton Knecht on DraftKings if LeBron James is ruled out

NBA Value Pick: Start Dalton Knecht on DraftKings if LeBron James is ruled out

The Lakers listed LeBron James (foot) as questionable for their Wednesday night contest against the Hornets as they return to action after the All-Star break. LeBron sat out the All-Star game but was able to go through most of Tuesday’s practice, according to coach JJ Redick. If James ultimately is unable to play, it will […]

February 19, 2025