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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 1B breakouts to watch for in Spring Training

Top 1B breakouts to watch for in Spring Training

It was a wild offseason in Major League Baseball, especially at 1B, where the carousel spun quickly with plenty of familiar faces landing in new places. With spring training underway in Arizona and Florida, it’s time to get geared up for another great fantasy baseball season. Whether you prefer season-long leagues, DFS contests or DraftKings […]

February 15, 2025

Top catcher breakouts to watch for in Spring Training

Top catcher breakouts to watch for in Spring Training

Spring training is underway in Arizona and Florida as teams start their prep for what should be another awesome MLB season. Not only is spring training a sign that warmer weather is on the way, it also means that it’s time to start working on your 2025 fantasy baseball strategy. Whether you prefer season-long leagues, […]

February 15, 2025

Top AL outfield breakouts to watch for in Spring Training

Top AL outfield breakouts to watch for in Spring Training

With the Super Bowl in the books and the NBA All-Star break upon us, it’s time to get your early fantasy baseball prep in high gear. Spring training is starting to get underway in Arizona and Florida, and there are plenty of players and storylines to keep track of as we approach Opening Day, which […]

February 15, 2025

Top NL outfield breakouts to watch for in Spring Training

Top NL outfield breakouts to watch for in Spring Training

No matter what wintery weather you may be dealing with, the phrase “pitchers and catchers” is every fantasy baseball fan’s dream. That means it’s time for Spring Training in both Arizona and Florida, so it’s also time to start working on your 2025 fantasy baseball strategy. Whether you prefer season-long leagues, DFS contests, or DraftKings […]

February 14, 2025

Top AL starting pitcher breakouts to watch for in Spring Training

Top AL starting pitcher breakouts to watch for in Spring Training

Pitchers and catchers are arriving at MLB facilities in Florida and Arizona, and we’re just over a month away from Opening Day. Whether you prefer season-long leagues, DFS contests, or DraftKings Best Ball, it’s time to start gearing up for another great fantasy baseball season. No matter what format you play, starting pitchers are key […]

February 14, 2025

Fantasy Golf Picks: Best Cash Game Plays for the Genesis Invitational

Fantasy Golf Picks: Best Cash Game Plays for the Genesis Invitational

In the final event of the West Coast Swing that starts the PGA TOUR season, we normally get a stop in Los Angeles at Riviera Country Club for The Genesis Invitational hosted by Tiger Woods. This year, though, the event has shifted to Torrey Pines Golf Course in nearby San Diego due to the damage […]

February 12, 2025

Top Tournament 3-Ball Picks for The Genesis Invitational

Top Tournament 3-Ball Picks for The Genesis Invitational

As the PGA TOUR season builds momentum and starts the build-up to the first major of the year at The Masters, DraftKings Sportsbook brings a wide variety of ways to get in on the action each week. This week’s Signature Event, The Genesis Invitational draws a strong field, but to a new location since the […]

February 12, 2025

NBA Value Pick: Start Karlo Matkovic on DraftKings if Zion Williamson is ruled out

NBA Value Pick: Start Karlo Matkovic on DraftKings if Zion Williamson is ruled out

The Pelicans downgraded Zion Williamson (conditioning) to questionable ahead of their Wednesday night matchup against the Kings, which could open up more minutes and opportunities for Karlo Matkovic ($4,100), who has emerged as a value play for the Pelicans over the last week. If Williamson is ultimately ruled out for Wednesday, Matkovic will be a […]

February 12, 2025

NBA Value Pick: Start Guerschon Yabusele in DFS with Joel Embiid ruled out

NBA Value Pick: Start Guerschon Yabusele in DFS with Joel Embiid ruled out

On Wednesday, the 76ers head into the All-Star break with a road game against the Nets. Since it’s the second game of a back-to-back the team ruled out Joel Embiid (injury management), Kyle Lowry (hip) and Eric Gordon (wrist), leaving some interesting value options to consider. While he isn’t a bargain value, Guerschon Yabusele ($6,000) […]

February 12, 2025

Top fantasy golf targets and pivot plays for The Genesis Invitational

Top fantasy golf targets and pivot plays for The Genesis Invitational

The PGA TOUR is headed back to Torrey Pines for the second time on the West Coast Swing since this week’s Signature Event had to be relocated from Riviera Country Club due to the California wildfires. Even though this is a limited field with 72 golfers, there is a cut to the top 50 and […]

February 12, 2025

Top NBA DFS Stacks for February 12

Top NBA DFS Stacks for February 12

With the All-Star break just around the corner, the NBA is set to fill up Wednesday night with every team in action. Of the 15 games, 14 are on the main DFS fantasy basketball slate on DraftKings, which begins at 7:00 p.m. ET. There is no shortage of options at any position or price point, […]

February 12, 2025