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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 Value Pick: Start Keldon Johnson with Devin Vassell out and Victor Wembanyama doubtful

NBA Value Pick: Start Keldon Johnson with Devin Vassell out and Victor Wembanyama doubtful

The Spurs are finishing a back-to-back at home on Friday night against the Kings. They will likely be without Victor Wembanyama ($10,500; back) for a second straight game after listing the second-year big man as doubtful with a back injury. They also listed Devin Vassell (injury management) as out, leaving more work for several other […]

December 6, 2024

Start Wan’Dale Robinson if Malik Nabers is out vs. the Saints

Start Wan’Dale Robinson if Malik Nabers is out vs. the Saints

The Giants’ season hasn’t had many positive notes, but the play of rookie draft picks Malik Nabers ($6,900) and Tyrone Tracy Jr. ($5,800) has been one good sign for New York going forward. Unfortunately for Giants fans and his fantasy owners, Nabers might not be able to suit up for the Giants in Week 14 […]

December 6, 2024

NFL Betting Trends: Betting Stats for NFL Week 14 on DraftKings Sportsbook

NFL Betting Trends: Betting Stats for NFL Week 14 on DraftKings Sportsbook

Week 14 is the final week of the NFL Regular Season for bye weeks. The final six teams in the League are getting their week off, leaving 26 teams and 13 games on the schedule, including some key divisional games and several games that feature key matchups for the playoff race with just five weeks […]

December 5, 2024

NFL Week 14 Rankings: Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers for QB, RB, WR, TE

NFL Week 14 Rankings: Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers for QB, RB, WR, TE

After feasting with all 32 teams in action for Week 13, the NFL is finishing off bye weeks in Week 14, with six teams out of action. If you’ve been starting players on your fantasy team from the Commanders, Ravens, Colts, Broncos, Patriots or Texans, you’ll have to come up with some different solutions this […]

December 5, 2024

NBA Value Pick: Start D’Angelo Russell with Austin Reaves ruled out vs. the Heat

NBA Value Pick: Start D’Angelo Russell with Austin Reaves ruled out vs. the Heat

The Lakers have lost five of their last seven games as they head into Wednesday night’s matchup in Miami. There was initial optimism that Austin Reaves (pelvis) might be able to return after a two-game absence, as he was initially listed as questionable, but he was eventually ruled out Wednesday afternoon. With Reaves out again, […]

December 4, 2024

Can you trust Parker Washington in fantasy football?

Can you trust Parker Washington in fantasy football?

Last week, Parker Washington ($4,400) went off for 103 yards and 27.3 fantasy points against the Texans. As the Jaguars head to Tennessee for another divisional clash this week, can you trust Washington to continue to put up fantasy-relevant numbers? Let’s take a look at what to expect from the second-year wide receiver for the […]

December 4, 2024

Anthony Davis best prop bets for Lakers vs. Heat

Anthony Davis best prop bets for Lakers vs. Heat

The Lakers continue their road trip on Wednesday by taking their talents to South Beach. There has been plenty of talk about Anthony Davis ($10,500) getting a larger role, especially late in games, and the Lakers superstar is probable for this matchup in Miami as he continues to play through plantar fasciitis in his left […]

December 4, 2024

NBA Value Pick: Start Drew Peterson if Jayson Tatum is ruled out vs. the Pistons

NBA Value Pick: Start Drew Peterson if Jayson Tatum is ruled out vs. the Pistons

The Celtics are playing their third game in four days on Wednesday when they welcome in the Pistons. Detroit is fresh off a Tuesday-night loss to the Bucks that ended their NBA Emirates Cup run, and the Celtics are heavily favored by 13.5-points on DraftKings Sportsbook with the over/under set at 221. The Celtics have […]

December 4, 2024

NBA Value Pick: Play Day’Ron Sharpe with Ben Simmons out and Cam Johnson Questionable vs. the Bulls

NBA Value Pick: Play Day’Ron Sharpe with Ben Simmons out and Cam Johnson Questionable vs. the Bulls

The Nets are finishing a back-to-back on Monday as they take on the Bulls in Chicago. It should be a high-scoring, fast-paced contest, according to DraftKings Sportsbook, which has set the point total over/under at 233, the highest of any game on Monday’s four-game slate. The Nets listed Cameron Johnson ($6,600; knee) as questionable but […]

December 2, 2024

WR Week 14 Rankings Start, Sit — 2024 NFL Fantasy Football Rankings

WR Week 14 Rankings Start, Sit — 2024 NFL Fantasy Football Rankings

NFL

In Week 13, Mike Evans ($6,700; 28.8 FPTS) and Terry McLaurin ($7,100; 27.3 FPTS) led the way with huge games for their teams in big wins over the Panthers and Titans, respectively. Behind them, there were some great value plays with Parker Washington ($3,900; 27.3 FPTS) stepping up in a big way while veterans Keenan […]

December 2, 2024

2024 NFL Fantasy Football Rankings — Start, Sit RB Week 14

2024 NFL Fantasy Football Rankings — Start, Sit RB Week 14

NFL

Saquon Barkley ($8,500; 22.7 FPTS) continues his historic pace this season, and he had another big week while leading his Eagles to their eighth straight win. He’s also in an absolute smash spot in Week 14 against the Panthers, so he’s back atop my rankings for another week. Right after Saquon, for much of the […]

December 2, 2024