--- description: Sam Cooper Team Oddspedia Profile. Sports Writer, NCAAF and NCAAB Expert. Visit Oddspedia today for all your sports betting needs! title: Sam Cooper - Sports Writer at Oddspedia image: https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/og/us/OG-homepage-1200x1200.jpg --- ![Sam Cooper](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/betting/4/2024/01/pic-1.jpg) ## Sam Cooper Sports Writer ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/static/background/bgr-circles.png) NFL 4.0/5 NCAAF 5.0/5 NCAAB 5.0/5 ### Experience | Years | Position | | --------- | ----------------------------- | | 2013-2018 | Writer at Yahoo Sports | | 2018-2023 | Senior Editor at Yahoo Sports | ### A bit about Sam Sam is an experienced writer and editor with more than a decade of experience covering college football nationally for Yahoo Sports. At Yahoo, he also wrote about sports betting extensively and had a weekly college football picks column that was a consistent winner. He also offered frequent betting analysis of the NFL, college basketball and other sports. ### What advice would you give to the community? Shop around to find the best prices. Every half-point makes a difference when identifying value. ## Latest articles by Sam Cooper [![NFL Week 7 Odds, Spreads and Moneylines: Super Bowl Rematch Not In Primetime?](/placeholder.svg) ](/insights/football/nfl-week-7-odds) [NFL Week 7 Odds, Spreads and Moneylines: Super Bowl Rematch Not In Primetime? ](/insights/football/nfl-week-7-odds) The full schedule for the 2024 NFL season has finally been released and it’s never too early to look down the road at the odds for each week to see if you can find some value. * [![AFC](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/medium/6/77390.png)](/insights/tags/afc) * [![Kansas City Chiefs](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/medium/6/21228.png)](/insights/tags/kansas-city-chiefs) * [![Las Vegas Raiders](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/medium/6/21229.png)](/insights/tags/las-vegas-raiders) * [![NFC](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/medium/6/77388.png)](/insights/tags/nfc) * [![NFL](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/leagues/small/1991.png)](/insights/tags/nfl) * +2 * 2 years ago * [ Football](/insights/football) [![NFL Week 2 Odds, Spreads and Moneylines: Chiefs and Bengals in early AFC Championship game rehearsal?](/placeholder.svg) ](/insights/football/nfl-week-2-odds) [NFL Week 2 Odds, Spreads and Moneylines: Chiefs and Bengals in early AFC Championship game rehearsal? ](/insights/football/nfl-week-2-odds) Thanks to DraftKings, the NFL Week 2 betting lines are already available to sort through. The Week 1 market is more widely available and will receive a heavy volume of wagers as the offseason progresses, but there is also value in looking ahead to the Week 2 matchups. * [![AFC](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/medium/6/77390.png)](/insights/tags/afc) * [![Buffalo Bills](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/medium/6/21216.png)](/insights/tags/buffalo-bills) * [![Chicago Bears](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/medium/6/29818.png)](/insights/tags/chicago-bears) * [![Cincinnati Bengals](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/medium/6/21221.png)](/insights/tags/cincinnati-bengals) * [![Houston Texans](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/medium/6/21224.png)](/insights/tags/houston-texans) * +5 * 2 years ago * [ Football](/insights/football) [![Thunder vs. Mavericks Predictions, Odds and Picks: Can Dallas Get More Out of Kyrie Irving?](/placeholder.svg) ](/insights/basketball/thunder-vs-mavericks-odds-predictions-051524) [Thunder vs. Mavericks Predictions, Odds and Picks: Can Dallas Get More Out of Kyrie Irving? ](/insights/basketball/thunder-vs-mavericks-odds-predictions-051524) The Oklahoma City Thunder stormed back from a double-digit deficit to win Game 4 of their Western Conference semifinals series with the Dallas Mavericks and now have a chance to seize control of the series at home on Wednesday night. With Game 5 ahead, we dive into our NBA picks from the best NBA betting sites. * [![NBA](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/leagues/small/79.png)](/insights/tags/nba) * 2 years ago * [ Basketball](/insights/basketball) [![Thunder vs. Mavericks Predictions, Odds and Picks: Is It Irving’s Time to Shine?](/placeholder.svg) ](/insights/basketball/thunder-vs-mavericks-odds-predictions-051024) [Thunder vs. Mavericks Predictions, Odds and Picks: Is It Irving’s Time to Shine? ](/insights/basketball/thunder-vs-mavericks-odds-predictions-051024) The Dallas Mavericks responded in a big way. After a blowout loss in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinals series with the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Mavericks bounced back with a huge Game 2 victory on Thursday night. Now the series is tied 1-1 and headed back to Dallas, meaning the Mavs have the chance to seize control of the series on their home court. With Game 3 ahead, we dive into our NBA picks from the best NBA betting sites. * [![NBA](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/leagues/small/79.png)](/insights/tags/nba) * 3 years ago * [ Basketball](/insights/basketball) [![Thunder vs. Mavericks Predictions, Odds and Picks: How Will Dallas Defend Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?](/placeholder.svg) ](/insights/basketball/thunder-vs-mavericks-odds-predictions-050724) [Thunder vs. Mavericks Predictions, Odds and Picks: How Will Dallas Defend Shai Gilgeous-Alexander? ](/insights/basketball/thunder-vs-mavericks-odds-predictions-050724) The Oklahoma City Thunder, the top seed in the Western Conference, made quick work of the New Orleans Pelicans with a first-round sweep. But the level of competition is about to step up significantly as Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks come to town for Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals on Tuesday night. * [![NBA](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/leagues/small/79.png)](/insights/tags/nba) * 3 years ago * [ Basketball](/insights/basketball) [![UConn vs. Purdue Odds, Picks and Predictions: Will We See Back-To-Back Champions or a First Title Victory?](/placeholder.svg) ](/insights/basketball/march-madness-uconn-vs-purdue-odds-predictions-040824) [UConn vs. Purdue Odds, Picks and Predictions: Will We See Back-To-Back Champions or a First Title Victory? ](/insights/basketball/march-madness-uconn-vs-purdue-odds-predictions-040824) College basketball immortality is on the line on Monday night when UConn and Purdue meet for the national championship in a highly-anticipated matchup. UConn is looking to become the first program to win back-to-back national championships since Florida accomplished that rare feat back in 2006 and 2007\. Before then, it hadn’t happened since Duke in 1991 and 1992\. * [![NCAA](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/leagues/small/2476.png)](/insights/tags/college-basketball) * 3 years ago * [ Basketball](/insights/basketball) [![Purdue vs. NC State Odds, Picks and Predictions: The Battle of Edey and Burns](/placeholder.svg) ](/insights/basketball/march-madness-purdue-vs-ncstate-odds-predictions-040624) [Purdue vs. NC State Odds, Picks and Predictions: The Battle of Edey and Burns ](/insights/basketball/march-madness-purdue-vs-ncstate-odds-predictions-040624) Two incredible storylines will converge on Saturday as Purdue and NC State meet in the Final Four. Purdue infamously lost in the first round of last year’s NCAA tournament as a No. 1 seed. A year later, the Boilermakers are in the Final Four for the first time since 1980 and are two victories away from winning the first national championship in program history. Zach Edey has led the way, including going off for 40 points and 16 rebounds in an epic Elite Eight win over Tennessee. * [![NCAA](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/leagues/small/2476.png)](/insights/tags/college-basketball) * 3 years ago * [ Basketball](/insights/basketball) [![Purdue vs. NC State Player Props for March Madness Final Four: Is Edey about to Go Off?](/placeholder.svg) ](/insights/basketball/march-madness-purdue-vs-ncstate-player-props-040624) [Purdue vs. NC State Player Props for March Madness Final Four: Is Edey about to Go Off? ](/insights/basketball/march-madness-purdue-vs-ncstate-player-props-040624) The Final Four is finally here and the first matchup of the night — Purdue vs. NC State — features two of the best big men in college basketball. Purdue is led by 7-foot-4 Zach Edey, the national player of the year. Edey is having a historic NCAA tournament and is coming off an incredible performance of 40 points and 16 rebounds in Purdue’s Elite Eight victory over Tennessee. * [![NCAA](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/leagues/small/2476.png)](/insights/tags/college-basketball) * 3 years ago * [ Basketball](/insights/basketball) [![NC State vs. Duke Odds, Picks and Predictions: Will the Cinderella Run Continue?](/placeholder.svg) ](/insights/basketball/march-madness-ncstate-vs-duke-odds-predictions-033124) [NC State vs. Duke Odds, Picks and Predictions: Will the Cinderella Run Continue? ](/insights/basketball/march-madness-ncstate-vs-duke-odds-predictions-033124) NC State was the only double-digit seed to advance past the first weekend of the NCAA tournament. And after upsetting Marquette in the Sweet 16, NC State is still alive with a spot in the Final Four on the line against none other than in-state rival Duke. * [![NCAA](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/leagues/small/2476.png)](/insights/tags/college-basketball) * 3 years ago * [ Basketball](/insights/basketball) [![Purdue vs. Tennessee Odds, Picks and Predictions: Edey Will Be the Difference Maker](/placeholder.svg) ](/insights/basketball/march-madness-purdue-vs-tennessee-odds-predictions-033024) [Purdue vs. Tennessee Odds, Picks and Predictions: Edey Will Be the Difference Maker ](/insights/basketball/march-madness-purdue-vs-tennessee-odds-predictions-033024) A year after suffering a brutal loss to a No. 16 seed, Purdue is on the precipice of its first Final Four appearance since 1980\. The Boilermakers, again a No. 1 seed, have won all three of their NCAA tournament games so far by double-digit margins. They dispatched Gonzaga 80-68 in the Sweet 16 on Friday night to set up a showdown with No. 2 seed Tennessee in the Midwest Region Final. * [![NCAA](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/leagues/small/2476.png)](/insights/tags/college-basketball) * 3 years ago * [ Basketball](/insights/basketball) Show more Other Experts: [See all ](/us/experts) [![Ziv Chen](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/betting/4/2025/08/ziv2.jpg) Ziv Chen Bonus Expert ](/us/experts/ziv-chen "Ziv Chen") [![Yordan Spasov](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/betting/4/2021/12/yordan.jpg) Yordan Spasov Gambling Guru ](/us/experts/yordan-spasov "Yordan Spasov") [![Brett Barranger](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/betting/4/2024/10/author-pic.jpg) Brett Barranger Sports Writer ](/us/experts/brett-barranger "Brett Barranger") * **183** Sportsbooks * **114 619** Upcoming events * **4 212** Leagues * **2 188 202** Odds * **5 781 560 328** Archived odds ![SBC Awards 2020 Product Innovation Winner](/placeholder.svg) ![SBC Awards 2020 Product Innovation Winner](/placeholder.svg) This website includes Advertisement ![us](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/static/flags/flag-us.svg) us ![en](/placeholder.svg) en ![ca](/placeholder.svg) ca ![de](/placeholder.svg) de ![it](/placeholder.svg) it ![es](/placeholder.svg) es ![br](/placeholder.svg) br ![ru](/placeholder.svg) ru ![ja](/placeholder.svg) ja ![bg](/placeholder.svg) bg ![mx](/placeholder.svg) mx ![nl](/placeholder.svg) nl ![fr](/placeholder.svg) fr [About Us ](/us/about-us "About Us")[Widgets for Publishers ](https://widgets.oddspedia.com "Widgets for Publishers")[Contact us ](/contact-us "Contact us")[Privacy Policy ](/us/privacy-policy "Privacy Policy")[Terms & Conditions ](/us/terms-and-conditions "Terms & Conditions")[Editorial Policy ](/us/editorial-policy "Editorial Policy")[Responsible Gambling ](/responsible-gambling "Responsible Gambling")[Imprint ](/us/imprint "Imprint") Top Pages on Oddspedia * [Today's Games ](/us "Today's Games") * [Odds Comparison ](/us/odds "Odds Comparison") * [Where to Watch Soccer ](/us/soccer/where-to-watch "Where to Watch Soccer") * [Oddspedia Community ](/us/picks/handicappers-leaderboard "Oddspedia Community") * [NFL Schedule ](/us/football/usa/nfl "NFL Schedule") * [NBA Schedule ](/us/basketball/usa/nba "NBA Schedule") Picks * [Today's Best Bets ](/us/picks "Today's Best Bets") * [NFL Predictions ](/us/football/usa/nfl/picks "NFL Predictions") * [NBA Predictions ](/us/basketball/usa/nba/picks "NBA Predictions") * [MLB Predictions ](/us/baseball/usa/mlb/picks "MLB Predictions") * [NHL Predictions ](/us/ice-hockey/usa/nhl/picks "NHL Predictions") * [Monthly Tipster Competition ](/us/picks/capper-contests/monthly "Monthly Tipster Competition") * [Yearly Tipster Competition ](/us/picks/capper-contests/yearly "Yearly Tipster Competition") * [Oddspedia Rivals ](/us/picks/rivals "Oddspedia Rivals") Popular Matches * [Turkey - Belgium ](/us/soccer/belgium-turkey-1405 "Turkey - Belgium") * [Czech Republic - Spain ](/us/soccer/spain-czech-republic-584 "Czech Republic - Spain") * [England - Croatia ](/us/soccer/croatia-england-401 "England - Croatia") * [Italy - France ](/us/soccer/italy-france-858 "Italy - France") * [Netherlands - Greece ](/us/soccer/greece-netherlands-708 "Netherlands - Greece") * [Serbia - Germany ](/us/soccer/germany-serbia-1202 "Serbia - Germany") * [Slovenia - Switzerland ](/us/soccer/switzerland-slovenia-1032 "Slovenia - Switzerland") [ ](/us "Oddspedia.com") ![us](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/static/flags/flag-us.svg) us ![en](/placeholder.svg) en ![ca](/placeholder.svg) ca ![de](/placeholder.svg) de ![it](/placeholder.svg) it ![es](/placeholder.svg) es ![br](/placeholder.svg) br ![ru](/placeholder.svg) ru ![ja](/placeholder.svg) ja ![bg](/placeholder.svg) bg ![mx](/placeholder.svg) mx ![nl](/placeholder.svg) nl ![fr](/placeholder.svg) fr Gambling problem? 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