Zack Cook graduated from Toronto’s College of Sports Media in 2018 and wasted no time turning his passion into a career. He cut his teeth at Rogers Sportsnet, building experience across a range of projects that sharpened his eye for credible, engaging sports coverage. Now a valued member of SportsGrid’s Editorial Content team, Zack channels his deep love of sports into clear, actionable analysis for readers hungry for sharp insights.

Zack covers the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and college football with a data-driven perspective that connects the dots between what’s happening on the field — and where the value lies for fans and bettors alike. Whether he’s forecasting draft boards, breaking down quarterback prospects, ranking teams and players, or projecting playoff pathways, Zack delivers trustworthy, easy-to-digest breakdowns that help readers stay ahead of the game.

Areas of Expertise

NFL Game Strategy & Betting Edge

• Weekly game picks ATS, player props, touchdown prognosticator, ranks winners by confidence
• Maps out playoff scenarios and bracket chaos long before the mainstream buzz hits
• Breaks down schedules and matchups with a storyteller’s eye for momentum shifts and hidden edges
• Tracks free agency buzz, player rankings, and unpacks salary cap gymnastics and roster chess moves like a front-office insider
• Covers the head coaching carousel with sharp projections on who’s out, who’s in

College Football Power Rankings & Matchup Analysis

• Ranks teams and players with an eye for who’s trending up — and who’s ripe to fade
• Predicts CFP shakeups, bowl line shifts, and underdog surprises
• Delivers sharp ATS picks crafted from matchup quirks and hidden trends

SEC Football Weekly Breakdown

• Publishes power rankings that stir debates — and prove themselves on the scoreboard
• Scouts draft-caliber studs before the spotlight hits
• Calls out must-watch SEC showdowns every week

NFL Draft Scouting & Mock Drafts

• Scouts top prospects, hidden gems, and every quarterback worth a look
• Builds reliable mock drafts blending stats, tape, and front-office chatter
• Breaks down All-Star showcases and Senior Bowl risers

NBA Betting Trends & Trade Projections

• Delivers picks ATS using pace, usage, and matchup wrinkles casual fans miss
• Breaks down player props that capitalize on hot streaks and lineup tweaks
• Tracks trade deadline fireworks and surprise moves that shift the board overnight
• Analyzes coaching moves that ripple through rotations

NHL Betting Insights & Playoff Forecasts

• Spots value in moneylines and puck lines with matchup angles and goalie reads
• Digs into player props using line combos, special teams stats, and ice time trends
• Predicts Cup runs with a feel for playoff momentum and odds market swings
• Tracks trade deadline deals and free agent signings that tilt the balance

NIL & College Athlete Market Trends

• Follows how NIL reshapes rosters across football, basketball, baseball, and women’s sports
• Profiles top earners and breakout names shifting the power balance

Pittsburgh Steelers Insider Coverage

• Pens deep-dive game previews dialed in to Tomlin’s next move and Pittsburgh’s blue-collar grit
• Breaks down transactions and trade rumors with a loyal fan’s pulse
• Scouts draft fits, roster gaps, and rising talent destined for black and gold

Georgia Bulldogs Deep Dive

• Recaps Dawgs games with context that ties to the big picture
• Ranks Georgia’s top players and Sunday-ready NFL talent