Hardwood Handicappers: A VSiN Basketball Betting Podcast

NBA Summer League betting is here, and Zachary Cohen breaks down the best bets, top prospects and must-watch games before the action begins. Plus, LeBron's landing spot - Zachary lays out why one team is the perfect fit.  From NBA Summer League futures to rookie matchups and the latest offseason news, this episode has everything basketball bettors and NBA fans want. Follow the Podcast and Subscrib...

In this episode of Hardwood Handicappers, Zachary Cohen reacts to the big blockbuster trade that the Boston Celtics send Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and a few draft picks!  Cohen also reacts to the Lakers acquiring Walker Kessler from the Jazz. Are the Celtics being slept on now to win the NBA Championship next year at 14/1? Cohen answers that and more! In this episode:...

NBA Free Agency and trades have transformed the NBA landscape. Are the Toronto Raptors the biggest threat to the Knicks in the Eastern Conference? Where will LeBron James play next? And which bets should you make before the odds adjust? Follow the Podcast and Subscribe on YouTube for NBA analysis and betting insights throughout the summer: https://www.youtube.com/@VSiNLive?sub_confirmation=1 On th...

In this episode of Hardwood Handicappers, Zachary Cohen reacts to the latest trades and signings made in the NBA offseason, starting off with the Charlotte Hornets trading LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves.  Cohen also reacts to the Hornets trading Miles Bridges to the Phoenix Suns. How does this make Phoenix a better team? Zach also dives into the biggest questions going on in the NBA; wh...

The 2026 NBA Draft started exactly as expected... until one surprising pick at No. 9 changed the conversation. Zachary Cohen breaks down the biggest winners, best fits, and most intriguing storylines from the first round, including why the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs may have had the best nights of any teams in the league.  Plus, Zachary shares his thoughts on several significant N...

In this hour of Hardwood Handicappers,  Zach Cohen reacts to Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded to the Miami Heat. Plus, Bruce Pearl and Ryan McDonough join the show to preview the NBA Draft. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get st...

Giannis Antetokounmpo is officially headed to the Miami Heat, and the NBA betting landscape has changed overnight. In this emergency episode of Hardwood Handicappers , Zachary Cohen reacts to the blockbuster trade, breaks down every betting implication, and analyzes where the value lies in the NBA Championship, Eastern Conference, and MVP futures markets. If you're looking for actionable NBA betti...

The NBA offseason just exploded. In this episode, we break down the absolute shocker out of Dallas: Masai Ujiri pulls off a massive coup, hiring reigning National Champion Dusty May away from Michigan to coach Cooper Flagg and the Mavericks. What does this jump from college to the pros mean for the Mavs’ future, and how does it shake up tomorrow's draft?' Speaking of the draft, Tuesday is finally...

The NBA Draft betting market is shifting fast, and smart bettors are already moving ahead of the numbers. Zachary Cohen reveals an NBA Draft betting edge, plus sharp information involving LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Trae Young. Follow the Podcast and Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VSiNLive?sub_confirmation=1 Zachary dives into where the NBA Draft market is creating rea...

The New York Knicks finally did it! New York beats the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals and secure their first NBA Championship since 1973!  Subscribe for daily betting insights on the NBA Finals, NBA Draft and more: https://www.youtube.com/@HardwoodHandicappers?sub_confirmation=1    In this episode of Hardwood Handicappers, Zachary Cohen reacts to the New York Knicks pulling it off,...

NBA Finals Game 5 brings critical betting edges, the Giannis trade watch heats up, and the NBA Draft continues to shift with real betting movement toward draft night decisions. Zachary Cohen reveals the most actionable angles from Game 5, including one player prop that has hit in three straight games, plus the key betting reads shaping how this series adjusts going forward. Then he shifts to one o...

The New York Knicks pulled off a historic 29-point comeback against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals!  Subscribe for daily betting insights on the NBA Finals, NBA Draft and more: https://www.youtube.com/@HardwoodHandicappers?sub_confirmation=1    In this episode of Hardwood Handicappers, Zachary Cohen is joined by Justin Termine from SiriusXM NBA Radio to react to the Knicks' hist...

NBA Finals Game 4 is here, and the sportsbooks and prediction markets are shifting in real time. In this episode of Hardwood Handicappers , Zachary Cohen breaks down Knicks vs Spurs Game 4 with full betting analysis, including matchups, picks, best bets, player props, and how prediction market movement is revealing potential value before tipoff. We also dive into how the matchup has evolved throug...

What did NBA Finals Game 3 reveal about how this series will decided and what changes heading into Game 4? Zachary Cohen and Kelley Bydlon break down Knicks vs Spurs from every angle following a pivotal Game 3, including key adjustments, matchup edges, and what the numbers are really saying about the direction of the series. Then they shift to a Game 4 preview with early betting leans, focusing on...

The NBA Finals continue tonight at Madison Square Garden! VSiN’s Pro Betting Expert & Senior Editor, Zachary Cohen has got you covered for all betting angles for tonight’s game on today’s edition of Hardwood Handicappers!  Also in today’s episode, Cohen breaks down what kind of adjustments the Spurs need to make being down 2-0, reacts to the latest odds to win NBA Finals MVP, and shares his opinio...

One NBA Finals betting trend has been automatic for 30 years... but will it cash again in Game 2? Zachary Cohen reveals the biggest adjustments the Spurs need to make after their Game 1 loss to the Knicks, examines a powerful NBA Finals betting trend, shares his favorite bets for Game 2, and analyzes odds for where LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo could play next. Follow the Podcast and Subs...

VSiN’s Zachary Cohen has got you covered for all betting angles on today’s edition of Hardwood Handicappers! Cohen recaps game 1 of the NBA Finals, and hits on all the important points from the game yesterday and how it shapes the rest of the series. He also begins to break down all the betting angles for game 2, and what you should be looking at as a bettor. 💰 In This Episode: Game 1 Recap De'Aa...

Three expert bettors break down the best NBA Finals value bets for Knicks vs Spurs Game 1 and the series. Zachary Cohen, Jonathan Von Tobel, and Kelley Bydlon analyze the NBA Finals matchup between the Knicks and Spurs, identify key betting angles for Game 1, and highlight where they see the most value across player props, series markets, and futures. Our guys cover all the matchups, coaching adva...

The NBA Finals prop market is already showing clear inefficiencies — and sharp bettors are moving fast to exploit them as the Knicks and Spurs get set to play for the NBA Championship.  In this episode of Hardwood Handicappers, Zachary Cohen breaks down the most important NBA Finals player prop markets for the Spurs and Knicks, including points, threes, rebounds, and assists leaders, plus his offi...

The NBA Finals are set! VSiN’s Zachary Cohen has got you covered for all betting angles on today’s edition of Hardwood Handicappers! Cohen will make the case for the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, and which kind of bets you should make now before the first game tips off on Wednesday, June 4th! 💰 In This Episode: Spurs beat Thunder in Game 7, Holmgren disappeared   Analyzing DraftKings pri...

The Spurs forced a Game 7, and the entire betting market has changed. The Western Conference Finals are headed to a winner-take-all Game 7 after San Antonio dominated Oklahoma City in Game 6.  Zachary Cohen analyzes what went wrong for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder, how Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs flipped the series, and where bettors can find value before Saturday night's showdown....

VSiN’s Zachary Cohen is back with another edition of Hardwood Handicappers! On today’s episode, Cohen previews and gives out his best bets and predictions for Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals between the Thunder and Spurs!  Cohen also takes a look at what the market has to offer for NBA Finals prices while we wait to see who will come out of the Western Conference! 💰 In This Episode: Ajay...

Brian Geltzeiler (SiriusXM NBA Radio) joins Zachary Cohen to analyze the Western Conference Finals between the Spurs and Thunder, where Game 6 looms large and the NBA Finals picture is rapidly coming into focus along with the bigger league-wide dominoes that are about to fall. From Oklahoma City’s control of the series to how it reshapes potential Finals matchups with the Knicks, Geltzeiler evalua...

Thunder vs Spurs Game 5 is here! Zachary Cohen & Kelley Bydlon break down every betting angle, matchup edge and player prop that matters before tonight’s massive Western Conference Finals showdown.  Plus, after the Knicks destroyed the Cavs to complete the sweep, the guys handicap how New York matches up against both OKC and San Antonio in the NBA Finals to help you make a smart play.   Also, fall...

Zachary Cohen is back with another edition of Hardwood Handicappers! On today’s episode, Cohen recaps all the action we saw last night in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals between the Thunder and Spurs. Cohen also previews and gives out his best bets and predictions for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Knicks and Cavaliers!  💰 In This Episode: Spurs beat Thunder, series t...