Hardwood Handicappers: A VSiN Basketball Betting Podcast

Jonathan Von Tobel and Kelley Bydlon discuss all the major news coming out from the Western Conference. Paul George suffered a serious-looking leg injury. He'll be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks. Karl Anthony-Towns is set to return after being out since late November. Zion Williamson will be re-evaluated after a re-evaluation cleared him for on-court activities. Also, the guys preview tonight's card. S...

Jonathan Von Tobel and Kelley Bydlon discuss why the tanking candidate teams, on the bottom of the NBA standings, are covering spreads. Why you can't blindly fade these teams that are incentivized to lose? Are we buying the 76ers to win the Eastern Conference? Also, the guys preview tonight's card. Will the Warriors get a rare road win in Houston? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Jonathan Von Tobel and Kelley Bydlon discuss Ja Morant's return to basketball as the Grizzlies are contending for the two seed in the West. Can the Warriors afford to sit out stars in road games? The Clippers look like they're getting it together. Also, the guys preview Friday's card. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com...

Jonathan Von Tobel and Kelley Bydlon discuss a major movement in the NBA Draft's #2 overall pick. Alabama's Brandon Millers has moved up significantly in that market. Is he still worth betting? The MVP race continues to evolve between Jokic, Embiid, and Giannis. They guys also preview tonight's games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. Se...

Jonathan Von Tobel and Kelley discuss the closing gap in the MVP market, new NBA draft betting markets, how to read daily NBA line moves & Monday's schedule. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jonathan Von Tobel and Kelley Bydlon discuss Kevin Durant's injury, his timeline to return, and any implications for the Suns' postseason hopes. Are the Kings worth betting on to win the Western Conference? Also, Luka Doncic can use some time off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection...

Jonathan Von Tobel and Kelley Bydlon discuss the evolving Ja Morant story. What will Commissioner Adam Silver do? The Knicks have been one of the best first-half teams in the NBA. What do we make of that? Also, a discussion of how fluid should your power ratings be. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information ab...

Jonathan Von Tobel and Kelley Bydlon discuss the state of the sixth man of the year award. Are we all aboard the Immanuel Quickley train? Some thoughts on the ongoing Grizzlies issues (on and off the court). Also, a look at Monday's games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...

Jonathan Von Tobel and Kelley Bydlon discuss the cases for Immanuel Quickley as 6th Man of the Year and Jalen Brunson as Most Improved Player before turning their attention to the topic of tanking teams and how to bet them. Then, a quick look at Friday's card. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about ou...

Jonathan Von Tobel recaps the Tuesday slate of action in the NBA before previewing the Wednesday card. What did we learn from losses by the Mavericks and Clippers? Plus, diving into immediate rematches and what to look for in market adjustments on those games." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about o...

Jonathan Von Tobel and Kelley Bydlon recap a wild weekend of hoops, including detailed looks at the Lakers' win over the Mavericks and what it means for a push into the playoffs for Los Angeles. Plus, the guys preview the Monday card and analyze moves in the odds for Most Improved Player, Sixth Man of the Year, and MVP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an...

Russell Westbrook will reportedly sign with the Los Angeles Clippers. Jonathan Von Tobel breaks down the pros & cons of the fit and what it means for the Clippers championship chase and odds. Then, Chad Andrus, host for 104.3 in Denver joins the pod to discuss the Denver Nuggets' standing in the West after Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving joined the fray at the deadline. See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Jonathan Von Tobel breaks down the results of Tim Bontemps' straw poll and what it means in the MVP market. What did the poll reveal about the pricing of the current market? Then, JVT looks at the futures board and reveals which teams are worth investing in with eight weeks left in the season. Finally, JVT gives out his bets for the 3-point contest on All-Star weekend." See omnystudio.com/listener...

Jonathan Von Tobel and Kelley Bydlon react to the wild NBA trade deadline moves. How much does Kevin Durant improve the Suns' odds to win the Finals? Did the market over-adjust? Which teams improved enough to make bets on?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data...

Jonathan Von Tobel breaks down the Dallas Mavericks' acquisition of Kyrie Irving and what it means from a betting perspective. Plus, what is behind the Grizzlies' recent slide, Steph Curry's injury, and the impact on the 6th Man of the Year market and Super Bowl props!" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informatio...

Jonathan Von Tobel and Kelley Bydlon discuss the trade demand of Kyrie Irving and what it means for multiple NBA betting markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jonathan Von Tobel and Kelley Bydlon discuss the Pacific Division odds with Devin Booker's return looming and break down the latest trade deadline rumors. How much does Fred VanVleet improve a team's odds of a title, and could teams like Utah & Chicago blow this deadline up? Plus, bets to make on odds for the team to lead the league in wins and the MVP race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Kelley Bydlon day! We discuss the New Orleans Pelicans' outlook with Zion Williamson reportedly out another week and injuries to both Steven Adams and Bobby Portis. How does Portis' injury alter the Sixth Man of the Year race and which player is JVT proclaiming will be the winner? Also, JVT makes his case, once again, for the Clippers being the best team in the West. See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

NBA handicapper Matt Meiselman (@PreachingSense) joins the show. He shares his thoughts on handicapping the NBA with numerous injury issues. How to handle player availability information? And the value of certain players and teams that could be vaulting up the standings with better health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswiz...

Jonathan Von Tobel and Kelley Bydlon discuss the injury to Christian Wood and what it means for the Dallas Mavericks, the loss of Mitchell Robinson for three weeks for the Knicks, and what to do with the Suns now that they are finally starting to get healthy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

Jonathan Von Tobel previews the NBA trade deadline. Which players could be on the move? Which teams should be active at the deadline as buyers or sellers? Will the Utah Jazz be buyers or sellers at the deadline? Also, how have the Nets looked without Kevin Durant? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abou...

Jonathan Von Tobel and Kelley Bydlon discuss the biggest NBA stories including Jaylen Brown's injury. How will this affect the Eastern Conference in the near future? How do you get ahead of potential NBA trades and bet the futures market now? Also, can the OKC Thunder make the play-in round? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adsw...

Jonathan Von Tobel discusses the potential ramifications of Kevin Durant's injury. How will this affect the Nets? Anthony Davis appears to be getting closer to returning. JVT also looks at the mid-season NBA awards market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data...

Jonathan Von Tobel goes through the Defensive Player of the Year market. We have a new favorite for DPOY! Is Kevin Durant worth betting on to win the MVP? Also, Luka Doncic's incredible recent dominance. And the Warriors appear to be finding their footing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our co...

Jonathan Von Tobel discusses the first two additions to his NBA Finals futures portfolio; Los Angeles Clippers & Philadelphia 76ers. Mitch Moss joins to discuss his NBA awards futures and what he is looking to potentially add and what he is watching for as the league takes center stage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.c...