Hardwood Handicappers: A VSiN Basketball Betting Podcast

Breaking NBA news + playoff betting edges—all in one episode. Zachary Cohen offers immediate reaction to news of Billy Donovan stepping down as Bulls Head Coach, what he accomplished with the Bulls, and where he could coach next . Then the focus shifts to the court—handicapping tonight’s slate of NBA Playoff Games with sharp betting insights, matchup analysis, and actionable player props. Plus, ta...

VSiN’s Zach Cohen previews Monday’s NBA playoff games — betting analysis, predictions, and expert picks to help you beat the books.  Cohen also dives into some game 1 takeaways from over the weekend, and reacts to the latest series prices for Rockets-Lakers and Magic-Pistons!  💰 In This Episode: Raptors at Cavaliers preview Nuggets at Timberwolves preview Hawks at Knicks preview Magic upset Pisto...

VSiN’s Zach Cohen previews Friday’s NBA Play-In matchups, and Saturday’s playoff games as well — betting analysis, predictions, and expert picks to help you beat the books.  💰 In This Episode: Hornets at Magic preview Warriors at Suns preview Raptors at Cavaliers preview  Timberwolves at Nuggets preview  Hawks at Knicks preview  Rockets at Lakers preview   Best bets for tonight & tomorrow 📈 Hard...

VSiN’s Zach Cohen and Jonathan Von Tobel preview the Eastern Conference playoff series matchups and break down some valuable series props — betting analysis, predictions, and expert picks to help you beat the books.  Cohen and JVT also react to the 76ers defeating the Magic & the Warriors upsetting the Clippers in Wednesday’s Play-In matchups, and who they would bet on for Friday’s Play-In matchup...

VSiN’s Zach Cohen and Zach Harper break down tonight’s NBA Play-in Tournament matchups — betting analysis, predictions, and expert picks to help you beat the books.  Cohen and Harper also dive into all of the playoff match ups that are set and break down which teams may hold an edge and get through their conferences on their way to an NBA title. 💰 In This Episode: Recapping last night's play-in t...

VSiN’s Zach Cohen and Kelley Bydlon break down tonight’s NBA Play-in Tournament matchups — betting analysis, predictions, and expert picks to help you beat the books.  Cohen and Bydlon also dive into the two Western Conference playoff matchups for this Saturday while giving out their betting angles for Nuggets vs Timberwolves and Lakers vs Rockets as well!   💰 In This Episode: Heat defense has be...

VSiN’s Zach Cohen gives out leans and betting angles for Saturday's NBA playoff series matchups! Cohen also shares his thoughts on Doc Rivers departing as head coach for the Bucks, and which coaching candidates out there would be a good fit for Milwaukee! 💰 In This Episode: Knicks vs Hawks betting angles Cavaliers vs Raptors betting angles Lakers vs Rockets betting angles Nuggets vs Timberwolves...

The biggest edge in NBA betting during the final days of the regular season comes down to one thing: understanding exactly what each team is playing for — and where the values are. Zachary Cohen handicaps tonight’s NBA slate through a sharp betting lens built around team incentives, rotation intent, players resting and where the market is consistently mispricing games. When motivation shifts, ever...

VSiN’s Zach Cohen and Jonathan Von Tobel break down tonight’s NBA slate — betting analysis, predictions, and expert picks to help you beat the books tonight.  Cohen and JVT also touch on teams they would want and not want to see advance to the playoffs, and react to the latest odds for NBA rookie of the year, and more! 💰 In This Episode: Latest odds for NBA Rookie of the Year Will the East playof...

Zachary Cohen breaks down the Wednesday NBA slate (4/8/26), highlighting key player news, matchups, team developments, playoff futures, and betting insights, including Victor Wembanyama’s injury update, Cade Cunningham’s pending return and major statements made by the Celtics and Rockets. 📈 Hardwood Handicappers delivers sharp, data-driven NBA betting previews and best bets every weekday, powered...

🔥 Don’t miss tonight’s top NBA games and expert handicapping of the MVP & Rookie of the Year markets!   Zachary Cohen and Kelley Bydlon analyze angles, share insights, and handicap tonight’s NBA slate and the player awards markets to identify betting values. 📈 Hardwood Handicappers delivers sharp, data-driven NBA betting previews and best bets every weekday, powered by VSiN. Follow the podcast a...

VSiN’s Zach Cohen breaks down tonight’s NBA slate & NCAA championship between UCONN and Michigan — betting analysis, predictions, and expert picks to help you beat the books tonight.  Cohen also discusses the latest updates on Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves’ injuries, and shares his thoughts on Cooper Flagg’s outstanding performances from over the weekend and where his odds are to win rookie of the y...

Unlock Friday’s NBA Betting Edge: Games + Player Awards Zachary Cohen teaches you how to attack Friday’s NBA slate and uncover values in player props, moneylines and player award betting , including MVP and Most Improved Player (MIP) markets . With only one game featuring two playoff teams, the real opportunity comes from targeting props, usage shifts, and overlooked matchups . Thursday night offe...

VSiN’s Zach Cohen and Kelley Bydlon break down the full NBA slate — betting analysis, predictions, and expert picks to help you beat the books tonight.  Cohen and Bydlon also dive into the NBA Awards market and give their thoughts and reactions on the latest odds for most improved player, 6th man of the year, and rookie of the year! 💰 In This Episode: Suns at Hornets preview Timberwolves at Pisto...

Get a complete betting breakdown of tonight’s NBA slate featuring tanking teams and motivation edges with Zachary Cohen, including moneylines, parlays, and player props. Whether you're a casual bettor or searching for sharper angles, this episode delivers actionable strategies, a 6-leg parlay, and key futures insight into the NBA Most Improved Player market . Sign up for VSiN’s free daily newslett...

Get the full breakdown of tonight’s top NBA matchups featuring playoff teams from Zachary Cohen, including team moneylines, spreads, and player props. Whether you’re a casual bettor or looking for sharp insights, this episode has actionable picks for every type of bet. Sign up for VSiN’s free daily newsletter for picks & strategies: https://vsin.com/newsletter/ What You’ll Learn  How back-to-back...

VSiN’s Zach Cohen breaks down the full NBA slate — betting analysis, predictions, and expert picks to help you beat the books tonight.  Cohen also makes his stance on who he believes is the real NBA MVP is this year between Shai-Gilgeous Alexander and Victor Wembanyama!  💰 In This Episode: Tanking parlay for tonight  76ers at Heat preview Celtics at Hawks preview  Pistons at Thunder preview SGA v...

Could these NBA rule changes finally end tanking?  The league is exploring major anti-tanking proposals, and this could reshape the draft lottery as we know it. Zachary Cohen and Jonathan Von Tobel analyze the top ideas being discussed, including win floors, flattened odds for bottom teams, and potential impacts on the NBA Lottery and NBA Draft.  🔗 Subscribe to Hardwood Handicappers on YouTube fo...

Get ready for Friday’s NBA action with expert betting insights and the latest news on the league’s proposed anti-tanking rules.  Zachary Cohen and Jonathan Von Tobel break down the top player props, spreads, and moneyline plays for tonight’s slate, plus explain what the NBA is doing to shake up the draft lottery and discourage tanking. 🔗 Subscribe to Hardwood Handicappers on YouTube for free dail...

VSiN’s Zach Cohen breaks down the full NBA slate and tonight’s Sweet 16 round in the NCAA tournament — betting analysis, predictions, and expert picks to help you beat the books tonight.  💰 In This Episode: What mattered last night in the NBA  Knicks at Hornets preview  Pelicans at Pistons preview Kings at Magic preview Texas at Purdue preview Arkansas at Arizona preview Iowa at Nebraska preview...

Zachary Cohen helps you make smart bets on games featuring the best teams and the worst. 🔗 Subscribe to Hardwood Handicappers on YouTube for free daily NBA Betting Insights: https://www.youtube.com/@HardwoodHandicappers?sub_confirmation=1 Tonight’s NBA slate is loaded and Zachary breaks it down with sharp, strategy-driven insights. From the elite Thunder taking on the Celtics to “garbage games” f...

🎯 Zachary Cohen and Kelley Bydlon analyze every game on tonight’s slate with stats, trends, data and player matchups to identify betting values. Plus, NBA Futures plays worth targeting now. 🔗 Subscribe to Hardwood Handicappers on YouTube for free daily NBA Betting Insights: https://www.youtube.com/@HardwoodHandicappers?sub_confirmation=1 In This Episode: Full-slate NBA betting analysis for Tuesd...

🏀 NBA Betting Preview & Best Bets for 3/23/26  VSiN’s Zach Cohen breaks down the full NBA slate — betting analysis, predictions, and expert picks to help you beat the books tonight.  💰 In This Episode: NBA tanking parlay  Lakers at Pistons  Thunder at 76ers - Justin Edwards prop Spurs at Heat - Victor Wembanyama prop Warriors at Mavericks - Gary Payton II prop Bucks at Clippers - Darius Garland...

Don't place any Friday NBA or NCAA Tournament bets without listening to this episode for valuable edges across today’s NBA slate and March Madness games with Zachary Cohen. 🔗 VSiN March Mania Guide: https://vsin.com/guide 🔗 VSiN Free Newsletter: https://vsin.com/newsletter Zachary reveals the top NBA bets for Friday , including player props, smart parlay strategies, and how to leverage the Hawks...

Zachary Cohen and Jonathan Von Tobel deliver high-value NBA betting insights, parlays, and player prop tips including analysis of tonight's games. Get VSiN March Mania Betting Guide: https://vsin.com/mania-guide/ What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How Cade Cunningham's injury affects futures in the Eastern Conference, and awards markets Games Covered: Bucks vs Jazz Hornets vs Magic Lakers at Heat...