The Lock Shop

Nielson Media & Entertainment
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Welcome to The Lock Shop a weekly sports betting podcast with Dustin Nielson and Andrew "Hustler" Paterson. Join the guys for plenty of laughs and discussion of the latest betting trends, game odds and futures from the world of sports as well as weekly picks. Before you place your wager, stop in at The Lock Shop! "Subscribe and follow on twitter at @LockShopBets"

  1. 1d ago

    3-0 Elks Defeat The Bombers & Canada Round of 32 Preview - June 26th, 2026

    The board is hot, the lines are moving, and we have a major roster shakeup behind the microphones for a massive Friday edition of The Lock Shop on Edmonton Sports Talk! With Dusty away, Matt Iwanyk steps right back into the betting laboratory to co-host alongside the one, the only Andrew "The Hustler" Paterson. The boys have a loaded multi-sport card to filter through, starting with an absolute masterpiece on the Canadian gridiron. On Today's Show: Elks Stun the Bombers (Edmonton is 3-0!): Matt walks into the studio with his chest puffed out after the Green and Gold marched right into Princess Auto Stadium and pulled off a gritty, statement victory over Hustler's beloved Blue Bombers. The guys recap the game from a betting perspective—how Edmonton covered the spread, hit the under, and cemented themselves as a true premium force in the CFL this season. Friday Night Lights — Riders vs. Argos: The football wheel keeps spinning tonight! The undefeated Saskatchewan Roughriders host Chad Kelly and the Toronto Argonauts at Mosaic Stadium. The boys break down the 3-point spread, analyze the total, and lay out the best player props for tonight's prairie showdown, while also mapping out the rest of the Week 4 CFL slate. NHL Draft Floor Betting Value: The 2026 NHL Entry Draft kicks off its first round tonight in Buffalo, and the trade market is in an absolute state of absolute meltdown. Matt and Hustler look at the draft-day prop markets, track the moving odds on potential draft-floor blockbusters, and spot where the sharp money is landing. World Cup Lookahead — Canada vs. South Africa: History has been made, but the job isn't finished. After clinching a spot in the knockout phase, the Canadian Men's National Team is gearing up for a massive Round of 32 clash against South Africa this Sunday in LA. The guys take an early look at the opening moneyline, advance odds, and tactical matchups on the global pitch. Presented by Play Alberta.

    52 min

  2. 1d ago

    Elks vs Blue Bombers Picks + Canada Loss Recap! - June 25th, 2026

    The lines are up, the board is locked, and we have a major roster shakeup behind the microphones today! Welcome inside a high-stakes, fast-paced Thursday edition of The Lock Shop on Edmonton Sports Talk. With both Dusty and the Hustler out of the laboratory today, the keys to the betting desk have been handed over to the great Matt Iwanyk! Matt slides into the host chair alongside Andrew "The Hustler" Paterson to filter through an absolutely loaded board across the CFL, international soccer, and the diamond. On Today's Show: World Cup Fallout — Canada Falls to Swiss: The guys start on the pitch with a deep post-mortem on last night's dramatic 2-1 loss to Switzerland in Vancouver. While Les Rouges fought hard and clinched a historic spot in the Round of 32, finishing second in Group B leaves a lot of questions. The boys look at what went wrong structurally, break down the tactical absence of Alphonso Davies, and scan the sportsbooks for Canada's upcoming knockout matchup against South Africa. CFL Game Day — Elks vs. Blue Bombers: Football is officially on the menu tonight! Your undefeated 2-0 Edmonton Elks march into a hostile Princess Auto Stadium to take on a rested Winnipeg Blue Bombers squad coming off a bye. Can the Green and Gold pull off the road upset as +3.5 underdogs, or do the Bombers protect the home turf? Matt and Hustler lock in their definitive point-spread, moneyline, and game-total picks. NHL Pre-Draft Market Meltdown: The hockey world is still spinning after an absolute avalanche of four separate multi-player blockbusters detonated over the last 48 hours. The guys track the changing championship futures lines following Jordan Kyrou heading to DC, Bowen Byram landing in Chicago, and Simon Nemec becoming a Flame. The Blue Jays' Battle with .500: Shifting to Major League Baseball, the Toronto Blue Jays continue their agonizing, month-long struggle to firmly cross the .500 threshold. Coming off a frustrating loss to Houston, the guys evaluate if the Jays can find their footing or if they are a trap team for bettors ahead of their weekend series with Texas. Presented by Play Alberta. The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!

    53 min

  3. 3d ago

    Canada vs Switzerland Best Bets! - June 24th, 2026

    History is being made on today's edition of The Lock Shop! For the first time ever, both Dustin Nielson and Andrew "The Hustler" Paterson have vacated the laboratory at the exact same time. But the betting board waits for no one. Stepping up to anchor a historic broadcast, Lt. Eric is joined in studio by Zack Kubusch! The fellas haven't shared the airwaves together in a minute, so they spend some time catching up before locking in on a massive slate of sports headlines and betting lines. On Today's Show: The Babcock Era Begins: The guys briefly check in on the massive news out of Edmonton. With Mike Babcock officially signed as the 19th head coach in Oilers history and the introductory presser in the books, they debate the immediate locker room impact and if any futures lines are worth chasing. World Cup Group B Finale — Canada vs. Switzerland: This is the absolute peak of the betting card. Les Rouges are at a packed, raucous BC Place in Vancouver to battle the Swiss with first place in Group B on the line. The fellas break down the massive tactical hurdle of replacing the injured Ismaël Koné, the emotional boost of Alphonso Davies returning to action as a sub, and how Canada's major goal-differential safety net alters the match strategy. The Soccer Locks: Eric and Zack dig deep into the sportsbook boards for the Canada/Switzerland match. From straight moneyline plays to half-time draws and prop bets on Jonathan David to stay hot, the boys deliver their definitive best bets. NHL Pre-Draft Meltdown: The hockey world is absolutely fracturing before our eyes. The guys track the fallout from yesterday's insane multi-team trade frenzy, breaking down Jordan Kyrou heading to DC, Bowen Byram landing in Chicago for the 4th overall pick, Simon Nemec going to Calgary, and Steve Staios' quick-strike re-tool in Ottawa. The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!

    57 min

  4. 4d ago

    Babcock Hired, Tuesday Best Bets! - June 23rd, 2026

    The lines are shifting, the board is buzzing, and The Lock Shop is live on Edmonton Sports Talk! Grab your betting slips and hit the live chat because Dustin Nielson and Andrew "The Hustler" Paterson are reacting to an absolute landscape-shifting morning in Oil Country. It is officially a new era in Edmonton. The organization has closed the book on its coaching search and officially named Mike Babcock as the new head coach of the Edmonton Oilers. The boys spend a massive chunk of today's show unpacking the immediate betting and locker room fallout of this monumental hiring. On Today's Show: The Mike Babcock Era Begins: It is no longer a rumor—the contract is signed. The boys weigh in on Babcock taking over the Edmonton bench. How does this immediately shift the Oilers' Stanley Cup futures lines? What does his rigid structure mean for the core, and how will the fan base react on opening night? We break down every single angle. NBA Blockbuster — Giannis to South Beach!: Complete and utter madness on the hardwood last night right before the NBA Draft. Pat Riley and the Miami Heat just pulled off the heist of the decade, acquiring two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks in a multi-player, draft-pick heavy nuke of a trade. The boys check out the newly adjusted NBA Championship odds. US Open Fallout — Wyndham Clark Conquers Shinnecock: Shinnecock Hills showed its teeth, but Wyndham Clark held off a furious final-round charge from Sam Burns to survive a near-historic collapse and claim his second career US Open title. The fellas recap the tournament leaderboard, the brutal conditions, and clear out the golf betting tickets from Father's Day weekend. World Cup & Global Soccer Odds: The action on the pitch is heating up. We track the latest tournament results, check in on Team Canada's ongoing momentum, and scour the sportsbooks to find the absolute sharpest international soccer values on the board. The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!

    49 min

  5. 5d ago

    Weekend Recap & World Cup Best Bets! June 22nd, 2026

    The laboratory doors are officially wide open for a massive, loaded Monday edition of The Lock Shop! We are broadcasting live on Edmonton Sports Talk with a special twist today: Dustin Nielson is live on location, anchoring the set alongside Andrew "The Hustler" Paterson to clear out an absolute mountain of weekend betting slips and sports headlines. From unforgettable overtime thrillers right here at Commonwealth to earth-shattering blockbuster trades that have completely rearranged the NHL landscape, the boys are breaking down the biggest winners and losers from the weekend action. On Today's Show: Dusty Live on Location: Nielson anchors today's edition of both The Lock Shop and The Oil Stream from the road at Boston Pizza West Gate! The fellas open up the broadcast by reviewing their personal weekend betting cards and setting the stage for a wild week in sports. The Undefeated Edmonton Elks (2-0): What a weekend for football in the 780! Your Edmonton Elks put on an absolute clinic in a 32-29 overtime thriller against the Montreal Alouettes. The Green and Gold didn't just move to a perfect 2-0 start for the first time since 2019—they officially snapped Montreal quarterback Davis Alexander's historic 13-0 career regular-season winning streak. The boys recap every single game from a wild CFL weekend. The Tkachuk Reunion Blockbuster: The hockey world is still shaking after yesterday's absolute nuke of a trade. Brady Tkachuk has officially been traded to the Florida Panthers to link up with his brother Matthew! The boys break down the massive asset return for the Ottawa Senators and discuss what this means for the balance of power in the Eastern Conference. Connor Hellebuyck on the Move?: Rumour season is officially burning hot in Winnipeg. Reports are swirling that elite, Vezina-caliber goaltender Connor Hellebuyck could be on his way out of town. Hustler gives his raw, inside-track thoughts on what true value looks like for the star netminder and where he could realistically land. Oilers & World Cup Soccer Updates: We check in on the latest offseason whispers coming out of the Edmonton front office following a busy weekend, plus we track the betting lines and latest matchday drama as international soccer continues to dominate the global pitch. The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!

    54 min

  6. Jun 19

    Canada Crushes Qatar 6-0 & CFL Week 3 Locks!

    The laboratory is officially open for a massive Friday edition of The Lock Shop on Edmonton Sports Talk! The lines are moving, the board is loaded, and today Matty (Matt Iwanyk) is back in the co-pilot seat alongside Andrew "The Hustler" Paterson to unpack an absolute monster of a sports weekend. Matty just touched down back in Alberta and has a massive travel log to clear out. He spent his last 24 hours live at BC Place in Vancouver, witnessing Team Canada put on an absolute masterclass and tear the roof off the stadium with a historic 6-0 routing of Qatar. The boys break down the matchday atmosphere, Jonathan David's historic hat trick, and how the soccer futures market is shifting.Plus, we have championship golf on the board and a brand-new week of Canadian football to handicap. On Today's Show: Matty's Vancouver Travel Log: 6-0 nothing, baby! Matty gives Hustler the full, raw, unfiltered recap of his wild 24 hours on the West Coast. From the absolute party in the stands to the dominant performance on the pitch, the boys celebrate a historic night for Canadian soccer. U.S. Open Moving Day Leans: The brutal afternoon winds and a wild fog delay turned Shinnecock Hills into an absolute blender yesterday. With Wyndham Clark trying to hold onto his lead and Scottie Scheffler scrambling, the fellas check out the live updated odds. Who is the smart money riding on for a Moving Day surge? CFL Week 3 Betting Preview: Football is back tonight! The boys dive deep into the weekend card to find the absolute sharpest edges. We preview tonight's cross-division clash with the BC Lions heading into Hamilton to face the Tiger-Cats, plus we look ahead to Saturday's massive triple-header—including your undefeated Edmonton Elks putting their perfect record on the line against the Montreal Alouettes at Commonwealth. The Lock Card: To wrap it all up, the boys build their definitive betting slips for the weekend. From CFL spreads and player props to Major League Baseball value, we have your bankroll completely covered. The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!

    54 min

  7. Jun 18

    World Cup Matchday & CFL Week 3 Locks - June 18th, 2026

    The regular big man Dustin Nielson is away today, but the betting window is wide open! Jay Milne steps directly into the driver's seat this Thursday morning, teaming up with Andrew "The Hustler" Paterson to bring you a massive, multi-sport card. From a historic major championship underway on the golf course to a massive international showdown on Canadian soil and a fresh slate of gridiron action, the boys have today's betting board completely surrounded. Grab your pens—let's secure some units. On Today's Show: The U.S. Open is Underway: The most brutal test in golf has officially begun! The field is out on the historic, unforgiving greens of Shinnecock Hills. Jay and Hustler track the live leaderboards, react to early morning movement, and drop their updated cards for outright winners, head-to-head tournament matchups, and live-in-play value slips. World Cup Gameday — Canada vs. Qatar: Soccer fever has taken over the country! Team Canada hits the pitch at BC Place in Vancouver at 4:00 PM for a massive Group B showdown. Coming off a historic opening draw, Alphonso Davies and the squad hunt for win number one on home soil. The guys break down the moneyline, total goals, and best prop bets for the match. CFL Week 3 Preview: The Canadian Football League returns with an absolute dose of games this week! The boys get ahead of the market, breaking down the opening lines and giving a quick preview of the Week 3 slate—including tomorrow's clash between the BC Lions and Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and Saturday's big matchup at Commonwealth Stadium featuring the Edmonton Elks against Montreal. The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!

    53 min

  8. Jun 17

    US Open Best Bets & Messi Magic - June 17th, 2026

    The championship hardware has been handed out, but the betting board is moving faster than ever this Wednesday morning! The Lock Shop is live on Edmonton Sports Talk, and Dustin Nielson (Dusty) is finally reunited on the microphone with Andrew "The Hustler" Paterson to catch up, clear out a massive notebook of sports news, and build a massive summer bankroll. From a major championship weekend on the golf course to legendary magic on the soccer pitch and a breaking coaching hire in the NHL, the boys have today's card completely surrounded. Grab your notebook—let's find some winners. On Today's Show: US Open Betting Deep Dive: The toughest test in golf has arrived. The boys shift their entire gambling focus to New York as the world's best descend upon the historic, treacherous greens of Shinnecock Hills for the 2026 U.S. Open. Can world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler complete the career Grand Slam? Will Brooks Koepka repeat his 2018 Shinnecock magic? Dusty and Hustler drop their ultimate betting strategy, laying out their favorite outright winners, top-10 locks, head-to-head matchup slips, and longshot value plays. Messi's Masterclass on the Pitch: Absolute, unadulterated brilliance from the G.O.A.T. The guys look back at a historic night at the World Cup, reacting to Lionel Messi's spectacular hat-trick that has completely blown the soccer world wide open. We break down the performance, look at how it re-shapes the Golden Boot race, and track the shifting outright lines. NHL Breaking News — Hiller to the Leafs: The off-season coaching carousel just spun out a massive piece of breaking news this morning. The Toronto Maple Leafs have officially named Jim Hiller as their next head coach. The fellas give their immediate reaction to the hiring, debate if he is the right fit to navigate the high-pressure Toronto market, and look at how it shifts early look-ahead Atlantic Division futures. Blue Jays Track the Red Sox: On the diamond, the boys recap a crucial 6-1 bounce-back win for the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park and look ahead to find the sharpest spots on today's MLB board. The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!

    56 min
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Welcome to The Lock Shop a weekly sports betting podcast with Dustin Nielson and Andrew "Hustler" Paterson. Join the guys for plenty of laughs and discussion of the latest betting trends, game odds and futures from the world of sports as well as weekly picks. Before you place your wager, stop in at The Lock Shop! "Subscribe and follow on twitter at @LockShopBets"

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  • Creator
    Nielson Media & Entertainment
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    The Lock Shop

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