The Lock Shop

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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. 2d ago

    Canes vs Habs + Elks Battle Stamps & Soccer Roster Drop - May 29th, 2026

    The lines are shifting, the weekend is officially here, and the boys are ready to hunt for massive value! Lt. Eric is sliding into the co-host chair alongside Matt Iwanyk for a packed Friday edition of The Lock Shop right here on Edmonton Sports Talk. It was an absolute bloodbath for the favorites on the hardwood last night, and with a massive weekend slate on deck across the NHL, CFL, and the international pitch, the fellas have you completely dialed in. On Today's Show: Spurs Force an Epic Game 7: Absolute madness in the NBA Western Conference Finals! Facing total elimination on their home floor last night, Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs completely blew the doors off the Oklahoma City Thunder in a dominant 118-91 blowout. The boys recap the massive point-spread cash, look at how the series price has flipped, and start handicapping the ultimate winner-take-all Game 7. Habs Fight to Stay Alive in Raleigh: The Eastern Conference Final shifts back to North Carolina tonight for Game 5. Down 3-1 after getting blanked at the Bell Centre, the Montreal Canadiens are officially playing for their lives against a relentless Carolina Hurricanes team looking to punch their ticket to the Stanley Cup Final. Matty and Eric check the moneylines, puck lines, and totals to see if the value lies with a desperate Montreal squad or if the Canes close the book tonight. The Battle of Alberta Preseason Finale: Gridiron action returns to the province tonight! The Edmonton Elks welcome the Calgary Stampeders to Clarke Stadium for their highly anticipated preseason finale before final cuts are made this weekend. The fellas talk about what they need to see from the Elks' depth chart and where the smart money is moving on the domestic lines. World Cup Roster Announcement: The countdown to the ultimate soccer tournament is officially on, and the roster drop is happening later today. The guys set the stage for the announcement, debate the final bubble spots, and take a look at the early futures board to hunt out early tournament value. The Friday Lock Card: To wrap it all up, the boys construct their ultimate weekend betting slips—tracking MLB totals, player props, and wherever else the gambling board takes them!

    53 min

  2. 3d ago

    Canes One Win Away from Cup Final + NBA Game 6 Best Bets - May 28th, 2026

    The lines are locked, the boards are moving, and the fellas are back to secure the bag on a massive Thursday! Matty and Glue Guy are live inside the studio for another absolute heater of an edition of The Lock Shop right here on Edmonton Sports Talk. Today, the boys are sifting through a wild night of playoff hockey, handicapping a massive NBA elimination game, and reacting to a scary, landscape-shifting piece of injury news directly impacting Oil Country. On Today's Show: Evan Bouchard Rocked at the Worlds: Absolute disaster scenario for the Edmonton Oilers overseas. Suiting up for Team Canada in a high-stakes quarterfinal matchup against the USA, star defenseman Evan Bouchard was knocked out cold and forced to leave the game following a brutal, illegal check to the head by American blue-liner Ryan Lindgren. Matty and Glue Guy react to the terrifying hit, look at the potential fallout for Edmonton's offseason, and dive into what this means for Canada's gold medal futures market. Canes Shut Down the Bell Centre: Over in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Carolina Hurricanes put on a masterclass last night, silencing Montreal with a commanding 4-0 shutout win in Game 4. Carolina is now officially just one win away from punching their ticket to the Stanley Cup Final against Vegas. The fellas talk about what the heck happened to the Habs on home ice and see if there's any value left in backing Montreal to survive Game 5. NBA West Finals Game 6: The San Antonio Spurs are officially on the brink of elimination. Back on their home floor tonight down 3-2, can Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs stave off the red-hot Oklahoma City Thunder, or is OKC closing the door and stamping their ticket to the Finals? The boys break down the point spread, handle the totals, and lock in their sharpest player props. PGA Tour Best Bets: The fellas switch gears to the links, tracking the early leaderboard movement, searching for live value, and laying down their ultimate head-to-head tournament matchups for the weekend card.  The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!

    53 min

  3. 4d ago

    Vegas Sweeps Avs & ECF Preview - May 27th, 2026

    The betting board completely shattered last night, and the boys are back in the studio to pick up the pieces! The Lock Shop is live right here on Edmonton Sports Talk to recap a Tuesday night that featured a historic playoff sweep, shifting championship futures, and high-stakes drama on the hardwood. The fellas break down the major line movements from yesterday's results, track how the active championship odds have adjusted, and lock in their best sharp bets for tonight's wide-open sports slate. On Today's Show: Vegas Completes the Clean Sweep! Break out the brooms, because absolutely nobody had this on their bingo card. The Vegas Golden Knights ground out a tight 2-1 Game 4 victory last night to officially finish off a four-game sweep of the top-seeded Colorado Avalanche. Vegas is heading straight back to the Stanley Cup Final, leaving the Avs completely left for dead. The boys look at the betting fallout—what the heck is next for Colorado, and where do you look for value on Vegas futures now? Habs Look to Defend Home Ice: The Eastern Conference Final takes center stage tonight for Game 4 at the Bell Centre. Down 2-1 to the Carolina Hurricanes, the Montreal Canadiens are desperate to even up the series on home ice. The fellas check the point spread, moneylines, and totals to see if the value lies with the desperate home underdogs or the rolling Canes. Thunder Take Control: Over in the NBA, the pendulum swung back to OKC. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put on an absolute clinic with 32 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 127-114 victory over Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, securing a crucial 3-2 series lead. The boys recap the point-spread cash and start handicapping a massive Game 6 back in San Antonio. Can the Spurs stave off elimination, or is OKC punching their ticket to the Finals? The Daily Lock Card: To wrap it all up, the fellas lay out their ultimate Wednesday night card, including player props, MLB totals, and wherever else the gambling conversation takes them! The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!

    54 min

  4. 5d ago

    Knicks Complete the Sweep & Canes Silence Montreal - May 26th, 2026

    The board never stops moving, and the boys are back in the studio to unpack an absolute massive Monday of sports betting action! The Lock Shop is live right here on Edmonton Sports Talk to recap yesterday's high-stakes drama and look ahead to tonight's massive playoff slates. We had an absolute masterpiece on the hardwood last night, a tight tactical battle in Montreal, and a betting market that has been completely flipped on its head heading into Tuesday. The fellas track the line movements, look at futures value, and lock in their best bets for a loaded evening card. On Today's Show: Knicks Headed to the Finals: History over on the hardwood! The New York Knicks completely took care of business, dominating the Cleveland Cavaliers in a massive 130-93 blowout win to secure the clean 4-0 sweep. The boys look at what's next for the Eastern Conference champions and how their futures odds are looking ahead of the NBA Finals. Hurricanes Reclaim the Lead: What a battle at the Bell Centre. The Montreal Canadiens brought the home-ice energy for Game 3, but the Carolina Hurricanes weathered the storm, grinding out a tight 3-2 victory on the road to silence the crowd and take a 2-1 series lead. The fellas discuss if the Habs can bounce back or if Carolina has officially figured them out. Can Colorado Stave Off Elimination?: Huge slate tonight as the Western Conference Finals take center stage. The Vegas Golden Knights have a dominant 3-0 stranglehold on the series, leaving the Colorado Avalanche completely left for dead. Do you back the Avs to fight off the sweep on home ice, or do you lay the money on Vegas to close it out? Spurs vs. Thunder Game 5: The West Finals shift back to Oklahoma City tonight tied deadlocked at 2-2. After Victor Wembanyama's 33-point masterclass evened the series, the bookies have this one razor-thin. The fellas break down the point spread, totals, and their favorite player props for tonight's pivotal Game 5 matchup. The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!

    54 min

  5. 6d ago

    Vegas Pushes Avs to the Brink & NBA Sweep Watches - May 25th, 2026

    Dusty and Hustler both have the morning off, but the board never stops moving! Matt Iwanyk handles host duties today and he's brought the show on location to Capilano Boston Pizza! Joining Matty on the mics is Jay Milne, with the ultimate digital glue guy stepping into the studio to keep the train on the tracks. The boys are live, grabbing a slice, and breaking down a massive weekend of betting handles, playoff adjustments, and tournament futures. On Today's Show: Vegas Pushes Colorado to the Brink: Game 3 of the Western Conference Final was an absolute heartbreaker for Avalanche backers. The Vegas Golden Knights rallied late behind a Tomáš Hertl game-winner to grind out a 5-3 victory, opening up a dominant 3-0 series stranglehold. The fellas recap the live-line movements and discuss if there is any value left in betting a Colorado comeback, or if the sweep is a lock. Wemby's Masterclass Evens the West: Over in the NBA, Victor Wembanyama put on an absolute show, dropping 33 points to carry the San Antonio Spurs to a dominant 103-82 blowout over the Thunder. With the series locked at 2-2, the guys look ahead to tomorrow's massive Game 5 odds. Knicks Eyeing a Sweep Tonight: We turn our attention to the East tonight as the New York Knicks look to punch their ticket to the Finals and complete the sweep against the Cleveland Cavaliers. We break down the point spread, totals, and our favorite player props for tonight's MSG showdown. Blue Jays Back on the Diamond: The boys briefly check in on the MLB card. The Toronto Blue Jays dropped yesterday's finale 4-1 to Pittsburgh but managed to secure the overall weekend series win. Despite injury scares to Vlad Jr. and Dylan Cease, Toronto welcomes Miami to town tonight—we check out the lines with Trey Yesavage taking the mound. Memorial Cup Drama: Out in Kelowna, the tournament betting board is completely shifting. Liam Lefebvre played overtime hero to lift Chicoutimi past the host Rockets 3-2, dropping Kelowna to a dangerous 0-2 start. The fellas look at the updated tournament outrights ahead of tonight's Everett vs. Kitchener clash.  The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!

    49 min

  6. May 21

    Golden Knights Stun Colorado & ECF Game 1 Locks - May 21st, 2026

    Dusty has the day off, but the board is locked and loaded as Matt Iwanyk slides right back into the host seat alongside Hustler! It was a chaotic Wednesday night for sports bettors, featuring massive playoff upsets on the ice and bounce-back statements on the hardwood. The fellas break down where the money moved last night and where the sharp action is heading tonight. On Today's Show: Vegas Stuns Ball Arena: Game 1 of the Western Conference Final started with an absolute shocker. The top-seeded Colorado Avalanche dropped their very first home game of the entire postseason, as the Vegas Golden Knights marched in and stole a grueling 4-2 victory. The boys recap the live betting shifts and look at the adjusted series prices. Thunder Strike Back: Over in the NBA, Oklahoma City showed their resilience. After dropping an absolute heartbreaker in the opener, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropped 30 points to guide the OKC Thunder to a 122-113 victory over Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs, squaring the series at 1-1. Jays Back in the Win Column: On the diamond, the Toronto Blue Jays avoided a sweep in the Bronx. Behind a stellar, clutch pitching performance from Tre Yesavage, Toronto ground out a tight 2-1 win over the Yankees. ECF Game 1 Preview Tonight: The Eastern Conference Final finally drops the puck at 6:00 PM! The Carolina Hurricanes play host to the underdog Montreal Canadiens. Can the Habs' magical underdog run continue, or will Carolina's depth prove to be too much on home ice? Knicks vs. Cavs Game 2: We look at the betting spread and player props for tonight's massive Eastern Conference showdown at Madison Square Garden. Can New York build on their Game 1 statement, or will Cleveland punch right back? Make sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for daily sports betting analysis, sharp futures tracking, and the best sports banter in Edmonton! The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!

    54 min

  7. May 20

    Knicks Take Game 1 & WCF Heavyweight Preview - May 20th, 2026

    It was a quieter Tuesday on the sports betting board, but the fellas still have plenty of value to extract from last night's action. Matty and The Hustler break down the shifting lines on the hardwood and preview a massive Stanley Cup Playoff opening line tonight. On Today's Show: Knicks Hold Court in Game 1: The NBA Eastern Conference Finals tipped off at Madison Square Garden, and the New York Knicks took care of business with a 115-104 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. We recap the betting angles, the live-line shifts, and look at the adjusted series prices now that New York holds a 1-0 lead. Spurs vs. Thunder Game 2 Preview: After Victor Wembanyama's historic 41-point, 24-rebound explosion shocked OKC in double-overtime, the Thunder are desperate for a bounce-back. We look at the massive spread for tonight's Game 2—is OKC a lock to cover, or do the dog Spurs have more value? NHL West Final Game 1 Tonight: The heavyweights finally collide on the ice! The Colorado Avalanche host the Vegas Golden Knights at 6:00 PM. We break down the moneylines, the puck lines, and our favorite prop bets for what promises to be an absolute war out West. Make sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for daily sports betting analysis, sharp picks, and the best banter in the business! The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!

    38 min

  8. May 19

    Weekend Recap & NHL Best Bets! - May 19th, 2026

    Dustin Nielson is out today, but the show rolls on with a powerhouse substitute crew! Matt Iwanyk is joined by Hustler to catch up, talk some shop, and recap a completely frantic weekend across the entire world of sports betting and beyond. On Today's Show: Catching Up with the Fellas: It's been a minute since Hustler and Matt shared the mic. The boys kick things off by trading notes and setting the board for a massive week. Habs Advance to the ECF: Last night was an absolute masterpiece for hockey fans. Alex Newhook etched his name into hockey lore, ripping a wicked wrister at the 11:22 mark of overtime to lift the Montreal Canadiens to a 3-2 Game 7 victory over the Sabres. The Habs are moving on to the Eastern Conference Final to battle the top-seeded Carolina Hurricanes starting Thursday. We look at the early series lines—do the underdog Habs have any value left against an undefeated Canes squad? NBA Playoff Breakdown: The guys take a quick trip around the association to look at the latest postseason drama, shifting lines, and where the smart money is heading on the hardwood. The Players Championship Recap: We look back at the drama at TPC Sawgrass. Cameron Young put together a spectacular final-round 68—including a monster birdie on the iconic 17th—to chase down Matt Fitzpatrick and secure the biggest victory of his career at -13. We recap the betting hits, the bad beats, and the complete collapse of 54-hole leader Ludvig Åberg on the back nine. Make sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for daily sports betting analysis and the best sports banter in Edmonton! The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!

    54 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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