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. 2 days ago

    Tuesday Best Bets & NBA FRENZY - June 30th, 2026

    The dynamic duo is officially back at the whiteboard! Dusty Nielson is reunited with Andrew "The Hustler" Paterson to filter through an absolute mountain of weekend sports betting fallout. The fellas haven't had a chance to properly dissect a wild 72 hours on the board, and the laboratory is officially open for business.From historic international soccer drama to a looming atomic bomb in the NBA trade market, the boys are putting on their handicapping hats for a massive Tuesday edition of The Lock Shop on Edmonton Sports Talk. On Today's Show: The Return of the Klaw?: We start with absolute pandemonium in the Association. Major insiders are confirming that the Toronto Raptors and LA Clippers are deep in serious trade talks to send 2019 Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard back north of the border. With reports indicating player compensation is already agreed upon—headlined by Brandon Ingram heading to LA—the boys analyze the massive shift in Eastern Conference futures and track the moving odds on if this blockbuster drops today. Free Agent Frenzy Eve: The NHL market official detonates tomorrow morning at 10:00 AM MT. The guys look at the final board and lay out their betting blueprints for both the Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets. With cap space tighter than ever, where is the smart money landing on the top unrestricted free agents? Will Stan Bowman big-game hunt, or will both clubs look for value depth pieces to move their divisional odds? Weekend Sports Post-Mortem: Dusting off the notebook, Dusty and Hustler finally get to look back at an unforgettable stretch on the sports betting calendar. They recap Canada's historic 1-0 World Cup knockout shocker over South Africa, evaluate the final draft-floor values from Buffalo, and check in on a wild Week 4 slate in the CFL that leaves our Edmonton Elks sitting pretty at 3-0 on their bye week. The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!

    55 min
  2. 3 days ago

    Elks Are 3-0 & Canada Advances! - June 29th, 2026

    Matty is reunited with Andrew "The Hustler" Paterson to filter through an absolute mountain of weekend sports betting fallout. The board was moving at maximum velocity over the last 72 hours, and the boys are here to unpack everything from historic international soccer drama to the fallout from the draft floor in Buffalo. On Today's Show: Canada's Historic World Cup Shockover: We start on the global pitch with a massive salute to the Canadian Men's National Team! Les Rouges sent the entire country into absolute pandemonium on Sunday with a breathtaking, gritty 1-0 extra-time victory over South Africa in Los Angeles. The fellas break down the tactical chess match, analyze the advance odds, and look ahead to Canada's monumental Round of 16 matchup coming up this weekend. NHL Draft Recap — How Did the Local Teams Fare?: The 2026 NHL Entry Draft is officially in the books, and the trade market was at an absolute boiling point. While a boatload of blockbuster player swaps shook up the futures board around the league, the boys focus on the local blueprints. How did Stan Bowman handle his first draft at the helm for the Oilers? And did the Winnipeg Jets maximize their draft capital or find any major steals to shift their Central Division odds? CFL Week 4 Post-Mortem (Edmonton is 3-0!): Turning to the Canadian gridiron, how about those Edmonton Elks?! While the Green and Gold got to rest easy on their bye week, they watched the rest of the West Division beat each other up. The boys recap the complete Week 4 betting board—including Toronto's wild 40-34 victory over Saskatchewan—and look at the updated Grey Cup futures now that Edmonton sits flawlessly at the top of the mountain. The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!

    53 min
  3. 6 days 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
  4. 6 days 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
  5. 24 Jun

    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
  6. 23 Jun

    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
  7. 22 Jun

    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

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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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