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

    Bombers vs Stamps + NBA Finals Game 2 - June 5th, 2026

    The sports calendar is absolutely loaded this weekend, with CFL action returning, the NBA Finals rolling on, and another big slate of betting opportunities on the board. The Lock Shop is live on Edmonton Sports Talk, and Matt Iwanyk alongside Andrew "The Hustler" Paterson are ready to break it all down. From three-down football to championship basketball, the boys are digging through the numbers and locking in their best bets. On Today's Show: Blue Bombers vs. Stampeders Tonight: The CFL season continues tonight with a marquee West Division matchup as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers travel to Calgary to take on the Stampeders. Matty and Hustler break down the spread, total, and player props while discussing whether the Bombers can start building momentum early in the season or if Calgary can make a statement on home turf. NBA Finals Game 2: After an incredible opening game of the NBA Finals, all eyes turn to Game 2 tonight. The fellas look at the adjustments both teams need to make, where the betting value sits heading into tip-off, and which props they're targeting as the series continues to unfold. Elks vs. Redblacks Tomorrow: The Edmonton Elks are back in action tomorrow as they take on the Ottawa Redblacks. The boys dive into the matchup, discuss what they're expecting from the Green and Gold, and examine the best betting angles heading into another important early-season CFL contest. Weekend Best Bets: With CFL, NBA, MLB, and more on the schedule, Matty and Hustler wrap up the show by building out their favorite plays for the weekend and revealing which wagers have earned official Lock Shop status. The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!

    54 min
  2. 3d ago

    CFL KICKOFF & NBA Finals Game 1 Recap! - June 4th, 2026

    The long winter is officially over, and we are adding a brand-new league to the betting board today! The Lock Shop is live on Edmonton Sports Talk, and Matt Iwanyk alongside Andrew "The Hustler" Paterson are ready to feast on a massive Thursday board. From three-down football returning to our television screens to high-stakes championship adjustments on the ice and the hardwood, the boys are breaking down the numbers and locking in their best bets. On Today's Show: CFL Week 1 Day 1: Football is back! The 2026 CFL regular season kicks off tonight with a massive East Division clash as the Montreal Alouettes visit the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The fellas break down the opening point spreads, total lines, and give their definitive thoughts on how to handle the board for Week 1. NBA Finals Game 1 Post-Mortem: Holy crap, what a game to open up the championship series! The New York Knicks protected Madison Square Garden and drew first blood against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, led by a 30-point masterclass from Jalen Brunson. The boys recap the wildest betting sequences of the night, look at the live series adjustments, and talk about where the value lies moving toward Game 2. Stanley Cup Final Game 2 Tonight: Back to the ice in Raleigh! After a wild 5-4 track meet in Game 1, the Carolina Hurricanes look to stabilize their elite defensive structure and square up the series, while the Vegas Golden Knights look to head back west with a commanding 2-0 lead. Matty and Hustler dive into the game props, money lines, and lock in their official best bets for tonight's game. PGA Memorial Tournament Tee-Off: Jack's place is open for business! The 50th edition of the Memorial Tournament gets underway today at Muirfield Village, featuring a loaded Signature Event field including Scottie Scheffler hunting a three-peat, Masters champion Rory McIlroy, and Xander Schauffele. The fellas shift through the outright board, top-10 and top-20 lines, and share their ultimate betting cards for the weekend. The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!

    54 min
  3. 4d ago

    Vegas Steals Game 1 & NBA Finals Best Bets! - June 3rd, 2026

    What an absolutely breathless start to the Stanley Cup Final! Game 1 delivered pure chaos on the ice, and the boys are live to break down a wild opening board and search for the sharpest lines on the market. Matt Iwanyk and Andrew "The Hustler" Paterson are back together on Edmonton Sports Talk to dive deep into a massive mid-week slate of championship action. From a nine-goal thriller in Raleigh to locking in the ultimate championship cards on the hardwood tonight, we've got you completely covered on this Wednesday edition of The Lock Shop. On Today's Show: Vegas Draws First Blood: Holy crap, what a game! The Carolina Hurricanes flew out of the gate with an electric start, but the Vegas Golden Knights completely weathered the storm, roaring back to take Game 1 in a wild 5-4 thriller. The boys dissect exactly what happened to Carolina's elite defensive structure, how Vegas found the soft spots, and whether this opening track meet is proof we are headed for a grueling seven-game war. NBA Finals Tip-Off Tonight: The wait is finally over on the hardwood! Game 1 between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks gets underway tonight. The fellas break down the opening point spreads, look at the total lines, and deliver their definitive series predictions. Who sets the tone tonight, how far will this series go, and where is the sharp money moving? The Wednesday Lock Card: To wrap it all up, Matty and Hustler build their ultimate betting slips for the week, tracking live MLB lines, look-ahead values for Canada's soccer friendly against Ireland on Friday, and wherever else the gambling board takes them! The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!

    55 min
  4. 5d ago

    Canada Wins 2-0 & Stanley Cup Final Preview! - June 2nd, 2026

    The international soccer party took over our backyard last night, and the boys are locked and loaded to recap a massive Monday on the pitch and on the board! Matt Iwanyk is joined by the one and only Andrew "The Hustler" Paterson to break down a legendary night at Commonwealth Stadium and hunt down the sharpest lines for a massive week in sports betting. From the electric, rain-soaked atmosphere in Edmonton to the drop of the puck on hockey's ultimate prize, we've got you completely covered on a packed Tuesday edition of The Lock Shop right here on Edmonton Sports Talk. On Today's Show: Canada Dominates in the Edmonton Rain: The weather didn't damper the mood one bit! 45,000 screaming fans packed into Commonwealth Stadium last night to watch Team Canada secure a brilliant 2-0 victory over Uzbekistan. Matty and Hustler recap the entire match, the incredible stadium experience despite the weather, and what this victory means for the program moving forward. What's Next for the Canucks? The international window keeps rolling! The boys look ahead to Friday, where Canada is set to square off against Ireland in another massive friendly match. The fellas check out the opening look-ahead lines, total projections, and where the early betting value lies. Stanley Cup Final Game 1 Tonight: The wait is finally over! The Carolina Hurricanes and the Vegas Golden Knights clash tonight in Raleigh to open up a heavyweight, star-studded battle for the Cup. The boys share their definitive thoughts on the matchup, break down the opening series prices, and lock in their official predictions and prop bets for Game 1. The Tuesday Lock Card: To wrap it all up, the boys build their ultimate betting slips for the week, tracking early MLB interleague lines, French Open tennis values after Félix Auger-Aliassime's historic win, and wherever else the gambling board takes them! The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!

    52 min
  5. 5d ago

    NBA & NHL Finals Preview + Canada Soccer + NFL Blockbuster - June 1st, 2026

    The board is officially set for the two biggest championships in sports, and the boys are back together to hunt down the sharpest lines on the market! Andrew "The Hustler" Paterson makes his triumphant return from holiday to slide right back into the co-host chair alongside Matt Iwanyk. Hustler picked a wild week to unplug, so the fellas have a massive amount of catching up to do after a legendary weekend of sports drama. From the ultimate championship matchups to major international action hitting our local backyard tonight, it's a packed Monday edition of The Lock Shop right here on Edmonton Sports Talk. On Today's Show: Hustler's Holiday Catch-Up: The boys welcome the Hustler back to the studio and get him caught up on a chaotic week in the sports world. They'll recap everything he missed, from high-stakes playoff eliminations to major sports betting shifts. The Stanley Cup Final is Set: It all starts tomorrow night! The Carolina Hurricanes handled business in five games to punch their ticket, and now they clash with the Vegas Golden Knights for hockey's ultimate prize. Matty and Hustler break down the opening series prices, look at the Conn Smythe favorites, and drop their official predictions for Game 1 and the series. The NBA Finals Board: The drama is officially locked in for Wednesday night. The San Antonio Spurs dethroned the Thunder in an epic Game 7 showdown, setting up a heavyweight championship battle against the New York Knicks. The guys dissect the opening point spreads, total lines, and where the early public money is moving. International Soccer in Edmonton: Major international soccer takes over our backyard tonight! Team Canada is officially at Commonwealth Stadium to host Uzbekistan in a massive friendly match. The fellas check out the match lines, goal totals, and prop bets for the 7:00 PM kickoff right here in town. The Monday Lock Card: To wrap it all up, the boys build their ultimate betting slips for the week, tracking early MLB lines, French Open tennis value, and wherever else the gambling board takes them! H The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!

    48 min
  6. May 29

    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
  7. May 28

    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
  8. May 27

    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

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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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