Hardwood Handicappers: A VSiN Basketball Betting Podcast

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Timely NBA betting advice from VSiN's senior editor Zach Cohen and the team of VSiN wagering analysts, posted daily before the games tip. Get picks, angles, market movement from Zach, Jonathan Von Tobel, Kelley Bydlon and more.

  1. 8h ago

    NBA Finals Game 1 Recap and Game 2 Betting Preview (Thursday 6/4/26)

    VSiN’s Zachary Cohen has got you covered for all betting angles on today’s edition of Hardwood Handicappers! Cohen recaps game 1 of the NBA Finals, and hits on all the important points from the game yesterday and how it shapes the rest of the series. He also begins to break down all the betting angles for game 2, and what you should be looking at as a bettor. 💰 In This Episode: Game 1 Recap De'Aaron Fox shooting woes Dylan Harper needs more playing time? The Zig Zag theory in the playoffs How the Spurs bounce back 📈 Hardwood Handicappers Daily delivers sharp, data-driven NBA betting previews and best bets every weekday — powered by VSiN. Subscribe and never miss a single episode: https://www.youtube.com/@HardwoodHandicappers Join thousands of sports bettors who are winning more often thanks to VSiN Pro’s exclusive picks, tools, & analytics. Get your first month FREE with promo code YOUTUBE at checkout 👉 https://www.vsin.com/subscribe 👇 Subscribe & Follow VSiN Online: Website: https://www.vsin.com Twitter: @VSiNLive Instagram: @vsinlive TikTok: @vsinlive FREE Daily Sports Betting Newsletter 👉 https://www.bit.ly/3SLyPt2 Daily exclusive written content, Best Bets email notifications, 24/7 LIVE video access, and more❗️ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    24 min
  2. 3 Expert Bettors Reveal The Best NBA Finals Bets For Knicks vs Spurs Game 1 & Series (Wednesday 6/3/26)

    1d ago

    3 Expert Bettors Reveal The Best NBA Finals Bets For Knicks vs Spurs Game 1 & Series (Wednesday 6/3/26)

    Three expert bettors break down the best NBA Finals value bets for Knicks vs Spurs Game 1 and the series. Zachary Cohen, Jonathan Von Tobel, and Kelley Bydlon analyze the NBA Finals matchup between the Knicks and Spurs, identify key betting angles for Game 1, and highlight where they see the most value across player props, series markets, and futures. Our guys cover all the matchups, coaching advantages data and trends to identify where the betting market may be mispriced heading into the NBA Finals. Follow the Podcast and Subscribe on YouTube for daily NBA betting insights: https://www.youtube.com/@HardwoodHandicappers?sub_confirmation=1  IN THIS VIDEO • Full Knicks vs Spurs NBA Finals breakdown • Game 1 betting trends and key angles • Where the value is in NBA Finals player props • Series markets and futures analysis • Finals MVP discussion and long-shot value • Expert best bets from three professional handicappers • Market inefficiencies heading into the NBA Finals 📩 Get the free VSiN newsletter delivered to your inbox with sharp betting plays every morning:https://vsin.com/newsletter Join thousands of sports bettors using VSiN Pro for exclusive picks, tools, and analytics. Get your first month FREE with promo code YOUTUBE at checkout 👉https://www.vsin.com/subscribe Follow VSiN for more: Website: https://www.vsin.com Twitter/X: @VSiNLive Instagram: @vsinlive TikTok: @vsinlive Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    49 min
  3. NBA Finals Prop Bets Pros Are Targeting Right Now | Knicks vs Spurs Picks (Tuesday 6/2/26)

    2d ago

    NBA Finals Prop Bets Pros Are Targeting Right Now | Knicks vs Spurs Picks (Tuesday 6/2/26)

    The NBA Finals prop market is already showing clear inefficiencies — and sharp bettors are moving fast to exploit them as the Knicks and Spurs get set to play for the NBA Championship.  In this episode of Hardwood Handicappers, Zachary Cohen breaks down the most important NBA Finals player prop markets for the Spurs and Knicks, including points, threes, rebounds, and assists leaders, plus his official series-long best bets.  We identify where sportsbooks may be mispricing player roles, usage rates, and matchup-driven outcomes heading into the series. What You’ll Learn Where NBA Finals prop markets may be mispriced How sharps are approaching player leader bets Points leader vs usage-driven scoring analysis Three-point leader longshot + volume shooter angles Rebounds and assists markets with matchup edges Zachary Cohen’s official NBA Finals series-long betting card Featured NBA Finals Betting Angles Points Leader market breakdown  Threes Leader value spots  Rebounds Leader edge  Assists Leader market inefficiencies Full series-long best bets from Zachary Cohen Get the free VSiN newsletter delivered to your inbox with sharp betting plays every morning:https://vsin.com/newsletter Join thousands of sports bettors using VSiN Pro for exclusive picks, tools, and analytics. Get your first month FREE with promo code YOUTUBE at checkout 👉https://www.vsin.com/subscribe Follow VSiN for more: Website: https://www.vsin.com Twitter/X: @VSiNLive Instagram: @vsinlive TikTok: @vsinlive Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    24 min

  4. 3d ago

    The NBA Finals Are Set! Bets to Make Now Before Tipoff (6/1/26)

    The NBA Finals are set! VSiN’s Zachary Cohen has got you covered for all betting angles on today’s edition of Hardwood Handicappers! Cohen will make the case for the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, and which kind of bets you should make now before the first game tips off on Wednesday, June 4th! 💰 In This Episode: Spurs beat Thunder in Game 7, Holmgren disappeared   Analyzing DraftKings prices for the NBA Finals  Are the Knicks the trendiest underdog of all time?  Knicks vs Spurs numbers  Knicks are 2-1 against Spurs  OG Anunoby the best Wemby defender? Is Brunson the best late scorer? If KAT can score threes against Wemby, that will be huge Do the Knicks have the best starting 5?  KAT is undisciplined on the defensive end  Wemby could shut down KAT  Stephon Castle the dream defender to cover Jalen Brunson?  Dylan Harper and De’Aaron Fox together can be an offensive threat for the Knicks  Julian Champagnie floor spacing will be huge in this series Fox and Brown old chemistry could be a threat against each other  Who will Zach bet on to win the Finals?! 📈 Hardwood Handicappers Daily delivers sharp, data-driven NBA betting previews and best bets every weekday — powered by VSiN. Subscribe and never miss a single episode: https://www.youtube.com/@HardwoodHandicappers Join thousands of sports bettors who are winning more often thanks to VSiN Pro’s exclusive picks, tools, & analytics. Get your first month FREE with promo code YOUTUBE at checkout 👉 https://www.vsin.com/subscribe 👇 Subscribe & Follow VSiN Online: Website: https://www.vsin.com Twitter: @VSiNLive Instagram: @vsinlive TikTok: @vsinlive FREE Daily Sports Betting Newsletter 👉 https://www.bit.ly/3SLyPt2  Daily exclusive written content, Best Bets email notifications, 24/7 LIVE video access, and more❗️ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    46 min
  5. This Series Just Flipped | Spurs vs Thunder Game 7 Odds & Props (Friday 5/29/26)

    6d ago

    This Series Just Flipped | Spurs vs Thunder Game 7 Odds & Props (Friday 5/29/26)

    The Spurs forced a Game 7, and the entire betting market has changed. The Western Conference Finals are headed to a winner-take-all Game 7 after San Antonio dominated Oklahoma City in Game 6.  Zachary Cohen analyzes what went wrong for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder, how Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs flipped the series, and where bettors can find value before Saturday night's showdown. In addition to breaking down Spurs vs. Thunder Game 7 and the best NBA betting opportunities on the board, Zach also looks ahead to the future with an early evaluation of several intriguing 2026 NBA Draft prospects that could become household names in the years to come.  Follow the Podcast and Subscribe on YouTube for daily NBA betting insights: https://www.youtube.com/@HardwoodHandicappers?sub_confirmation=1  In this episode: • Why Game 6 may have exposed some concerning trends for Oklahoma City • How Victor Wembanyama and San Antonio seized control of the series momentum • What bettors should expect from Game 7 between the Spurs and Thunder • Breaking down OKC -3.5 and the latest Game 7 betting market • De'Aaron Fox assist prop analysis and why his role continues to grow • Jalen Williams prop betting opportunities heading into Game 7 • Early thoughts on NBA Draft prospects Koa Peat, Meleek Thomas, Allen Graves, Christian Anderson, and Ebuka Okorie 📩 Get the free VSiN newsletter delivered to your inbox with sharp betting plays every morning:https://vsin.com/newsletter Join thousands of sports bettors using VSiN Pro for exclusive picks, tools, and analytics. Get your first month FREE with promo code YOUTUBE at checkout 👉https://www.vsin.com/subscribe Follow VSiN for more: Website: https://www.vsin.com Twitter/X: @VSiNLive Instagram: @vsinlive TikTok: @vsinlive Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    31 min

  6. May 28

    Thunder vs Spurs Game 6 Preview and Best Bets (5/28/26)

    VSiN’s Zachary Cohen is back with another edition of Hardwood Handicappers! On today’s episode, Cohen previews and gives out his best bets and predictions for Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals between the Thunder and Spurs!  Cohen also takes a look at what the market has to offer for NBA Finals prices while we wait to see who will come out of the Western Conference! 💰 In This Episode: Ajay Mitchell out tonight Jalen Williams status for tonight Spurs defense vs OKC bench  Alex Caruso shooting 47.7% from three Spurs’ offense has been concerning   Betting angles for the side and total Betting on Chet Holmgren props Analyzing NBA Finals Prices  Knicks odds if they face Spurs in NBA Finals  Knicks odds if they face Thunder in NBA Finals  Best Bets 📈 Hardwood Handicappers Daily delivers sharp, data-driven NBA betting previews and best bets every weekday — powered by VSiN. Subscribe and never miss a single episode: https://www.youtube.com/@HardwoodHandicappers Join thousands of sports bettors who are winning more often thanks to VSiN Pro’s exclusive picks, tools, & analytics. Get your first month FREE with promo code YOUTUBE at checkout 👉 https://www.vsin.com/subscribe 👇 Subscribe & Follow VSiN Online: Website: https://www.vsin.com Twitter: @VSiNLive Instagram: @vsinlive TikTok: @vsinlive FREE Daily Sports Betting Newsletter 👉 https://www.bit.ly/3SLyPt2  Daily exclusive written content, Best Bets email notifications, 24/7 LIVE video access, and more❗️ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    22 min
  7. Brian Geltzeiler Analyzes Spurs vs Thunder & NBA Finals vs Knicks Betting Edge (5/27/26)

    May 27

    Brian Geltzeiler Analyzes Spurs vs Thunder & NBA Finals vs Knicks Betting Edge (5/27/26)

    Brian Geltzeiler (SiriusXM NBA Radio) joins Zachary Cohen to analyze the Western Conference Finals between the Spurs and Thunder, where Game 6 looms large and the NBA Finals picture is rapidly coming into focus along with the bigger league-wide dominoes that are about to fall. From Oklahoma City’s control of the series to how it reshapes potential Finals matchups with the Knicks, Geltzeiler evaluates the shifting playoff landscape, betting markets, and futures implications in real time.  Brian and Zachary also dive into the NBA offseason storylines already taking shape including where Giannis and LeBron could land next, what the Cavaliers may do to retool their roster, and how Joe Mazzulla’s Coach of the Year win signals Boston’s continued place in the league hierarchy.  Follow the Podcast and Subscribe on YouTube for daily NBA betting insights: https://www.youtube.com/@HardwoodHandicappers?sub_confirmation=1  Hear Brian Geltzeiler and Sam Mitchell on “NBA Weekend” every Saturday morning from 7–10am Eastern all year long on SiriusXM NBA Radio Channel 86: https://www.siriusxm.com/channels/siriusxm-nba-radio  What You’ll Learn in This Episode: • Thunder vs Spurs Game 5 Breakdown  • Game 6 Betting Preview • NBA Finals Picture + Futures Impact vs Knicks  • Key rotation and matchup edges  • Cavaliers Offseason & League Domino Effects  • Giannis trade speculation and what could trigger a move  • Joe Mazzulla winning NBA Coach of the Year and Brian's voting process for NBA Awards  📩 Get the free VSiN newsletter delivered to your inbox with sharp betting plays every morning:https://vsin.com/newsletter Join thousands of sports bettors using VSiN Pro for exclusive picks, tools, and analytics. Get your first month FREE with promo code YOUTUBE at checkout 👉https://www.vsin.com/subscribe Follow VSiN for more: Website: https://www.vsin.com Twitter/X: @VSiNLive Instagram: @vsinlive TikTok: @vsinlive Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    21 min
  8. Spurs at Thunder Game 5 Betting Guide | Handicapping Knicks NBA Finals Matchups (5/26/26)

    May 26

    Spurs at Thunder Game 5 Betting Guide | Handicapping Knicks NBA Finals Matchups (5/26/26)

    Thunder vs Spurs Game 5 is here! Zachary Cohen & Kelley Bydlon break down every betting angle, matchup edge and player prop that matters before tonight’s massive Western Conference Finals showdown.  Plus, after the Knicks destroyed the Cavs to complete the sweep, the guys handicap how New York matches up against both OKC and San Antonio in the NBA Finals to help you make a smart play.   Also, fallout in Cleveland and what's next for James Harden and the rest of the Cavaliers - are they a contender to acquire Giannis? Follow the podcast and Subscribe on YouTube for daily NBA betting insights: https://www.youtube.com/@HardwoodHandicappers?sub_confirmation=1  In this episode: Thunder vs Spurs Game 5 betting breakdown Best NBA bets and player props tonight Jalen Williams injury impact for OKC Isaiah Hartenstein player prop analysis Key adjustments for Game 5 Knicks complete dominant sweep of Cleveland Handicapping Knicks vs Thunder NBA Finals matchup Handicapping Knicks vs Spurs NBA Finals matchup What's next for the Cavs?  LeBron or Giannis in Cleveland Zachary Cohen and Kelley Bydlon’s best bets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    34 min
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Timely NBA betting advice from VSiN's senior editor Zach Cohen and the team of VSiN wagering analysts, posted daily before the games tip. Get picks, angles, market movement from Zach, Jonathan Von Tobel, Kelley Bydlon and more.

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