Hardwood Handicappers: A VSiN Basketball Betting Podcast
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.
Youth Movement In The NBA! Young Stars Dominate Wednesday Night & Best Bets For Thursdays Card!
Zach Cohen delivers best bets & player props for all three games tonight: Cavaliers-Hawks, Kings-Pelicans, Grizzlies-Blazers. Plus he touches on the Heat changing their offense, AJ Dybantsa’s debut, Cooper Flagg’s performance against the Thunder, and the Steph Curry/Yaxel Lendeborg duo in Golden State.
Oct 29
23 min
Thunder Injuries Piling Up, Timberwolves Most Wins?! Plus, Best Bets - Lakers/Trail Blazers & More!!
Jonathan Von Tobel & Zach Cohen recap Monday's slate in the NBA, and roll through the effects of the Thunder's injury misfortunes. Which team can take advantage in the Western Conference?! Plus, best bets for Tuesday's card, including a team play on the late game!
Oct 27
30 min
10/22 NBA Best Bets & Wednesday Betting Recap
Zach Cohen & Jonathan Von Tobel recap the betting action in the NBA on Wednesday and spin it forward to best bets for the Thursday card!
Oct 22
33 min
10/20 Best Bets & Player Props For Opening Night In The NBA
Zach Cohen & Jonathan Von Tobel run through the opening night card in the NBA and give you best bets and player prop recommendations for every game. Plus, Zach has five new futures to add to his regular season portfolio!
Oct 20
38 min
2026-2027 NBA Regular Season Preview & Best Bets
Zach Cohen, Kelley Bydlon & Jonathan Von Tobel run through every team in the NBA and project their regular season win total. The guys give out their best futures bets - win totals, awards & more - before the regular season tips-off.
Oct 15
1 hr 36 min
2026 NBA Opening Night & Christmas Day Schedule Reactions | NBA Most Improved Player Winners Betting Preview (8/11/26)
In this episode of Hardwood Handicappers, Zachary Cohen reacts to the 2026 NBA Opening Night schedule release, and also the NBA Christmas Day slate! After that, Cohen dives into the futures market and reacts to the odds for the NBA Most Improved Player award, and breaks down some contenders and prospects he likes providing insights for sports fans and bettors alike! Key moments: NBA Opening Night Schedule release NBA Christmas Day Schedule release Common traits of NBA MIP winners Handicapping the betting favorites to win NBA MIP Zachary’s favorite NBA MIP winners/candidates heading into this season 📩 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
Aug 11
39 min
2026 NBA Coach Rankings: Which Coaches Give Bettors the Biggest Edge?
Who is the best coach in the NBA—and which coaches give bettors the biggest edge? Zachary Cohen ranks his Top 10 NBA head coaches entering the 2026 season
Aug 5
33 min
Does LeBron James Make the 76ers an NBA Title Contender? (7/24/26)
The news is finally out; LeBron James announced his decision on where he is playing next season, and it’s a jaw-dropper! This fall, LeBron is going to play for the Philadelphia 76ers and team up with Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown, VJ Edgecombe, and Joel Embiid! Zachary Cohen reacts to the news and breaks down how this signing impacts the betting market, and the entire NBA! In this episode: 76ers odds movement to win the NBA Title, Eastern Conference, Division, Win Total, etc LeBron’s opportunity to play with Maxey, Brown, Embiid, and Edgecombe Managing Embiid and LeBron’s health Does this make the 76ers an NBA title contender? Should other teams in the Eastern Conference be scared of the 76ers? Eastern Conference rankings after the signing 📩 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 #LeBronJames #76ers #NBAnews
Jul 24
32 min
2026-27 NBA Win Totals: Best Over & Under Bets + Summer League Standouts
NBA win totals for the 2026-27 season have been released, and Zachary Cohen highlights the best opportunities before the odds begin to move.
Jul 16
37 min
NBA Summer League Betting Guide: Best Bets, Top Prospects & Games to Watch
NBA Summer League betting is here, and Zachary Cohen breaks down the best bets, top prospects and must-watch games before the action begins.
Jul 8
39 min
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