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 releaseNBA Christmas Day Schedule releaseCommon traits of NBA MIP winnersHandicapping the betting favorites to win NBA MIPZachary’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/newsletterJoin 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/subscribeFollow VSiN for more:Website: https://www.vsin.comTwitter/X: @VSiNLiveInstagram: @vsinliveTikTok: @vsinlive