Hardwood Handicappers: A VSiN Basketball Betting Podcast
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.
Episodes
NBA All-Star Weekend isn’t just about the highlights — it’s about finding hidden value before the market adjusts.
Zachary Cohen handicaps NBA All Star Weekend including the 3-Point Contest, Dunk Contest, and All-Star Game, attacking with sharp pricing analysis, format-driven edges, and player prop opportunities. Zachary also drops his predictions for the Milwaukee Bucks down the stretch and why they're a sneaky betting option right...
🏀 NBA Betting Preview & Best Bets for 2/12/26
VSiN’s Zach Cohen breaks down the full NBA slate — betting analysis, predictions, and expert picks to help you beat the books tonight. Cohen also recaps last night’s NBA results and breaks down these important topics: Why it's time to panic about the Magic, Cavs unbeaten with Harden, Clippers 3-1 without Harden, and more!
💰 In This Episode:
Bucks at Thunder preview
Trail Blazers at Jazz ...
A massive NBA slate means massive betting opportunity — if you know where the edge is.
Zachary Cohen breaks down the last big board before the NBA All-Star break, attacking the schedule with sharp betting angles, rest mismatches, injury report implications, and player prop value.
What You’ll Learn:
Why big NBA slates create pricing inefficiencies
Knicks vs 76ers betting breakdown (Embiid impact)
Raptors vs Pistons + Spurs vs Warriors pa...
Four NBA games. Four clear betting edges — plus the latest NBA news you need to know.
Zach Cohen breaks down Tuesday night’s NBA slate using matchup data, rest and scheduling factors, and player usage trends to uncover actionable betting angles across spreads, moneylines, and player props.
Zachary also recaps Monday’s key action, Jayson Tatum’s return to practice, the Hornets-Pistons brawl and likely suspensions, plus the Cavaliers’...
VSiN’s Zach Cohen breaks down the full NBA slate — betting analysis, predictions, and expert picks to help you beat the books tonight.
💰 In This Episode:
Pistons at Hornets
Jazz at Heat
Bucks at Magic
Kings at Pelicans
Cavaliers at Nuggets
Sixers at Blazers
Weekend Takeaways
Best Bets for tonight
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NBA trade deadline aftermath is creating real betting opportunities — and timing matters.
Zachary Cohen breaks down how the trade deadline is shifting NBA Futures values and provides betting breakdowns for tonight’s NBA slate, highlighting spreads, player props, and situational edges that could move fast in the aftermath of trades.
If you’re looking to bet smarter tonight, this is how to stay ahead of the numbers before the market ...
How will Kristaps Porzingis help the Warriors? NBA Trade Reactions & Best Bets for Thursday (2/5/26)
VSiN’s Zach Cohen breaks down the full NBA slate — betting analysis, predictions, and expert picks to help you beat the books tonight. Cohen also recaps the latest trades that have been made in the NBA and how it affects the sports betting market!
💰 In This Episode:
Nets at Magic preview
Jazz at Hawks preview
Hornets at Rockets preview
Spurs at Mavericks preview
Bulls trade Ayo Dosunmu to Timberwolves
Warriors land Kristaps Porzingis
Ma...
VSiN’s Zach Cohen, Kelley Bydlon, and Jonathan Von Tobel react to the NBA trades that have been made so far and how it affects the sports betting market! The hosts also dive in and discuss other players who could possibly be traded and which team is the best fit.
💰 In This Episode:
Best bets for tonight’s NBA card
James Harden traded to Cavaliers
Who will hold onto the ball more, Harden or Mitchell?
Can the Clippers make the playof...
The NBA trade deadline is approaching, market uncertainty is creating real betting opportunities — and timing matters.
Zach Cohen breaks down tonight’s NBA slate, highlighting spreads, player props, and situational edges that could move fast once trade news hits.
If you’re looking to bet smarter tonight, this is how to stay ahead of the numbers before they adjust.
🏀 Games & Betting Angles Covered
• Nuggets vs Pistons – Roa...
Kick off your week with Zachary Cohen’s top NBA bets this Monday!
Zachary runs through every game on the board he’s betting, identifying which players and teams he’s backing, flagging high-confidence spots, and breaking down how rest, injuries, and schedule dynamics shape tonight’s NBA betting card.
No fluff. No narratives. Just a clean, data-driven look at where the market matters. If you bet the NBA—or want to understand how profes...
Kick off your weekend with Zachary Cohen’s top NBA bets this Friday night!
Zachary runs through every game on the board he’s betting, identifying which players and teams he’s backing, flagging high-confidence spots, and breaking down how rest, injuries, and schedule dynamics shape tonight’s NBA betting card.
No fluff. No narratives. Just a clean, data-driven look at where the market matters. If you bet the NBA—or want to understand h...
🏀 NBA Betting Preview & Best Bets for 1/29/26
VSiN’s Zach Cohen and Jonathan Von Tobel break down the full NBA slate — betting analysis, predictions, and expert picks to help you beat the books tonight. Also they discuss trade rumors surrounding Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo and potential landing destinations for him.
💰 In This Episode:
Giannis Trade Destinations
Eastern Conference Outlook
Western Conference Outlook
Play in odd...
🏀 NBA Betting Preview & Best Bets for 1/28/26
VSiN’s Zach Cohen breaks down the full NBA slate — betting analysis, predictions, and expert picks to help you beat the books tonight.
💰 In This Episode:
Lakers at Cavaliers preview
Bulls at Pacers preview
Knicks at Raptors preview
Hornets at Grizzlies preview
Timberwolves at Mavericks preview
Spurs at Rockets preview
🏀 NBA Betting Preview & Best Bets for 1/27/26
VSiN’s Zach Cohen breaks down the full NBA slate — betting analysis, predictions, and expert picks to help you beat the books tonight.
💰 In This Episode:
Trail Blazers at Wizards preview
Bucks at 76ers preview
Pelicans at Thunder preview
Pistons at Nuggets preview
Clippers at Jazz preview
Nets at Suns preview
Hornets beat 76ers, futures to bet now for Charlotte
Cavaliers latest odds to win Ea...
Start off your week with Zachary Cohen’s top NBA prop bets this Monday slate!
Zachary runs through every game on the board he’s betting, identifying which players and teams he’s backing, flagging high-confidence spots, and breaking down how rest, injuries, and schedule dynamics shape tonight’s NBA betting card.
No fluff. No narratives. Just a clean, data-driven look at where the market matters. If you bet the NBA—or want to underst...
Kick off your weekend with Zachary Cohen’s top NBA prop bets this Friday night!
Zachary runs through every game on the board he’s betting, identifying which players and teams he’s backing, flagging high-confidence spots, and breaking down how rest, injuries, and schedule dynamics shape tonight’s NBA betting card.
No fluff. No narratives. Just a clean, data-driven look at where the market matters. If you bet the NBA—or want to under...
🏀 NBA Betting Preview & Best Bets for 1/22/26
VSiN’s Zach Cohen and Jonathan Von Tobel breaks down the full NBA slate — betting analysis, predictions, and expert picks to help you beat the books tonight.
💰 In This Episode:
Hornets at Magic preview
Rockets at 76ers preview
Nuggets at Wizards preview
Warriors at Mavericks preview
Bulls at Timberwolves preview
Spurs at Jazz preview
Lakers at Clippers preview
Heat at Trail Blazers preview
Best...
🏀 NBA Betting Preview & Best Bets for 1/21/26
VSiN’s Zach Cohen breaks down the full NBA slate — betting analysis, predictions, and expert picks to help you beat the books tonight.
💰 In This Episode:
Rockets beat Spurs
Suns win in Jalen Green’s return
Jazz beat Timberwolves, Keyonte George with 43 points
Mike Dunleavy comments on Jonathan Kuminga
Cavaliers at Hornets preview
Nets at Knicks preview
Hawks at Grizzlies preview
Thunder at B...
Jimmy Butler is out for the season with a torn ACL and his absence and other key injuries are shaking up tonight’s NBA betting lines. Join VSiN’s Zachary Cohen and Kelley Bydlon as they break down the full slate of Tuesday's NBA games, revealing their favorite picks and player props with data-driven analysis plus insights on how bettors can capitalize on injuries across the Association.
💰 In This Episode:
How injuries are shifting s...
🏀 NBA Betting Preview & Best Bets for 1/19/26
VSiN’s Zach Cohen breaks down the full NBA slate — betting analysis, predictions, and expert picks to help you beat the books tonight.
💰 In This Episode:
Weekend recap and injury updates
Bucks at Hawks
Thunder at Cavaliers
Mavericks at Knicks
Suns at Nets
Celtics at Pistons
Heat at Warriors
Best bets for tonight
📈 Hardwood Handicappers Daily delivers sharp, data-driven NBA betting previews an...
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