Hardwood Handicappers: A VSiN Basketball Betting Podcast

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.

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June 10, 2026 28 mins

NBA Finals Game 4 is here, and the sportsbooks and prediction markets are shifting in real time.

In this episode of Hardwood Handicappers, Zachary Cohen breaks down Knicks vs Spurs Game 4 with full betting analysis, including matchups, picks, best bets, player props, and how prediction market movement is revealing potential value before tipoff.

We also dive into how the matchup has evolved through the series, where sharp bettors ar...

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What did NBA Finals Game 3 reveal about how this series will decided and what changes heading into Game 4?

Zachary Cohen and Kelley Bydlon break down Knicks vs Spurs from every angle following a pivotal Game 3, including key adjustments, matchup edges, and what the numbers are really saying about the direction of the series. Then they shift to a Game 4 preview with early betting leans, focusing on where the value and pressure point...

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The NBA Finals continue tonight at Madison Square Garden! VSiN’s Pro Betting Expert & Senior Editor, Zachary Cohen has got you covered for all betting angles for tonight’s game on today’s edition of Hardwood Handicappers! 

Also in today’s episode, Cohen breaks down what kind of adjustments the Spurs need to make being down 2-0, reacts to the latest odds to win NBA Finals MVP, and shares his opinion ...

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One NBA Finals betting trend has been automatic for 30 years... but will it cash again in Game 2?

Zachary Cohen reveals the biggest adjustments the Spurs need to make after their Game 1 loss to the Knicks, examines a powerful NBA Finals betting trend, shares his favorite bets for Game 2, and analyzes odds for where LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo could play next.

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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

D...

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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 ...

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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 be...

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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 N...

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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 S...

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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 tonig...

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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 land...

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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 Clevelan...

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Zachary Cohen is back with another edition of Hardwood Handicappers! On today’s episode, Cohen recaps all the action we saw last night in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals between the Thunder and Spurs. Cohen also previews and gives out his best bets and predictions for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Knicks and Cavaliers! 

💰 In This Episode:

Spurs beat Thunder, series tied up 

Thunder nee...

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The Knicks take control of the Eastern Conference Finals and put the Cavaliers in a must-win situation as Game 3 shifts to Cleveland while Thunder at Spurs Game 3 sets up one of the most important betting slates of the NBA playoffs.

Zachary Cohen analyzes the dominant effort by New York, tells you if Cleveland can claw back in the series and handicaps the pivotal Game 3 matchup in San Antonio, identifying key edges, player prop opp...

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Zachary Cohen and Jonathan Von Tobel are back with another edition of Hardwood Handicappers. On today’s episode, the hosts recap all the action they saw last night in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals between the Spurs and Thunder, and preview and give out their bets for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Cavaliers and Knicks! 

💰 In This Episode:

Thunder bounces back and beat Spurs 

Injuries ...

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The NBA Playoffs delivered another instant classic — and now all eyes turn to Game 2 in Oklahoma City. Zachary Cohen is joined by SiriusXM NBA Radio’s Jason Jackson to react to the Knicks’ stunning comeback win over the Cavaliers, break down what went wrong for Cleveland, and preview the massive adjustments ahead for Spurs vs Thunder in the Western Conference Finals.

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Victor Wembanyama just delivered a playoff performance that will be talked about for a long time — on the road against the league’s MVP and the NBA’s top team — as Knicks-Cavs Game 1 takes center stage in the Eastern Conference.

Follow the podcast and Subscribe on YouTube for daily NBA betting insights: https://www.youtube.com/@HardwoodHandicappers?sub_confirmation=1 

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VSiN’s Zach Cohen previews and reveals his top plays for the first game of the NBA Western Conference Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder — betting analysis, predictions, and expert picks to help you beat the books. 

Cohen also reacts to Shai-Gilgeous Alexander winning his second straight MVP award, the Cavs dominating the Pistons in Game 7 of the semifinals, and dives into some of th...

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Game 6 NBA player props, playoff edges, and Draft Combine risers headline this Friday breakdown.

Zachary Cohen breaks down his favorite NBA player props and best bets for Friday’s Game 6 playoff matchups, including key betting angles for Pistons at Cavaliers and Spurs at Timberwolves. Zachary reveals where he sees potential value in the prop market, how rotations and usage are shaping these games, and which matchups could swi...

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This episode of Hardwood Handicappers features a detailed discussion on NBA draft prospects, and early betting strategies. VSiN’s Zach Cohen and Jonathan Von Tobel analyze recent games, player performances, and potential draft picks, providing valuable insights for basketball fans and bettors alike!

Cohen and JVT also react to the Cavs beating the Pistons in Game 5, and where their confidence levels are at for Cleveland to cl...

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