Hardwood Handicappers: A VSiN Basketball Betting Podcast

VSiN’s Zach Cohen and Jonathan Von Tobel previews Thursday’s NBA playoff games and give out their best bets for each matchup — betting analysis, predictions, and expert picks to help you beat the books. 

Cohen and JVT also share their thoughts on the NBA lottery reform, and last night’s playoff action between Magic-Pistons, Raptors-Cavs, and Rockets-Lakers. 

💰 In This Episode:
Pistons beat Magic, ORL leads series 3-2

Cavs bea...

VSiN’s Zach Cohen previews Wednesday’s NBA playoff games and gives out his best bets for tonight — betting analysis, predictions, and expert picks to help you beat the books. 

Cohen also reacts to Tuesday's games and the new NBA lottery proposal by Adam Silver.

💰 In This Episode:

Tuesday NBA Recap

New Lottery Rules

Magic at Pistons Game 5

Raptors at Cavs Game 5

Rockets at Lakers Game 5

Bets bets 

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NBA Rookie of the Year is officially decided between Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel—but not everyone agrees with how the vote played out. 

Zachary Cohen reacts to the 2025–26 NBA Rookie of the Year results and makes his stance clear: “the voters got this wrong.” 

Flagg ultimately wins the award in a tight race over Knueppel, but Zachary reveals why full-season performance, advanced metrics, and efficiency profile tell a different st...

Zachary Cohen is joined by John Jastremski (co-host of VSiN Weekend Morning Line + host of New York, New York Podcast) to break down the full NBA Playoff slate, including spreads, player props, and series-defining moments that could shape the rest of the postseason.

From Celtics dominance to Knicks pressure spots and under-the-radar prop values in tonight’s games, this episode focuses on where the real betting edges still exist bef...

VSiN’s Zach Cohen previews Monday’s NBA playoff games and gives out his top three favorite player props for tonight — betting analysis, predictions, and expert picks to help you beat the books. 

Cohen also reacts to Anthony Edwards’ knee injury, and more playoff action we saw from over the weekend!

💰 In This Episode:

Anthony Edwards suffers knee injury 

Will Denver win this series down 3-1?

Generous price for Denver to win series 

Zachary Cohen helps you bet tonight’s NBA Playoff slate, focusing on matchups, player props, and where the betting market may be mispriced heading into Game 3 action.

This episode is packed with actionable insight on:

• Celtics at 76ers (Game 3)
• Lakers at Rockets (Game 3)
• Spurs at Trail Blazers (Game 3)

Zachary also breaks down the NBA injury report, including the impact of potential returns of Austin Reaves for the Lak...

VSiN’s Zach Cohen, Kelley Bydlon, and Jonathan Von Tobel previews Thursday’s NBA playoff games — betting analysis, predictions, and expert picks to help you beat the books. 

Cohen, Bydlon, and JVT also give share their thoughts on last night’s playoff action between Magic-Pistons, and Suns-Thunder. 

💰 In This Episode:

Pistons beat Magic, series tied up 1-1

Thunder beat Suns, OKC lead series 2-0 

Knicks at Hawks preview 

Cavs at Ra...

Zachary Cohen and Ben Lyons react to last night's games in the NBA playoffs and provide their breakdown for tonight's matchups with the Magic and Pistons and the Suns and Thunder.

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Breaking NBA news + playoff betting edges—all in one episode.

Zachary Cohen offers immediate reaction to news of Billy Donovan stepping down as Bulls Head Coach, what he accomplished with the Bulls, and where he could coach next.

Then the focus shifts to the court—handicapping tonight’s slate of NBA Playoff Games with sharp betting insights, matchup analysis, and actionable player props.

Plus, takeaways from last night’s playoff ac...

VSiN’s Zach Cohen previews Monday’s NBA playoff games — betting analysis, predictions, and expert picks to help you beat the books. 

Cohen also dives into some game 1 takeaways from over the weekend, and reacts to the latest series prices for Rockets-Lakers and Magic-Pistons! 

💰 In This Episode:

Raptors at Cavaliers preview

Nuggets at Timberwolves preview

Hawks at Knicks preview

Magic upset Pistons in game 1  

Latest series odds f...

VSiN’s Zach Cohen previews Friday’s NBA Play-In matchups, and Saturday’s playoff games as well — betting analysis, predictions, and expert picks to help you beat the books. 

💰 In This Episode:

Hornets at Magic preview

Warriors at Suns preview

Raptors at Cavaliers preview 

Timberwolves at Nuggets preview 

Hawks at Knicks preview 

Rockets at Lakers preview  

Best bets for tonight & tomorrow

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VSiN’s Zach Cohen and Jonathan Von Tobel preview the Eastern Conference playoff series matchups and break down some valuable series props — betting analysis, predictions, and expert picks to help you beat the books. 

Cohen and JVT also react to the 76ers defeating the Magic & the Warriors upsetting the Clippers in Wednesday’s Play-In matchups, and who they would bet on for Friday’s Play-In matchups! 

💰 In This Episode:

76ers defea...

VSiN’s Zach Cohen and Zach Harper break down tonight’s NBA Play-in Tournament matchups — betting analysis, predictions, and expert picks to help you beat the books. 

Cohen and Harper also dive into all of the playoff match ups that are set and break down which teams may hold an edge and get through their conferences on their way to an NBA title.

💰 In This Episode:

Recapping last night's play-in tournament matchups

Magic vs 76ers p...

VSiN’s Zach Cohen and Kelley Bydlon break down tonight’s NBA Play-in Tournament matchups — betting analysis, predictions, and expert picks to help you beat the books. 

Cohen and Bydlon also dive into the two Western Conference playoff matchups for this Saturday while giving out their betting angles for Nuggets vs Timberwolves and Lakers vs Rockets as well!  

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Heat defense has been a nightmare 

Will Charlotte's ru...

VSiN’s Zach Cohen gives out leans and betting angles for Saturday's NBA playoff series matchups!

Cohen also shares his thoughts on Doc Rivers departing as head coach for the Bucks, and which coaching candidates out there would be a good fit for Milwaukee!

💰 In This Episode:

Knicks vs Hawks betting angles

Cavaliers vs Raptors betting angles

Lakers vs Rockets betting angles

Nuggets vs Timberwolves betting angles

Doc Rivers out as Bu...

The biggest edge in NBA betting during the final days of the regular season comes down to one thing: understanding exactly what each team is playing for — and where the values are.

Zachary Cohen handicaps tonight’s NBA slate through a sharp betting lens built around team incentives, rotation intent, players resting and where the market is consistently mispricing games.

When motivation shifts, everything changes — minutes distributi...

VSiN’s Zach Cohen and Jonathan Von Tobel break down tonight’s NBA slate — betting analysis, predictions, and expert picks to help you beat the books tonight. 

Cohen and JVT also touch on teams they would want and not want to see advance to the playoffs, and react to the latest odds for NBA rookie of the year, and more!

💰 In This Episode:
Latest odds for NBA Rookie of the Year

Will the East playoffs be better than the West?

He...

Zachary Cohen breaks down the Wednesday NBA slate (4/8/26), highlighting key player news, matchups, team developments, playoff futures, and betting insights, including Victor Wembanyama’s injury update, Cade Cunningham’s pending return and major statements made by the Celtics and Rockets.

📈 Hardwood Handicappers delivers sharp, data-driven NBA betting previews and best bets every weekday, powered by VSiN. Follow the podcast and su...

🔥 Don’t miss tonight’s top NBA games and expert handicapping of the MVP & Rookie of the Year markets! 

Zachary Cohen and Kelley Bydlon analyze angles, share insights, and handicap tonight’s NBA slate and the player awards markets to identify betting values.

📈 Hardwood Handicappers delivers sharp, data-driven NBA betting previews and best bets every weekday, powered by VSiN. Follow the podcast and subscribe on YouTube for NBA pick...