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Hardwood Handicappers: A VSiN Basketball Betting Podcast

VSiN
NBA
New York Knicks
Cleveland Cavaliers
San Antonio Spurs
Oklahoma City Thunder
Detroit Pistons
Charlotte Hornets
Philadelphia 76ers
Los Angeles Lakers
Boston Celtics
Orlando Magic
Golden State Warriors
Milwaukee Bucks
Miami Heat
Dallas Mavericks
NBA Cup
Atlanta Hawks
Houston Rockets
Los Angeles Clippers
Lakers

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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Latest Episodes

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... more

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 ... more

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 domin... more

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 comple... more

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Recent Guests

Jason Jackson
From SiriusXM NBA Radio
SiriusXM NBA Radio
Episode: NBA Playoffs Game 1 Reaction & Game 2 Predictions with Jason Jackson of SiriusXM NBA Radio
Ryan McDonough
Former General Manager of the Phoenix Suns
SiriusXM/VSiN interview guest
Episode: Ryan McDonough’s NBA Draft & NBA Finals Predictions + Game 5 Cavs at Pistons
Asara Thompson
Guest discussing Cavaliers–Pistons matchup and guard-focused insights
Episode: 3 NBA Player Props for Cavaliers at Pistons & Lakers at Thunder Tonight (Tuesday 5/5/26)
John Jastremski
Co-host of the VSiN Weekend Morning Line and host of the New York, New York podcast
VSiN
Episode: This NBA Playoff Slate Has Real Betting Edges | w/ John Jastremski (Tuesday 4/28/26)
Ben Lyons
Guest analyst from Sirius XM MBA Radio
Sirius XM
Episode: NBA Playoffs Picks for Wednesday 4/22/26 with Ben Lyons
Zach Harper
Analyst for The Athletic and Sirius XM Radio
The Athletic; Sirius XM
Episode: Magic vs 76ers and Warriors vs Clippers Preview | NBA Play-in Preview and Picks with Zach Harper (4/15/26)

Hosts

Zach Cohen
Host of Hardwood Handicappers, VSiN wagering analyst (senior team member)
Jonathan Von Tobel
Co-host on Money Moves and Pod to the Futures, VSiN wagering analyst

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 64 ratings
  • 👍🏻

    Great content and analysis daily

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mjk9825
    United States4 months ago
  • Great show

    Outstanding show, enjoy all the info!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    #1 (cleveland) fan
    United States5 months ago
  • Very inconsistent

    They have random drops… used to be almost ever day, now 1 a week? 2? Whenever they feel like? very inconsistent.. not great analysis either mostly..

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    mkajajajajajajajajja
    United States2 years ago
  • ROY

    When are y’all gonna talk about the ROY race again??

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dowhatyoulove210
    United States2 years ago
  • JVT and Zach are great

    The days that Kelley are on are a real bummer, he seems far more interested in just saying a few things that hopefully sound interesting so that he doesn’t sound out of place than actually contributing to the show (further evidenced by his sporadic appearances and JVT regularly being surprised by his absence), but JVT and Zach are the best and this show could absolutely take off if it was just those two on a regular basis.

    Update: The above was mean to Kelley, sorry. Thank all 3 of you guys for... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Murph191919
    United States2 years ago

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Some critics note occasional variability in guest presence but still value the hosts' expertise.
Overall positive sentiment about deep analytical betting takes and strong host pairings.
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NBA Playoffs Picks for Wednesday 4/22/26 with Ben Lyons
Q: Ben, what do you have in terms of official plays for this evening?
Ben Lyons shares two primary plays: a Cade Cunningham over 2.5 assists and Osou Iguodaro over 8.5 rebounds+assists, along with a broader plan to target several three-point props for the Suns, signaling a night focused on playmaking and perimeter shooting.

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A daily NBA betting show with in-depth game-by-game analysis, player props, and edge plays from a veteran team of wagering analysts. Regulars break down tonight's slate, weigh injuries and line moves, and share specific moneyline, spread, and prop bets across multiple games, often pairing strategic parlay ideas with risk management. The format emphasizes fast-paced, data-driven handicapping, practical wagering strategies, and market context, with a strong emphasis on actionable ideas for serious NBA bettors and odds-focused listeners. A notable strength is the coherence of the core hosts and their ability to translate analytics into ready-to-place bets, making it a go-to for daily bettors seeking edge and entertainment.

Particularly notewo... more

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