Hardwood Handicappers: A VSiN Basketball Betting Podcast

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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🏀 In This Episode:

• Spurs adjustments after Game 1 of the NBA Finals

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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

Dylan Harper needs more playing time?

The Zig Zag theory in the playoffs

How the Spurs bounce back

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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 where the betting market may be mispriced heading into the NBA Finals.

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• Full Knicks vs Spurs NBA Finals breakdown

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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 bets. 

We identify where sportsbooks may be mispricing player roles, usage rates, and matchup-driven outcomes heading into the series.

What You’ll Learn

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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 NBA Finals 

Are the Knicks the trendiest underdog of all time? 

Knicks vs Spurs numbers 

Knicks are 2-1 against Spurs 

OG Anunoby the best Wemby defender?

Is Brunson the best late scorer?

If KAT can score threes against Wemby, that will be huge

Do the Knicks have the best starting 5? 

KAT is undisciplined on the defensive end 

Wemby could shut down KAT 

Stephon Castle the dream defender to cover Jalen Brunson? 

Dylan Harper and De’Aaron Fox together can be an offensive threat for the Knicks 

Julian Champagnie floor spacing will be huge in this series

Fox and Brown old chemistry could be a threat against each other 

Who will Zach bet on to win the Finals?!

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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 Spurs vs. Thunder Game 7 and the best NBA betting opportunities on the board, Zach also looks ahead to the future with an early evaluation of several intriguing 2026 NBA Draft prospects that could become household names in the years to come. 

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In this episode:

• Why Game 6 may have exposed some concerning trends for Oklahoma City

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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 tonight

Jalen Williams status for tonight

Spurs defense vs OKC bench 

Alex Caruso shooting 47.7% from three

Spurs’ offense has been concerning  

Betting angles for the side and total

Betting on Chet Holmgren props

Analyzing NBA Finals Prices 

Knicks odds if they face Spurs in NBA Finals 

Knicks odds if they face Thunder in NBA Finals 

Best Bets

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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 landscape, betting markets, and futures implications in real time. 

Brian and Zachary also dive into the NBA offseason storylines already taking shape including where Giannis and LeBron could land next, what the Cavaliers may do to retool their roster, and how Joe Mazzulla’s Coach of the Year win signals Boston’s continued place in the league hierarchy. 

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Hear Brian Geltzeiler and Sam Mitchell on “NBA Weekend” every Saturday morning from 7–10am Eastern all year long on SiriusXM NBA Radio Channel 86: https://www.siriusxm.com/channels/siriusxm-nba-radio 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Thunder vs Spurs Game 5 Breakdown 

• Game 6 Betting Preview • NBA Finals Picture + Futures Impact vs Knicks 

• Key rotation and matchup edges 

• Cavaliers Offseason & League Domino Effects 

• Giannis trade speculation and what could trigger a move 

• Joe Mazzulla winning NBA Coach of the Year and Brian's voting process for NBA Awards 

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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 Cleveland and what's next for James Harden and the rest of the Cavaliers - are they a contender to acquire Giannis?

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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 needs some shot creators back 

Chet Holmgren as an offensive player 

Knicks at Cavaliers Betting Splits 

Betting angles for Knicks-Cavs 

Kenny Atkinson as a coach in the regular season vs postseason 

Donovan Mitchell vs James Harden’s numbers in this series 

Betting predictions for Knicks-Cavs  

Best Bets for tonight 

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