Hardwood Handicappers: A VSiN Basketball Betting Podcast

VSiN’s Zach Cohen previews tonight’s second round of the NBA playoffs and gives out his best bets for Pistons at Cavs and Thunder at Lakers  — betting analysis, predictions, and expert picks to help you beat the books. 

Cohen also reacts to the Knicks sweeping the 76ers, and Victor Wembanyama’s ejection in Spurs’ loss to Timberwolves on Sunday. 

Cohen also reveals his top 10 team-player fits for the NBA Draft Lottery! 

💰 In This Episode:

Wemby ejected in Spurs’ loss to Wolves

Pistons at Cavs Game 4 Preview

Thunder at Lakers Game 4 Preview

NBA Draft Lottery results

There’s potential for a trade between the Jazz and Wizards

Cohen's best fits for Top 10 teams in NBA Draft Best bets for tonight 

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The NBA Game 3 data uncovers multiple mispriced playoff parlay opportunities for Knicks at 76ers and Timberwolves at Spurs. Zachary Cohen reveals the strongest betting edges and parlay options for tonight's games.

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Zachary Cohen analyzes Game 3 of Knicks vs 76ers and Timberwolves vs Spurs, shares key takeaways from last night’s Cavaliers vs Pistons and Lakers vs Thunder games, and reacts to the Darryn Peterson injury and health update impacting the NBA Draft market, while highlighting where data-driven edges are still showing up in the betting market

In This Episode:

Knicks at 76ers

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VSiN’s Zach Cohen and Jonathan Von Tobel previews tonight’s second round of the NBA playoffs and gives out their bets for Cavs vs Pistons and Lakers vs Thunder  — betting analysis, predictions, and expert picks to help you beat the books. 

Cohen and JVT also reacts to the playoff action we saw last night between 76ers-Knicks and Timberwolves-Spurs 

💰 In This Episode:

Spurs beat Timberwolves in Game 2

Knicks beat Embiid-less Sixers in Game 2

Cavs at Pistons Game 2 Preview

Lakers at Thunder Game 2 Preview

Best bets for tonight 

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Sharp NBA analyst Gerald Brown breaks down the biggest Game 2 betting edges, matchup adjustments, and best bets from around the NBA Playoffs.

On this episode of Hardwood Handicappers, Zachary Cohen is joined by Gerald Brown (NBA Analyst, SiriusXM NBA Radio Channel 86) to break down how Game 1 performances are shaping Game 2 betting markets, player props, and playoff adjustments.

From the Cavs vs Pistons and Lakers vs Thunder series to key betting spots in Knicks vs 76ers and Wolves vs Spurs, this episode focuses on where sharp analysis is identifying value before the market fully adjusts.

If you’re betting the NBA Playoffs, this is where matchups meet numbers—and where edges are still available.

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NBA Playoff Betting Landscape

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These 3 NBA Player Props are mispriced for Cavaliers at Pistons & Lakers-Thunder. The best betting values revealed by Zachary Cohen and Kelley Bydlon.

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On today’s Hardwood Handicappers, Zachary Cohen and Kelley Bydlon analyze two key Game 1 playoff matchups and the player props that offer value heading towards tipoff.

Instead of forcing picks, this episode focuses on how to evaluate props in Game 1 environments, where pricing, pace, and usage can create opportunities.

What You’ll Learn:

Tonight’s Games:

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VSiN’s Zach Cohen previews the start of the second round of the NBA playoffs and gives out his favorite props and series prices for 76ers vs Knicks and Timberwolves vs Spurs  — betting analysis, predictions, and expert picks to help you beat the books. 

Cohen also reacts to the playoff action we saw over the weekend, and the news that the Orlando Magic fired head coach Jamahl Mosley after 5 seasons!

💰 In This Episode:

76ers at Knicks game 1 preview & props

76ers vs Knicks series prices & bets 

Timberwolves at Spurs game 1 preview & props

Timberwolves vs Spurs series prices & bets 

Zach’s best bets 

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Elimination games are where the NBA Playoffs shift — rotations tighten, pressure spikes, and the betting market often misprices urgency and fatigue.

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Zachary Cohen breaks down all three Game 6 matchups on the board tonight and explains where the real betting value is hiding.

Zachary also reveals key takeaways from Thursday’s closeout games and their impact on how elimination spots are being priced this postseason.

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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:

Cavs beat Raptors, CLE leads series 3-2

Rockets beat Lakers, LA leads series 3-2

Knicks at Hawks Game 6 Preview 

Celtics at 76ers Game 6 Preview 

Nuggets at Timberwolves Game 6 Preview

Best bets for tonight

Thoughts on the NBA lottery reform

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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 story.

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⏱️ Chapters: 

00:00 — NBA Rookie of the Year results (Flagg vs Knueppel) 

00:16 — Preseason odds + expectations entering the season 

00:47 — Early season shift (Knueppel emerges as contender) 

01:31 — Flagg vs Knueppel statistical + value debate 

03:23 — Advanced metrics vs narrative (who was better?) 

05:28 — Late-season games, voting shift, and final result reaction

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