Hardwood Handicappers: A VSiN Basketball Betting Podcast

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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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 before tip-off.

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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 

Rockets crush Lakers to avoid sweep

Raptors beat Cavs, series tied up 2-2

Pistons at Magic preview - Tobias Harris prop

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Thunder at Suns preview - Jalen Green prop

T-Wolves at Nuggets preview - Jaden McDaniels prop

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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:

Zachary also breaks down the NBA injury report, including the impact of potential returns of Austin Reaves for the Lakers and Joel Embiid for the 76ers—who is trending toward a possible Game 4 return—as well as how the Thunder adjust while playing without Jalen Williams.

Plus, how Victor Wembanyama’s status impacts Game 3 between the Spurs and Blazers after Wemby sustained a concussion in Game 2 - learn how to adjust betting positions when his official status is announced.

And don't miss Zachary's analysis of all three Game 3 games from Thursday night’s action:

Focusing only on what actually matters for betting—pace, rotation changes, matchup edges, and anything that impacts how these series should be priced moving forward.

Plus reaction to the Milwaukee Bucks hiring Taylor Jenkins as head coach, and what that move signals for the franchise’s direction and roster outlook with or without Giannis Antetokounmpo.

💰 Best Bets:

Derrick White player prop 

Two-game parlay 

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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 Raptors preview 

Nuggets at Timberwolves preview

Best bets

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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 action!

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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 for Magic vs Pistons

Zach on the “zig-zag theory” in the NBA Playoffs

Lakers beat KD-less Rockets in game 1 

Lakers starting to gain some confidence 

Is a Luka return on the horizon?

Best bets for tonight

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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 defeat Magic in Play-In

Should the Magic move on from Banchero? 

Warriors upset Clippers in Play-In

Should the Clippers move on from Ty Lue?

JVT’s plays & angles for Friday’s Play-In matchups 

Hawks vs Knicks preview & series props 

Are the Hawks undersized in the Center spot?

Hawks against teams with top 10 net rating 

How many games could this Knicks vs Hawks series go to?

Raptors vs Cavaliers preview & series props 

Analyzing Cleveland’s backcourt

Analyzing Cleveland’s bench

76ers vs Celtics preview & series props 

Is Celtics -900 to win the series too high?

Over 5.5 games in 76ers vs Celtics

Best bets of the day 

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