Hardwood Handicappers: A VSiN Basketball Betting Podcast

JVT & Zach Cohen recap a wild night in the Association, including a monster performance from Victor Wembanyama which has made him the favorite to win MVP. Is there anyone else who can win the award?! Plus, best bets for Thursday's short card. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jonathan Von Tobel & Zach Cohen recap a wild Monday in the NBA! The guys discuss the legitimacy of the Warriors' winning streak, the Trail Blazers dominance & more! Plus, JVT & Cohen give out multiple angles on some awards in the league, including a 45/1 long-shot with some real legs! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zach Cohen delivers best bets & player props for all three games tonight: Cavaliers-Hawks, Kings-Pelicans, Grizzlies-Blazers. Plus he touches on the Heat changing their offense, AJ Dybantsa’s debut, Cooper Flagg’s performance against the Thunder, and the Steph Curry/Yaxel Lendeborg duo in Golden State. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jonathan Von Tobel & Zach Cohen recap Monday's slate in the NBA, and roll through the effects of the Thunder's injury misfortunes. Which team can take advantage in the Western Conference?! Plus, best bets for Tuesday's card, including a team play on the late game! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zach Cohen & Jonathan Von Tobel recap the betting action in the NBA on Wednesday and spin it forward to best bets for the Thursday card! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zach Cohen & Jonathan Von Tobel run through the opening night card in the NBA and give you best bets and player prop recommendations for every game. Plus, Zach has five new futures to add to his regular season portfolio! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zach Cohen, Kelley Bydlon & Jonathan Von Tobel run through every team in the NBA and project their regular season win total. The guys give out their best futures bets - win totals, awards & more - before the regular season tips-off. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Hardwood Handicappers, Zachary Cohen reacts to the 2026 NBA Opening Night schedule release, and also the NBA Christmas Day slate! After that, Cohen dives into the futures market and reacts to the odds for the NBA Most Improved Player award, and breaks down some contenders and prospects he likes providing insights for sports fans and bettors alike! Key moments:  NBA Opening Night Schedule release NBA Christmas Day Schedule release Common traits of NBA MIP winners Handicapping the betting favorites to win NBA MIP Zachary’s favorite NBA MIP winners/candidates heading into this season 📩 Get the free VSiN newsletter delivered to your inbox with sharp betting plays every morning: https://vsin.com/newsletter Join thousands of sports bettors using VSiN Pro for exclusive picks, tools, and analytics. Get your first month FREE with promo code YOUTUBE at checkout 👉 https://www.vsin.com/subscribe Follow VSiN for more: Website: https://www.vsin.com Twitter/X: @VSiNLive Instagram: @vsinlive TikTok: @vsinlive Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Who is the best coach in the NBA—and which coaches give bettors the biggest edge? Zachary Cohen ranks his Top 10 NBA head coaches entering the 2026 season, breaking down the leaders who consistently create value through elite adjustments, player development, defensive schemes, offensive innovation, and postseason success. Do you agree with Zach's rankings? Who is too high, too low, or completely missing from the list? Drop your own Top 10 in the comments and let's debate it. Subscribe for more NBA betting analysis: https://www.youtube.com/@VSiNLive?sub_confirmation=1 Watch more Hardwood Handicappers: https://www.youtube.com/@VSiNLive In This Episode Zach's complete Top 10 NBA coach rankings Why coaching matters more than ever when betting the NBA The case for Erik Spoelstra as the league's best coach Which coaches consistently outperform expectations The NBA's top player developers and tactical minds Honorable mentions and the biggest coaching debates Get the free VSiN newsletter delivered to your inbox with sharp betting plays every morning: https://vsin.com/newsletter The season may not have started, but sharp bettors are already preparing. Get advanced analytics, player prop projections, and expert insights with VSiN Pro. Try it for just $9.99 for your first month at VSiN.com/Subscribe. Follow VSiN for more: Website: https://www.vsin.com Twitter/X: @VSiNLive Instagram: @vsinlive TikTok: @vsinlive Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The news is finally out; LeBron James announced his decision on where he is playing next season, and it’s a jaw-dropper! This fall, LeBron is going to play for the Philadelphia 76ers and team up with Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown, VJ Edgecombe, and Joel Embiid!  Zachary Cohen reacts to the news and breaks down how this signing impacts the betting market, and the entire NBA!  In this episode: 76ers odds movement to win the NBA Title, Eastern Conference, Division, Win Total, etc  LeBron’s opportunity to play with Maxey, Brown, Embiid, and Edgecombe Managing Embiid and LeBron’s health Does this make the 76ers an NBA title contender? Should other teams in the Eastern Conference be scared of the 76ers?  Eastern Conference rankings after the signing  📩 Get the free VSiN newsletter delivered to your inbox with sharp betting plays every morning: https://vsin.com/newsletter Join thousands of sports bettors using VSiN Pro for exclusive picks, tools, and analytics. Get your first month FREE with promo code YOUTUBE at checkout 👉 https://www.vsin.com/subscribe Follow VSiN for more: Website: https://www.vsin.com Twitter/X: @VSiNLive Instagram: @vsinlive TikTok: @vsinlive #LeBronJames #76ers #NBAnews Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.