NBA win totals for the 2026-27 season have been released, and Zachary Cohen highlights the best opportunities before the odds begin to move.

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From the Celtics, Jazz & Pacers to the Thunder, Spurs and more, Zachary breaks down which teams are priced too low, which contenders are overvalued, and where the best value exists heading into the new NBA season.

The episode also features a look at the biggest Summer League standouts, including Caleb Wilson, Malik Thomas, Brayden Burries, Khaman Maluach and Will Riley, with early reactions to the rookies and sophomores making the strongest impressions in Las Vegas.

In This Episode

Best NBA win total over bets for the 2026-27 season

Teams Zachary believes are undervalued by the sportsbooks

Championship contenders that could fall short of expectations

Early NBA futures betting strategy Summer League's biggest rookie standouts

Sophomores making major jumps heading into next season

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NBA Summer League betting is here, and Zachary Cohen breaks down the best bets, top prospects and must-watch games before the action begins. Plus, LeBron's landing spot - Zachary lays out why one team is the perfect fit. From NBA Summer League futures to rookie matchups and the latest offseason news, this episode has everything basketball bettors and NBA fans want.

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In This Episode:

• NBA Summer League format and what bettors should know
• Zach Cohen's NBA Summer League futures bets and best value picks
• The teams with the best odds and biggest betting opportunities
• Top NBA Summer League prospects and rookie matchups to watch
• The best games on the Summer League schedule
• LeBron James' next team possibilities
• NBA free agency updates and offseason moves

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In this episode of Hardwood Handicappers, Zachary Cohen reacts to the big blockbuster trade that the Boston Celtics send Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and a few draft picks!

Cohen also reacts to the Lakers acquiring Walker Kessler from the Jazz.

Are the Celtics being slept on now to win the NBA Championship next year at 14/1? Cohen answers that and more!

In this episode:
Are the 76ers now a contender for the Eastern Conference or NBA championship?
Are the Celtics a better team without Jaylen Brown?
How will Paul George help Boston?
What does this trade do for Payton Pritchard?
Where do the Lakers rank in the West after acquiring Walker Kessler?
Is taking the Celtics 14/1 to win the NBA Championship a good value bet?

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NBA Free Agency and trades have transformed the NBA landscape. Are the Toronto Raptors the biggest threat to the Knicks in the Eastern Conference? Where will LeBron James play next? And which bets should you make before the odds adjust?

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On this episode of Hardwood Handicappers, Zachary Cohen and Jonathan Von Tobel analyze the biggest NBA Free Agency signings, blockbuster trades, championship contenders, and betting implications heading into the 2026-27 NBA season.

The conversation begins with Kawhi Leonard's blockbuster move to Toronto and why the Raptors may have vaulted into the top tier of the Eastern Conference. The guys also discuss LeBron James leaving the Lakers and what LBJ, Steph Curry and Draymond Green could do to reshape the NBA championship race.

Plus, the guys analyze the Ja Morant trade, Portland's new outlook, the Timberwolves with LaMelo Ball, underrated free agency signings, teams that could outperform expectations, and the NBA futures bets worth making before sportsbooks adjust.

In this episode:

• Kawhi Leonard's impact on the Raptors and Eastern Conference
• LeBron James' next team and best landing spots
• Warriors, Lakers and Western Conference outlook
• Ja Morant trade analysis and Portland's ceiling
• Timberwolves with LaMelo Ball
• Sneaky free agency signings that could pay off
• Best NBA betting opportunities after free agency and trades

Chapters:

00:00 Introductions
01:21 Reaction: Kawhi Leonard traded to the Raptors
03:13 New Eastern Conference betting values
06:58 Underwhelming return for the Clippers
08:27 What are the Pistons doing?
11:54 LeBron James landing spots
14:30 What the Warriors need to add with LeBron
16:31 Steph + LeBron + AD = ?
19:49 Who can beat the Spurs or Thunder in the West?
21:07 Ja Morant trade analysis: Grizzlies got better
23:01 How Ja fits in Portland
28:57 Timberwolves with LaMelo Ball
32:58 LeBron to Minnesota?
34:18 Suns are better but harder to root for
37:20 Sneaky awesome signing: Dean Wade to 76ers
40:21 The Heat are this season's Pistons
46:06 Deals we like
46:52 Trades we want the Lakers to make

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In this episode of Hardwood Handicappers, Zachary Cohen reacts to the latest trades and signings made in the NBA offseason, starting off with the Charlotte Hornets trading LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Cohen also reacts to the Hornets trading Miles Bridges to the Phoenix Suns. How does this make Phoenix a better team?

Zach also dives into the biggest questions going on in the NBA; where will Kawhi Leonard, LeBron James, and Jaylen Brown end up? Cohen answers that and more!

In this episode:

How LaMelo Ball could transform the Timberwolves

How does the Miles Bridges trade make the Suns better?

Rumors and team fits for Kawhi Leonard

Rumors and team fits for LeBron James

Rumors and team fits for Jaylen Brown

Malik Beasley indicted in gambling case

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The 2026 NBA Draft started exactly as expected... until one surprising pick at No. 9 changed the conversation. Zachary Cohen breaks down the biggest winners, best fits, and most intriguing storylines from the first round, including why the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs may have had the best nights of any teams in the league.

Plus, Zachary shares his thoughts on several significant NBA moves, including the Trail Blazers hiring Micah Nori as head coach, Trae Young's extension in Washington and Julius Randle traded to the Nets.

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In this episode:

• Why the first eight picks unfolded exactly as expected
• The Mavericks' surprise selection of Morez Johnson Jr. at No. 9
• Why Zach loved the Thunder adding Aday Mara and Bennett Stirtz
• Why the Spurs could have landed two future difference-makers in Jayden Quaintance and Tarris Reed Jr.
• Favorite draft fits featuring Darius Acuff Jr., Yaxel Lendeborg, Ebuka Okorie, Labaron Philon Jr., and Cameron Carr
• The latest NBA coaching and trade news, including Micah Nori, Trae Young, and Julius Randle

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In this hour of Hardwood Handicappers, Zach Cohen reacts to Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded to the Miami Heat. Plus, Bruce Pearl and Ryan McDonough join the show to preview the NBA Draft. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo is officially headed to the Miami Heat, and the NBA betting landscape has changed overnight. In this emergency episode of Hardwood Handicappers, Zachary Cohen reacts to the blockbuster trade, breaks down every betting implication, and analyzes where the value lies in the NBA Championship, Eastern Conference, and MVP futures markets.

If you're looking for actionable NBA betting analysis following one of the biggest trades in league history, this emergency episode has you covered.

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• Emergency reaction to Giannis Antetokounmpo being traded to the Miami Heat
• What the Boston Celtics offered and why a deal wasn't reached
• Complete breakdown of the blockbuster trade package
• What the trade means for the Milwaukee Bucks moving forward
• Why this move is another defining moment for Pat Riley
• Immediate betting implications and how the futures market reacted
• Ranking Miami's projected starting lineup and rotation
• The biggest concern surrounding Giannis in Miami
• Which free agents could join the Heat next
• Handicapping the Eastern Conference futures market
• Breaking down Giannis' new MVP odds and betting value
• Final trade evaluation and overall grades

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