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Zak Hanshew

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Betting Analyst Years of Experience Icon7+ years experience
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Zak Hanshew has been covering fantasy sports and sports betting since 2018. In addition to Covers, he has also written for Rotoworld and has spent time at FantasyPros, RotoWire, OwnersBox and Sportsbook Review. In his spare time, he can be found spending time with his wife and four kids, playing his guitar, watching Simpsons re-runs, or getting some shots up on the court.

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Team: Indiana Pacers
Sport to bet on: NBA
Sports movie: Dodgeball
Sports snack: Wings
Covers feature: Player Props
Player props are my favorite way to go when placing a bet, and nothing gets the blood flowing quite like a long, plus-money prop. I’ve never felt quite as exhilarated as I did when I recommended a Ja Morant triple-double at +1,300 on December 15, 2022 and it hit as Memphis rolled Milwaukee at home. Pure bliss.
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I thought I was so savvy placing a futures bet on Jayson Tatum to win NBA MVP in the summer of 2023, but I was sorely disappointed as the season wore on. After a career-best 2022-23 campaign, Tatum looked poised to take it to the next level, but he ultimately finished fifth in MVP voting with no first or second-place votes. Ouch.
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Bucks vs Wizards Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

Feb 21, 2025 • 12:00 PM ET

The Wizards may be at the bottom of the standings, but it isn't Jordan Poole's fault. Look for him to continue his heater and torch the Bucks tonight, per our NBA betting picks.

Cavaliers vs Nets Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

Feb 20, 2025 • 8:15 AM ET

The Nets have done a complete about-face on defense and now rank as one of the better squads in the NBA since January. That won't necessarily save them against the Cavaliers, but Cleveland also boasts an elite defense, leading us toward the Under.

Grizzlies vs Clippers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

Feb 12, 2025 • 12:15 PM ET

It's a showdown between two playoff contenders in the West as the Los Angeles Clippers welcome the Memphis Grizzlies into town with hopes to create some more separation from the Minnesota Timberwolves in the standings. But the Grizzlies may have other plans to try and get payback from their last matchup.

Heat vs Thunder Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

Feb 12, 2025 • 9:44 AM ET

The Thunder are dominant and the Heat are looking for answers and an identity in the post-Jimmy Butler era. They won't find it tonight and OKC will win big.

Knicks vs Pacers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

Feb 11, 2025 • 9:34 AM ET

The Knicks and Pacers can score in bunches, and that's exactly what they'll do tonight.

How Will Luka Doncic Do in His Los Angeles Lakers Debut?

Feb 10, 2025 • 3:10 PM ET

Luka Doncic makes his highly anticipated Lakers debut on Monday against the Utah Jazz. One of the best scorers in the game, Zak Hanshew believes Doncic will pick up where he left off, and that's by racking up the points.

Hawks vs Magic Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

Feb 10, 2025 • 9:14 AM ET

Trae Young is a double-double machine, routinely clearing 10 points and 10 assists. With the Magic scuffling a bit by their standards on defense, and the Hawks short-handed due to injuries and trades, another big night is in store for the PG.

76ers vs Bucks Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

Feb 9, 2025 • 9:34 AM ET

The 76ers were squashed by the shorthanded Pistons despite having all their players back, and Philly's pain will continue against the Bucks.

Thunder vs Grizzlies Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's NBA Game

Feb 8, 2025 • 10:00 AM ET

The ceiling is high for player props in tonight's Thunder vs. Grizzlies game with a tremendous total. Ja Morant is one player who should have no trouble clearing his combo props this Saturday, per our NBA betting picks.

Trail Blazers vs Timberwolves Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's NBA Game

Feb 8, 2025 • 9:11 AM ET

Portland is the hottest team in the NBA, and our expert NBA predictions expect the Trail Blazers to hang tough at Minnesota.

76ers vs Pistons Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

Feb 7, 2025 • 6:42 AM ET

Tobias Harris was red-hot until a calf injury interrupted his run. Our expert NBA predictions expect Harris to pick up where he left off tonight against the 76ers.

Warriors vs Lakers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

Feb 6, 2025 • 8:58 AM ET

The trade deadline is throwing everything into disarray, but that means role players like the Warriors' Brandin Podziemski will get more opportunities to shine before the dust settles. We like Podz to show off vs. the Lakers tonight.

Cavaliers vs Pistons Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

Feb 5, 2025 • 2:12 PM ET

While Donovan Mitchell stole the show vs. Boston on Tuesday, Darius Garland will get his time to shine against the Pistons tonight. The Cavaliers guard can torch Detroit and will clear his relatively modest 21.5 points prop.

Warriors vs Jazz Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

Feb 5, 2025 • 12:11 PM ET

Utah can't contain opposing point guards, which will open the door for Stephen Curry to light things up from all angles, making the Over 34.5 PRAs our best bet for Warriors vs. Jazz.

Celtics vs Cavaliers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

Feb 4, 2025 • 8:22 AM ET

Donovan Mitchell has routinely cooked the Celtics since joining the Cavaliers and we're getting a rock-solid price on one of his combo props for tonight's meeting.

Hawks vs Pistons Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

Feb 3, 2025 • 9:16 AM ET

Zaccharie Risacher has been stepping up for the Hawks when the team has been shorthanded, as is the case tonight. Look for Risacher to once again make an impact vs. the Pistons, per our NBA betting picks.

Celtics vs 76ers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

Feb 2, 2025 • 11:30 AM ET

Tyrese Maxey has singlehandedly lifted the Sixers from the brink of disaster this season, and with his usage only increasing, Zak Hanshew's NBA betting picks will gladly back the Philly star to eclipse a combo prop vs. the Celtics.

Heat vs Spurs Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

Feb 1, 2025 • 12:34 PM ET

Bam Adebayo's minutes and production has been key for the Miami Heat lately and as their next assignment zeroes in on the San Antonio Spurs on the road, expect another significant night from Adebayo to keep his squad in a battle against the road team.

Nuggets vs Hornets Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

Feb 1, 2025 • 9:33 AM ET

Nikola Jokic is coming off a big night in Philadelphia, and our NBA predictions expect a repeat performance tonight against the injury-riddled Hornets.

Suns vs Warriors Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

Jan 31, 2025 • 8:20 AM ET

Steph Curry has underwhelmed offensively this season, but our NBA predictions expect teammate Andrew Wiggins to pick up the slack tonight against Phoenix.

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