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Zak Hanshew - Betting Analyst at Covers.com

Zak Hanshew

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Betting Analyst Years of Experience Icon7+ years experience
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Years of Experience Icon7+ years experience Covers Email Icon Twitter Icon

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

Mar 24, 2025 • 5:40 PM ET

With a slew of questionable players on the injury report, Zak Hanshew turns to a reliable Celtics to get the job done for his best bet. Find out why Kristaps Porzingis is in line for a big day vs. the Kings.

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

Mar 24, 2025 • 2:26 PM ET

The Indiana Pacers have been cooking with gas for months, and they'll have no issues taking down the visiting Timberwolves.

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

Mar 23, 2025 • 10:27 AM ET

The Houston Rockets are one of the hottest teams going right now, while the Denver Nuggets are struggling and dealing with injuries. As Zak Hanshew explains, the Rockets will have enough scoring power to win this one by double-digits.

DraftKings NBA Pick6 Picks for Today: Fantasy Basketball Lineup for March 23

Mar 23, 2025 • 9:30 AM ET

Stephon Castle continues to make a good case for Rookie of the Year honors.

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

Mar 22, 2025 • 2:52 PM ET

The Golden State Warriors are hitting the road and they start off their trip without Steph Curry which leaves Jimmy Butler to keep the Dubs steady away from home as they take on the Atlanta Hawks.

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

Mar 21, 2025 • 1:46 PM ET

The Charlotte Hornets enter Friday's game as 20-point underdogs but have some momentum. As Zak Hanshew explains, Miles Bridges is the key to the Hornets staying within the number.

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

Mar 20, 2025 • 9:10 AM ET

Luka Doncic continues to do it all, proving repeatedly that that the Mavericks made a big mistake by trading him to the Lakers. With his usage spiking as LeBron remains out, he will light up the Bucks again today.

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

Mar 19, 2025 • 10:27 AM ET

Quentin Grimes has flourished with the Philadelphia 76ers, and not even the OKC Thunder can slow him down.

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

Mar 19, 2025 • 10:05 AM ET

The Spurs' Stephon Castle's production has gone up alongside a corresponding rise in playing time, and our NBA betting picks expect that to continue vs. the Knicks on Wednesday night.

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

Mar 18, 2025 • 8:57 AM ET

The Nets have fought hard all season and rarely get thoroughly blown out. With the Celtics missing Jaylen Brown and possibly Jayson Tatum, the 13-point spread is just too much in what will also be a low-scoring slog.

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

Mar 17, 2025 • 8:00 AM ET

When Ja Morant can't go, the Grizzlies turn to Desmond Bane to pick up the slack, and so do our NBA picks tonight. We're targeting a Bane combo prop as he measures up well to torch the Kings.

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

Mar 16, 2025 • 12:06 PM ET

The Bucks aren't exactly known for their defense these days, and SGA will carve them up like a turkey tonight.

DraftKings NBA Pick6 Picks for Today: Fantasy Basketball Lineup for March 16

Mar 16, 2025 • 11:25 AM ET

The scoring ability of James Harden highlights Zak Hanshew's Pick6 entry for this eight-game slate.

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

Mar 15, 2025 • 10:06 AM ET

Our expert NBA predictions expect Tyrese Haliburton to do plenty of dishing and swishing when the Pacers meet the Bucks tonight.

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

Mar 14, 2025 • 11:22 AM ET

It's no surprise that the Los Angeles Lakers are a much different team without LeBron James in the lineup and even with Luka Dončić's status up in the air, he may not even have the formula to beat their achilles heel that is the Denver Nuggets if he does end up playing in this back-to-back.

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

Mar 13, 2025 • 10:21 AM ET

Both the Lakers and the Bucks enter this prime time matchup on a sour note, but our NBA betting picks believe Milwaukee and Giannis Antetokounmpo will be the ones who turn things around tonight.

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

Mar 12, 2025 • 9:56 AM ET

Both the Timberwolves and the Nuggets have trended toward the Over all year, and recent results are even more skewed toward high-scoring contests. Our NBA betting picks expect more of the same in Denver tonight.

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

Mar 12, 2025 • 9:55 AM ET

The Rockets have the edge over the Suns thanks to a superior defense and a center in Alperen Sengun who can eat Phoenix's frontcourt for lunch. However, this will be closely fought and we'll take the Houston moneyline over the spread.

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

Mar 11, 2025 • 9:38 AM ET

Giannis Antetokounmpo has made a habit of crushing the Pacers in his career, and he'll do so again tonight.

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

Mar 10, 2025 • 1:35 PM ET

Our Magic vs. Rockets predictions expect Paolo Banchero to continue leading the way for Orlando.

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