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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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Fever vs Lynx Predictions, Picks & Best Bet for Tonight’s WNBA Commissioner's Cup Final

Jul 1, 2025 • 5:00 PM ET

Hanshew's pick: Expect MVP frontrunner Napheesa Collier to go big tonight against the Fever.

Sun vs Lynx Predictions, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s WNBA Game

Jun 29, 2025 • 10:00 AM ET

Our WNBA betting picks expect Napheesa Collier & Co. to put on a show vs. the woeful Sun.

Fever vs Wings Picks, Predictions & Odds for Tonight’s WNBA Game

Jun 27, 2025 • 4:29 PM ET

Hanshew's prediction: With Caitlin Clark sidelined due to a groin injury, expect Paige Bueckers & the Wings to soar at home over the Fever.

Liberty vs Mercury Predictions, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s WNBA Game

Jun 27, 2025 • 11:55 AM ET

Hanshew's prediction: Count on Breanna Stewart to have a big showing against one of the WNBA's hottest teams.

WNBA Player Props & Best Bets Today for June 26: Iriafen Hits the Jackpot in Vegas

Jun 26, 2025 • 9:27 AM ET

Sparks vs. Fever might steal the show tonight with Kelsey Plum and Caitlin Clark set to make it rain, according to our WNBA betting picks, but don't sleep on this Kiki Iriafen prop in the late-night Mystics vs. Aces game.

Liberty vs Valkyries Predictions, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s WNBA Game

Jun 25, 2025 • 2:45 PM ET

Our WNBA betting picks believe the Golden State Valkyries are getting overlooked as they welcome the New York Liberty to Chase Center tonight.

Dream vs Wings Predictions, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s WNBA Game

Jun 24, 2025 • 9:05 AM ET

Dream guard Rhyne Howard is lighting it up from long range, while Wings rookie Paige Bueckers is doing a little bit of everything each night.

Pacers vs Thunder Props & Best Bets for Game 7 Tonight

Jun 22, 2025 • 9:59 AM ET

Pascal Siakam could be on his way to Finals MVP, and his performance in Game 7 will build on that case.

Pacers vs Thunder Same-Game Parlay for Sunday's Game 7

Jun 21, 2025 • 5:17 PM ET

Hanshew's prediction: Offense will take a backseat in what promises to be a tense, slow-paced showdown.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Picks, Predictions & Best Bets for Pacers vs Thunder Game 7

Jun 21, 2025 • 4:16 PM ET

Hanshew's prediction: Expect SGA to attack and find his groove early.

Storm vs Aces Predictions, Picks & Best Bets for Tonight’s WNBA Game

Jun 20, 2025 • 6:30 PM ET

Hanshew's prediction: Diggins pulls the aces out of her sleeves with a big performance.

Mercury vs Liberty Predictions, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s WNBA Game

Jun 19, 2025 • 3:59 PM ET

Satou Sabally has been a key piece in PHX's rotation this season, and she's about to make life tough for New York's bigs.

Thunder vs Pacers Props & Best Bets for Game 6 Tonight

Jun 19, 2025 • 10:57 AM ET

Chet Holmgren has put together better scoring lines away from Paycom Center than at it. With the Thunder looking to close the Pacers out at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Game 6, expect him to step up.

Dream vs Liberty Predictions, Picks & Best Bet for Tonight’s WNBA Game

Jun 17, 2025 • 4:11 PM ET

Even against a solid defense like the Dream's, Sabrina Ionescu can make things happen and we like her to not only clear 18.5 points but to hit 20+ in the alt market.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Picks, Predictions & Best Bets for Pacers vs Thunder Game 5

Jun 16, 2025 • 11:33 AM ET

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will waste no time leaving his mark on Game 5 between the Pacers and Thunder, and he'll keep that momentum throughout the game.

WNBA Player Props & Best Bets Today for June 15: Feeling Young

Jun 15, 2025 • 10:22 AM ET

Zak Hanshew's WNBA player prop picks highlight a trio of players from today's three-game slate, including Las Vegas' Jackie Young.

Storm vs Valkyries Predictions, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s WNBA Game

Jun 14, 2025 • 11:19 AM ET

The Golden State Valkyries may be new to the league, but they have certainly been making a lasting impression on every opponent and the Seattle Storm are next up to feel the movement.

Thunder vs Pacers Same-Game Parlay for Game 4 Tonight

Jun 13, 2025 • 9:35 AM ET

Our NBA SGP picks are calling for a bounce-back performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander while Tyrese Haliburton has himself another solid all-around night in Game 4.

Sparks vs Aces Predictions, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s WNBA Game

Jun 11, 2025 • 8:49 AM ET

The Aces got knocked around in a massive upset by the Valkyries last time out and will be looking to take out their frustrations on the Sparks. Neither team features a strong defense, so expect them to run up the score tonight.

Tyrese Haliburton Picks, Predictions & Best Bets for Pacers vs Thunder Game 2

Jun 8, 2025 • 10:38 AM ET

Tyrese Haliburton won't light the world on fire with his scoring in Game 2, but he'll try to help his team In other ways...

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