The Lock Shop

Welcome to The Lock Shop a weekly sports betting podcast with Dustin Nielson and Andrew “Hustler” Paterson. Join the guys for plenty of laughs and discussion of the latest betting trends, game odds and futures from the world of sports as well as weekly picks. Before you place your wager, stop in at The Lock Shop! “Subscribe and follow on twitter at @LockShopBets”

CFL Week 11 Locks & Blue Jays vs Yankees Best Bets! - August 14th, 2026 08/14/2026

CFL Week 11 Best Bets & Blue Jays Go For Sweep! - August 13th, 2026 08/13/2026

Blue Jays Streaking... & FedEx St. Jude Best Bets! - August 12th, 2026 08/12/2026

Blue Jays Take Game One & CFL Week 11 Preview! - August 11th, 2026 08/11/2026

CFL Week 10 Recap! - August 10th, 2026 08/10/2026

CFL Week 10 Best Bets! - August 7th, 2026 08/07/2026

Kickoff To Week 10 Of The CFL! - August 6th, 2026 08/06/2026

CFL Week 10 Preview! - August 5th, 2026 08/05/2026

CFL Week 9 Recap! - August 4th, 2026 08/04/2026

CFL Week 9 Locks & Lions SHOCK Bombers! - July 31st, 2026 07/31/2026

CFL Week 9 Best Bets! - July 30th, 2026 07/30/2026

CFL Week 9 Preview & Rocket Classic Best Bets! - July 29th, 2026 07/29/2026

MLB Best Bets & NFL Futures! - July 28th, 2026 07/28/2026

Elks Are Legit, CFL Week 8 Recap! - July 27th, 2026 07/27/2026

Elks Thriller & LeBron Signs With Philly! - July 24th, 2026 07/24/2026

Elks & Roughriders Game Day & CFL Week 8 Best Bets! - July 23rd, 2026 07/23/2026

3M Open Best Bets & CFL Week 8 Tease! - July 22nd, 2026 07/22/2026

Blue Jays Slump Continues... MLB Bets! - July 21st, 2026 07/21/2026

Spain On Top Of The World, CFL Week 7 Recap - July 20th, 2026 07/20/2026

CFL Week 7, World Cup Best Bets | 07-17-26 07/17/2026

World Cup Is Set & Open Championship Update! - July 16th, 2026 07/16/2026

World Cup Is Set & Open Championship Update! - July 16th, 2026 Get your bankrolls ready, nasties! We are back with another high-stakes, absolute heater of an edition of The Lock Shop, streaming live on Edmonton Sports Talk. Dustin Nielson is once again joined by the one and only The Hustler to tackle a massive Thursday board. The boys have zero time to waste as they recap a soul-crushing global football semifinal, preview the ultimate championship clash, check in on the links at Royal Birkdale, and set the stage for a critical divisional battle on the Canadian gridiron. On Today’s Show: Argentina Stuns the Three Lions: The boys dive straight into yesterday's absolute chaos in Atlanta. England was minutes away from booking their ticket to the dance, but Lionel Messi proved once again why he is the gift that keeps on giving. The guys dissect the late-game tactical collapse from England and look at Messi's masterclass to orchestrate the Albiceleste's comeback. The World Cup Final Is Set: Spain vs. Argentina. A true trans-Atlantic heavyweight collision this Sunday at MetLife Stadium. The Hustler breaks down the early line movements, dissects the matchups, and tells you exactly where the smart money is landing. Who raises the trophy on Sunday? Live from Royal Birkdale – The Open Championship: The final men's Major of the year got underway this morning in Southport, England! The boys check in on the live leaderboard where Englishman Dan Brown and Sungjae Im have set the early pace at 4-under. Plus, they react to a strong start from Canadian Nick Taylor, who sits right in the hunt at 2-under. Who is the front-runner to hold the Claret Jug come Sunday? CFL Week 7 Tee Up: The Canadian gridiron action fires up tomorrow night right here in Edmonton as the Elks host the BC Lions! Can the Green and Gold keep their momentum rolling at Commonwealth, or will the Leos spoil the party? Dusty and The Hustler map out the spreads, the totals, and their definitive betting card for the weekend. /episode/index/show/thelockshop/id/42114825

World Cup & Open Championship Best Bets! - July 15th, 2026 07/15/2026

World Cup & Open Championship Best Bets! - July 15th, 2026 The betting board is sizzling, and we are bringing in the heavy artillery! We are kicking off a massive mid-week edition of The Lock Shop, streaming live on Edmonton Sports Talk. Dustin Nielson is back at the helm, and today he's joined by none other than The Hustler! The boys have a jam-packed board to dissect, starting with some pitching mastery on the diamond, leading into a massive global soccer showdown, and finishing with a flurry of franchise-altering news from the ice. On Today’s Show: MLB All-Star Post-Mortem: The American League absolutely put the handcuffs on the National League last night in Philly, grinding out a clinical 4-0 shutout. World Cup Semifinal Part II: Yesterday, Spain put on a absolute clinic to punch their ticket to the World Cup Final. Today, the world stops for the second heavyweight clash to see who will meet them there. Is it Lionel Messi and Argentina, or is football finally coming home for England? The Hustler lays out his ultimate match locks, total cards, and corner kick props for today's massive fixture. Seismic Shifts in Hockeytown: The NHL news cycle is absolutely spinning. The legendary Steve Yzerman has officially stepped down as General Manager of the Detroit Red Wings to transition into an advisory role. The guys discuss what this means for the "Yzer-plan" and who is in line to take over the rebuild. The Anthony Mantha Value Play: The New Jersey Devils just made a highly calculated splash, locking up top-six winger Anthony Mantha to a highly reasonable two-year, $9.5 million deal. Fresh off a 33-goal campaign, is this the ultimate value grab of the late-summer free agency market? The NHL Opening Night Schedule Drop: Circle September 29th in sharpie! The NHL has officially released its opening night matchups for the expanded 84-game season. The boys react to a massive double-header, headlined by the Toronto Maple Leafs hosting the Montreal Canadiens, followed by our very own Edmonton Oilers hosting the Vancouver Canucks! The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta! /episode/index/show/thelockshop/id/42103655

World Cup Final Four Best Bets! - July 14th, 2026 07/14/2026

World Cup Final Four Best Bets! - July 14th, 2026 The big man is officially back in the driver's seat! We are kicking off a massive Tuesday edition of The Lock Shop, streaming live on Edmonton Sports Talk. Dustin Nielson returns to the main desk to reunite with the fellas after his time away. The boys have a massive backlog of sports betting data to sort through, and they are wasting zero time handicapping a wild, multi-sport board. From a defining weekend on the Canadian gridiron to a historic home run display and a massive shift in the global soccer markets, the window is wide open and the sharp money is moving. On Today’s Show: The Fellas Catch Up & Reset: Dusty and the boys open up the mic to recap a crazy couple of days apart. They'll review the weekend betting damage, track the shifting public money, and lay out the plan to attack a high-stakes Tuesday card. CFL Week 6 Ledger Review: Canadian football market adjustments are live! The boys break down the full slate from Week 6—unpacking the Edmonton Elks' continued dominance, evaluating who covered their spreads, and looking at how the bookmakers are shifting future lines as the West Division heats up. Home Run Derby Post-Mortem: Last night at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia was absolute theater under the brand-new swing-limit rules. The boys react to Jordan Walker completely spoiling the party for the hometown faithful, edging out Kyle Schwarber 12-to-11 on his final swings. Who cashed big on the underdog props, and what did we learn about formatting strategy? MLB All-Star Game Card: Baseball's Midsummer Classic takes center stage tonight in Philly. With Phillies southpaw Cristopher Sánchez getting the starting nod on his home mound and Blue Jays ace Dylan Cease countering for the American League, the boys dive into the props, total runs, and moneyline value for tonight's exhibition. World Cup Final Four Launch: The international soccer party hits a fever pitch later today! The Semifinals are officially locked, and the boys break down the ultimate heavyweight betting board. With France battling Spain this afternoon and England locking horns with Argentina tomorrow, the fellas lay out their official match predictions, total card locks, and updated tournament futures. The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta! /episode/index/show/thelockshop/id/42083805

World Cup Final Four & Weekend Recap - July 13th, 2026 07/14/2026

World Cup Final Four & Weekend Recap - July 13th, 2026 Matt Iwanyk is back in the captain's chair, and today he’s joined by The Hustler to completely dissect an absolute whirlwind weekend across the sports betting landscape. From major shifts in the Canadian gridiron markets to global soccer drama and a chaotic, high-stakes night in the desert, the boys are breaking down the film, hunting for pure market value, and setting up your betting cards for a massive Monday night. On Today’s Show: CFL Week 6 Market Report: A pivotal week of Canadian football is officially in the books, and the lines are on the move. Who is an autolock cover right now, and who is a complete bankroll killer? World Cup Final Four Board: The QF dust has settled, and only four teams remain on the global pitch. With France set to battle Spain tomorrow and Argentina locking horns with England on Wednesday, Matty and Hustler analyze the updated futures market. Who is the true smart-money play to lift the trophy, and which powerhouse is standing on shaky ground? UFC 329 Post-Mortem: Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas was a certified sportsbooks nightmare and a total circus. Conor McGregor’s highly anticipated return evaporated just 69 seconds into the fight due to a freak knee injury against Max Holloway, turning the main card on its head. The boys react to the fallout, look at Paddy Pimblett's lightning-fast first-round cash, and evaluate the carnage. Home Run Derby Sharp Picks: The ultimate power spectacle takes over Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia tonight, and the betting board is loaded with intrigue. With a brand-new, time-free rule system locking batters into a strict 20-swing limit, strategy is everything. Can hometown favourite Kyle Schwarber crush the field? Is Bryce Harper the ultimate narrative value bet? Or is there a massive young longshot like Junior Caminero or Jac Caglianone waiting to bust the brackets? The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta! /episode/index/show/thelockshop/id/42064630

CFL & World Cup Best Bets! - July 10th, 2026 07/10/2026

CFL & World Cup Best Bets! - July 10th, 2026 The lines are moving, the game-day board is locked, and we are hunting down the ultimate Friday value! Welcome inside a massive edition of The Lock Shop, streaming live on Edmonton Sports Talk.We’ve got the heavy-hitting team of Andrew "The Hustler" Paterson and Matt Iwanyk steering the ship today. The boys are walking into the laboratory with serious swagger after a legendary Thursday night in YEG, and they've got a loaded multi-sport card to break down. From a total changing of the guard in the CFL West to massive international knockout soccer and a historic weekend in the UFC Octagon, the fellas are ready to map out your winning tickets. On Today’s Show: Elks Victory Lap — Is Justin Rankin the MOP?: The conversation starts with the absolute masterclass that took place at Commonwealth Stadium last night. The Edmonton Elks completely embarrassed the Ottawa Redblacks in a 40-17 blowout! The guys react to the sheer dominance of Justin Rankin, who shredded Ottawa for 107 yards and three scores. The boys ask the big question: Is Rankin playing like the clear-cut Most Outstanding Player in the CFL right now? Friday Night Lights — Bombers vs. Argos: The gridiron action keeps rolling tonight as the 2-2 Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the 2-2 Toronto Argonauts. The Hustler and Matty break down the betting angles, track the point total overlays, and preview how both coaching staffs are game-planning for this high-stakes cross-division battle. CFL Week 6 Slate Mapping: With tonight's game setting the tone, the boys stretch out the whiteboard to handicap the rest of the weekend football card, identifying the sharp sides, the trap lines, and where you should look to place your money. World Cup Match Center — Belgium vs. Spain: Turning our eyes to the global pitch, a massive European heavyweight clash is underway in the World Cup Quarterfinals. The boys give their live reactions to Spain vs. Belgium, checking in on the updated tournament futures and spotting the line values for the upcoming knockout schedule. UFC 329 Briefing — McGregor’s Return: To close things out, the guys look ahead to tomorrow night’s massive pay-per-view card in Las Vegas. After five long years away from the sport, Conor McGregor makes his highly anticipated return to the Octagon against Max Holloway. The boys drop their early leans, prop value picks, and main card projections. The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta! /episode/index/show/thelockshop/id/42036510

CFL Week 6 Preview | WC QF Action - July 9th, 2026 07/09/2026

CFL Week 6 Preview | WC QF Action - July 9th, 2026 The lines are moving, the game-day board is officially locked, and we are hunting for pure value! Welcome inside a brand-new, high-stakes edition of The Lock Shop, streaming live on Edmonton Sports Talk. We’ve got a slight shift at the main desk today as Matt Iwanyk steps into the laboratory to team up with Andrew "The Hustler" Paterson. It’s been a minute since these two shared the microphones, so the fellas open the program with a quick summer catch-up before laying out a massive, multi-sport card. From a critical CFL Thursday night kickoff right here in Edmonton to a massive shift on the international soccer pitch, the boys are ready to find the ultimate edges to help you cash your tickets. On Today’s Show: CFL Week 6 Game Day — Elks vs. Redblacks: All betting eyes are locked onto Commonwealth Stadium tonight! The Elks are looking to wash the taste of their first blemish of the season out of their mouths and punch their way back into the win column. Can Edmonton cover the home spread on a quick four-day turnaround, or are the Ottawa Redblacks carrying too much value on the moneyline? Matty and the Hustler break down the total, the props, and where the sharp public money is landing. The Full CFL Week 6 Board: Once tonight’s local clash is locked away, the guys pull back the lens to preview the rest of the Week 6 gridiron slate. They dissect the opening spreads, evaluate how major quarterback injuries are shifting the bookmaker projections, and drop their favorite total overlays for the weekend ahead. World Cup Knockout Stage Check-In: It’s been a full week since Matty and the Hustler last shared the airwaves, and the World Cup bracket has completely mutated since then. With powerhouse teams falling and the knockout stages delivering absolute chaos, the boys review the updated tournament futures board and hunt for value in tomorrow’s massive matches. Are the Toronto Blue Jays Finally Back?: Hallelujah, the bats have finally woken up! After a brutal, month-long slide that had fans ready to sell off the entire franchise, the Blue Jays' offense completely exploded on the West Coast. The boys look at the numbers, evaluate the hitting adjustments, and debate if this is a genuine, sustainable turnaround or just a temporary mirage before they dive back into the AL East basement. The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta! /episode/index/show/thelockshop/id/42025520

Messi Goal Watch & Blue Jays Suck! - July 7th, 2026 07/07/2026

Messi Goal Watch & Blue Jays Suck! - July 7th, 2026 The boards are moving fast, the lines are shifting, and the daily card is absolutely locked and loaded! Welcome inside a brand-new edition of The Lock Shop, streaming live on Edmonton Sports Talk. Dusty and Andrew "The Hustler" Paterson are back at the main desk to sort through a massive, multi-sport betting slate. From local diamond despair and regular-season gridiron grinds to a completely historic month on the international soccer pitch, the fellas are tracking the values, mapping the public money, and finding the ultimate edges to help you cash your tickets. On Today’s Show: The Blue Jays Free Fall: The boys start at the diamond, and they aren't pulling any punches. The Toronto Blue Jays' mid-summer slide has officially reached emergency levels. The bats are cold, the pitching depth is being stretched to its absolute limit, and fans across the country are left asking one simple question: Is there any universe where this team snaps out of this coma, or is it time to start selling off assets? Dusty and the Hustler look at tonight's moneyline value and debate if there's any logic in betting on a turnaround. World Cup Madness Reaches a Fever Pitch: The eyes of the entire sporting world are locked onto the international pitch as the World Cup knockout stages continue to deliver absolute chaos. Following some massive weekend upsets—including the dramatic exits of both Team Canada and Team USA—the bracket is wide open. The guys break down the updated futures board, track the shift in tournament favorites, and lock in their favorite totals for tomorrow's massive morning matches. CFL Week 6 Lines & Local Adjustments: With Week 5 officially in the rearview mirror and the Edmonton Elks suffering their very first blemish of the campaign out in BC, it's time to turn our attention forward. The boys get an early jump on the CFL Week 6 opening lines, evaluating where the smart money is landing on the spread and dissecting how the latest quarterback injury updates across the league are altering the bookmaker projections. Summer Hockey Heat: The NHL offseason rumor mill refuses to go quiet. The fellas keep the hockey talk moving with a quick look around the league as teams continue to navigate the financial fallout of last week's historic offer-sheet drama and look to finalize their remaining restricted free agent contracts. The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta! /episode/index/show/thelockshop/id/41994530

CFL Week 5 Recap & Monday Best Bets! 07/06/2026

CFL Week 5 Recap & Monday Best Bets! The whiteboard is completely dripping with cash, and the daily board has never looked more chaotic! Welcome inside a massive, week-opening Monday edition of The Lock Shop, streaming live on Edmonton Sports Talk. The band is officially back together! Dusty has returned from his brief hiatus to reclaim his spot at the main desk alongside Andrew "The Hustler" Paterson. The boys have a mountain of weekend action to sort through, ranging from heartbreak on the international soccer pitch to an absolute roster nuke that completely paralyzed the hockey world on Friday afternoon. On Today’s Show: The Morocco Meltdown: The guys don't sugarcoat the opening topic. Team Canada’s spectacular, inspiring run on the international soccer pitch came to a grinding, emotional halt over the weekend. A tough 3-0 clean sheet loss to Morocco officially eliminated the red and white. It absolutely sucked to watch, but Dusty and the Hustler break down why the broader future of this men's program remains incredibly bright. CFL Week 5 Wrap-Up & Elks Fall: The local football wheel finally slowed down, and the Green and Gold have tasted defeat for the first time this season. The undefeated Edmonton Elks dropped a 36-24 nail-biter out west against the BC Lions at Touchdown Kelowna. Dusty dives deep into the tape to track the costly turnovers, while the fellas review the entire Week 5 betting board to see who covered and where the lines are shifting for Week 6. The NHL Nuclear Bomb — Leo Carlsson Offer Sheeted!: Friday afternoon is usually a quiet time in the hockey world—unless Daniel Briere is your general manager. In a move that completely shattered the NHL landscape, the Philadelphia Flyers tendered a mind-boggling, record-breaking five-year, $90 million offer sheet to Anaheim Ducks' 21-year-old franchise center Leo Carlsson. At an $18 million average annual value, it immediately makes him the highest-paid player in hockey history. The boys weigh the absolute panic: Will Pat Verbeek and the Ducks match this poison-pill deal? Or do they let their star center go to Philly and walk away with four first-round draft picks? Most importantly, how does this completely break the market for upcoming RFA mega-stars like Connor Bedard? The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta! /episode/index/show/thelockshop/id/41981855

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