Cashing Out | April 18, 2026 | Hour 3

Scott Satterberg returns for the third hour of 'Cashing Out' on VSiN, delivering a deep dive into the opening games of the 2026 NBA and Stanley Cup Playoffs, along with key MLB matchups. He highlights the dominance of heavy home favorites in the NBA, citing historical data showing strong straight-up and ATS records for double-digit favorites in Game 1. He warns of potential prop market inefficiencies in blowout scenarios, where starters may be rested early, creating value in bench player props. In the NHL, he champions the Buffalo Sabres as a massive value play at +1,400 to win the Stanley Cup, citing their 50-win season, elite goal differential, and underappreciated analytics despite being overlooked in betting markets. He also praises the Vegas Golden Knights’ late-season surge under coach John Tortorella and the Canadiens’ potential to upset Tampa Bay. In MLB, he analyzes sweep-avoidance trends, noting a strong under bias in those games, and favors unders in Mets-Cubs and Marlins-Brewers. He also recommends the Braves on the money line against the Phillies and the Red Sox at -140 despite Garrett Crochet’s struggles, citing favorable conditions and offensive rebound potential.