Follow The Money | April 13, 2026 | Hour 2
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In this second hour of 'Follow the Money' on VSiN Best Bets, Mitch Moss and Pauly Howard dive deep into the NBA playoffs, analyzing key matchups, player health concerns, and betting angles. They express skepticism about the Clippers' chances despite their strong finish, citing injury issues and uncertainty around Kawhi Leonard and Matherin. The Warriors' underdog status as the 10th seed is discussed with cautious optimism, especially if Steph Curry stays healthy. The hosts debate the pressure dynamics in the Knicks-Celtics series, arguing that Boston’s long-standing playoff disappointments make them the team under greater pressure. In the West, they question the Rockets’ high odds and highlight the Lakers’ potential resurgence if Luka Doncic and Austin Reeves return. The segment shifts to MLB, where they emphasize the unpredictability of the season and advocate for prop bets based on regression and advanced metrics like FIP and BABIP. They also discuss NHL playoff implications, with Jonathan Davis joining to break down key games, including the Rangers’ emotional send-off for Jonathan Quick and the potential for upsets in the final days of the regular season. The episode closes with reflections on futures betting, using the Charlotte Hornets’ improbable playoff run as a case study in how early-season performance can define a team’s fate.
Betting on NBA futures requires patience and a long-term view—early-season performance can drastically impact playoff odds.
Player health is the single biggest variable in playoff betting, especially with stars like Luka Doncic and Kawhi Leonard.
In MLB, use advanced stats like FIP and BABIP to identify undervalued pitchers and players due for regression.
The NHL’s final regular-season games carry massive implications—every point matters for playoff positioning.
The Knicks-Celtics series is a high-pressure matchup where Boston’s historical underperformance may outweigh their current talent.
NBA Playoffs Preview: Warriors vs Clippers & Knicks-Celtics Pressure
“I would say this is a major disappointment, especially all the times they had a good seed. We thought they had the better team in the bubble, lost to Miami. They were a ridiculous favorite in the conference finals against that eighth seed with Miami. And Butler beat them and they were down 0-3 and then lost game seven.”
Lakers, Rockets, and the Return of Luka Doncic
“It is a grade two hamstring strain. And on the other side, Austin Reeves, grade two oblique strain initially in early April. His timeline was four to six weeks. That would put him out at minimum the first week of May.”
MLB Betting Strategy: Props and Regression Plays
“You have to attack it from a prop standpoint because there's a lot of things going on with props. And Pa has number one in average, number one in RBIs. Otani getting hot.”
NHL Playoff Implications and Key Matchups
Jonathan Davis joins the show to break down the final NHL games of the regular season. He discusses the emotional significance of Jonathan Quick’s retirement and the Rangers’ motivation to send him out on a high note. He also analyzes the Detroit-Tampa and Flyers-Carolina matchups, highlighting the Flyers’ opportunity to break a losing streak against a weakened Carolina team.
Future Bets and the Hornets’ Playoff Run
The hosts reflect on their 250-1 future bet on the Charlotte Hornets to make the playoffs, which nearly paid off despite a slow start. They use this as a case study in how early-season performance can define a team’s fate, even if they finish strong. The discussion underscores the value of futures betting for long-term engagement and potential high returns.
“I would say this is a major disappointment, especially all the times they had a good seed. We thought they had the better team in the bubble, lost to Miami. They were a ridiculous favorite in the conference finals against that eighth seed with Miami. And Butler beat them and they were down 0-3 and then lost game seven.”
“It is a grade two hamstring strain. And on the other side, Austin Reeves, grade two oblique strain initially in early April. His timeline was four to six weeks. That would put him out at minimum the first week of May.”
“You have to attack it from a prop standpoint because there's a lot of things going on with props. And Pa has number one in average, number one in RBIs. Otani getting hot.”
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Pauly Howard
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New York Knicks
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Mitch Moss
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Boston Celtics
other
Los Angeles Clippers
other
Golden State Warriors
other
VSiN
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LeBron James
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Luka Doncic
person
Jonathan Davis
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