Follow The Money | April 14, 2026 | Hour 2
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In this second hour of 'Follow The Money' on VSiN Best Bets, host Mitch Moss and guest Nick Whalen dive deep into a packed sports betting landscape across NBA, NHL, and MLB. The discussion kicks off with a detailed breakdown of the Miami Heat vs. Charlotte Hornets play-in game, where Whalen favors the Hornets due to their strong net rating post-All-Star break and the emotional weight of a home playoff atmosphere after an 11-year drought. He highlights key props like Jaime Jaquez over 11.5 points and Kobe White’s three-point volume despite limited minutes. The Suns-Blazers matchup sees a low total (216) prompting a cautious 'no play' call due to defensive intensity and offensive struggles. The Orlando-Philadelphia game is deemed unpredictable without Joel Embiid, leading to a prop-focused approach. The Lakers-Rockets series is viewed as a potential walkover for Houston if key injuries to LeBron and Reeves persist. In the NHL, the hosts critique the playoff seeding format as flawed, with high totals and lack of urgency in late-season games, while favoring Montreal and Utah for home-ice advantage. The MLB segment emphasizes not overreacting to small sample sizes, using the Yankees’ poor lefty performance as a case study. The show concludes with a lively 'Pizzeria' segment showcasing long-shot parlays, including high-odds bets on teams like the Pistons, Ducks, and even a college softball championship, with a focus on risk management and strategic hedging.
The Charlotte Hornets are a strong play in their play-in game due to superior net rating and emotional momentum after an 11-year home playoff drought.
Avoid betting on the Orlando-Philadelphia game without Embiid; it's too volatile for side bets—focus on props instead.
The Lakers-Rockets series is a fade on the Lakers if key injuries to LeBron and Reeves persist; Houston is the clear favorite.
NHL totals are inflated due to lack of playoff urgency; expect grind-it-out games with under bets favored.
Don’t overreact to small sample sizes in MLB—Yankees’ poor lefty performance is misleading; focus on long-term trends.
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Heat vs. Hornets Play-In Game: Hornets as Underdogs with Edge
“I think the crowd is going to be all over this. I mean, this is the most meaningful basketball game for the Charlotte Hornets franchise since what 2016 they've played a couple of play-in games over the last few years. They have not played one at home. They have not had a home playoff or play in game since 2016.”
Suns vs. Blazers: Low Total, High Caution
Despite Phoenix’s regular-season edge, Whalen sees a low-scoring, defensive battle due to both teams’ weak offenses and the Blazers’ elite defensive stretch post-All-Star break.
Orlando vs. Philly: The Embiid Factor & Prop Focus
With Embiid out, the game is too unpredictable for side bets. The hosts shift focus to player props and emphasize the chaotic state of the Orlando Magic roster.
Lakers vs. Rockets: Injury-Driven Fade on Lakers
“I don't think that's going to be the case. I think those injuries hit at the worst possible time.”
“I think the crowd is going to be all over this. I mean, this is the most meaningful basketball game for the Charlotte Hornets franchise since what 2016 they've played a couple of play-in games over the last few years. They have not played one at home. They have not had a home playoff or play in game since 2016.”
“It's a garage league. Yes, it is. Ridiculous. I do not, and for the love of God, we cannot have Oilers kings for the fifth year in a row.”
“I don't think that's going to be the case. I think those injuries hit at the worst possible time.”
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