Follow The Money | April 16, 2026 | Hour 2

VSiN Best Bets45mApril 16, 2026

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In this second hour of 'Follow the Money' on VSiN Best Bets, hosts Mitch Moss and Pauly Howard dive deep into the NBA playoffs, NFL Draft speculation, and live baseball action. With NBA odds maker Justin Chicarico joining the show, the team analyzes key series like the Warriors vs. Suns, Knicks vs. Hawks, and the Lakers vs. Rockets, discussing power ratings, injury impacts, and betting value—especially on player props like Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson. The conversation shifts to baseball, where the hosts highlight the Rangers’ explosive offense, Tampa Bay’s surprising small-ball strategy, and a standout player prop on Ryan Weiss’s strikeouts. The episode then pivots to the NFL Draft, featuring Dan Leverfeld, who breaks down the Jets’ potential pick of David Bailey despite canceling their visit, the Titans’ tradeable pick, and the growing consensus around mock drafts being influenced by coordinated leaks. The hosts stress the importance of following the money, not just the headlines, and caution bettors against overreliance on need-based mock drafts.

Key Takeaways
1

Player props like Ryan Weiss’s 5+ strikeouts and Karl-Anthony Towns’ 9-1 odds for most points in a series offer high-value betting opportunities.

2

Small-ball teams like Tampa Bay are succeeding through contact and situational hitting—key for under-betting totals against them.

3

The NFL Draft is likely to see major trades, with coordinated mock drafts suggesting a potential 'perfect storm' of moves.

4

Teams like the Jets may draft without a visit, prioritizing internal data over traditional scouting, which can create betting edges.

5

Betting on 'best player available' over 'need' is a critical strategy, especially for teams with a history of value-based picks like the Giants.

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Chapters
0:00
10 min

NBA Playoffs: Power Ratings, Player Props, and Value Bets

I'm not a huge Draymond guy, and watching him lock up Kawhi for that fourth quarter was amazing.

Highlight
10:00
10 min

Baseball Breakdown: Small Ball, Explosive Offense, and Live Props

They're playing small ball, and it's working out for them, and they just took the lead in Chicago.

Highlight
20:00
10 min

NFL Draft: Mock Draft Consensus, Trade Rumors, and Draft Day Chaos

If you look at teams that are really driven by value, be careful going in a mock draft that's basing it on need.

Highlight
30:00
10 min

Hockey Playoff Fireworks and Last-Minute Line Moves

The hosts preview the final day of the NHL regular season, highlighting the potential for massive line shifts in games involving Anaheim, Nashville, Edmonton, and Colorado. They emphasize that playoff positioning can trigger sudden, volatile betting action.

40:00
10 min

Pro Betting Tools and the V-CIN Pro Advantage

A promotional segment highlights V-CIN Pro, a data-driven betting toolkit offering expert picks, public betting data, and AI-powered analytics. The hosts stress that pro bettors use such tools to gain an edge—available for a fraction of the cost.

High-Impact Quotes
If you look at teams that are really driven by value, be careful going in a mock draft that's basing it on need.
Dan Leverfeld32:46
Viral: 88.0
I'm not a huge Draymond guy, and watching him lock up Kawhi for that fourth quarter was amazing.
Pauly Howard2:56
Viral: 85.0
When you look at the idea that they might pick Love and not address the old line there or not improve the trenches overall, I'm not sure how effective Love would be there.
Dan Leverfeld30:20
Viral: 80.0
Speakers

Hosts

Mitch MossPauly Howard

Guests

Justin ChicaricoDan Leverfeld
Topics Discussed
NBA Playoffs Betting92%Player Prop Value90%NFL Draft Strategy88%Small Ball Baseball85%Betting on Mock Drafts82%Pro Betting Tools80%Hockey Playoff Line Moves78%Injury Impact on Odds75%
People & Brands

Dan Leverfeld

person

15xPositive

V-CIN

organization

12xPositive

Justin Chicarico

person

12xPositive

New York Jets

other

10xPositive

David Bailey

person

8xNeutral

DraftKings

organization

8xNeutral

Circa Sports

organization

6xPositive

Ryan Weiss

person

6xPositive

Karl-Anthony Towns

person

5xPositive

Tennessee Titans

other

5xNeutral

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