Follow The Money | April 28, 2026 | Hour 2

VSiN Best Bets45mApril 28, 2026

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In this high-energy second hour of 'Follow the Money' on VSiN Best Bets, hosts Mitch Moss and Pauly Howard dive deep into playoff action across NBA, NHL, MLB, and international soccer, dissecting key matchups, player props, and betting angles. The conversation opens with a fiery debate over a controversial baseball call that broke a historic scoreless streak, followed by sharp analysis of the Magic’s coaching turmoil and the Pistons’ failure to improve at the trade deadline. The hosts then pivot to betting insights, highlighting strong props on players like Paul George, Jayson Tatum, and Scoot Henderson, while cautioning against overvaluing Boston’s chances despite their dominance. They praise the historic Champions League semifinal between PSG and Bayern Munich, which ended 5-4, and forecast heavy over action on the next leg. The segment also features a deep dive into exotic parlays, including Andrew’s 22-1 Spurs vs. Denver Western Conference Finals bet and Kevin’s 405-1 Celtics vs. Avalanche ticket, with both hosts marveling at the potential for massive payouts. The episode closes with a nostalgic nod to Quentin Tarantino’s dialogue mastery and a lively discussion on the psychological toll of losing to an ex’s new partner in the spotlight.

Key Takeaways
1

Always trust the data: Teams that lose their previous game to a division rival by blowing a save are 162-86 since 2020.

2

Betting on player props with strong recent trends (e.g., Paul George over 15 points in 13 of last 15 games) can yield high ROI.

3

The Celtics’ 10+ point playoff win ATS record since 2020 is abysmal (10-21), suggesting caution when betting on them to cover after a blowout.

4

Exotic parlays like Spurs vs. Denver in the Western Conference Finals at 22-1 are viable if you believe in the underdog narrative.

5

Player prop markets are often mispriced—e.g., Cat’s assists and points in the Knicks series are undervalued despite his dominant play.

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Chapters
0:00
2 min

The Money Trail: From Baseball to Bettor Psychology

The episode opens with a playful yet pointed discussion on the controversial baseball call that ended a historic scoreless streak, setting the tone for the theme of 'following the money' in sports betting and decision-making.

2:00
3 min

The Cost of Complacency: Pistons, Magic, and Coaching Turmoil

You can't fire him if you win the series, can you? I would think no.

Highlight
5:00
5 min

The Psychology of Playoff Pressure: Exes, Social Media, and Performance

I cannot imagine the pain that is losing money in a playoff series to your ex's new boyfriend while she flaunts it on social media every night.

Highlight
10:00
10 min

MLB & NBA Betting Angles: Props, Parlays, and Market Mispricings

Andrew had it if Denver lost like they were supposed to that final game of the regular season. Because then they would have played the Thunder...

Highlight
20:00
10 min

Champions League & NHL: High-Scoring Games and Late-Game Drama

Highest scoring Champions League semifinal on record. Second highest scoring knockout game ever. Highest scoring first half ever with five goals.

Highlight
High-Impact Quotes
I cannot imagine the pain that is losing money in a playoff series to your ex's new boyfriend while she flaunts it on social media every night.
Mitch Moss6:18
Viral: 90.0
That's a masterpiece, Ryan. It's beautiful. And there's got to be a major upset for you not to cast that.
Pauly Howard40:23
Viral: 88.0
You can't fire him if you win the series, can you? I would think no.
Pauly Howard3:02
Viral: 85.0
Speakers

Hosts

Mitch MossPauly Howard

Guest

Julian Edlow
Topics Discussed
playoff betting strategy95%exotic parlays and long-shot bets92%player prop mispricing90%emotional impact on athlete performance88%coaching controversies in sports85%international soccer betting80%MLB pitching trends75%college sports betting70%
People & Brands

Mitch Moss

person

15xPositive

Pauly Howard

person

14xPositive

Celtics

other

12xMixed

Thunder

other

10xPositive

Paul George

person

6xPositive

Spurs

other

6xPositive

Jose Soriano

person

5xPositive

Jayson Tatum

person

4xPositive

Scoot Henderson

person

4xNeutral

PSG

other

4xPositive

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