Follow The Money | April 30, 2026 | Hour 1

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In this hour-long episode of VSiN Best Bets' 'Follow the Money,' hosts Mitch Moss and Pauly Howard dive deep into the latest playoff action across NBA, NHL, and MLB, emphasizing the importance of following the money in sports betting. They analyze key trends, including the remarkable 13-0 ATS record for road teams in Game 6 of playoff series since 2015, the dominance of the Knicks in their series against Atlanta, and the high-stakes drama of the Lightning-Montreal series, where 98.2% of playing time featured a one-goal margin. The hosts highlight profitable prop bets, such as betting on every NHL first-round game going to overtime—a strategy that has yielded nearly 13 units since 2017. They also spotlight the explosive potential of Nikola Jokic to avoid a triple-double tonight, a high-variance 'meat grinder' bet. In baseball, Chris Belm joins to discuss the model-driven prediction that the Atlanta Braves would win the most games in April, a successful call that sets the stage for May’s outlook, where the Yankees and Texas Rangers are favored based on schedule strength and projected performance. The episode closes with a focus on the Kentucky Derby, promoting V-CIN Pro and the upcoming coverage with Chris Massero. The episode delivers actionable insights, including leveraging tiebreaker rules at Circa for the Yankees’ 29-game schedule, targeting the Rangers’ favorable second-half schedule, and using public betting data to spot mispriced props. The hosts stress the value of disciplined, data-driven betting over emotional picks, while also acknowledging the unpredictability of sports. With high-energy banter, real-time odds analysis, and a strong emphasis on long-term edge-building, the episode reinforces V-CIN’s mission to equip bettors with tools and intelligence. The tone is upbeat and confident, celebrating wins while dissecting losses with strategic clarity.

Key Takeaways
1

Betting every NHL first-round game to go to overtime has yielded nearly 13 units since 2017—set a reminder for 2027 to repeat.

2

The Knicks are a strong play to cover against Atlanta, with physical mismatches and Brunson’s shooting form a key edge.

3

Nikola Jokic avoiding a triple-double tonight is an even-money 'meat grinder' prop—high risk, high reward.

4

For May’s most wins in MLB, target the Yankees (29 games, strong defense) and Texas Rangers (favorable late-month schedule).

5

Use Circa’s tiebreaker rules to your advantage when betting on the Yankees due to their extra game.

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Chapters
0:00
10 min

Opening the Show: Playoffs, Props, and the Power of Data

The series has been tied or within one goal for all but five minutes and 37 seconds. There has been, at most, a one-goal margin for 98.2% of playing time.

Highlight
10:00
10 min

NBA Playoffs: Knicks, Jokic, and the Triple-Double Sweat

Nikola Jokic to not have a triple-double tonight is even money. You want to put yourself through that? No. Can't do it.

Highlight
20:00
10 min

MLB Model Breakdown: Atlanta’s April Win and May Predictions

They're ranked second in the model, but 19 of the 28 games they play are away. That's a hard pass.

Highlight
30:00
10 min

Hockey Drama: Oilers, Wild, and the Power Play Paradox

The hosts analyze the NHL playoffs, focusing on the Oilers’ defensive collapse in Game 5 and the Minnesota Wild’s 3-2 series lead. They highlight the absurdly poor power-play performance across the league, with only Anaheim and Edmonton succeeding. They also discuss the potential for a low-scoring Game 6 in Edmonton.

40:00
10 min

Betting Strategy: Alts, Juice, and the Art of the Ladder

The hosts discuss advanced betting tactics, including using alt spreads (e.g., Knicks -9.5 or -10.5) and the importance of juice calculation. They warn against overpaying for small edges and advocate for larger bets on strong favorites when the juice is low.

High-Impact Quotes
Nikola Jokic to not have a triple-double tonight is even money. You want to put yourself through that? No. Can't do it.
Pauly Howard13:17
Viral: 90.0
The series has been tied or within one goal for all but five minutes and 37 seconds. There has been, at most, a one-goal margin for 98.2% of playing time.
Pauly Howard3:50
Viral: 85.0
The road teams are 13-0 ATS since 2015 in Game 6. And wouldn't you know it, five of the next six games, the road teams favored in game six.
Pauly Howard5:40
Viral: 82.0
Speakers

Hosts

Mitch MossPauly Howard

Guest

Chris Belm
Topics Discussed
NBA Playoffs95%NHL Playoffs90%MLB Most Wins in a Month88%Prop Betting Strategy85%Schedule-Based Predictions82%Overtime Betting80%Public Betting Data75%Injury Impact on Betting70%
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Chris Belm

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Atlanta Braves

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Nikola Jokic

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Texas Rangers

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