Follow The Money | May 1, 2026 | Hour 1

The first hour of 'Follow the Money' on VSiN Best Bets, hosted by Mitch Moss and Paulie Howard, delivers a deep dive into the most shocking playoff performances of the night, starting with the Minnesota Timberwolves' stunning upset of the Denver Nuggets. The Wolves, despite being without key players and facing a 14-point underdog status, pulled off a historic victory fueled by standout performances from Jade McDaniels and Terrence Shannon, turning the series into a massive betting bonanza. The episode then shifts to the NBA's Eastern Conference Finals, where the Philadelphia 76ers' recent dominance has created a massive public betting bias, with 96% of spread handles on the Sixers at plus 7.5. The hosts express skepticism about this trend, questioning whether the team's recent form is sustainable, especially with injuries and the return of key players like Jayson Tatum. The discussion extends to the NHL, highlighting the absurdity of Atlanta’s 62-19 second-quarter collapse and the psychological toll on the team. The segment also covers Premier League action, with Nigel Seeley joining to predict Arsenal’s likely win over Fulham and Bournemouth’s potential upset of Crystal Palace, driven by European qualification stakes. Throughout, the hosts emphasize the importance of betting against the public, leveraging data, and identifying value in overlooked angles.