Money Moves | April 13, 2026 | Hour 1
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In this post-Masters Monday edition of Money Moves on VSiN, hosts Stormy Vaughn and Tony Jonathan Von Tolbo dive into a packed sports betting landscape following the conclusion of the NBA regular season and the Masters Tournament. The episode opens with a celebration of Rory McIlroy’s historic back-to-back Masters victory, highlighting his composure under pressure and the collapse of contenders like Justin Rose and Scottie Scheffler. The hosts dissect the NBA’s playoff picture, focusing on the play-in games, with particular attention to the Charlotte Hornets’ high-stakes matchup against the Miami Heat and the Atlanta Hawks’ unfortunate re-seeding that landed them against the New York Knicks. Guest Mitch Lawrence of SiriusXM NBA Radio joins to weigh in, expressing skepticism about young teams like Charlotte and Atlanta, while praising the Knicks’ experience and Oklahoma City’s historic regular-season dominance. The discussion shifts to the NFL Draft, with a skeptical take on Ty Simpson’s first-round potential, and then to MLB, where the Pittsburgh Pirates emerge as the unexpected best team in the NL Central despite poor run differential. The episode closes with a quirky debate on airport bathroom design and a bold bet on Nikita Kucherov for the Hart Trophy, fueled by a recent ESPN straw poll showing him as the top vote-getter.
Rory McIlroy’s back-to-back Masters win makes him only the fourth player in history to achieve this feat, and his composure under pressure was key to overcoming a late collapse by rivals.
The Charlotte Hornets, despite a strong season, face a tough play-in game against the experienced Miami Heat, with concerns about their ability to handle high-leverage moments.
Atlanta Hawks’ decision to rest players and accept the six seed over the five has backfired, landing them in a tougher matchup against the Knicks, who are favored to win in six games.
Oklahoma City’s 68-win regular season makes them the class of the league, and they are poised to make history if they win back-to-back titles as the number one overall seed.
The Pirates are the best team in the NL Central despite a weak run differential, signaling a strong start to the 2026 MLB season.
…and 2 more takeaways available in PodZeus
Post-Masters Reflections & NBA Play-In Preview
“Rory gets the monkey off of his back last year. He secures the grand slam. Had a little bit of an ease to his game the first two rounds. Granted, it was in jeopardy the last two days as well.”
NBA Play-In Analysis & Coach of the Year Debate
The hosts and guest Mitch Lawrence analyze the play-in matchups, with a focus on the Knicks-Hawks series, the Hawks’ poor performance in high-leverage games, and the broader implications of team seeding. The conversation shifts to the Coach of the Year race, with J.B. Bickerstaff and Mitch Johnson as top contenders.
NFL Draft & MLB Season Openings
The discussion turns to the NFL Draft, with skepticism about Ty Simpson’s first-round potential, and then to MLB, where the Pittsburgh Pirates are unexpectedly the best team in the NL Central despite a weak run differential.
Hart Trophy & Market Mispricing
“Kucherov 128 points, 74 games lead the NHL 1.73 points per game average. And yet here he is. He's about six to one to win this thing.”
Airport Bathroom Design & Final Thoughts
A lighthearted segment on airport bathroom design flaws, followed by a final betting insight on Kucherov’s Hart Trophy odds, wrapping up the episode with a mix of sports analysis and quirky commentary.
“Kucherov 128 points, 74 games lead the NHL 1.73 points per game average. And yet here he is. He's about six to one to win this thing.”
“Rory gets the monkey off of his back last year. He secures the grand slam. Had a little bit of an ease to his game the first two rounds. Granted, it was in jeopardy the last two days as well.”
“I think a lot of guys played a lot of games this year and a lot of dudes were pushing for 65 games with their availability, maybe even to the detriment of their own health.”
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Rory McIlroy
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Charlotte Hornets
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Miami Heat
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New York Knicks
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Mitch Lawrence
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Atlanta Hawks
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Justin Rose
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Oklahoma City Thunder
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Nikita Kucherov
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Scottie Scheffler
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