Money Moves | April 13, 2026 | Hour 2
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In this Monday edition of Money Moves on VSiN, hosts Stormy Bonantoni and Jonathan Von Tobel dive into the final stretch of the NHL regular season and the NBA play-in tournament, analyzing key matchups, team strategies, and betting angles. They discuss the San Antonio Spurs' controversial decision to bench Victor Wembanyama against the Denver Nuggets, questioning the long-term implications of avoiding a tough playoff path. The conversation shifts to the Clippers' uncertain playoff readiness despite their strong turnaround, with skepticism about their ability to perform under pressure. The hosts also break down the American League Cy Young race, spotlighting Angels rookie Jose Soriano’s historic start and his 18-1 odds, while evaluating the Yankees vs. Angels and Astros vs. Mariners matchups with a focus on underlying metrics and pricing. A recurring theme is the tension between short-term results and long-term strategy, especially in teams like Golden State and the Clippers, where rest and draft positioning may outweigh immediate wins. The episode closes with a lighthearted reflection on sports injuries, including a personal story from JVT about being hit by a puck, underscoring the physical toll of professional athletics. The hosts recap their betting performance, acknowledging a rough weekend but expressing confidence heading into the playoffs. They highlight key best bets: the Angels on the run line against the Yankees, the Astros' moneyline against the Mariners, and the Pirates to cover against the Nationals. They also reflect on their personal betting records, with JVT leading in hockey and Stormy in NBA, while humorously admitting to spreadsheet errors. The episode ends with a mix of sports analysis, personal anecdotes, and a reminder to listeners to check out VSiN’s free tools and resources, including the V-CIN Daily Diamond and betting trends.
Benching key players like Victor Wembanyama for short-term strategic gains may backfire in the long-term playoff picture.
Teams like the Clippers and Golden State may prioritize future draft position over immediate playoff success, especially with high-stakes play-in games.
Jose Soriano’s dominant early-season performance makes him a legitimate Cy Young contender despite his low odds.
Underlying metrics like expected ERA and fielding independent pitching are more reliable than raw stats when evaluating pitchers like Soriano and Kikuchi.
The Astros' moneyline at +155 against the Mariners offers a strong value play due to Burroughs’ poor command and declining velocity.
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NBA Play-In Preview & Spurs' Strategic Misstep
“You've got to play Victor there. Again, your path now through potentially the Western Conference is going to include Denver potentially and or Minnesota and the Oklahoma City Thunder and then whoever you would get in the NBA Finals. It's just an arduous path when you can... Set yourself up for better success by avoiding that.”
Clippers, Warriors & Play-In Strategy
The discussion turns to the Clippers' uncertain playoff readiness despite their strong finish, with skepticism about their ability to perform in high-leverage games. The hosts analyze the Warriors' minutes restriction for Steph Curry and the strategic implications of the Clippers potentially losing to secure a lottery pick for the Thunder.
MLB: Soriano’s Cy Young Campaign & Key Matchups
“This dude is wheeling and dealing. The best part is it's not just junk. It's not, hey, you know, we'll talk about a pitcher in a little bit that's got a pretty solid ERA, but you look at it, you're like, all right, the underlying metrics, like this isn't going to hold up.”
NHL Playoff Picture & Key Games
“I feel like if there was a bet to be made, it would be on them. Also, Colorado's not going to have Bednar with them on the bench for these next couple of games. For anybody who missed it, he took a clearing attempt. It hit him straight in the face. He has facial fractures and a corneal abrasion.”
Betting Recap & Personal Reflections
The hosts recap their weekend betting performance, acknowledge losses but express confidence heading into the playoffs. They reflect on their personal betting records, discuss spreadsheet errors, and share humorous stories about sports injuries, including JVT’s puck hit and Stormy’s golf ball incident.
“This dude is wheeling and dealing. The best part is it's not just junk. It's not, hey, you know, we'll talk about a pitcher in a little bit that's got a pretty solid ERA, but you look at it, you're like, all right, the underlying metrics, like this isn't going to hold up.”
“You've got to play Victor there. Again, your path now through potentially the Western Conference is going to include Denver potentially and or Minnesota and the Oklahoma City Thunder and then whoever you would get in the NBA Finals. It's just an arduous path when you can... Set yourself up for better success by avoiding that.”
“These guys are insane. So much respect for him.”
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Jonathan Von Tobel
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Jose Soriano
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Stormy Bonantoni
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Los Angeles Clippers
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Denver Nuggets
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Victor Wembanyama
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Steph Curry
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San Antonio Spurs
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Los Angeles Angels
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