Money Moves | April 14, 2026 | Hour 2

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In this second hour of VSiN's Money Moves, hosts Stormy Bonantoni and Jonathan Von Tobel dive deep into the latest sports betting action across the NBA, NHL, NFL, and MLB. The episode kicks off with a focus on the NBA play-in games, where the hosts analyze the Portland Trail Blazers vs. Phoenix Suns matchup, favoring the Blazers on the spread, and preview key series bets including the Nuggets-Timberwolves over five and a half games and the Knicks minus 1.5 against the Hawks. The NHL segment centers on a high-stakes nine-game slate with a focus on playoff seeding, particularly Utah’s motivation to avoid facing Colorado in the first round, leading to strong plays on the Utah Mammoth and Kings. The NFL draft discussion highlights the controversial case of Ruben Bain, whose past fatal car accident resurfaced, yet teams appear to have already factored it in, with no significant impact on his draft stock. The hosts also critique the NFL’s quarterback draft trends, noting a shift toward under betting on first-round quarterbacks, which they attribute to overvaluation in media narratives. In baseball, they analyze pitching matchups, including a lean toward the under in the Angels-Yankees game due to favorable underlying metrics for both pitchers, and express frustration with fragmented streaming access for replays, particularly for NBA games on Peacock. The episode closes with a recap of graded futures, including strong performances from the Hornets and Clippers, and a final emphasis on motivation-driven plays in the NHL.

Key Takeaways
1

Bet on motivated teams in the NHL playoffs, especially Utah and LA, to avoid facing Colorado in the first round.

2

The NFL draft's quarterback market is heavily skewed toward the under, with teams already factoring in past controversies like Ruben Bain’s accident.

3

Lean under on MLB totals when pitchers have strong underlying metrics, even after explosive offensive games.

4

The NBA play-in games favor the Trailblazers plus three and the Knicks minus 1.5, based on defensive matchups and team motivation.

5

Streaming access for replays is fragmented—Peacock blocks access to NBA games not on Amazon, frustrating fans.

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Chapters
0:00
10 min

NBA Play-In Preview & Early Betting Trends

Hey, it's postseason basketball possessions. It slows down. That does happen.

Highlight
10:00
10 min

NHL Playoff Motivation & Key Matchups

Would you not rather play the Pacific Division winner than the Colorado Avalanche in the first round?

Highlight
20:00
10 min

NFL Draft Controversy: Ruben Bain & Team Awareness

Teams have been aware of this. Their security departments have checked into it. Teams have reports on it. None of this caught them by surprise.

Highlight
30:00
10 min

MLB Analysis: Pitching Metrics & Under Trends

The hosts break down key MLB matchups, including Angels vs. Yankees and Mets vs. Dodgers. They emphasize underlying pitching metrics to justify leaning under the total, especially when pitchers show signs of regression or luck.

40:00
10 min

Streaming Access Frustrations & Fan Experience

Stormy expresses frustration with fragmented access to game replays, particularly for NBA games on Peacock, highlighting a growing pain point for fans who rely on multiple platforms.

High-Impact Quotes
Teams have been aware of this. Their security departments have checked into it. Teams have reports on it. None of this caught them by surprise.
Jonathan Von Tobel4:02
Viral: 85.0
We just, we always overvalue. We overvalue quarterbacks in general in terms of their importance.
Jonathan Von Tobel37:10
Viral: 80.0
Would you not rather play the Pacific Division winner than the Colorado Avalanche in the first round?
Jonathan Von Tobel18:51
Viral: 78.0
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Hosts

Stormy BonantoniJonathan Von Tobel
Topics Discussed
NBA Play-In Games92%NHL Playoff Seeding90%NFL Draft Analysis88%Motivation in Late-Season Games87%MLB Betting Trends85%Underlying Pitching Metrics83%Quarterback Overvaluation80%Streaming Access for Replays78%
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Jonathan Von Tobel

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Stormy Bonantoni

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VSiN

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Ruben Bain

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Aaron Rodgers

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