Money Moves | April 16, 2026 | Hour 1

In this Thursday edition of Money Moves on VSiN, hosts Stormy Bonantoni and Jonathan Bontobel dive deep into the day's major sports betting action across MLB, NBA, and NHL. The episode opens with a lively discussion on the Angels-Yankees series, where the hosts argue the Angels are undervalued despite recent blown leads, and highlight strong performances from pitchers like Parker Messick and Chase Burns. The NBA segment features a scathing critique of the Los Angeles Clippers' repeated choke performances in high-leverage games, with particular focus on Kawhi Leonard's lack of leadership and the team's systemic failures. The hosts express frustration with the Clippers' inability to close out games, drawing parallels to past playoff collapses. In the NHL, the focus shifts to the final night of the regular season, with predictions for the Western Conference matchups, including a strong case for betting the over in the Oilers-Vancouver game due to Edmonton's offensive firepower. The hosts also discuss the Hart Trophy race, favoring Connor McDavid for his MVP-caliber season despite recent struggles, and weigh in on playoff series like Boston vs. Philadelphia and Houston vs. Los Angeles, advocating for value plays on the underdog side and against overpriced favorites. The episode closes with a preview of key MLB matchups, including the Rangers-A's game and the Mariners-Padres showdown, with nuanced analysis of pitching matchups and prop bets. Key takeaways include: 1) The Angels are being undervalued in the Yankees series despite blown leads; 2) The Clippers' repeated choke performances suggest a need for roster and coaching changes; 3) Connor McDavid is the clear Hart Trophy frontrunner based on value and impact; 4) Betting the over in the Oilers-Vancouver game offers strong value; 5) The Boston Celtics are overpriced as a massive favorite in their series against the 76ers; 6) The Lakers’ home-court advantage and potential return of injured stars make the plus 2.5 games a smart play against Houston; 7) Parker Messick’s dominant early season form makes the Cleveland Guardians a strong betting angle; 8) The Mariners’ Luis Castillo has underlying metrics suggesting he could rebound, making Seattle a viable road pick despite his rough start.