Money Moves | May 6, 2026 | Hour 1
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Money Moves on VSiN delivers a high-energy, data-driven preview of major sports action across NBA, NHL, MLB, and PGA Tour playoffs. The episode opens with breaking news that Joel Embiid is out for Game 2 of the 76ers vs. Knicks series, causing the line to shift dramatically to Knicks -10.5 and the total to surge to 250.5. The hosts analyze the implications, noting Philly’s defensive struggles without Embiid and the Knicks’ dominant recent form, including a 39-point blowout win in Game 1. The discussion then pivots to the NBA’s Western Conference, where the Oklahoma City Thunder continue their postseason dominance, defeating the Lakers by 18 points despite a 41% three-point shooting night. The Lakers’ offensive inefficiency, lack of depth, and key injuries to Luka Doncic (8-week timeline) and Jared Vanderbilt are highlighted as critical issues. In the NHL, the Toronto Maple Leafs win the draft lottery for the first overall pick, sparking excitement over potential selection of Gavin McKenna, though concerns about his past altercation and the team’s long-term rebuild are noted. The episode also previews the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow, with Golf Digest’s Christopher Powers favoring long, straight hitters like Xander Schauffele and Matt Fitzpatrick, and recommending under-the-radar picks Ben Griffin and Ryan Gerard. The hosts emphasize value plays, including a prop on Jackson Lacombe’s assist at +110 and a lean toward the over in the Buffalo-Montreal game due to high-scoring regular-season history and potential for increased penalties in the opener.
Joel Embiid’s absence forces a major line shift to Knicks -10.5, making them a near-lock for Game 2 despite Philly’s defensive issues without their star.
Oklahoma City’s Thunder are 5-0 in the postseason, covering all games and showing elite defense; the Lakers’ offensive inefficiency and key injuries (Doncic, Vanderbilt) are major red flags.
Toronto Maple Leafs win the NHL draft lottery for #1 overall pick, likely selecting Gavin McKenna, though his past incident and lack of generational hype temper expectations.
At Quail Hollow, long, straight hitters like Xander Schauffele and Matt Fitzpatrick are top picks, with value plays on Ben Griffin (50-1) and Ryan Gerard (80-1).
In the Anaheim-Vegas NHL series, the Ducks are a strong value at +140 due to superior shot and chance numbers in Game 1, despite the loss.
…and 2 more takeaways available in PodZeus
Breaking News: Joel Embiid Out, Knicks Line Shifts to -10.5
“It almost feels like if you're the 76ers, all right, look, you can't get their shoot around. You've got these injuries. If we give you today, that means we can get you three days off before we play for game three back at home.”
Thunder’s Postseason Dominance & Lakers’ Offensive Struggles
“He's not coming back anytime soon to save them, and that's a very big problem for Los Angeles.”
Toronto Maple Leafs Win NHL Draft Lottery for #1 Pick
“This isn't like Austin Matthews 2.0 once again for them. Although coincidentally with the draft being in Buffalo, the last time they had a number one overall pick was Austin Matthews when the draft was in Buffalo.”
PGA Tour Preview: Truist Championship at Quail Hollow
“I think it's so crazy what he did changing his irons. You know, he's like this is like the third peak of his career. I thought he had a chance to win another major this year.”
NHL Playoff Preview: Buffalo vs. Montreal & Anaheim vs. Vegas
The hosts preview two key NHL games. For Buffalo-Montreal, they lean toward the over 5.5 due to high-scoring regular-season history and potential for increased penalties. For Anaheim-Vegas, they favor the Ducks at +140 due to superior shot and chance numbers in Game 1, despite the loss.
“He's not coming back anytime soon to save them, and that's a very big problem for Los Angeles.”
“It almost feels like if you're the 76ers, all right, look, you can't get their shoot around. You've got these injuries. If we give you today, that means we can get you three days off before we play for game three back at home.”
“You've been outscored by 5.1 points every 100 possessions with Joel Embiid on the floor in this postseason compared to just 1.9 with him off.”
Hosts
Guest
Los Angeles Lakers
other
New York Knicks
other
Oklahoma City Thunder
other
Joel Embiid
person
Toronto Maple Leafs
other
Philadelphia 76ers
other
Christopher Powers
person
Xander Schauffele
person
Gavin McKenna
person
Jackson Lacombe
person
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