VSiN By The Books | April 14, 2026 | Hour 2

In this Tuesday edition of VSiN By The Books, hosts Jensen Lewis and Mark Malousis dive deep into the NBA play-in tournament, MLB betting trends, and NFL draft insights. The episode opens with key matchups in the NBA, including the Phoenix Suns vs. Portland Trailblazers and Charlotte Hornets vs. Miami Heat, with both hosts leaning toward chalky favorites and unders in several games. They discuss the impact of player injuries, particularly Luka Doncic’s return timeline, and express skepticism about the Lakers’ odds despite their star power. The MLB segment features Greg Peterson, who advocates for unders in multiple games due to strong pitching matchups and defensive trends, especially in high-temperature parks like Busch Stadium and Camden Yards. The show also covers NHL playoff seeding implications and low-scoring potential for the Mets-Dodgers game. In the final segment, Marty Herney of the GM Shuffle podcast provides expert insight into the NFL Draft, emphasizing the importance of board clarity, medical and character evaluations, and the dangers of rumor-driven betting. He predicts a defense-heavy draft with Fernando Mendoza likely going #1 and Ty Simpson potentially selected in the bottom of the first round.