VSiN By The Books | April 16, 2026 | Hour 2
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This episode of VSiN By The Books on April 16, 2026, delivers a deep dive into the NBA playoffs following a dramatic weekend of play-in tournament action. The Philadelphia 76ers secured their spot against the Boston Celtics, while the Golden State Warriors stunned the Los Angeles Clippers with a 43-point fourth quarter led by Steph Curry, setting up a matchup with the Phoenix Suns. The show analyzes series matchups in the Eastern Conference, including Cleveland vs. Toronto, New York vs. Atlanta, and Boston vs. Philadelphia, offering insights on series prices, over/unders, and key player impacts. The segment also covers MLB's trend of massive early-career contracts for players with minimal service time, using Evan Longoria and recent deals as case studies. Later, Mike Palm joins live from Circa Las Vegas to discuss NFL draft futures, NHL playoff odds, and betting market dynamics, highlighting under-the-radar teams like the Timberwolves and Ottawa Senators. The episode closes with the popular 'Palms Pressing 3' segment, tackling clubhouse dynamics, pitching regression, and the Astros' controversial signing of Tatsuya Imai.
Golden State Warriors' 43-point fourth quarter comeback against the Clippers is a pivotal moment that reshapes the Western Conference playoff picture.
The Celtics are heavy favorites (12.5-point spread) against the 76ers, but Joel Embiid's absence due to appendicitis could impact the series' length and outcome.
MLB is seeing a surge in nine-figure contracts for players with minimal big league experience, raising questions about due diligence and long-term value.
Mike Palm emphasizes that information overload makes betting on the NFL draft a disadvantage, with insiders often providing misleading intel.
The Timberwolves and Ottawa Senators are under-the-radar teams with strong playoff potential despite low odds.
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Play-In Tournament Aftermath & Eastern Conference Series Locked In
“Golden State pulled the outright upset. They were getting five and a half. They win it by five. 126-121 total soaring over the number at 220 and a half.”
Eastern Conference Series Breakdown & Betting Angles
“I think Atlanta is gonna challenge New York more than Toronto is gonna challenge the Cleveland Cavaliers.”
MLB's Trend of Massive Early Contracts & Historical Context
Discussion on the growing trend of MLB teams signing young players with minimal service time to massive contracts, using Evan Longoria as a historical precedent and comparing it to recent deals like Kevin McGonigal’s $150M extension.
NFL Draft Futures & NHL Playoff Odds with Mike Palm
“The best results for us are lightning. Avalanche, Golden Knights. And Hurricanes a little bit.”
Palms Pressing 3: Clubhouse Dynamics, Pitching Regression & International Adjustment
“Arm fatigue, not exactly the excuse that I would use, but... you know, we try and make everything pretty good.”
“Golden State pulled the outright upset. They were getting five and a half. They win it by five. 126-121 total soaring over the number at 220 and a half.”
“Arm fatigue, not exactly the excuse that I would use, but... you know, we try and make everything pretty good.”
“You can find every excuse in the book. And Mike, as someone who got his rear end handed to him big time at the start of 2013, that was it for me and anything that could have gone wrong went wrong.”
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Mike Palm
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Mark Malousis
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Philadelphia 76ers
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Boston Celtics
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Golden State Warriors
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Jensen Lewis
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Los Angeles Clippers
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Circa Las Vegas
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New York Knicks
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Steph Curry
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