VSiN By The Books | April 24, 2026 | Hour 3

In this episode of VSiN By The Books, host Dave Ross and guest Lou Finnecaro dive deep into the NFL draft, NHL Stanley Cup playoffs, and UFC fight cards, offering sharp betting insights and strategic analysis. Finnecaro emphasizes the value of patience in sports betting, particularly in hockey, where road teams often outperform despite public bias toward home teams. He shares his process for evaluating fighters, stressing passion, personal systems, and trust in one’s own analysis over blind reliance on analytics. The episode also features a detailed breakdown of key matchups, including the Aljo vs. Yusuf Salal main event, where Finnecaro backs Aljo’s wrestling prowess over Salal’s physical advantages. Warren Sharp joins to dissect the NFL draft’s first round, criticizing the Arizona Cardinals’ high-priced selection of Jeremiah Love and the Rams’ questionable pick of Ty Simpson, calling both decisions misuses of draft capital. The hosts also explore NBA and NHL betting angles, with cautious takes on the Celtics, Rockets, and Spurs, while highlighting the value in money-line parlays and over/under trends. The episode closes with a nostalgic look at past drafts and a celebration of Jensen Lewis’s 50-1 draft ticket win, underscoring the thrill of high-risk, high-reward betting.