VSiN By The Books | April 7, 2026 | Hour 1
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In this Tuesday morning edition of VSiN By The Books, hosts Dave Ross and Jensen Lewis kick off the Masters week with a deep dive into the aftermath of Michigan's historic second national championship in college basketball, highlighting the team's reliance on the transfer portal and NIL-driven recruiting. The conversation explores the implications of Dusty May’s success in assembling a five-transfer starting lineup, the shock of Michael Malone’s hiring at UNC, and the broader transformation of college sports. The hosts then pivot to the upcoming Masters, featuring a detailed interview with Jason Sobel from Sirius XM PGA Tour Radio, who breaks down the top contenders—Scotty Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau, and Jon Rahm—while emphasizing the course’s fast, firm conditions and the rising potential of under-the-radar players like Ludwig Oberg and Robert McIntyre. The episode also covers key developments in the NHL, MLB, and NBA, including Buffalo’s surprising rise in the standings, the Dodgers’ dominant 14-2 win over the Blue Jays, and the Knicks’ narrow victory over the Hawks. Throughout, the hosts emphasize strategic betting, cross-sport parlays, and the value of early positioning in futures markets.
Michigan’s national title run was powered by five transfers, signaling a new era in college basketball where NIL and the transfer portal are central to success.
The Masters course is expected to be fast and firm, favoring strong short games and making under-the-radar players like Ludwig Oberg and Robert McIntyre strong value plays.
Buffalo’s 4-2 win over the Lightning ties them with Tampa Bay at 102 points, making them a serious threat in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
The Dodgers are emerging as the team to beat in MLB despite Mookie Betts’ injury, with a dominant offensive showing against Toronto.
Cross-sport parlays—like combining Michigan’s title with top 20 finishes at Augusta—can significantly boost returns, especially when hedging futures.
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Michigan's Transfer Portal Triumph & Masters Countdown
“This is the new landscape of not just college basketball but college sports overall. You go get a guy that UNC certainly coveted. It didn't work out with Hubert Davis there. Hubert Davis is out of a job now.”
The Rise of the Transfer Portal & Coaching Shakeups
“It's not like Dusty May is going to have to be fighting tooth and nail to get some of the better recruits. So let's say that Di Morrow goes and declares for the NBA draft. You're probably going to go find the next big post presence.”
Masters Preview with Jason Sobel
“I will take a new champion this week, but that's a hell of a question. Oh, by the way, I'll go back to Oberg for a second here. And yes, you're right. There's a notion around him right now that he can't close because hit two in the water on the back nine of the players championship with the lead.”
Betting Strategy & Cross-Sport Parlays
The hosts discuss their betting approach, including hedging futures, using cross-sport parlays (e.g., Michigan + top 20 at Augusta), and capitalizing on early odds. They highlight the value of including ties in golf futures and the strategic use of small unit plays.
NHL, MLB & NBA Playoff Race Updates
The episode covers the tight race in the NHL’s Atlantic Division, the Dodgers’ dominant win over the Blue Jays, and the Knicks’ narrow victory over the Hawks. The hosts analyze team form, injury impacts, and playoff seeding implications.
“I will take a new champion this week, but that's a hell of a question. Oh, by the way, I'll go back to Oberg for a second here. And yes, you're right. There's a notion around him right now that he can't close because hit two in the water on the back nine of the players championship with the lead.”
“This is the new landscape of not just college basketball but college sports overall. You go get a guy that UNC certainly coveted. It didn't work out with Hubert Davis there. Hubert Davis is out of a job now.”
“The Red Sox in their franchise history have never started a season 2-8 in the illustrious history of the Red Sox.”
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jensen lewis
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dave ross
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michigan wolverines
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dusty may
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los angeles dodgers
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jason sobel
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unc
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scotty scheffler
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ludwig oberg
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buffalo sabres
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