VSiN By The Books | April 7, 2026 | Hour 2

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In this second hour of VSiN By The Books, host Dave Ross and guest Matt Eumanns break down Michigan's national championship victory, highlighting Eumanns' early bet on the Wolverines at 20-1 odds and his analysis of their dominant performance despite a low-scoring game. Eumanns shares his Masters futures strategy, emphasizing long-shot bets on players like Chris Goddard, Justin Rose, and Gary Woodland, while cautioning against first-time Masters starters. He also discusses the value of top-10 and top-20 bets as a path to profitability. Greg Hoops Peterson then shifts focus to baseball, offering detailed handicaps on matchups including the Guardians vs. Royals, Mets vs. D-backs, and Reds vs. Marlins, with strong leans on the Mets’ money line and the under in several games. The segment concludes with a deep dive into NBA and NHL playoff implications, including injury concerns for Wemby and the Dodgers’ bullpen, and a discussion on the shifting futures landscape in the West, where the Nuggets emerge as a compelling long-shot play at +475. The episode closes with a focus on chaotic betting opportunities, particularly in the Masters.

Key Takeaways
1

Bet early on NCAA tournament favorites—Matt Eumanns secured 20-1 odds on Michigan before the tournament began.

2

Masters futures success comes from targeting long shots (50-1 and above) and pairing them with top-10/20 bets for profit.

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In baseball, the Mets’ money line and under bets are strong plays due to Juan Soto’s absence and weak D-backs bullpen.

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The Nuggets at +475 are the most compelling long-shot play in the NBA West due to Wemby’s injury and OKC’s dominance.

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Under 7.5 is a strong lean in low-scoring pitching matchups like Giants vs. Phillies and Mariners vs. Rangers.

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Chapters
0:00
10 min

Michigan's Championship Run & Early Futures Betting

I bet Michigan, let's see, May 28th was the first bet I made. I bet it a few times actually, but the first bet was 20-1 odds on May 28th.

Highlight
10:00
10 min

Masters Futures: Long Shots & First-Time Starters

I'm going to run it back with Rosie. Who knows? Maybe he'll catch. I believe, Dave, you're a Masters historian. I believe that Justin Rose has finished runner-up in Augusta three times, including last year, right?

Highlight
20:00
10 min

Baseball Handicaps: Mets, Guardians, Reds & Marlins

I liked that over and for the Mets, I'd be wanting to go a little bit more money line rather than run line because even though it's a little bit of chalkier money line price, you just feel a little bit more tepid with laying a run line.

Highlight
30:00
10 min

NBA & NHL Playoff Implications & Injury Watch

I can't play San Antonio now at plus three 20 until I know that we've got, you know, a doctor on the scene that tells me he's going to be just fine.

Highlight
40:00
10 min

Chaos & Value in Futures Markets

The episode wraps with a focus on chaotic betting opportunities, particularly in the Masters, where Eumanns emphasizes the value of betting on players with past near-misses and strong statistical profiles despite low odds.

High-Impact Quotes
I bet Michigan, let's see, May 28th was the first bet I made. I bet it a few times actually, but the first bet was 20-1 odds on May 28th.
Matt Eumanns1:57
Viral: 85.0
I'm going to run it back with Rosie. Who knows? Maybe he'll catch. I believe, Dave, you're a Masters historian. I believe that Justin Rose has finished runner-up in Augusta three times, including last year, right?
Matt Eumanns5:21
Viral: 80.0
The only playable number would be the nuggets at plus four 75 to win the conference with the Wimby injury.
Jensen Lewis41:31
Viral: 80.0
Speakers

Host

Dave Ross

Guests

Matt EumannsGreg Hoops Peterson
Topics Discussed
Masters Futures Strategy95%NCAA Tournament Betting90%MLB Baseball Handicapping85%Injury Impact on Betting Lines85%Long Shot Betting80%NBA Playoff Futures80%NHL Playoff Implications75%Under/Over Betting70%
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Jensen Lewis

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Matt Eumanns

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Masters Tournament

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Michigan Wolverines

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Greg Hoops Peterson

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NBA Playoffs

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NHL Playoffs

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Justin Rose

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