VSiN Weekend Morning Line | April 18, 2026 | Hour 3
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Mark Malousis hosts the final hour of VSiN's Weekend Morning Line on April 18, 2026, delivering comprehensive coverage of the NBA and NHL playoffs, MLB season early trends, and key betting picks. The episode opens with a deep dive into the New York Mets' disastrous 9-game losing streak, highlighting their offensive struggles, pitching failures, and mounting pressure on manager Carlos Mendoza. Malousis argues that despite their poor record, the Mets are a strong 'against-the-streak' play against the Cubs with Freddie Peralta on the mound. He then shifts to the NBA playoffs, analyzing four opening series: Cleveland vs. Toronto, Denver vs. Minnesota, Knicks vs. Atlanta, and Rockets vs. Lakers. Malousis favors the Cavaliers, Knicks, and Rockets in their respective games, citing team depth, defensive intensity, and roster injuries. He also shares his postseason futures picks, projecting the Boston Celtics to win the NBA title and the Colorado Avalanche to claim the Stanley Cup. The segment closes with a conversation with FTN Fantasy’s Dream, who shares player prop insights on Nick Kurtz, Jordan Alvarez, and Taj Bradley, and emphasizes the value in hits, runs, and RBIs over home runs. The episode ends with a strong endorsement of the RBC Heritage and a preview of upcoming shows.
The New York Mets are a strong 'against-the-streak' play at plus money against the Cubs despite a 9-game losing streak.
Cleveland Cavaliers are favored to win Game 1 against the Raptors, with Malousis predicting a physical, tight series.
The Knicks are a solid favorite over the Hawks at Madison Square Garden, with Malousis citing their depth and defensive versatility.
The Houston Rockets are a 'hold-your-nose' pick against the injured Lakers, despite offensive weaknesses in the fourth quarter.
The Boston Celtics are projected to win the NBA championship, with Malousis favoring them over the San Antonio Spurs in the Finals.
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NBA & NHL Playoffs Kick Off: Early Series Analysis
“It's getting late early out there in Queens. The Mets are a bad baseball team. There's no ifs, ands, or buts about it.”
Keith Smith on NBA Playoff Series Predictions
Keith Smith from Spotrack joins the show to break down the four opening NBA series. He predicts the Cavaliers will win in seven against Toronto, the Nuggets in seven against Minnesota, the Knicks in five over Atlanta, and the Rockets in five over the Lakers. He emphasizes the physicality and defensive challenges each team will face.
MLB Early Season Trends and Future Picks
“I do lean the Mets today. They should maybe break that streak with Freddie on the mound.”
Betting Picks: NBA & Baseball Action
“I'm going to take the Cavaliers. I actually like them in the first quarter. I like them for the game late in the eight-and-a-half.”
Future Futures and Closing Thoughts
Malousis reveals his full postseason futures picks, projecting the Boston Celtics to win the NBA title and the Colorado Avalanche to win the Stanley Cup. He reflects on the pressure across multiple teams and emphasizes the importance of momentum and depth in playoff success.
“It's getting late early out there in Queens. The Mets are a bad baseball team. There's no ifs, ands, or buts about it.”
“I'm going to take the Cavaliers. I actually like them in the first quarter. I like them for the game late in the eight-and-a-half.”
“I'm going to take the Cavaliers. I actually like them in the first quarter. I like them for the game late in the eight-and-a-half.”
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Mark Malousis
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Keith Smith
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