Follow The Money April 22, 2026 | Hour 2

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In the second hour of 'Follow the Money' on VSiN Best Bets, hosts Mitch Moss and Polly Howard dive deep into the 2026 NFL Draft, analyzing top picks, team motivations, and the influence of ownership on draft decisions. Guest Evan Silva from EstablishTheRun.com provides insight on the volatile quarterback and running back landscape, emphasizing that despite logical team needs, owner influence—especially from Arizona’s Michael Bidwell—could force a high-profile pick of Jeremiah Love at #3. The discussion highlights the unpredictability of the draft, with long-shot bets on offensive linemen like Jennings Dunker and Emmanuel Pregnod gaining traction due to a flat draft class. The hosts also explore betting angles on the NBA playoffs, particularly the Detroit Pistons’ collapse at home and Orlando Magic’s resurgence, while analyzing point spreads and prop bets. In baseball, they examine the Dodgers’ strong pitching matchup against the Giants, the Braves’ hot streak, and the Mets’ ongoing struggles, including a viral fan tweet mocking their losing streak. The episode closes with a spotlight on the social betting platform Cut, promoting its pre-funded, no-flake model with a VEASAN promo code.

Key Takeaways
1

Owner influence, especially Michael Bidwell in Arizona, may override team logic and push for a Jeremiah Love pick at #3 despite team needs.

2

With a weak running back class and few blue-chip players, long-shot bets on offensive linemen like Jennings Dunker (50-1) and Emmanuel Pregnod are gaining traction.

3

The NBA playoffs are delivering chaos—Orlando Magic’s 11-game home losing streak and Detroit’s collapse highlight the unpredictability of the series.

4

In baseball, the Dodgers’ Otani is pitching at a Cy Young level, but his FIP suggests regression; the Giants’ Molly has a misleading ERA and high home run rate.

5

The Mets’ 13-game losing streak has fueled fan backlash, with viral social media content mocking their poor performance and high-profile contracts.

Chapters
0:00
2 min

NFL Draft Preview: The Owner's Voice

The episode opens with a sponsor message for a job fair in Berlin, followed by a deep dive into the 2026 NFL Draft, focusing on the top picks and the growing influence of team owners, particularly Michael Bidwell of the Cardinals.

2:00
5 min

Jeremiah Love at #3: Logic vs. Owner Pressure

When the owner gets involved, all bets are off and there's a lot of momentum right now that suggests that the owner of the Cardinals wants to draft Jeremiah Love at number three.

Highlight
7:00
7 min

Long Shots & Draft Strategy: The Flat Class

I think that because there's not, you know, so many blue chip players in this draft, teams have fewer first round grades on this draft than in many years.

Highlight
14:00
10 min

NBA Playoffs Chaos: Detroit’s Collapse & Orlando’s Rise

How can you lose 11 in a row at home in the playoffs? You first have to exercise the demons, even the series at one.

Highlight
24:00
16 min

Baseball Betting: Dodgers vs. Giants & Mets’ Meltdown

The Mets are 9-0 when Hedges catches. And they're 5-12 when he doesn't. What? Isn't that something?

Highlight
High-Impact Quotes
When the owner gets involved, all bets are off and there's a lot of momentum right now that suggests that the owner of the Cardinals wants to draft Jeremiah Love at number three.
Evan Silva3:12
Viral: 85.0
The Mets are 9-0 when Hedges catches. And they're 5-12 when he doesn't. What? Isn't that something?
Polly Howard38:40
Viral: 80.0
I hope they miss just because the fan base will be burning things down saying how did we sign this guy to that contract?
Mitch Moss43:31
Viral: 78.0
Speakers

Hosts

Mitch MossPolly Howard

Guests

Evan SilvaSean GreenDoug Kazarian
Topics Discussed
NFL Draft95%Owner Influence88%Long Shot Bets85%NBA Playoffs80%Baseball Betting78%Social Betting Platforms70%Team Performance Trends65%Prop Bets60%
People & Brands

Jeremiah Love

person

18xPositive

Arizona Cardinals

other

14xNeutral

Evan Silva

person

12xPositive

VSiN Best Bets

media

10xPositive

New York Mets

other

10xNegative

Los Angeles Dodgers

other

9xPositive

Sean Green

person

8xPositive

San Francisco Giants

other

7xNeutral

Michael Bidwell

person

6xPositive

Detroit Pistons

other

6xNegative

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