Follow The Money | April 29, 2026 | Hour 3

VSiN Best Bets45mApril 29, 2026

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In this final hour of 'Follow the Money' on VSiN Best Bets, Mitch Moss and Pauly Howard dive deep into the NHL playoffs, emphasizing the critical importance of the first period under and second period over trends, citing data from six of the first-round series. They analyze key matchups including the Flyers-Penguins and Utah-Vegas games, highlighting how momentum shifts, special teams, and early goal scoring can decide series. The hosts express skepticism about the Boston Celtics' playoff performance, proposing a bold trade involving Jason Tatum for the #1 overall pick and A.J. DeBanson, arguing long-term team building outweighs short-term star power. The conversation shifts to the Kentucky Derby, with guest Mike Samich sharing his superfecta strategy, focusing on horses like Chief Wallaby and the Puma while cautioning against Renegade due to the rail draw. Samich also discusses the value of first period unders and defensive matchups across multiple series. The episode closes with a mix of betting insights, including the Yankees' potential for most wins in May and a viral story about a brain tumor discovered after a football field goal miss caused uncontrollable laughter.

Key Takeaways
1

First period unders are a high-value trend in the current NHL playoffs, with 20-6 record across six defensive series.

2

The Boston Celtics may benefit long-term by trading Jason Tatum for the #1 overall pick and A.J. DeBanson.

3

Renegade is a strong underdog due to the rail draw and poor historical performance from post 1 in the Derby.

4

Mike Samich's Kentucky Derby superfecta strategy focuses on Chief Wallaby, the Puma, and Commandment with a $36 bet.

5

The Yankees are a strong play for most wins in May at +1075, with key players returning from injury.

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Chapters
0:00
10 min

NHL Playoff Trends & First Period Unders

If you take out two series which are offensive series, if you take out the Minnesota Wilds and the Dallas Stars, and you take out the Edmonton Oilers and the Anaheim Ducks. The other six series so far in the first round are 20 and six to the first period under plus 14 there.

Highlight
10:00
10 min

Boston Celtics Trade Proposal & Playoff Frustration

I'm dead serious that the Boston Celtics would be better long-term doing that trade than sticking with Jason Tatum. 100% serious.

Highlight
20:00
10 min

Kentucky Derby Preview & Superfecta Strategy

We're going to play a $36 superfecta... 912 with 6 9 12 20 with 6 9 11 12 20 that cost 36 dollars for one dollar okay

Highlight
30:00
10 min

NBA Trade Ideas & Player Injuries

The hosts explore multiple hypothetical trades involving Kawhi Leonard, including deals to Detroit, Golden State, and Miami. They debate the value of veteran stars versus young talent and discuss how injuries (like Durant’s) can reshape playoff dynamics.

40:00
10 min

Yankees & MLB Betting Insights

The team highlights the Yankees' +1075 odds for most wins in May, citing returning players and a favorable schedule. They also discuss the Rockies-Reds game, where a missed field goal led to a life-saving brain tumor diagnosis.

High-Impact Quotes
He burst into laughter and was laughing so hard he suffered a seizure. His wife is a nurse and called emergency services. They found a tennis ball-sized brain tumor.
Mitch Moss40:38
Viral: 90.0
I'm dead serious that the Boston Celtics would be better long-term doing that trade than sticking with Jason Tatum. 100% serious.
Pauly Howard24:00
Viral: 85.0
We're going to play a $36 superfecta... 912 with 6 9 12 20 with 6 9 11 12 20 that cost 36 dollars for one dollar okay
Mike Samich29:16
Viral: 82.0
Speakers

Hosts

Mitch MossPauly Howard

Guest

Mike Samich
Topics Discussed
NHL Playoff Trends92%Kentucky Derby Betting90%Superfecta Strategy89%Boston Celtics Trade Proposal88%First Period Unders87%Life-Changing Sports Moments85%NBA Trade Ideas75%MLB Betting & Injuries70%
People & Brands

Pauly Howard

person

15xNegative

Boston Celtics

other

12xNegative

Mitch Moss

person

12xNeutral

Mike Samich

person

10xPositive

VSiN Best Bets

media

8xPositive

Jason Tatum

person

8xNegative

Renegade

other

7xNegative

A.J. DeBanson

person

6xPositive

Chief Wallaby

other

6xPositive

Kawhi Leonard

person

6xNeutral

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