Follow The Money | May 6, 2026 | Hour 2
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In this second hour of 'Follow The Money' on VSiN Best Bets, Mitch Moss and Paulie dive deep into the latest sports betting angles across the NBA, NHL, MLB, and college football playoffs. They analyze mispriced odds, especially on the Philadelphia 76ers and Cleveland Cavaliers, criticizing bookmakers for overreacting to early playoff results. The hosts debate the Boston Celtics' playoff collapse, the Toronto Maple Leafs' controversial hiring of John Chayka, and the absurdity of certain futures like the Flyers at 14-1 to win their series. They also discuss the cultural and logistical quirks of sports fandom, from tipping practices to streaming limitations in bars. The episode features a 'You Cannot Be Serious' segment mocking the hiring of Chayka and PK Subban’s fashion choices, while also highlighting the growing trend of college football season extension and calls for calendar reform. Throughout, the hosts emphasize the importance of not overreacting to short-term results and staying disciplined with betting strategy.
Avoid overreacting to early playoff results—odds like Cavs at 40-1 or Flyers at 14-1 are often mispriced and present value opportunities.
Bookmakers are frequently slow to adjust to real-time team performance, especially when injuries or lineup changes occur unexpectedly.
The Toronto Maple Leafs' hiring of John Chayka is widely criticized as a major organizational misstep with serious ethical and performance red flags.
Tipping culture matters—especially in service industries like massage and haircuts—and can significantly impact customer experience and loyalty.
College football’s extended season is unsustainable; the AFCA’s proposed calendar reforms (ending conference title games, reducing open weeks) are long overdue.
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Job Messe in Spandau & Opening Banter
The episode opens with a German-language job fair announcement for Spandau-Arkaden, followed by Mitch Moss’s signature 'chicken or the egg' opener and a playful debate on sports betting angles.
NBA Playoff Odds & Celtics Collapse
“They have no solution when the threes are not going in. Like, that's what they rely on. If you, like, there is still... part of basketball that needs to be played with the mid-range.”
MLB & NHL Futures: The Math Game
“It's outrageous. You're getting killed if you bet the Dodgers won Otani pitches. I think the Dodgers are, what is it, two and seven in his last... I believe that's right.”
Toronto Maple Leafs & Chayka Controversy
“He was a total fraud in Phoenix. Cost the Coyotes first and second round picks for cheating. Quit before his team was in the bubble. Stabbed Don Maloney in the back to get the gig.”
Tipping Culture & Service Industry Ethics
Mike Palm shares a personal story about tipping masseuses in the Philippines and discusses the importance of tipping in service industries, including haircuts and movers.
“He was a total fraud in Phoenix. Cost the Coyotes first and second round picks for cheating. Quit before his team was in the bubble. Stabbed Don Maloney in the back to get the gig.”
“You cannot be serious! All right, number two. Yes. We have to go to the Toronto Maple Leafs and the hiring of GM John Chayka.”
“They have no solution when the threes are not going in. Like, that's what they rely on. If you, like, there is still... part of basketball that needs to be played with the mid-range.”
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Paulie
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Mitch Moss
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John Chayka
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Boston Celtics
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Cleveland Cavaliers
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Toronto Maple Leafs
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Mike Palm
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Philadelphia 76ers
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Phoenix Coyotes
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Raven Johnson
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