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Are you itching for NBA action 12 months a year? Then welcome home! The BUCKETS podcast from Action Network sports betting experts has you covered from the Summer League through the championship parade, and everything in between. Whether you gamble on NBA futures, individual games or player props, our betting experts hit the mics every week to serve your needs every week of the year. Gambling coverage is led by Action Network senior writer Matt Moore, one of the best-connected and well-respected journalists covering the NBA today. He's joined by Action Network NBA betting experts like Brandon Anderson, Kyle Murray, Joe Dellera and more. They know the league's drama and intrigue inside and out... and have turned data analysis and passion into profits. So if the world of the National Basketball Association means a little bit more to you... then Let's Get BUCKETS.
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Nov 3, 2021 • 24min
Wednesday Workshop + Best Bets
It’s the Wednesday Workshop! Matt Moore breaks down the NBA Wednesday 11-game slate with professional bettor Raheem Palmer. Is it time to zag on overs? How are the Knicks dogs? And can you trust the Pacers or the Celtics? What about the Magic? Coming in 4-2 on the season, you don't want to miss their best bets for Wednesday night.Make sure to check out the Wednesday Workshop livestream on YouTube every Tuesday at 7 pm ET. And, don't forget to join Matt Moore and Brandon Anderson each Friday for NBA Happy Hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 2, 2021 • 40min
Under and Out
Why are unders so hot right now? Matt Moore, Brandon Anderson, and Raheem Palmer of the Action Network break down why unders have been on fire to start the season. Is it the new ball? (Thanks, Wilson) The fouls? Maybe the crowds? And when should bettors start seeing opportunities to go the other way? The trio discusses several factors contributing to underwhelming offensive performance throughout the league and provides compelling historical trends to debate the recent wave of unders.Be sure to listen in tomorrow where Matt Moore and Raheem Palmer give out their best bets on Wednesday's Workshop for Wednesday's 11-game slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 1, 2021 • 29min
Week 3 Lookahead I Fantasy Basketball
Week 2 of the 2021-22 NBA season is officially in the books. It’s still very early, but there’s now just enough data to help us make bold predictions and react to players in new situations. Action Network fantasy basketball analysts Dan Titus and Adam Koffler are here to help you gain a competitive advantage over your leaguemates by analyzing different players in different situations.Can Miles Bridges keep it going, or is this just a facade with Terry Rozier in and out of the Hornets lineup? Why Al Horford is a big-time sell-high. What should we make of Michael Porter Jr.’s lackluster performance six games into the season? And what happens when guys like Pascal Siakam, Jonathan Isaac, and Dillon Brooks return to the lineup for their respective teams? How much will guys like Scottie Barnes, Mo Bamba, De’Anthony Melton, and Desmond Bane be affected?Titus and Koffler also discuss a few lineup optimization strategies to help you gain a competitive advantage week-in-and-week-out. Check back in with us ahead of Week 4 as we recap Week 3 and continue to run through some of our biggest early-season takeaways.And to take advantage of PrizePicks' $100 deposit match offer, click this link:https://app.prizepicks.com/sign-up?invite_code=Action10&utm_source=Action+Network&utm_medium=Affiliates&utm_campaign=Action+Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 29, 2021 • 40min
Surprise Teams & Betting Takeaways
Brandon Anderson brings you the Friday Happy Hour on Buckets. He and Matt Moore of the Action Network discuss the surprising Cinderella starts for the Minnesota Timberwolves (“Awoooo!“), the Charlotte Hornets, and Cleveland Cavaliers. Should bettors jump on futures bets for these upstarts or will the clock strike twelve on these perennial lottery squads? All that plus Rookie of the Year talk on Buckets Happy Hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 27, 2021 • 34min
Wednesday Workshop + Best Bets
Matt Moore brings in professional bettor Raheem Palmer of the Action Network to break down three best bets for the Wednesday slate. Not just picks, but what the numbers say, the factors that support it, how to consider early season variance and more.Minute Markers:Heat-Nets side - 3 minGrizzlies-Blazers total -12 minHawks-Pelicans total - 17 minBe sure to check out the Happy Hour every Friday with Matt Moore and Brandon Anderson as they talk hoops heading into the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 26, 2021 • 37min
Faltering Title Favorites
Trouble in paradise? In this week’s episode of the Big Picture, Matt Moore and Brandon Anderson of the Action Network look at three teams with title aspirations who have faceplanted right out of the gate. The Nets have no frontcourt depth and James Harden looks like he should be wearing a bathrobe. The Nets odds aren’t moving. How do you bet them nightly? The Lakers have started off rough and the Russ era has been horrible. Is this a buy-low spot? Plus, you should only be worried about the Suns if your expectations were too high to begin with. All this and more on the Big Picture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 25, 2021 • 32min
Week 2 Lookahead I Fantasy Basketball
Week 1 of the 2021-22 NBA season is officially in the books. Overreactions will undoubtedly be made, but Action Network fantasy basketball analysts Dan Titus and Adam Koffler are here to put things into perspective. Some notable players have started slow - Devin Booker, Michael Porter Jr. Fred VanVleet, Russell Westbrook. On the flip side, LeBron James, C.J. McCollum, Harrison Barnes, Miles Bridges, and Mo Bamba have all come out scorching hot this season.We’re here to tell you what’s real and what’s a facade. Will these guys continue to perform as the season progresses? Titus and Koffler also discuss a few lineup optimization strategies to help you gain a competitive advantage week-in-and-week-out. Plus, the guys debut a new DFS/single stat prop segment called Elite Entries to build a lineup ahead of Monday's nine-game slate. Check back in with us ahead of Week 3 as we recap Week 2 and continue to run through some of our biggest early-season takeaways.And to take advantage of PrizePicks' $100 deposit match offer, click this link:https://app.prizepicks.com/sign-up?invite_code=Action10&utm_source=Action+Network&utm_medium=Affiliates&utm_campaign=Action+Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 22, 2021 • 46min
Opening Week Betting Reactions
Action Network analysts Matt Moore and Brandon Anderson have seen one game from every team and are ready for a little Opening Week Lightning Round. They run through 30 teams in 30 minutes (fine, 45) with one thing they've seen from each NBA team and betting trends they're looking to capitalize on early. Which presumed contenders look like pretenders? Just how bad are the bad teams? What's real and what's fake from each team’s Opening Night? The guys go through the games in order, starting with Nets-Bucks and Warriors-Lakers on Tuesday and then hitting our first full Wednesday, including the wild Celtics-Knicks 2OT game.Be sure to tune in to the BUCKETS fantasy show with Action Network analysts Dan Titus and Adam Koffler on Monday where they'll give you the top waiver adds and strategies heading into Week 2 of the NBA season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 20, 2021 • 55min
Wednesday Best Bets: Fade the Rockets
Fresh off of a thrilling opening night that saw the Bucks blow out the Nets and the road dog Warriors defeat the Lakers, Matt Moore and Raheem Palmer of the Action Network break down how to bet the NBA nightly. Raheem goes through his numbers and explains his approach using his model, the pair talk opportunities during the season, when to bet and why injury plays are complicated. Then, BEST BETS for Wednesday!Minute Markers:NBA Modeling - 2 minBest Bets for Wednesday night - 34 minIf you like the show, please rate, subscribe and provide a review and join the crew on Friday for Happy Hour with more bets heading into the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 19, 2021 • 1h 4min
NBA Futures Draft I NBA Week 1
The NBA is back! And to set off the season opener, Senior NBA writer Matt Moore is joined by the Action Network NBA staff for a special NBA Futures Draft for the 2021-22 season. Certified BUCKETS!Here’s the concept: They each draft their bets for six awards — Coach of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Sixth Man of the Year, Most Improved Player, and Most Valuable Player — plus one flex pick that can cover any award on the board. They had to wager a bankroll of $1000 across the seven picks.Listen in to hear each writer’s picks and thought process on how they drafted each award winner. Be sure to check out our regular show with Matt Moore and Raheem Palmer on Wednesday - highlighting best bets in Week 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


