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Jan 7, 2022 • 41min

Previously, on the NBA

It’s been a wild few weeks around NBA with all the COVID protocol absences, so it’s time to discuss what’s been happening through the busy holiday season. NBA betting analysts Matt Moore, Brandon Anderson, and Raheem Palmer are back to bounce around the league and get you caught up. Kyrie Irving is finally back, so how much does that move the needle for the Nets? Is DeMar DeRozan a sleeper MVP contender for the Bulls? Are the Bucks and Giannis lurking, or will the guys forget to talk about them again? And how seriously should we take the Cavs or the Celtics?Out West, are the Warriors underrated, overrated, or properly rated? Is it time to take the Suns seriously at the top of the conference? And what in the world do we do with the Jazz? But most importantly, just how excited should we be about Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies?The guys go around the league and get ready for a post-NFL world of basketball. Tune in on Monday for the Week 13 Lookahead with fantasy basketball analysts Dan Titus and Adam Koffler as they run through the best waiver adds and strategies for managing your rosters. The trifecta of Moore, Anderson, and Palmer will be back on Tuesday to preview the marquee matchup of the night - until then let's get BUCKETS.  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.
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Jan 5, 2022 • 24min

Wednesday Workshop + Best Bets

GET IN THE ’SHOP. In this episode, NBA betting analysts Matt Moore and Raheem Palmer break down their best bests for Wednesday in the NBA. Why are the Warriors only favored by 4 points over the Mavericks? Is this really a bounce-back spot for the Nets? How do you bet totals with the offenses going wild right now after a slow start? Plus, can Toronto hang with the Bucks? All this and more on BUCKETS. 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.
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Jan 4, 2022 • 30min

Kings-Lakers Betting Preview

Fresh off a holiday hiatus NBA betting analysts Matt Moore and Raheem Palmer are back to delve into Tuesday's marquee matchup between the Sacramento Kings (16-22) and the Los Angeles Lakers (19-19).The duo also breakdown the Big Picture for both teams - Why are the Lakers still overvalued in the market? There's a big difference in the total between available numbers, but what’s the right play? Plus, what exactly is wrong with the Lakers and how do the Kings fix the mess that is their franchise?Be sure to check out BUCKETS livestream with Matt Moore and Raheem Palmer on the Action Network YouTube channel beginning at 6 PM ET on Tuesday. They'll give out their best bets for Wednesday massive 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.
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Jan 3, 2022 • 34min

Week 12 Fantasy Lookahead

Happy New Year! Both 2021 and Week 11 of the 21-22 NBA season are in the rearview and fantasy basketball analysts Dan Titus and Adam Koffler recap some notable things that happened in the last week and look ahead at Week 12.In this week’s episode, Titus and Koffler talk about a couple guys in the running for most improved player of the year in Jalen Brunson and Desmond Bane. Can the former keep his hot streak going with Luka Doncic returning to the lineup? Why we were wrong about DeMar DeRozan, but right about LeBron James? And do youngsters like Hamidou Diallo, Aaron Wiggins, Jalen Smith, and R.J. Hampton have staying power even when their teams get healthy? The guys also talk Houston amidst the issues with both Christian Wood and Kevin Porter Jr. Are there guys we should be looking to roster with both these guys potentially in the doghouse moving forward? The Grizzlies have the golden five-game schedule, while 18 teams play four games this week, and 11 teams play three games. And as always, the guys talk strategy to help you gain a competitive advantage over your league mates.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+NetworkJoin us tomorrow when Matt Moore and Raheem Palmer are back with the Big Picture, breaking down Tuesday's five-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.
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Dec 27, 2021 • 24min

Week 11 Fantasy Lookahead

Happy Holidays! Week 10 of the 21-22 NBA season is behind us and fantasy basketball analysts Dan Titus and Adam Koffler recap some notable things that happened in the last week and take a look ahead at Week 11 and beyond.In this week’s episode, Titus and Koffler break down the Christmas Day slate and give you some actionable takeaways from the five games. It took a Derrick Rose injury to unlock Kemba Walker, but he’s a guy that needs to be rostered in every single league for the time being. And what in the world is going on with the Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron can’t do it all, so what’s next for this team while Anthony Davis remains sidelined?The guys also discuss the recent injury to Paul George, and highlight a few notable players that have just recently hit the COVID list, including Trae Young, Kyle Lowry, Lonzo Ball, and Dejounte Murray. Who should you pick up from these squads? It’s crazy to think guys like Omer Yurtseven, Payton Pritchard, and Delon Wright could help you win in Week 11, but here we are.15 teams play four games this week, while the Pistons, Pelicans, and Sixers have the dreaded two-game schedule in Week 11And as always, the guys talk strategy to help you gain a competitive advantage over your leaguemates.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.
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Dec 24, 2021 • 36min

Christmas Workshop + Best Bets

Christmas time is here, and despite all of the COVID news, NBA betting analysts Matt Moore and Raheem Palmer handicap Saturday's five-game slate. It's some tough sledding out there, but the guys go through their projections while also navigating through the injury report to give out their best bets for Christmas. The Knicks are getting healthy at the right time... will the Hawks have enough fresh bodies to keep up? And what about the Nets? James Harden is set to return but will LeBron and Russ be too much for the favorites out of the Eastern Conference? The schedule is jam-packed with games beginning at 12 ET on Saturday so tune in to get an edge on all of the Christmas Day matchups on this special edition of BUCKETS! 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.
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Dec 20, 2021 • 37min

Week 10 Fantasy Lookahead

With Christmas just around the corner, fantasy basketball analysts Dan Titus and Adam Koffler are here to recap some notable things that happened in the last week and look ahead to Week 10 and beyond.In this week’s episode, Titus and Koffler talk about what’s on everyone’s mind – how in the world do we manage our fantasy basketball teams with all these players entering health and safety protocols? It’s not easy to manage, but embrace the struggle, we’re all going through it together.The guys chat about Steph Curry’s record-breaking night at Madison Square Garden, SGA’s late-game heroics, and who might be the front-runner for Most Improved Player of the Year. And on top of the health and safety protocols, there’s also several injuries to key players. Titus and Koffler tell you who they’re most concerned about and provide recommendations of guys to target based on those concerns.And as always, the guys talk strategy to help you gain a competitive advantage over your league mates.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+NetworkCheck out to the Big Picture on Tuesday with Matt Moore and Raheem Palmer as they handicap Tuesday's marquee matchup between the Suns and Lakers. 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.
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Dec 17, 2021 • 55min

Steph Curry Appreciation Hour

Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden, Steph Curry officially became the Greatest Shooter of All Time, passing Ray Allen for most 3-pointers in NBA history. Today for Friday Happy Hour, NBA analysts Matt Moore and Brandon Anderson are here to celebrate a career unlike any in league history.Matt explains why calling Steph the GSOAT is not reductive, Brandon piles on the absurd numbers and stats, and the guys talk about the unique experience of seeing Curry in person. Plus, a look back at where Steph’s MVP and title odds sat before 2015 and 2016 compared to this season and what another MVP would mean for Curry’s historical legacy going forward.This is an episode you do not want to miss. And come back next week for more BUCKETS, including a very special Christmas Day preview and breakdown of all five holiday games! 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.
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Dec 15, 2021 • 22min

Wednesday Workshop + Best Bets

Welcome to another Wednesday Workshop! Matt Moore and professsional bettor Raheem Palmer advise caution with the NBA suffering through yet another COVID outbreak. There's 11 games on the slate but with so many key players questionable or out due to health and safety protocols, make sure to check the injury reports.How long should bettors wait to find out availability? The guys discuss when to buy back at the best opportunity if news updates, or should you wait entirely? Plus, a look at Lakers-Mavericks, Grizzlies-Blazers, and Thunder-Pelicans.The crew will be back on Friday with Brandon Anderson and Matt Moore breaking down Western Conference teams seeded between 4 and 11 and how they stack up two months into the 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.
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Dec 14, 2021 • 50min

Warriors-Knicks Betting Preview

Steph Curry... at the Garden... needs only TWO threes to become the all-time leader in 3-pointers. Will history be made?!?!On this week’s episode of The Big Picture, Matt Moore breaks down Tuesday's marquee matchup between the Warriors and Knicks with professional bettor Raheem Palmer and NBA futures analyst Brandon Anderson. Why are the Warriors only 5.5-point favorites? Is this a trap? What do you do when you can’t get to the number a book gives you by a wide margin? The Warriors’ defense has been so good, but is that creating an illusion on the value of the under? Plus, Steph Curry is the MVP favorite. If you haven’t bet it yet, is now the time? What about Kevin Durant? And can the Knicks make the playoffs? Be sure to check out Tuesday's livestream on the Action Network YouTube channel where Matt Moore and Raheem Palmer give you their best bets for Wednesday's 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.

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