

BUCKETS
Action Network
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 Jay Money, Albert Nguyen, Brandon Anderson, 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 10, 2022 • 1h 12min
How to Bet Most Improved Player
Matt Moore and Brandon Anderson get into the weeds on how to bet Most Improved Player. They dive into the last ten years of the award and establish rules for who has won based on field goal attempts, usage, awards consideration, and more. Then they provide tips on when to bet the award throughout the season, whether it’s better to get in early or late, and give out a pretty big chunk of candidates for bets to make now.Remember to rate and review this podcast for a chance to win a free 1-year subscription to Action Pro! Join Matt and Brandon on Thursday when they break down how to bet MVP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 4, 2022 • 57min
How to Bet Coach of the Year
BUCKETS is back with another episode and this time, Action Network's Brandon Anderson and Matt Moore break down how to bet Coach of the Year. From what previous winners have done, to what a winner looks like, the narrative around them, and when to bet the award.Then the crew gives their picks, including two signature Brandon longshots and a Western Conference load-up from Matt.The duo is back on Tuesday to break down how to bet Most Improved Player. And, remember to rate and review this podcast for a chance to win a 1-year subscription to Action Pro! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 2, 2022 • 34min
How to Bet Defensive Player of the Year
Alex Christenson joins Matt Moore to break down DPOY and how to bet it. What are the requirements historically for winning the award? What makes it such a difficult award to determine and subsequently bet on? How do you build a position throughout the year, and what are the best times to start betting the award relative to history? Plus, Matt airs his grievances with the vote last year, and Matt and Alex give their best bets to place right now based on value for the Defensive Player of the Year award.Tune in on Thursday where Matt and Brandon Anderson break down how to bet Coach of the Year. And, remember to rate and review this podcast for a chance to win a free 1-year subscription to Action Pro! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 28, 2022 • 31min
How to Bet Sixth Man of the Year
Alex Christenson joins Matt Moore to break down how to bet NBA Sixth Man of the Year award.What are the starting qualifications historically for winning the award? (Spoiler alert: BUCKETS!) They also discuss when to bet the award throughout the season and detail how the market can shift throughout the year.To close the show, they give out their best bets for 2022-23 based on where the market is now.Matt Moore and Alex Christenson will be back on Tuesday to break down how to bet Defensive Player of the Year, and be sure to rate and review this podcast for a chance to win a free 1-year subscription to Action Pro! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 26, 2022 • 47min
How to Bet Rookie of the Year
On Tuesday's episode of BUCKETS, Brandon Anderson and Matt Moore discuss how to bet the Rookie of the Year award. Summer League offered a glimpse into the top picks of this year's draft, but Paolo Banchero stood out amongst the pack. The guys break down why you should bet Paolo now, the process for betting on Rookies, and what history tells us is the winning formula for players taking home the award. Matt Moore and a special guest will be back on Thursday to assess how to bet Defensive Player of the Year for this upcoming season. And, remember to rate and review this podcast for a chance to win a free 1-year subscription to Action Pro! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 21, 2022 • 45min
Expected Win Totals: Western Conference Part 2
Brandon Anderson and Matt Moore finish their expected win totals series with a final look at the rest of the Western Conference.Will Memphis take a step back?Can the Mavericks keep pace after a strange offseason?Will Golden State have the highest win total on the board?Programming note: This episode was recorded before PointsBet released NBA win totals.The duo will be back on Tuesday to discuss how to bet the Rookie of the Year award and leave us a review for a chance to win a free 1-year subscription to Action Pro! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 19, 2022 • 39min
Expected Win Totals: Western Conference Part 1
Matt Moore and Brandon Anderson discuss their predictions for Western Conference win totals and how to bet them.How will the new-look Blazers and Pelicans stack up?Can the Kings finally take a leap forward? What will the Jazz look like without Rudy Gobert and potentially Donovan Mitchell?Be sure to check out part two of this episode on Thursday where they'll project the win totals for the rest of the Western Conference. And, leave a review for a chance to win a free 1-year subscription to Action Pro! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 14, 2022 • 34min
Expected Win Totals: Eastern Conference Part 2
Brandon Anderson and Matt Moore put their heads together to predict where the 2022-23 Eastern Conference win totals will wind up.Will the Heat get the love from the bookmakers? Are the Knicks going to be overrated again? Will the Raptors be bettable, ever? The guys will cover the Western Conference win totals starting next Tuesday so be sure to tune in. And don't forget to rate and review this podcast for a chance to win a free 1-year subscription to Action Pro! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 13, 2022 • 46min
Expected Win Totals: Eastern Conference Part 1
Matt Moore and Brandon Anderson put out their expectations on where the 2022-23 NBA Win Totals for the Eastern Conference will land. Will the Hawks bounce back with Dejounte Murray? Are the Pistons sneaky good? How Can Boston follow up such an incredible season? Be sure to check out part two of this episode on Thursday where they'll project the win totals for the rest of the Eastern Conference. And, leave a review for a chance to win a free 1-year subscription to Action Pro! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 7, 2022 • 31min
How to Bet NBA Summer League
The much anticipated 2022 NBA Summer League officially tips off on Thursday night. And here to break down how to bet on the summer league are NBA betting analysts Brandon Anderson and Joe Dellera. Basketball fans got a sneak peek of top picks Chet Holmgren and Keegan Murray at the Salt Lake City and California Classic summer league events this past week, but the real fun begins in Las Vegas on July 7th. Brandon and Joe provide their best strategies on betting the Summer League game-by-game, tell you which players to watch, and debate the four teams they have pegged to win this year's competition. Stay locked in with Buckets throughout the offseason, and remember to rate and review this podcast for a chance to win a free 1-year subscription to Action Pro! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.