

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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Jun 9, 2022 • 51min
NBA Finals Game 4 Best Bets
The Celtics took Game 3 so it was a big payday for Matt Moore and Brandon Anderson, but now Game 4 awaits and it’s a much trickier spot. How do you bet a game without clear value on the side? Why are the Celtics letting Steph Curry shoot? Can Boston manage the “pain” to get their first title in 14 years? Plus, how to guide your prop and total betting based on the expected game style, and Brandon breaks down a spot to bet Boston using two different series futures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 6, 2022 • 54min
NBA Finals Game 3 Best Bets
The Warriors tied the series up as Boston fell apart in Game 2. But Brandon and Matt are still strangely confident in the Celtics and are in agreement on the Game 3 best bet. Will the Celtics continue to roll off postseason losses, or have the adjustments Golden State has made trip them up? Plus, a look at props including a Smart play, some expectations for rotation differences, Finals MVP, and series price breakdowns. If you want to bet the NBA Finals, this is the podcast that will give you what you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 4, 2022 • 36min
Celtics-Warriors Game 2 Best Bets
The Celtics stuned the Dubs in the Bay to take Game 1. So the Warriors are bouncing back in Game 2… right? Right?! Plus, does Jayson Tatum bounce back scoring or pile up the assists? Steph Curry will play more minutes, but will that lead to more production? And, what’s the best play for Finals MVP and how many ways is Matt going to hedge this thing? Matt Moore and Dan Titus break down Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Buckets.The Buckets crew is back on Monday to preview Game 3 of the NBA Finals in Boston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 2, 2022 • 50min
NBA Finals Best Bets With Ken Barkley
Betting analyst and host of You Better You Bet on the Audacy Network Ken Barkley joins Matt Moore to break down the NBA Finals market. If the series is priced appropriately, how do the alternate markets provide value? Who’s the better team between Boston and Golden State? How much should overthink Finals MVP and how much of it is pretty simple? All this and more on Buckets. The Buckets crew will be back on Friday to recap Game 1 of the Finals and preview Game 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 31, 2022 • 38min
NBA Finals: Celtics-Warriors Game 1 Best Bets
The NBA Finals tip off Thursday between Boston and Golden State. Why are our experts so big on the Warriors if they like the Celtics in the series? Is there a real fatigue factor with four days off, and why doesn’t it matter later in the series? Plus, a look at props including Al Horford defensive plays, Klay Thompson struggles, and a spot to bet Andrew Wiggins. All this and more plus sides, totals, and series props with Joe Dellera and Brandon Anderson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 31, 2022 • 54min
NBA Finals: Celtics-Warriors Series Best Bets
It’s Dynasty vs. Destiny as the Warriors take on the Celtics in the NBA Finals. Boston, the best team in the NBA over the last five months, is an underdog vs. the three-time champs Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green. Can Boston upend the Splash Brothers? Or will Golden State once again add to its collection of hardware. Plus, why are Brandon Anderson and Joe Dellera limiting themselves to one outcome on Game 1 and the series? All this plus props, sides, totals, and futures as the NBA Finals begin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 29, 2022 • 45min
Celtics-Heat Game 7 Best Bets
Have the Celtics blown their chance?!?! The Heat drag this series to seven, and now we face the rare circumstance of a road team favored in a Game 7. Action Network senior NBA writer Matt Moore and NBA futures analyst Brandon Anderson are joined by contributor Joe Dellera to break down the last Eastern Conference Finals game in this episode of BUCKETS! The history and trends point to Miami, but to the guys, Boston still feels like the better team. Anderson is doubling, tripling, quadrupling down against the Miami team he refuses to buy into, while Moore can't avoid the value on a home Game 7 dog. Dellera thinks the under may be a bit overvalued but the trends back the idea that this one will be ugly. Tune in for sides, props, total for Boston-Miami Game 7 with a trip to the NBA Finals on the line.Subscribe, rate and review for more NBA betting content throughout the NBA Playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 28, 2022 • 31min
Golden State Warriors Finals Best Bets
The Golden State Warriors advance to the NBA Finals. Action Network senior NBA writer Matt Moore and NBA futures analyst Brandon Anderson work through why they were on the Warriors early, how this Golden State team is different from the previous version, what to learn betting-wise from them, and more. Plus, a look at Finals MVP from a Warriors' perspective and how Brandon thinks it's Steph or nothing and Matt thinks it's anyone-but. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review for more NBA betting content through the NBA Playoffs. Also, follow Matt and Brandon on the award-winning Action Network app and track your own bets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 27, 2022 • 40min
Heat-Celtics Game 6 Best Bets
The Heat have completely fallen apart! Action Network senior NBA writer Matt Moore, NBA futures analyst Brandon Anderson and professional bettor Raheem Palmer are back to talk more NBA Playoffs in this episode of BUCKETS!The crew thinks the Celtics-Heat series is over and finding value in the spot is difficult with the market. Brandon continues to fade an injured Jimmy Butler, while Rah has a specific total approach. The guys discuss Conference Finals MVP and Brandon's hedge options on his Jaylen Brown ticket? Plus, Rah gets Buckets one last time.Subscribe, rate and review for more NBA betting content throughout the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 26, 2022 • 34min
Mavericks-Warriors Game 5 Best Bets
Action Network senior NBA writer Matt Moore is joined by NBA futures analyst Brandon Anderson and professional bettor Raheem Palmer to discuss Game 5 of the Mavericks/Warriors series in this episode of BUCKETS! - Golden State is a heavy favorite and has never lost a Game 5 when up 3-0 to start a series... but does that mean they can cover the number? - How do you play a series where Dallas underperformed offensively but has improved every game? - Are the Mavericks "live" to at least push this series to seven after winning Game 4? Brandon goes back to the reliable well, but wants to get more aggressive (surprise, surprise) while Raheem plays it safe. Plus, an early look at how to play potential finals matchups between the Warriors and Celtics.Subscribe, rate and review for more NBA betting content throughout the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.