

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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Apr 5, 2022 • 44min
The Big Picture: The Playoff Dark Horses
With a few pre-season favorites faltering down the stretch, Senior NBA Writer Matt Moore and Action Network betting analysts Brandon Anderson and Raheem Palmer dig into some teams that could surprise this postseason, on the Big Picture.Can the Nets offense carry them to a title?The Clippers are trending towards the play-in but does Paul George (and potentially Norman Powell) give them a shot?Are Cavs sunk, and how should you bet them for better or worse? Is Atlanta ready to pull off another unlikely run? And once more, with feeling, are the Lakers really done this time? The Buckets crew is back tomorrow to preview Wednesday's NBA slate so tune in to hear their best bets and breakdown prior to tip-off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 1, 2022 • 30min
The Big Picture: MVP Flip
Matt Moore brings on Raheem Palmer and Brandon Anderson to go around the league. Raheem thinks the Sixers are live against the Bucks, but Matt doesn’t think there will be value. Brandon thinks parity in the East is overstated.Then, the trio discuss the ESPN MVP Strawpoll and its impact on the odds. What’s the best way to bet the race this late in the season, and is there value on Giannis for a huge comeback? This and more on the Big Picture.The fantasy basketball season is wrap but tune in on Monday for a special edition of the Workshop, where Matt Moore and Raheem Palmer break down Monday's slate of games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31, 2022 • 26min
Thursday Workshop: A Bucks-Nets Showdown
It's Thursday and the Association has five games on deck for tonight. With the season winding down and books getting tighter, the Buckets crew will talk through their best bets in the Workshop.Professional bettor Raheem Palmer sees a huge slate in the NBA and says “Let’s bet the Hawks!”NBA analyst Joe Dellera thinks the Clippers-Bulls line is fishy and Matt Moore wonders if the Bucks will keep allowing tons of three's versus the Nets. The three break down the entire Thursday night NBA slate - including who you can trust between the Jazz and the Lakers without LeBron and most likely, AD.Be sure to check out the Big Picture on Friday with Matt Moore and Brandon Anderson as they discuss the rollercoaster MVP race. A recent straw poll was released by ESPN and there's still time to bet on Jokic. Tune in to hear why, on BUCKETS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 30, 2022 • 20min
Wednesday Workshop: Braving Fading the Raptors
Matt Moore breaks down the Wednesday slate in the NBA with professional bettor Raheem Palmer. The Wolves are dogs on the road vs. Toronto. Is the wrong team favored or will the Raptors once again pull out the win vs. a good team? Will Heat-Celtics be a slugfest or a barnburner? Matt’s not really going to bet the MAGIC is he? All that and more on the Workshop. Be sure to tune into the Thursday Workshop tomorrow, live at 7 pm ET on the Action Network YouTube channel. Lets get buckets! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 29, 2022 • 32min
The Big Picture: The Wild Wild West
Matt Moore, professional bettor Raheem Palmer and NBA futures analyst Brandon Anderson break down the latest news in the NBA. Is the Miami implosion real? Do the Heat’s woes and the injury to Robert Wililams open up value for someone else in the East? Are the Lakers dead yet?And then the Big Picture, they break down the Western Conference playoff race - where the value is on the teams depending on who finishes where in the bracket. Are the Mavericks live to win the West? Who can beat Phoenix? What about the Warriors? This and more and Buckets. Get an early lean on Wednesday's 11-game slate on the Workshop, live on the Action Network YouTube channel at 7 pm ET on Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 28, 2022 • 19min
Week 23 Fantasy Lookahead
Congratulations to all those that made it to the Championship round of the fantasy basketball playoffs. Adam Koffler sends his best from Australia but fellow fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus is here to break down everything you need to know to bring home a fantasy basketball title. Make sure to priortize streaming on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday this week. Those days have the lightest slates with only five games. The Bulls open the week on Monday playing three games in four nights and join the Sixers and Nets as the only teams that play on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. If there are any Cavs floating on your waiver wires, give them a look as well since they play FIVE games this week. Titus runs through his favorite streaming options this week and provide some strategic advice to help you capitalize on those streamers. And remember, it takes just five categories to win a week, don’t fret over those categories you aren’t competitive in. Make the strategic moves necessary to get you over the top.Understand your competition, maximize the number of games played and let's get this 'ship!! 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+NetworkThe Buckets crew is back on Tuesday with the Big Picture. Tune in and LETS GET BUCKETS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 25, 2022 • 41min
The Big Picture: Can You Buy The Nets?
Action Network NBA betting analysts Matt Moore and Brandon Anderson go over the latest stories in the NBA. Is the Miami Heat’s timeout altercation a sign that they’re falling apart, or a spark that can push them through to the next level? Can Chicago make any noise in the playoffs or are they who we thought they were?Then, the Nets lose to the Grizzlies (without Ja). But they’re still third-favorite to win the title... but why?The two go deep to figure out how much of their season is the roster, how much is the various bad “luck” they’ve suffered, and what a playoff run for them really looks like? Is there EV on them at +500 to win the title, or are the Nets going to have to prove it to us first? All this and more on Buckets.And if you're still in the fantasy playoffs heading into Week 23, you don't want to miss the Week 23 Lookahead where Dan Titus and Adam Koffler break down the schedule and waivers you'll need to win your league. Be sure to tune in on Monday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 24, 2022 • 16min
Thursday Workshop: Navigate The Slate
Thursday presents a tricky five-game slate in the NBA but Matt Moore has fellow Action Network NBA analysts Joe Dellera and Raheem Palmer to guide you through it. They settle on:The Cavs-Raptors total in an Eastern Conference game with big stakes A play on the Bulls taking on the Pelicans How to bet Suns and Nuggets with Suns playing their third game in four nights Be sure to check the injury reports since there's a lot of rest potential for the Bucks, Suns, and Grizzlies on Thursday night. And, be sure to check out the Big Picture on Friday with Matt Moore and Brandon Anderson. They'll be discussing the narrow MVP race that continues to up for grabs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 23, 2022 • 24min
Wednesday Workshop: The Warriors Are A Crashing Stock
Matt Moore and professional bettor Raheem Palmer break down their best bets for Wednesday's 11-game slate. The Warriors are without Steph Curry and suffered an embarrassing loss to the Orlando Magic on Tuesday. Can they hang in versus the Heat on a 3rd in 4 nights back to back?Plus:Jazz at CelticsSuns at WolvesKings at PacersNets at Grizzlies Be sure to check-in with the Buckets crew tomorrow for the Thursday Workshop where Matt Moore, Raheem Palmer and Joe Dellera discuss their leans for Thursday's five-game schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 22, 2022 • 30min
Big Picture: The Play-In Debate
Matt Moore brings on NBA Futures Analyst Brandon Anderson and professional bettor Raheem Palmer to talk about the latest in the NBA. Does Steph Curry’s injury seriously impact the Warriors’ chances of a title run?Can the Boston Celtics ride their momentum to an East title? Will the Denver Nuggets fall apart under their strain to end the season?Then the trio discuss the Play-In Tournament currently. They pick two teams they think can upset a team in the first-round and two they think will fall in the play-in.Be sure to check out Matt Moore and Raheem Palmer tomorrow live on the Action Network Youtube channel at 7 pm ET for the Wednesday Workshop where they'll break down their best bets for Wednesday's massive 11-game slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.