BUCKETS

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Mar 21, 2022 • 21min

Week 22 Fantasy Lookahead

Survive and advance! Congratulations to all those that made it to the next round of the fantasy basketball playoffs. As always, Action Network fantasy basketball analysts Dan Titus and Adam Koffler are back to break down everything you need to know for the upcoming week to help you win a fantasy basketball championship.It’s win or go home, make sure you’re maximizing those games played by taking a look at your overall schedule for the week. As far as streaming is concerned, Wednesday is the day to avoid, as there are 11 games on the docket that night. Take advantage of the light Tuesday and Thursday slates to maximize your games played for the week. Denver, Milwaukee, Washington, New Orleans, and Chicago all have particularly favorable schedules in Week 22.Titus and Koffler run through their 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 your number of games played, and let’s get a W and move on to the next round. Let’s get BUCKETS!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 - covering which teams are live to make noise from the play-in spot in each conference. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 17, 2022 • 53min

2022 NBA Draft Prospects to Know for March Madness

The Athletic’s Sam Vecenie joins Action Network NBA analyst Brandon Anderson for a special March Madness NBA Draft crossover episode. It’s the best time of the year for sports fans with brackets and games galore, and this year’s tournament is great for NBA fans since nearly every top 2022 prospect will actually play this March, many capable of deep runs.The guys debate Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren and Auburn’s Jabari Smith at the top of the draft, then dig into Duke’s Paolo Banchero and Purdue’s Jaden Ivey. Who’s the leading candidate to go #1, and how should we bet the race for the top pick?Other potential NBA lottery picks discussed include Jalen Duren (Memphis), Keegan Murray (Iowa), Johnny Davis (Wisconsin), A.J. Griffin (Duke), TyTy Washington (Kentucky), Bennedict Mathurin (Arizona), and more. They even give out 40–1 and 500–1 long shots for the #1 pick!Check out Sam's latest Big Board and follow him at @Sam_Vecenie on Twitter. Enjoy March Madness and the Buckets crew is back on Monday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 16, 2022 • 23min

Wednesday Workshop: Gotta Fade The Lakers

Matt Moore and professional bettor Raheem Palmer break down the Wednesday slate in the NBA, including another chance to fade the spiraling Lakers. They discuss who should be favored in the Nets-Mavs and Celtics-Warriors game, and wonder what to do with the Raptors. Sides, totals, and deep betting analysis on this episode of BUCKETS.Be sure to tune into the Thursday Workshop where Matt Moore, Joe Dellera, and Raheem Palmer discuss Thursday's high anticipated matchup between the Detroit Pistons and the Orlando Magic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 15, 2022 • 35min

The Big Picture: Season Awards + Teams to Make/Miss the Playoffs

With the season winding down, Action Network NBA Analysts Raheem Palmer and Brandon Anderson discuss how to bet the NBA season awards and debate which teams will make or miss the playoffs on the latest episode of the Big Picture.MVP: Embiid and Jokic continue to battle it out in a tight race but who has the edge? What will it take for Giannis to become the favorite?Coach of the Year: Does Monty Will iams have the award locked up or should you look into Eric Spoelstra and a couple head coaches who are flying under the radar?Scoring Leader: Will LeBron continue to defy father time in his quest for a second scoring title? Are Luka and KD realistic threats to his crown? Rookie of the Year: Is Scottie Barnes creeping up on Evan Mobley?Defensive Player of the Year - The race is wide open so where is the value? Gobert, Adebayo, JJJ, Draymond? Make/Miss Playoffs: Lakers, Cavs, Raptors Hawks, Hornets, Nets, PelicansBe sure to check out the Wednesday Workshop live on the Action Network YouTube channel at 7 pm ET on Tuesday where Matt Moore and Raheem Palmer break down the Wednesday slate along with their best bets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 14, 2022 • 26min

Week 21 Fantasy Lookahead

The playoffs are in full swing! Action Network fantasy basketball analysts Dan Titus and Adam Koffler are back again to break down everything you need to know for the upcoming week to help you win a fantasy basketball championship.It’s win or go home - make sure you’re maximizing those games played by taking a look at your overall schedule for the week. Wednesday and Friday are 12-game slates, don’t be left with too many guys on your bench on those days. Instead, look to capitalize on the favorable schedules of the Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic this week. Titus and Koffler talk about some hidden gems for this week.And also, could the Blazers be the team that presents the most “cheap” value this season for the fantasy playoffs? If Anfernee SImons, Jusuf Nurkic, and Justise Winslow continue to miss time, Trendon Watford, Brandon Williams, and Drew Eubanks could be league winners!Understand your competition, maximize your number of games played, and let’s get a W and move on to the next round. Let’s get BUCKETS!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+NetworkRaheem Palmer and Brandon Anderson are back on Tuesday with the Big Picture so be sure to tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 11, 2022 • 38min

The Big Picture: An NBA March Madness Simulation

NBA Futures Analyst Brandon Anderson quizzes NBA Senior Writer Matt Moore and Professional Bettor Raheem Palmer on a 16-team single-elimination, no-conferences theoretical tournament in the NBA. Who advances between Heat and Mavs? Can the Nuggets make a title run? Are the Nets getting out of the first round?Can anyone stop Giannis? And who’s better between Memphis and Boston? All this and more on Buckets. Be sure to check out BBOC for all of the March Madness coverage on the Action Network and with the fantasy playoffs starting on Monday, tune into the Week 21 Fantasy Lookahead where Dan Titus and Adam Koffler give you all the info for making a deep playoff run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 10, 2022 • 22min

Thursday Workshop + Best Bets

On this episode of the workshop, Matt Moore, Raheem Palmer and Joe Dellera break down the Thursday slate. The Sixers host the Nets in an Eastern Conference showdown. Does KD want to send his former teammate a message? How will the defenses fair in a battle with a pretty low total? Then, a look at Warriors-Nuggets with what Raheem thinks is a suspicious, stinky line. How will the public and pros come in on this game and what’s the best way to approach a game that seems to begging for bets on one side? The trio debates this and more in the workshop.Tune into the Big Picture on Friday where Brandon Anderson, Raheem Palmer, and Matt Moore go through a rapid-fire 16-team NBA Madness knockout tournament. The winner might surprise you....check it out!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 8, 2022 • 41min

The Big Picture: Western Conference Futures

Matt Moore and NBA Futures Analyst Brandon Anderson break down the weekend’s NBA news including:Kevin Durant’s return but another loss for the Nets, Are the Celtics live to win the East?Nikola Jokic returning to the MVP discussion, and more.  Then in the Big Picture, they discuss the Western Conference Playoff Race and how the 2-seed should impact your betting futures.Be sure to check out the Wednesday Workshop with Matt Moore and Raheem Palmer tomorrow at 7pm ET on the Action Network YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 7, 2022 • 30min

Week 20 Fantasy Lookahead

The playoffs are fast approaching. Action Network fantasy basketball analysts Dan Titus and Adam Koffler are back again to break down Week 20 and help you win a fantasy basketball championship. It's go time!Each and every transaction you make at this point will make a difference. Titus and Koffler run through a few names to keep an eye on for Week 20 as a result of their teams’ favorable schedule.Kristaps Porzingis made his debut for the Wizards on Sunday, what does that mean for Washington streaming options Corey Kispert, Deni Avdija, and Rui Hachimura? The guys talk through this specific example, as well as touch on other streaming options to consider for this week.And Titus and Koffler go through some of their favorite strategies for the fantasy basketball playoffs. How can you maximize your win potential against your opponent? If you’re in a 9-category league, this is one of the most important things to remember. Tune in to find out how we’re attacking the playoffs.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+NetworkBe sure to tune in to the Big Picture on Tuesday where Matt Moore and Brandon Anderson discuss the latest NBA news and betting angles to close out the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 4, 2022 • 34min

The Big Picture: Warriors Futures Bets + Luka vs. Ja

Matt Moore and NBA futures analyst Brandon Anderson break down the latest in the NBA. Who’s hotter right now, the Grizzlies with Ja Morant or the Mavericks with Luka Doncic? Who is more dangerous in the West playoffs? What does the Bucks’ win over Miami say about a potential series betting angle between those rivals? Then they dive deep into the Warriors, about how Steph Curry’s MVP run is over, why his shooting continues to struggle, the importance of Draymond Green, and how they can still make a run. Finally, they give their best futures bests including an awards parlay and a play on the Heat’s win total.The fantasy playoffs are right around the corner, so make to check out the Week 20 Fantasy Lookahead with Dan Titus and Adam Koffler on Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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