

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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Jan 19, 2022 • 25min
Wednesday Workshop + Best Bets
Coming off a lackluster Tuesday night, Senior NBA Writer Matt Moore and professional bettor Raheem Palmer are back with Wednesday's Workshop to break down Wednesday's massive 13-game slate. Plus, they give out their best bets for the following games:Wizards (pick ’em) vs. NetsNuggets 1H vs. ClippersGrizzlies +5.5 vs. BucksRockets+15.5 vs. JazzWolves +2 vs. Hawks and more! The Buckets crew is back again tomorrow with a Thursday edition of the Workshop so be sure to check it out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 18, 2022 • 47min
Kevin Durant's Injury, MVP Race + Memphis Futures
On this episode of the Big Picture, professional bettor Raheem Palmer and NBA futures analyst Brandon Anderson alongside NBA senior writer Matt Moore break down the impacts of the latest news around the league. How does Kevin Durant’s injury impact the MVP race? Can the Warriors keep pace without Draymond Green? Are the Bulls starting to regress? And what longshot did Raheem take to win the Western Conference?! This and more on BUCKETS!Be sure to tune in tomorrow to the BUCKETS livestream at 6pm 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.

Jan 17, 2022 • 46min
Week 14 Fantasy Lookahead
Week 13 is a wrap and fantasy basketball analysts Dan Titus and Adam Koffler recap some notable things that happened in the last week and look ahead at Week 14.In this week’s episode, Titus and Koffler highlight a few injuries to key players like Zach LaVine, Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard, and Jrue Holiday. How can we use this information to make decisions down the stretch? And while these guys are hurt, other guys are set to make their return. Guys like Richaun Holmes, Kelly Olynyk, C.J. McCollum, Bam Adebayo, and Rudy Gobert have either returned or will return early this week. What does that mean from a fantasy perspective? Titus and Koffler also talk Pacers, Wizards, Knicks, and Raptors and try to make sense of some of the different rotations around the league to help you make decisions about your fantasy team. And with Cam Reddish out of Atlanta, who’s the better pickup, DeAndre Hunter, or Kevin Huerter? The guys debate that and more on the latest episode of 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+Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 14, 2022 • 52min
Friday Happy Hour — NBA All-Star Teams & Awards
NBA analysts Brandon Anderson and Joe Dellera join forces to select All-Star teams. They pick starters and reserves and debate everything along the way, with a few surprise additions and omissions that may raise your eyebrow. Plus, shouldn’t we select All-Star coaches too?Along the way, the guys talk NBA awards and gambling angles. Who are some of the All-Stars Brandon and Joe have been hitting up for props? Is Ja Morant the Most Improved Player, or does another potential All-Star have some value? Where does Coach of the Year go? And is the MVP field really as narrow as it seems?Buckle up — this one’s gonna get contentious. It’s time to pick All-Stars.Have a great weekend and tune in on Monday for the Week 14 Fantasy Lookahead with Dan Titus and Adam Koffler. Lets. Get. BUCKETS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 13, 2022 • 19min
Thursday Workshop + Best Bets
On this special edition of BUCKETS, Senior NBA writer Matt Moore and betting analysts Raheem Palmer and Joe Dellera break down the Thursday NBA slate. The Warriors take on the Bucks without Draymond, how much is he worth to the spread? Can the Thunder hang with the Nets? The answer might surprise you. And Raheem sees value in a West total between two struggling teams.We'll see you Friday for an NBA Happy Hour with Brandon Anderson where he and Joe Dellera give a sneak peak into which players are tracking to be All-Stars this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 12, 2022 • 28min
Wednesday Workshop + Best Bets
On this edition of the Wednesday Workshop, professional bettor Raheem Palmer and Senior NBA writer Matt Moore give their best bets for Wednesday's slate and discuss the process of NBA betting nightly. Can you trust the Jazz defense without Rudy Gobert? What do you do with an outlier total way above or below the market average? Plus, a look at Nets-Bulls. With Kyrie out, is this total too high? This and more on BUCKETS.And don't forget to join the Buckets crew on Thursday for a special Thursday Workshop and Best Bets episode with special guest, NBA writer Joe Dellera. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 11, 2022 • 35min
Warriors-Grizzlies Betting Preview
Senior NBA Writer Matt Moore is joined by professional bettor Raheem Palmer and NBA betting analyst Brandon Anderson to break down Tuesday's marquee matchup between the Warriors and Grizzlies on the Big Picture. Can the Warriors’ offense keep up with one of the hottest teams in the NBA? Draymond Green is out but how much is that worth to the spread? Plus a look at both teams’ futures odds and how Raheem, Brandon, and Matt would be looking to play them in the playoffs.The crew is back tomorrow with Wednesday's Workshop + Best Bets so 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.

Jan 10, 2022 • 39min
Week 13 Fantasy Lookahead
Week 12 is a wrap and fantasy basketball analysts Dan Titus and Adam Koffler recap some notable things that happened in the last week and look ahead at Week 13.In this week’s episode, Titus and Koffler preview the most and least favorable team schedules in the fantasy basketball playoffs. They also discuss why you should be actively targeting Raptors and Bulls players, while potentially shopping some of your favorite Bucks and Grizzlies.Both Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson made their returns in Week 12. How should fantasy managers react? Thompson’s minutes will likely be limited at first, but he’s a prolific scorer. Meanwhile, Irving can only play in away games, greatly capping his fantasy value going forward. Is it time to test the market on Kyrie while you can?And Kyle Kuzma has been rolling, but is it time to cash in before Thomas Bryant, Montrezl Harrell, and Rui Hachimura all return and get up to full speed?As always, Titus and Koffler run through some of their favorite Week 13 waiver wire pickups and some strategies 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+Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.