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BUCKETS

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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.

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Episodes

Kyrie Fallout & Futures

We're less than week away from the start of the NBA season and Matt Moore is joined by fellow Action Network betting analysts Raheem Palmer and Brandon Anderson to give their best bets for the upcoming season. Before the action tips off, they discuss Kyrie Irving's fate with the Brooklyn Nets and its impact on their win total. And, you don't want to miss the trio debate various player awards as well. The Buckets podcast is back tomorrow with a special episode featuring Justin Phan of the Action ...

Oct 13, 202137 min

ESPN Mock Draft + Riskiest Picks with ESPN's Eric Moody

The NBA is only 10 days away! On this week's episode, fantasy basketball analysts Dan Titus and Adam Koffler of the Action Network are joined by ESPN Fantasy Sports/Betting writer Eric Moody. The guys analyze a recent 10-team 9-category fantasy basketball mock draft conducted by ESPN analysts and listen in to hear Moody's riskiest picks of the draft this season. Can De'Aaron Fox actually be a top-10 guy this season, or was that one heck of a reach? Moody gives his thoughts on Zach LaVine, Richau...

Oct 11, 202143 min

Friday NBA Happy Hour: Team Tiers

It's Friday, and we're getting BUCKETS. Join Action network analysts Matt Moore and Brandon Anderson for happy hour each Friday to talk hoops and bring in the weekend with some fun. You can expect plenty of betting conversation mixed with cool contests that'll assess current and future NBA markets. Tune into the inaugural episode, where the guys BUCKET all 30 NBA teams into five tiers. Potential one seeds (3 min) Potential first-round host (7 min) Safely in the Playoffs (15 min) Play-in Zone (26...

Oct 08, 202136 min

2021-2022 NBA Win Totals Draft

With the NBA season around the corner, the Action Network's trio of NBA analysts Matt Moore , Raheem Palmer , and Brandon Anderson host the inaugural win-total draft for the 2021-2022 season. Each analyst selected 10 NBA teams to go over or under their win total for the year, and they'll compete to see who accumulates the most points by the end of the season. Below is a breakdown of each selection, but with some serious bragging rights at stake, listen in as the guys make a case for their picks ...

Oct 06, 20211 hr 8 min

Western Conference Win Totals with Alex Christenson

Alex Christenson, host of Brown Bag Bets and writer for Ace NBA Previews, joins Matt Moore of the Action Network once again to talk NBA win totals, this time looking at every team in the Western Conference. The duo give their best bets as they go team-by-team thru each division, discussing which teams can exceed expectations in 2021-2022... and which will fall short. Be sure to follow Alex @_noops on Twitter and Matt Moore @hpbasketball for more betting insights, all season long. Learn more abou...

Sep 29, 202149 min

Value Picks Outside Top-100 with FantasyPros' Zak Hanshew

On this week's episode of The Buckets Podcast, Action Network fantasy basketball analysts Dan Titus and Adam Koffler were joined by friend of the show, FantasyPros and Action Network fantasy analyst Zak Hanshew (@ZaktheMonster) The trio shares their favorite sleepers currently ranked outside ESPN’s top-100 players heading into the 2021-22 NBA season. Jakob Poeltl (104) has traits and production similar to a guy being drafted in the top-30. This currently undrafted Knick could realistically begin...

Sep 27, 202131 min

Eastern Conference Win Totals with Alex Christenson

Matt Moore of the Action Network is joined by Alex Christenson, host of Brown Bag Bets and writer for Ace NBA Previews, to talk about Eastern Conference win totals. In this deep dive, the duo delivers their best bets while running through each division and team of the Eastern Conference and give their picks on which teams will exceed or fall short of their projected win totals. Did you know only two or three teams win 70% of their games each season? Listen in on which squads to trust and tail wi...

Sep 22, 20211 hr 9 min

Lakers Prep with The Athletic’s Jovan Buha

On this week's episode of The Buckets Podcast, Action Network fantasy basketball analysts Dan Titus and Adam Koffler were joined by special guest Jovan Buha , Lakers/NBA reporter for The Athletic. Jovan shares his experience covering the Phoenix Suns in the 2020-21 NBA Finals and when he first got into playing fantasy sports. As far as the Lakers are concerned, the guys discuss Russell Westbrook's impact on the team, including what it means for LeBron James and Anthony Davis' minutes, usage, and...

Sep 20, 202133 min

Futures Betting + Early Win Totals with BetsMedia's Preston Johnson

Matt Moore of the Action Network is joined by professional bettor and host of BetsTV, Preston Johnson - aka Sports Cheetah, to talk about his approach to futures betting and finding the best opportunities to bet in-season. Sports Cheetah shares his strategy for managing his bankroll and weighs the balance of day-to-day betting while having money tied up in longer-term wagers. The guys discuss forecasting parity, an early look at team win totals, and debate if the pre-season is the right time to ...

Sep 15, 202145 min

2021-2022 ESPN Rankings: Value Picks

Week 1 of the NFL season has officially commenced, which means the NBA season is also just around the corner. Action Network fantasy basketball analysts Dan Titus and Adam Koffler come with the heat in the second episode of a two-part series on the most overrated and underrated players based on ESPN's early 2021-2022 rankings. In part one of this series (2021-2022 ESPN Rankings: Who to Fade), Titus and Koffler identified a number of players to avoid based on ESPN's head-to-head, 9-category ranki...

Sep 13, 202134 min

MVP Process and Coaching Impact

The Buckets podcast continues their discussion on MVP odds and the various components that affect the MVP voting process and the candidates vying for the award. Action Network Senior NBA writer Matt Moore gives an in-depth look at the voter types, their tendencies, and how superteams play a role in shaping the narrative for voters and the media. Following the MVP chat, the guys debate the Coach of the Year award and go around the horn with three coaches that can positively or negatively impact w...

Sep 08, 20211 hr 2 min

2021-2022 ESPN Rankings: Who to Fade

The NBA season is only 42 days away, and Action Network fantasy basketball analysts Dan Titus and Adam Koffler are doing a two-part series on the most overrated and underrated players based on ESPN's 2021-2022 rankings. Part one of this series involves Titus and Koffler dissecting ESPN's head-to-head, 9-category rankings to identify the players you'll want to avoid relative to their average draft position (ADP). LeBron James 12th overall? Kemba Walker 53?! ESPN is really turning back the clock e...

Sep 07, 202141 min

2022 Player Awards: Most Valuable Player Odds

Action Network NBA experts Matt Moore, Brandon Anderson , and Raheem Palmer continue their quest to cover all NBA player awards ahead of the 2021-2022 season. Next up is the Most Valuable Player award - but with a bit of a twist. The guys debate the top-5 favorites to win the award and give you their most valuable propositions for the players sitting outside the top-5. This episode covers what you need to know about the MVP voting process, the time to bet, and the criteria to be in contention to...

Sep 01, 20211 hr 11 min

Fantasy Basketball Draft Strategy: Punting

Fantasy basketball experts Dan Titus and Adam Koffler run through more of the early 2021-22 industry mock draft, adding discussion around the “punting” strategy. Should you punt in H2H category leagues, and if so, how do you go about doing so? The guys break down how to navigate your draft after the first two rounds to set your squad up for success. Stay tuned for our top-150, sleepers, busts, best values, and fades as they continue getting you prepared to draft this season. Learn more about you...

Aug 30, 202129 min

2022 Player Awards: Most Improved Player and Sixth Man of the Year Odds

Action Network experts Matt Moore , Brandon Anderson , and Raheem Palmer take a deep-dive into the Most Improved Player and Sixth Man of the Year betting odds heading into the 2021-2022 NBA season. Are you curious about the player profile who typically win these awards? The crew breaks down why you should shop around different books and have a spirited debate whether to bet the favorites or the field for the two NBA player awards this year. Listen to Raheem bring the heat from Vegas, and Brandon...

Aug 25, 202158 min

2021-2022 Early Fantasy Basketball Mock Draft

Introducing the BUCKETS fantasy podcast ! That's right, season-long fantasy basketball is now officially a part of the Action Network family. Formerly of the Stretch Four fantasy basketball podcast, fantasy experts Dan Titus and Adam Koffler break down the first two rounds of Fantrax's industry mock draft. With Anthony Davis coming off a down year plagued by injuries, is he still worthy of a first-round pick? Should Luka Doncic and Karl-Anthony Towns be top-5 selections? The guys debate the earl...

Aug 23, 202131 min

2022 Title Betting Odds, Rookie of the Year and More | The Action Network

On this maiden voyage of the new BUCKETS NBA podcast from The Action Network, Matt Moore, Raheem Palmer and Brandon Anderson put the uniforms back on, and get back into playing shape now that the Bucks' championship parade is far behind us. Together the trio talks Lakers and Nets title gambling odds, plus other futures plays they're looking at, along with a Summer League recap, and longshot Rookie of the Year betting candidates. LAKERS AND NETS TITLE ODDS (3 MIN) OTHER TITLE ODDS (10 MIN) SUMMER...

Aug 18, 202159 min
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