Matt Moore and Raheem Palmer of the Action Network are back to deliver their best bets for Wednesday's slate! They go head to head on the Nuggets-Pelicans total, debate Clippers vs. Celtics, deciphering when to play against the model, and how to bet Nets-Rockets with two teams wildly different from the start of the season. You can check out the Livestream on the Action Network YouTube channel and be sure to tune into the NBA Happy Hour with Brandon Anderson on Friday. Learn more about your ad ch...
Dec 08, 2021•21 min
On this week's episode of the Big Picture, Action Network NBA Analysts Matt Moore , Raheem Palmer , and Brandon Anderson share their top-five power ratings and break down the big Tuesday night matchup between the Nets and Mavericks. With Luka and Porzingis' statuses in doubt, there could be a swing in the market so listen in to hear which way they're betting. And, what's brewing in Portland? Does Damian Lillard want to play with Ben Simmons? Are CJ McCollum + players enough to make Philly a cham...
Dec 07, 2021•38 min
Welcome to December! Action Network fantasy basketball analysts Dan Titus and Adam Koffler recap some notable things that happened in Week 7 and look ahead to Week 8 and beyond. In this week’s episode, Titus and Koffler talk Luka Doncic’s fantasy value, if you should trade Draymond Green for Christian Wood, and who we should be eyeing on the Heat with Bam Adebayo out for over a month. Also, will Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Lonzo Ball ever slow down? And who is really the front-runner for roo...
Dec 06, 2021•32 min
A quarter of the way into the NBA season, Action Network analysts Brandon Anderson and Joe Dellera discuss some of the NBA prop angles they’ve been smashing lately with success. They go into the nitty gritty of how they choose which props to play every day, which stats and players to target, and what specific opportunities to look for. The guys also introduce a new idea: Escalator Props. Sometimes you look at a prop line and think if this guy goes over, he’ll go way over — so how do we profit fr...
Dec 03, 2021•36 min
Join professional bettor Raheem Palmer and NBA analyst Matt Moore of the Action Network as they break down a few matchups from Wednesday's 9-game slate. Listen in as the duo discusses a wild total in the Hornets-Bucks game, the question of how steam movement works in NBA vs. NFL, can you trust the Sixers, and how to bet two bad teams in a “duplex” spot. And be sure to check out Friday's happy hour with Brandon Anderson and fellow Action Network NBA writer Joe Dellera as they chop it up about all...
Dec 01, 2021•22 min
Action Network NBA analysts Matt Moore, Brandon Anderson and Raheem Palmer are back after a long holiday weekend to break down the Phoenix Suns' 16-game winning streak and a few other Western Conference teams. How will the Suns fare against the Warriors on Tuesday night? Will their frontcourt dominate the small-ball Dubs? The Suns' odds to win the title are +1300... is it worth buying into the hype? How about their chances to win the Western Conference at +450? Also, the guys discuss the Lakers ...
Nov 30, 2021•31 min
Thanksgiving has come and gone and now Christmas season is in full swing. Week 6 of the 2021-22 NBA season is officially in the books and Action Network fantasy basketball analysts Dan Titus and Adam Koffler are here to recap some notable things that happened in the last week and take a look ahead at Week 7 and beyond. In this week’s episode, Titus and Koffler talk Christian Wood’s resurgence, Dejounte Murray’s ability to go for a triple-double on any given night, and why Alex Caruso needs to be...
Nov 29, 2021•1 min
Its Tuesday and the Buckets crew is back to give you the Big Picture. NBA writers Matt Moore, Brandon Anderson and Raheem Palmer break down one of the most competitive divisions in the Association, the Pacific Division. Is there such a thing as being overleveraged on the Warriors at this point? Are they still undervalued? Is it time to buy the dip on the Lakers? The Suns’ schedule has been cake but they’ve eaten up all of it, are we underrating Phoenix? What are the Clippers? No, really, what ar...
Nov 23, 2021•47 min
Happy Thanksgiving! Week 5 of the 2021-22 NBA season is officially in the books. Action Network fantasy basketball analysts Dan Titus and Adam Koffler recap some notable things that happened in the last week and take a look ahead at Week 6 and beyond. In this week’s episode, Titus and Koffler talk about Kristaps Porzingis’ recent play and whether or not you should expect it to continue, why we wish we had more Jimmy Butler stock, and what to make of recent performances from Tyrese Maxey, De’Aaro...
Nov 22, 2021•42 min
Its Friday so grab a drink and join Action Network analysts Matt Moore , Brandon Anderson, and Raheem Palmer evaluate the NBA player awardsone month into the season. Who should win MVP between Steph Curry and Nikola Jokic? Does Durant still have a shot? Evan Mobley is the early frontrunner for Rookie of the Year but are Scottie Barnes and Cade Cunningham catching up? Are Montrezl Harrell being overlooked for Sixth Man of the Year? And what about the battle for Most Improved between Ja Morant and...
Nov 19, 2021•43 min
Wednesday Workshop returns as Matt Moore brings on professional bettor Raheem Palmer to try and make sense out of the craziness in NBA markets so far this season. Raheem and Matt are targeting the Blazers/Bulls over 221, along with the Celtics as road dogs versus the Hawks and lastly, the Wolves over the Kings but be sure to listen in on the key number you'll want to bet this to. Make sure to check out the Wednesday Workshop livestream on YouTube every Tuesday at 7 pm ET. And, don't forget to jo...
Nov 17, 2021•27 min
Its Tuesday and the Buckets crew is back to give you the Big Picture. Matt Moore brings in fellow NBA analysts Raheem Palmer and Brandon Anderson to discuss the state of the Northwest division five weeks into the NBA season. Can the Utah Jazz sustain their regular season dominance? With Jokic climbing up the MVP ladder (+1300), are the Nuggets legitimate contenders for a title? The Blazers continue racking up the L's - is it time to move CJ or Dame? Should bettors continue to fade the Thunder? A...
Nov 16, 2021•40 min
Action Network fantasy basketball analysts Dan Titus and Adam Koffler recap everything that happened in Week 4 and take a look ahead at Week 5 and beyond. In this week's episode, Titus and Koffler tell you who to buy and who to sell. What's the impact of players like Pascal Siakam and Dillon Brooks returning for their respective squads? What should we do with injured players like Michael Porter Jr., Zion Williamson, and LeBron James? And Koffler explains why guys like Nic Batum and Royce O'Neale...
Nov 15, 2021•53 min
Its Friday so grab a drink and join Action Network analysts Matt Moore , Brandon Anderson, and Raheem Palmer discuss some early season mulligans. The guys go over what Bet Regret they’re already feeling and which tickets they can already use for kindling. Are the Hawks just not going to be special? Is Jayson Tatum out of the MVP race? And Matt still believes in the Wolves, damn it. All that and more on BUCKETS. And for those playing season-long fantasy basketball, be sure to tune in on Monday fo...
Nov 12, 2021•37 min
Wednesday Workshop returns as Matt Moore brings on professional bettor Raheem Palmer to try and make sense out of the craziness in NBA markets so far this season. Raheem centers on an opportunity to fade the Lakeshow, while Matt thinks there’s value on a rare over play this season. The best bets for Wednesday, broken down in detail on the Workshop. Make sure to check out the Wednesday Workshop livestream on YouTube every Tuesday at 7 pm ET. And, don't forget to join Matt Moore and Brandon Anders...
Nov 10, 2021•25 min
Its Tuesday and the Buckets crew is back to give you the Big Picture. Matt Moore brings in professional bettor Raheem Palmer and NBA analyst Brandon Anderson to discuss the hottest teams in the land and whether it’s time to buy in on the teams that have made the best first impressions. Are the Sixers legit without Ben Simmons? Is Raheem’s fade of Philly dead before the season even really begins? Are the Heat the best team in the East? Can anyone stop the Warriors? Plus, Matt’s thinking about tru...
Nov 09, 2021•38 min
Week 3 of the 2021-22 NBA season is officially in the books. Action Network fantasy basketball analysts Dan Titus and Adam Koffler recap everything that happened in Week 3 and take a look ahead at Week 4 and beyond. In this week’s episode, Titus and Koffler give some hot takes while looking at a few notable players’ usage rates to begin the season. Can DeMar DeRozan’s hot streak continue or is it just a small stretch of really good basketball? Why were people so high on Kevin Porter Jr.? And wha...
Nov 08, 2021•45 min
We’re only a few weeks into the new NBA season, but Action Network analysts Matt Moore and Brandon Anderson are already a little worried about some of these poor starts around the league. What in the world is wrong with the Celtics? Is this just the same old Blazers, and will Damian Lillard ever snap out of his funk? What do we make of this mess around the Phoenix Suns, and is there a long-term worry? Are the Clippers anything other than just… average? And exactly how much sky is falling on the ...
Nov 05, 2021•43 min
It’s the Wednesday Workshop! Matt Moore breaks down the NBA Wednesday 11-game slate with professional bettor Raheem Palmer . Is it time to zag on overs? How are the Knicks dogs? And can you trust the Pacers or the Celtics? What about the Magic? Coming in 4-2 on the season, you don't want to miss their best bets for Wednesday night. Make sure to check out the Wednesday Workshop livestream on YouTube every Tuesday at 7 pm ET. And, don't forget to join Matt Moore and Brandon Anderson each Friday fo...
Nov 03, 2021•24 min
Why are unders so hot right now? Matt Moore, Brandon Anderson, and Raheem Palmer of the Action Network break down why unders have been on fire to start the season. Is it the new ball? (Thanks, Wilson) The fouls? Maybe the crowds? And when should bettors start seeing opportunities to go the other way? The trio discusses several factors contributing to underwhelming offensive performance throughout the league and provides compelling historical trends to debate the recent wave of unders. Be sure to...
Nov 02, 2021•40 min
Week 2 of the 2021-22 NBA season is officially in the books. It’s still very early, but there’s now just enough data to help us make bold predictions and react to players in new situations. Action Network fantasy basketball analysts Dan Titus and Adam Koffler are here to help you gain a competitive advantage over your leaguemates by analyzing different players in different situations. Can Miles Bridges keep it going, or is this just a facade with Terry Rozier in and out of the Hornets lineup? Wh...
Nov 01, 2021•29 min
Brandon Anderson brings you the Friday Happy Hour on Buckets. He and Matt Moore of the Action Network discuss the surprising Cinderella starts for the Minnesota Timberwolves (“Awoooo!“), the Charlotte Hornets, and Cleveland Cavaliers. Should bettors jump on futures bets for these upstarts or will the clock strike twelve on these perennial lottery squads? All that plus Rookie of the Year talk on Buckets Happy Hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Aca...
Oct 29, 2021•40 min
Matt Moore brings in professional bettor Raheem Palmer of the Action Network to break down three best bets for the Wednesday slate. Not just picks, but what the numbers say, the factors that support it, how to consider early season variance and more. Minute Markers: Heat-Nets side - 3 min Grizzlies-Blazers total -12 min Hawks-Pelicans total - 17 min Be sure to check out the Happy Hour every Friday with Matt Moore and Brandon Anderson as they talk hoops heading into the weekend. Learn more about ...
Oct 27, 2021•34 min
Trouble in paradise? In this week’s episode of the Big Picture, Matt Moore and Brandon Anderson of the Action Network look at three teams with title aspirations who have faceplanted right out of the gate. The Nets have no frontcourt depth and James Harden looks like he should be wearing a bathrobe. The Nets odds aren’t moving. How do you bet them nightly? The Lakers have started off rough and the Russ era has been horrible. Is this a buy-low spot? Plus, you should only be worried about the Suns ...
Oct 26, 2021•37 min
Week 1 of the 2021-22 NBA season is officially in the books. Overreactions will undoubtedly be made, but Action Network fantasy basketball analysts Dan Titus and Adam Koffler are here to put things into perspective. Some notable players have started slow - Devin Booker, Michael Porter Jr. Fred VanVleet, Russell Westbrook. On the flip side, LeBron James, C.J. McCollum, Harrison Barnes, Miles Bridges, and Mo Bamba have all come out scorching hot this season. We’re here to tell you what’s real and ...
Oct 25, 2021•32 min
Action Network analysts Matt Moore and Brandon Anderson have seen one game from every team and are ready for a little Opening Week Lightning Round. They run through 30 teams in 30 minutes (fine, 45) with one thing they've seen from each NBA team and betting trends they're looking to capitalize on early. Which presumed contenders look like pretenders? Just how bad are the bad teams? What's real and what's fake from each team’s Opening Night? The guys go through the games in order, starting with N...
Oct 22, 2021•46 min
Fresh off of a thrilling opening night that saw the Bucks blow out the Nets and the road dog Warriors defeat the Lakers, Matt Moore and Raheem Palmer of the Action Network break down how to bet the NBA nightly. Raheem goes through his numbers and explains his approach using his model, the pair talk opportunities during the season, when to bet and why injury plays are complicated. Then, BEST BETS for Wednesday! Minute Markers: NBA Modeling - 2 min Best Bets for Wednesday night - 34 min If you lik...
Oct 20, 2021•55 min
The NBA is back! And to set off the season opener, Senior NBA writer Matt Moore is joined by the Action Network NBA staff for a special NBA Futures Draft for the 2021-22 season. Certified BUCKETS! Here’s the concept: They each draft their bets for six awards — Coach of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Sixth Man of the Year, Most Improved Player, and Most Valuable Player — plus one flex pick that can cover any award on the board. They had to wager a bankroll of $1000 ac...
Oct 19, 2021•1 hr 4 min
We’ve made it! The 2021-22 NBA regular season kicks off Tuesday night with a matchup between the Nets and Bucks, followed by a matchup between the Warriors and Lakers. Fantasy basketball analysts Dan Titus and Adam Koffler highlight things they’ll be watching for during the first week of the season.What does LeBron’s usage look like playing alongside a high-usage guy like Russell Westbrook? Do players like Bam Adebayo, Zach LaVine, and Julius Randle all see a dip in assists with newly-acquired b...
Oct 18, 2021•22 min
On this special edition of BUCKETS, professional bettors Preston Johnson ( @SportsCheetah ) from BetsTV and Justin Phan ( @JPhanned ), founder of Fantasy Labs NBA join the show to give their preseason best bets. The three talk the Peilcans’ disarray, and why they’re both bearish on the Lakers. They’re all in agreement on the Jazz over, which obviously means it’s doomed, while Matt and Justin believe in the Knicks (to win at least 42 games) (22:24). They debate about a bare bones Spurs squad and ...
Oct 15, 2021•53 min
