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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

Wednesday Workshop + Best Bets

On this edition of the Wednesday Workshop, professional bettor Raheem Palmer and NBA analyst Matt Moore break down Wednesday's nine-game slate including best bets for: Blazers-Lakers Thunder-Mavericks Grizzlies-Knicks Cavs-Rockets and Hornets-Celtics The duo break the games down in detail, explaining the process, sides, and best angles to take for the Wednesday NBA slate. Let’s get Buckets! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

Feb 02, 202224 min

Jazz in Trouble + Playoff Sleepers

On this week’s episode of the Big Picture, Senior NBA Writer Matt Moore , professional bettor Raheem Palmer and NBA Betting Analyst Brandon Anderson zip around the league’s news. What’s the impact of Joe Ingles’ injury on Jazz futures? The Warriors and Suns are rolling, can anything slow down the Suns and will Raheem believe a little more in the Dubs? Can you buy in on the Sixers, Are the Cavs paper tigers? The three play “Bet, Pass, Fade” on the Eastern Conference playoff picture. Plus, they go...

Feb 01, 202242 min

Week 16 Fantasy Lookahead

Week 15 is in the rearview and fantasy basketball analysts Dan Titus and Adam Koffler recap some notable things that happened in the last week and look ahead at Week 16. Titus and Koffler review several injuries to key players, including LeBron James, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Kristaps Porzingis, Brandon Ingram, Rudy Gobert, Deandre Ayton, and De’Aaron Fox. Which players benefit the most and what moves should we be making because of these injuries? The guys also run through some of the hottest pi...

Jan 31, 202240 min

The Wide Open MVP Race

NBA analysts Joe Dellera and Robert Arguello join Brandon Anderson on this week’s Friday Happy Hour to break down the most wide open midseason MVP race in recent memory. Embiid, Steph, and Giannis are each favorites at major books, but which one do the guys think has the most value? Is LeBron a sleeping giant? And what long shots at 100–1 or beyond are the guys are eyeing? It’s a Buckets MVP Draft, with three picks each for our three experts breaking down the MVP betting value at the season’s mi...

Jan 28, 202237 min

Thursday Workshop + Best Bets

On this week’s Thursday Workshop, Senior NBA Writer Matt Moore brings in professional bettor Raheem Palmer and NBA analyst Joe Dellera to break down Thursday's small, but entertaining two-game slate. With advanced lines courtesy of WynnBet, they cover both games on TNT: Lakers at 76ers (-2, 228) Timberwolves at Warriors (-5.5, 217.5) Is it time to back the Warriors after a strong victory over the Mavs? Will LeBron dominate Tobias Harris AGAIN? This and more on the Workshop. Be sure to check out ...

Jan 27, 202217 min

Wednesday Workshop + Best Bets

On this Week’s Wednesday Workshop, Senior NBA Writer Matt Moore and professional bettor Raheem Palmer break down the Wednesday's 10-game slate and go into the process of making bets. We're at the midseason mark and there are some scheduling implications that you may want to consider for tonight's games. With advanced lines courtesy of WynnBet, they cover several games on Wednesday night, including: Grizzlies -2.5 at Spurs Clippers-Magic Jazz-Suns And Matt even talks Raheem into a Round Robin! Wa...

Jan 26, 202221 min

Are the Lakers Done?

It's the Big Picture! On this episode of Buckets, Senior NBA Writer Matt Moore brings on professional bettor Raheem Palmer and NBA futures analyst Brandon Anderson to talk about: The Suns’ being undervalued How the Lakers can make a run - is the buy low window closing? The confusing Mavericks Who should win Coach of the Year - Spoelstra vs. Bickerstaff And be sure to check out The Buckets livestream on Tuesday and Wednesday on the Action Network YouTube channel beginning at 6 PM ET. Learn more a...

Jan 25, 202232 min

Week 15 Fantasy Lookahead

Week 14 is in the rearview and fantasy basketball analysts Dan Titus and Adam Koffler recap some notable things that happened in the last week and look ahead at Week 15. In this week’s episode, Titus and Koffler talk about the hottest pickups of the week, including Goga Bitadze, Ayo Dosunmu, and Terence Davis. Do all these guys have staying power? Tune in to find out. And with Deandre Ayton on the shelf for Phoenix, should fantasy managers be looking at JaVale McGee or possibly Bismack Biyombo? ...

Jan 24, 202232 min

Midseason Power Ratings

Action Network NBA analysts Matt Moore and Raheem Palmer join Brandon Anderson on this week’s Friday Happy Hour to discuss their Power Ratings as we hit the halfway point of the season. They run through a composite power rating from 1 to 30 in tiers and talk about all the teams that stand out most. Matt has the Suns #1 while Raheem has the Warriors at the top. But who’s the surprise team at #4, and why are the Bulls and Bucks so low? Why is Matt’s system so high on the Clippers and so low on the...

Jan 21, 202236 min

Thursday Workshop + Best Bets

Its Thursday and the BUCKETS crew is back with another Thursday edition of the Workshop. On this episode, Senior NBA Writer Matt Moore is joined by NBA Analyst Joe Dellera and Professional Bettor Raheem Palmer to break down the Thursday's three game slate. Does Draymond Green’s absence push the Warriors-Pacers game over? Will the Knicks put up numbers vs. the Pels? Can the Suns stop the National TV Home Mavs? Plus, is Raheem a COWARD?! All this and more on Buckets. Be sure to check out Friday Ha...

Jan 20, 202217 min

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. Nets Nuggets 1H vs. Clippers Grizzlies +5.5 vs. Bucks Rockets+15.5 vs. Jazz Wolves +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 a...

Jan 19, 202225 min

Kevin Durant's Injury, MVP Race + Memphis Futures

On this episode of the Big Picture, professional bettor Raheem Palme r 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 6...

Jan 18, 202247 min

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. McColl...

Jan 17, 202246 min

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 val...

Jan 14, 202252 min

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 ar...

Jan 13, 202219 min

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 ...

Jan 12, 202228 min

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 w...

Jan 11, 202235 min

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...

Jan 10, 202239 min

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 the...

Jan 07, 202241 min

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.c...

Jan 05, 202224 min

Kings-Lakers Betting Preview

Fresh off a holiday hiatus NBA betting analysts Matt Moore and Raheem Palmer are back to delve into Tuesday's marquee matchup between the Sacramento Kings (16-22) and the Los Angeles Lakers (19-19). The duo also breakdown the Big Picture for both teams - Why are the Lakers still overvalued in the market? There's a big difference in the total between available numbers, but what’s the right play? Plus, what exactly is wrong with the Lakers and how do the Kings fix the mess that is their franchise?...

Jan 04, 202230 min

Week 12 Fantasy Lookahead

Happy New Year! Both 2021 and Week 11 of the 21-22 NBA season are in the rearview and fantasy basketball analysts Dan Titus and Adam Koffler recap some notable things that happened in the last week and look ahead at Week 12. In this week’s episode, Titus and Koffler talk about a couple guys in the running for most improved player of the year in Jalen Brunson and Desmond Bane. Can the former keep his hot streak going with Luka Doncic returning to the lineup? Why we were wrong about DeMar DeRozan,...

Jan 03, 202234 min

Week 11 Fantasy Lookahead

Happy Holidays! Week 10 of the 21-22 NBA season is behind us and 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 11 and beyond. In this week’s episode, Titus and Koffler break down the Christmas Day slate and give you some actionable takeaways from the five games. It took a Derrick Rose injury to unlock Kemba Walker, but he’s a guy that needs to be rostered in every single league for the time being. And...

Dec 27, 202124 min

Christmas Workshop + Best Bets

Christmas time is here, and despite all of the COVID news, NBA betting analysts Matt Moore and Raheem Palmer handicap Saturday's five-game slate. It's some tough sledding out there, but the guys go through their projections while also navigating through the injury report to give out their best bets for Christmas. The Knicks are getting healthy at the right time... will the Hawks have enough fresh bodies to keep up? And what about the Nets? James Harden is set to return but will LeBron and Russ b...

Dec 24, 202136 min

Week 10 Fantasy Lookahead

With Christmas just around the corner, fantasy basketball analysts Dan Titus and Adam Koffler are here to recap some notable things that happened in the last week and look ahead to Week 10 and beyond. In this week’s episode, Titus and Koffler talk about what’s on everyone’s mind – how in the world do we manage our fantasy basketball teams with all these players entering health and safety protocols? It’s not easy to manage, but embrace the struggle, we’re all going through it together. The guys c...

Dec 20, 202137 min

Steph Curry Appreciation Hour

Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden, Steph Curry officially became the Greatest Shooter of All Time, passing Ray Allen for most 3-pointers in NBA history. Today for Friday Happy Hour, NBA analysts Matt Moore and Brandon Anderson are here to celebrate a career unlike any in league history. Matt explains why calling Steph the GSOAT is not reductive, Brandon piles on the absurd numbers and stats, and the guys talk about the unique experience of seeing Curry in person. Plus, a look back at where ...

Dec 17, 202155 min

Wednesday Workshop + Best Bets

Welcome to another Wednesday Workshop! Matt Moore and professsional bettor Raheem Palmer advise caution with the NBA suffering through yet another COVID outbreak. There's 11 games on the slate but with so many key players questionable or out due to health and safety protocols, make sure to check the injury reports. How long should bettors wait to find out availability? The guys discuss when to buy back at the best opportunity if news updates, or should you wait entirely? Plus, a look at Lakers-M...

Dec 15, 202122 min

Warriors-Knicks Betting Preview

Steph Curry... at the Garden... needs only TWO threes to become the all-time leader in 3-pointers. Will history be made?!?! On this week’s episode of The Big Picture, Matt Moore breaks down Tuesday's marquee matchup between the Warriors and Knicks with professional bettor Raheem Palmer and NBA futures analyst Brandon Anderson . Why are the Warriors only 5.5-point favorites? Is this a trap? What do you do when you can’t get to the number a book gives you by a wide margin? The Warriors’ defense ha...

Dec 14, 202150 min

Week 9 Fantasy Lookahead

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 to Week 9 and beyond. In this week’s episode, Titus and Koffler talk about a couple guys that have seen a recent uptick in assist numbers with ball-dominant teammates out of the lineup. With LaMelo Ball and Terry Rozier set to come off the COVID-19 list, is now the time to sell-high on Kelly Oubre Jr., or can he continue his stretch of dominant perf...

Dec 13, 202138 min

Friday Happy Hour: How to Bet Over/Unders

Action Network NBA analyst and totals expert Austin Wang (@awang_htx) joins Brandon Anderson to discuss how to bet over/unders. Austin explains the key factors and metrics that go into his process and why he loves betting totals so much from night to night. The guys talk about the 2021 season trends so far, with a slew of unders early and the revenge of the overs lately. Will overs continue to dominate? Why was the scoring so low to start the season, and what’s changed lately? Which teams should...

Dec 10, 202131 min
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