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We've got another division win total breakdown in the books! Action Network NBA senior writer Matt Moore and NBA futures analyst Brandon Anderson look at the win totals for the Northwest Division and give their best bets. They dive into the Denver Nuggets [2 min], Portland Trailblazers [14 min], Utah Jazz [28 min], Minnesota Timberwolves [37 min], and Oklahoma City Thunder [51 min]. They’re both i...

Buckets is back for more division breakdowns and win total best bets, this time in the Central Division! Action Network's NBA duo of Matt Moore and Brandon Anderson jump right in on how they see things shaking out for the Cleveland Cavaliers [2 min], Chicago Bulls [21 min], Milwaukee Bucks [35 min], Detroit Pistons [41 min], and Indiana Pacers [45 min].  Find out why Brandon is so high on the Cavs...

The division-by-division break down from Action Network NBA senior writer Matt Moore and NBA futures analyst Brandon Anderson continues on Buckets! Team previews include the Atlanta Hawks [02:05], Orlando Magic [14:50], Charlotte Hornets [20:45], Washington Wizards [26:30] and Miami Heat [31:20]. - Have the Hawks caught up to the Heat?  - Will the Hornets find a way to sneak over for the second ye...

Zion, Luka, or Ja? Action Network NBA senior writer Matt Moore and futures analyst Brandon Anderson break down the Southwest Division win totals and find the value on overs, unders and which team has the best value to win the division. The guys give out their best bets and the different angles you could take in the Southwest Division in this episode of Buckets!  - How much is a presumably healthy...

The NBA season begins in two months and win totals are available at the books! Action Network NBA futures analyst Brandon Anderson joins NBA senior writer Matt Moore for another episode of Buckets!  In this episode, Brandon gives his process and strategy for projecting win total ranges and finding value from a team perspective while Moore looks at how to play the number vs. playing the team. Tune...

Action Network senior NBA writer Matt Morre and NBA futures analyst Brandon Anderson are back for another episode of Buckets, and this time, they're looking at conference and title odds.  - How do you bet NBA title futures nine months out?  - When is the best time to buy NBA futures, and when should you bet conferences vs. title futures? - Where do matchups come into play and how important is hedg...

The NBA does in fact have divisions and they’re some of the most profitable alternatives to win total betting in the futures market.  Matt Moore and Brandon Anderson take you through how to approach these bets, whether to bet short or long, the question about parlays, and how to bet in-season on these divisions because timing is everything.  Then, they give some best bets including going against t...

What is the profile of an MVP winner? Can we rule out certain players by age, stats, etc? What does the voting block look like?  Is “narrative” really the biggest driver in the award? When’s the best time to bet?  All that, plus best bets on where the value is now on this episode of Buckets with Matt Moore and Brandon Anderson. Remember to rate and review this podcast for a chance to win a free 1-...

Matt Moore and Brandon Anderson get into the weeds on how to bet Most Improved Player. They dive into the last ten years of the award and establish rules for who has won based on field goal attempts, usage, awards consideration, and more.  Then they provide tips on when to bet the award throughout the season, whether it’s better to get in early or late, and give out a pretty big chunk of candidate...

BUCKETS is back with another episode and this time, Action Network's Brandon Anderson and Matt Moore break down how to bet Coach of the Year. From what previous winners have done, to what a winner looks like, the narrative around them, and when to bet the award. Then the crew gives their picks, including two signature Brandon longshots and a Western Conference load-up from Matt. The duo is back on...

Alex Christenson joins Matt Moore to break down DPOY and how to bet it. What are the requirements historically for winning the award? What makes it such a difficult award to determine and subsequently bet on? How do you build a position throughout the year, and what are the best times to start betting the award relative to history?  Plus, Matt airs his grievances with the vote last year, and Matt...

Alex Christenson joins Matt Moore to break down how to bet NBA Sixth Man of the Year award. What are the starting qualifications historically for winning the award? (Spoiler alert: BUCKETS!) They also discuss when to bet the award throughout the season and detail how the market can shift throughout the year. To close the show, they give out their best bets for 2022-23 based on where the market is...

On Tuesday's episode of BUCKETS, Brandon Anderson and Matt Moore discuss how to bet the Rookie of the Year award. Summer League offered a glimpse into the top picks of this year's draft, but Paolo Banchero stood out amongst the pack.  The guys break down why you should bet Paolo now, the process for betting on Rookies, and what history tells us is the winning formula for players taking home the aw...

Brandon Anderson and Matt Moore finish their expected win totals series with a final look at the rest of the Western Conference. Will Memphis take a step back? Can the Mavericks keep pace after a strange offseason? Will Golden State have the highest win total on the board? Programming note: This episode was recorded before PointsBet released NBA win totals. The duo will be back on Tuesday to discu...

Matt Moore and Brandon Anderson discuss their predictions for Western Conference win totals and how to bet them. How will the new-look Blazers and Pelicans stack up? Can the Kings finally take a leap forward?  What will the Jazz look like without Rudy Gobert and potentially Donovan Mitchell? Be sure to check out part two of this episode on Thursday where they'll project the win totals for the rest...

Brandon Anderson and Matt Moore put their heads together to predict where the 2022-23 Eastern Conference win totals will wind up. Will the Heat get the love from the bookmakers?  Are the Knicks going to be overrated again?  Will the Raptors be bettable, ever?  The guys will cover the Western Conference win totals starting next Tuesday so be sure to tune in. And don't forget to rate and review this...

Matt Moore and Brandon Anderson put out their expectations on where the 2022-23 NBA Win Totals for the Eastern Conference will land.  Will the Hawks bounce back with Dejounte Murray?  Are the Pistons sneaky good?  How Can Boston follow up such an incredible season?  Be sure to check out part two of this episode on Thursday where they'll project the win totals for the rest of the Eastern Conference...

The much anticipated 2022 NBA Summer League officially tips off on Thursday night. And here to break down how to bet on the summer league are NBA betting analysts Brandon Anderson and Joe Dellera .  Basketball fans got a sneak peek of top picks Chet Holmgren and Keegan Murray at the Salt Lake City and California Classic summer league events this past week, but the real fun begins in Las Vegas on J...

There's been no shortage of movement since free agency opened last Thursday and Matt Moore and Brandon Anderson are here to break down betting Wolves, Celtics, and Hawks futures.  Wolves went all-in, can they win the Northwest division? Are they a 50-win team? Will the Celtics be worth the hype and should they be the title favorite?  What's better value - betting the Hawks' win total or the divisi...

Jared Dubin from FiveThirtyEight and CBS Sports joins Matt Moore to break down the first two days of free agency. The Utah Jazz traded Rudy Gobert to the Timberwolves - how does that move betting lines for regular season win totals for both teams? The Celtics traded for Malcolm Brogdon, becoming the favorite at several sportsbooks. Is this right?  They also take a look at the quieter, sneakier mov...

NBA Free Agency begins on Thursday, but Matt Moore and Dan Titus talk through the latest free agency rumors plus discuss how John Wall impacts the Clippers' title odds. Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook opted-in, but are they still likely to be dealt? Dejounte Murray for three first-round picks and Gallo? And is the market souring on John Collins? Also, they break down how to bet Deandre Ayton's...

It’s payday, gents! The NBA Draft was full of surprises and our crew goes through their big hits and misses from the 2022 NBA Draft.  Lessons from the books on how the market shifts vs. media reporting Which props they’ll avoid next year  Winners and losers of the Draft (The Knicks keep Knicking) And, an early look at Rookie of the Year odds plus future bets to make in the offseason. All this and...

The NBA Draft is upon us and the market is juicy. Matt Moore and Brandon Anderson welcome Vegas Refund (@vegasrefund on Twitter) to break down the top pick, parlays on the top 3, the weirdness of 4-5-6 and 7, first round sleepers, risers, fallers, and how to read the market and the media frenzy.  Let’s bet the NBA Draft! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted o...

The Athletic’s Sam Vecenie joins the show to break down intel on the NBA draft.  Could someone other than Chet Holmgren or Jabari Smith go No.1?  What are the ripple effects from an unstable draft?  What the heck are the Kings going to do?   Tune in to hear how to bet props as the week goes on, and a whole bunch of over/unders to chew on as the Buckets crew dives into draft week. Learn more about...

The season is over, and the Warriors are champions again.  Matt Moore and Brandon Anderson break down the Finals, why they were wrong on Boston, what they were right about with the Warriors, and look ahead to the 2023 season and how to get value right now on the early title futures. The Buckets crew will continue to cover the NBA offseason, starting with the 2022 NBA Draft next week. Be sure to ch...