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The Celtics threw away Game 6 quite literally and Matt and Brandon are here to take their lumps.  Boston fell apart and look exhausted and like they may have been solved. So of course, if you’re going to bet it, the guys think Boston is the side. (Spoiler: they’re not betting it.)  However, they have a full slate of best bets, props, and series plays to finish up the 2022 NBA Playoffs anyway as th...

Brandon Anderson and Matt Moore catch up before Game 5 of the NBA Finals to dive into some NBA offseason discussions.  The Jazz will look different next year. Quin Snyder's resignation was the first domino to fall, but what's next? Will Danny Ainge and company elect to build around Donovan Mitchell instead of Rudy Gobert?  How would Gobert's departure impact the win total for whoever lands his ser...

Celtics bounce-back spot! After cashing another great night on unders and props with some in-game quarter plays, the guys break down Game 5 of the Finals.  Have the Warriors regained momentum? Can anything stop Steph Curry? Will the Celtics even try? They have the same best bet, a ML play for Game 5, and are looking to go back to the Take-Me-Home Warriors 3rd quarter. What about props? Who steps u...

The Celtics took Game 3 so it was a big payday for Matt Moore and Brandon Anderson, but now Game 4 awaits and it’s a much trickier spot.  How do you bet a game without clear value on the side? Why are the Celtics letting Steph Curry shoot? Can Boston manage the “pain” to get their first title in 14 years?  Plus, how to guide your prop and total betting based on the expected game style, and Brandon...

The Warriors tied the series up as Boston fell apart in Game 2. But Brandon and Matt are still strangely confident in the Celtics and are in agreement on the Game 3 best bet.  Will the Celtics continue to roll off postseason losses, or have the adjustments Golden State has made trip them up? Plus, a look at props including a Smart play, some expectations for rotation differences, Finals MVP, and s...

The Celtics stuned the Dubs in the Bay to take Game 1. So the Warriors are bouncing back in Game 2… right? Right?!  Plus, does Jayson Tatum bounce back scoring or pile up the assists? Steph Curry will play more minutes, but will that lead to more production? And, what’s the best play for Finals MVP and how many ways is Matt going to hedge this thing? Matt Moore and Dan Titus break down Game 2 of t...

Betting analyst and host of You Better You Be t on the Audacy Network Ken Barkley joins Matt Moore to break down the NBA Finals market.  If the series is priced appropriately, how do the alternate markets provide value?  Who’s the better team between Boston and Golden State?  How much should overthink Finals MVP and how much of it is pretty simple?  All this and more on Buckets. The Buckets crew w...

The NBA Finals tip off Thursday between Boston and Golden State.  Why are our experts so big on the Warriors if they like the Celtics in the series? Is there a real fatigue factor with four days off, and why doesn’t it matter later in the series?  Plus, a look at props including Al Horford defensive plays, Klay Thompson struggles, and a spot to bet Andrew Wiggins.  All this and more plus sides, to...

It’s Dynasty vs. Destiny as the Warriors take on the Celtics in the NBA Finals.  Boston, the best team in the NBA over the last five months, is an underdog vs. the three-time champs Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green.  Can Boston upend the Splash Brothers? Or will Golden State once again add to its collection of hardware.  Plus, why are Brandon Anderson and Joe Dellera limiting themsel...

Have the Celtics blown their chance?!?! The Heat drag this series to seven, and now we face the rare circumstance of a road team favored in a Game 7.  Action Network senior NBA writer Matt Moore and NBA futures analyst Brandon Anderson are joined by contributor Joe Dellera to break down the last Eastern Conference Finals game in this episode of BUCKETS!  The history and trends point to Miami, but...

The Golden State Warriors advance to the NBA Finals. Action Network senior NBA writer Matt Moore and NBA futures analyst Brandon Anderson work through why they were on the Warriors early, how this Golden State team is different from the previous version, what to learn betting-wise from them, and more. Plus, a look at Finals MVP from a Warriors' perspective and how Brandon thinks it's Steph or noth...

The Heat have completely fallen apart! Action Network senior NBA writer Matt Moore, NBA futures analyst Brandon Anderson and professional bettor Raheem Palmer are back to talk more NBA Playoffs in this episode of BUCKETS! The crew thinks the Celtics-Heat series is over and finding value in the spot is difficult with the market. Brandon continues to fade an injured Jimmy Butler, while Rah has a spe...

Action Network senior NBA writer Matt Moore is joined by NBA futures analyst Brandon Anderson and professional bettor Raheem Palmer to discuss Game 5 of the Mavericks/Warriors series in this episode of BUCKETS!  - Golden State is a heavy favorite and has never lost a Game 5 when up 3-0 to start a series... but does that mean they can cover the number?  - How do you play a series where Dallas under...

The 2022 Eastern Conference Finals have been tough to dissect and its reached an inflection point with the Heat as home dogs in Game 5.  Is this a result of Jimmy Butler's injury status? Or... Is the market just that high on Boston?  Raheem Palmer and Brandon Anderson still like Boston as a road favorite versus the No.1 seed at home, but Matt Moore is going down wth the ship, reluctantly.  Tune in...

1-2-3 Cancun?  The Warriors are up 3-0 and the Mavericks look outclassed. With Dallas on the brink of elimination, Action Network betting analysts Matt Moore, Raheem Palmer, and Brandon Anderson assess what's in store for Game 4. Can the Mavs overcome their three-point woes in Game 3? Is this a letdown spot for the Warriors with Steph Curry proclaiming Golden State is "playing with house money?" ...

Boston Can’t Lose This, Right?! Senior NBA Writer Matt Moore and NBA Betting Analyst Brandon Anderson are here to break down Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday night.  Matt felt dumb after Game 2. Brandon doesn’t know what to think after Game 3. Now the Celtics face a must-win.  With injuries on both sides, who can you trust, and how do you play the number depending on who’s in and...

With the Eastern Conference Finals tied up at 1-1, the series goes back to Boston for a pivotal Game 3 matchup. Action Network NBA analysts Raheem Palmer and Brandon Anderson break down how they're betting on Game 3 and beyond.  The Heat stalled out in Game 2. Should Miami bettors be worried? Jimmy Butler's been doing it all, but Bam Adebayo has been a no-show. Plus, they could be without PJ Tucke...

The Warriors jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals after a convincing Game 1 victory over the Mavericks. The guys were all over the Dubs in the series opener - primarily due to the Mavs coming off a 7-game series and Golden State's dominance at home throughout the Playoffs.  The Warriors did what the trio thought they would, but Raheem Palmer is starting to doubt his Mav...

The Celtics were dominant in the first half but lost Game 1 to the Heat. Nothing has changed for Raheem Palmer and Brandon Anderson on their priors, but the news of Marcus Smart and Al Horford have them treading lightly going into Game 2.  Raheem sees a very specific path for Boston to win the series, Brandon thinks all options are on the table for the Celtics and Matt Moore still doesn’t think th...

The NBA Western Conference Finals begin on Wednesday, and the Buckets trio is back to discuss the series plus, give their initial thoughts on how to bet Game 1.  Raheem Palmer is here to take a victory lap for prophesizing the Mavericks to beat the Suns and make the conference finals, but he’s not done there. Matt Moore thinks Golden State has a significant edge and is willing to bet it, while Bra...

The Celtics got past the Bucks (without Khris Middleton) and take on the Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals --with Game 1 tipping off on Tuesday night. This episode will cover Game 1 and some series angles that you'll want to hop on early. Miami is the 1-seed, with homecourt, and have taken care of business, so the crew likes them in Game 1. After that, though? It gets contentious! Spiciness in...

Home teams win Game 7's. But do they cover? Senior NBA Writer Matt Moore and NBA Betting Analyst Joe Dellera break down the NBA’s Game 7's on Sunday.  The under has historically been the play, and Milwaukee-Boston is lining up nicely for it. Will Bud keep playing Grayson Allen despite all evidence indicating he shouldn’t?  And what are the prop angles from that? The under trend is even stronger fo...

Do the Bucks Stop (The Celtics) Here? It's Friday, and the Bucks travel back home for Game 6 and a chance to head to the Eastern Conference Finals for the second year in a row. Action Network betting analysts Matt Moore , Brandon Anderson , and Raheem Palmer (on location) break it all down at the Workshop.  It's victory lapping time for Brandon as the Bucks' Game 5 win pushed the Celtics to the br...

Can Anyone Win A Road Game?! The Heat and Suns try and close out their series on the road, but Matt Moore isn’t having any part of it.  Brandon Anderson is fading Joel Embiid with his hand injury and Harden in a big game moment.  Raheem Palmer likes the dogs, but Matt thinks there are only specific angles to take and Brandon and Matt are both frothing at the mouth for a chance to bet Game 7's.  Si...

Is Giannis Thanos? Raheem Palmer is headed to Memphis for Game 5. Should he dress for a funeral for the Grizz, or can Memphis climb out of the 3-1 hole? Does the line think Ja Morant is playing or not?  The Bucks lost a tough one in Game 4 and Raheem thinks Boston’s in position to surge into the conference finals, but Brandon Anderson has completely flipped on his series read. And Matt Moore? Well...