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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...

Are the Mavs and Sixers live for the upset? Matt Moore, Raheem Palmer and Brandon Anderson discuss a pair of Game 5 matchups on Tuesday night.  Raheem is confident that the Sixers are the better team and can beat this Heat team. Matt remains adamant that shooting variance was the differential in games 3 and 4 and trusts Miami to get it done. Brandon is fading the Sixers but won’t back the Heat.  T...

The Buckets crew is back to discuss a couple of Game 4's on Monday.  The Bucks are suddenly up 2-1 over the Celtics without Khris Middleton. Did the Bucks win the swing games they needed to in this series, or can Boston storm back? Brandon, Raheem, and Matt are all backing Bucks team total unders and they debate a few alternate lines at plus odds. The Grizzlies were 20-5 straight up without Ja Mor...

Action Network senior NBA writer Matt Moore, professional bettor Raheem Palmer and NBA futures analyst Brandon Anderson are back for another episode of BUCKETS.  - Can the Bucks respond in game 3 at home after getting worked by Boston's defense? - Will Milwaukee's offense ever get going, especially without Middleton for a few games? - Are the Grizzlies live in their series against Golden State?  -...

Action Network senior NBA writer Matt Moore and NBA futures analyst Brandon Anderson are back for another episode of BUCKETS. The Sixers and Mavs face last stands at home. They guys look at how to bet the Sixers if Embiid plays and if he doesn’t, what that means for the totals and Tyler Herro props, a look at the historical trends for teams down 2-0 and more. - Can you trust the Suns' shooting to...

Are Sixers and Mavs drawing dead?   Matt Moore, Raheem Palmer, and Brandon Anderson break down Wednesday's matchups between the Mavs/Suns and Sixers/Heat. Phoenix got whatever they wanted versus the Mavericks. Can the Mavericks do anything to cool off the Suns? Matt thinks there are indicators in favor of Dallas, while Brandon has specific props to play for how the Mavericks defended Phoenix.  The...