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Are you itching for NBA action 12 months a year? Then welcome home! Action Network's Buckets podcast welcomes a myriad of sports betting experts who 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 Brandon Anderson, Joe Dellera, Brandon Kravitz, Kyle Murray 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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Today · 56 min
NBA Teams We Hate! | 2026
Buckets is back with some teams to fade this coming season! Action Network NBA senior writer Matt Moore welcomes generational haters Joe Dellera and Bryan Fonseca for a fun exercise of diverting team distain into winning bets! Diving into win total unders, teams to miss the playoffs and more, the guys discuss the squads they're out on. Whether that's due to team personnel or just bad numbers in the betting market, tune in to hear what the guys are seeing and who they're bearish on before the season. Equipped with helpful handicaps and best bets on a few teams you'll want to fade, they get into it all right here on Buckets! Subscribe, rate and review for more NBA betting content leading up to the regular season! Check out the Action Network app and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Just follow this link to get started. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Yesterday · 49 min
NBA MVP Best Bets | 2026
Buckets is back with a look at the top players in the NBA heading into the 2026-27 season! Action Network NBA senior writer Matt Moore welcomes Brandon Kravitz to discuss the top of the MVP odds board, some middle tier options and the longshots they're looking to sprinkle or avoid. Tune in to hear what the guys are seeing in the market and their best bets on who they like for Most Valuable Player. All that and more right here on Buckets! Subscribe, rate and review for more NBA betting content leading up to the regular season! Check out the Action Network app and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Just follow this link to get started. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Tuesday · 58 min
NBA Teams We Love! | 2026
The 2026-27 NBA season is sneaking up on hoop heads and bettors alike and Buckets is back with some teams to back this coming season! Action Network NBA senior writer and Buckets host Matt Moore welcomes Joe Dellera and Jim Turvey, AKA 'The Future J's' to the show for its first episode of the preseason. Together the guys discuss teams they're high on in the betting market leading up to the new season. Tune in to hear what the guys are seeing in the market and who they're bullish on along with helpful handicaps and best bets on a few teams you'll want to get in on early. All that and more right here on Buckets! Subscribe, rate and review for more NBA betting content leading up to the regular season! Check out the Action Network app and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Just follow this link to get started. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 24 · 30 min
Bonus Episode: LeBron James to Philadelphia 76ers
Buckets is back with an emergency reaction episode as LeBron James has signed with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year deal with a player option. Action Network senior NBA writer Matt Moore went live on the Action Network YouTube page to dive into the news, including market movement and potential options to find value in the betting market. All that and more right here on Buckets! Check out the Action Network app and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Just follow this link to get started. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 10 · 46 min
Way Too Early Futures & Win Totals | 2026
Buckets is back as Action Network hoops betting experts Matt Moore and Brandon Kravitz went live on Action Network's YouTube page late Thursday night. Together, they discuss NBA futures, win totals, and how to bet them. More offseason updates will be coming soon as news continues to break in NBA free agency and preseason! It's all right here on Buckets! 4 - CBA AND ROSTER BUILDING 20 - WIN TOTALS Buckets is live on the Action Network YouTube page when news breaks and during the NBA season Sunday-Friday nights around 11pm ET, so subscribe and jump in! Check out the Action Network app and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Just follow this link to get started. Click here to instantly tail some of the bets from today's episode with quick slips! You can also follow the Buckets podcast account in the Action Network app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 2 · 1 hr 6 min
NBA Free Agency Chaos | 2026
Buckets is back as Action Network hoops betting experts Matt Moore and Bryan Fonseca went live on Action Network's YouTube page late Wednesday night. Together, they reacted to NBA free agency chaos and drama. Jaylen Brown to Philly, Paul George to Boston, Kawhi Leonard to Toronto, LaMelo to Minnesota, and a Lakers overhaul. More offseason updates will be coming soon as news continues to break in NBA free agency! It's all right here on Buckets! Buckets is live on the Action Network YouTube page when news breaks and during the NBA season Sunday-Friday nights around 11pm ET, so subscribe and jump in! Check out the Action Network app and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Just follow this link to get started. Click here to instantly tail some of the bets from today's episode with quick slips! You can also follow the Buckets podcast account in the Action Network app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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June 24 · 41 min
2026 NBA Draft Recap & Reaction
Buckets is back with a look at the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft! Action Network NBA betting experts Matt Moore and Brandon Anderson team up to give their thoughts and insights from what we saw on Tuesday night. AJ Dybantsa goes first overall to the Washington Wizards. The Utah Jazz take Daryn Peterson, despite connections to both Dybantsa and Cam Boozer, who lands at number 3 with the Memphis Grizzlies. The guys discuss what they got right and wrong, their top winners and losers of the draft and more. Plus, an early look at Rookie of the Year odds for this incoming class. All that and more right here on Buckets! Check out the Action Network app and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Just follow this link to get started. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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June 23 · 57 min
Bonus Episode: Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami Heat
The Milwaukee Bucks have traded Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat! Buckets is back for an emergency episode as Action Network NBA betting experts Matt Moore, Brandon Anderson and Bryan Fonseca went live on Action Network's YouTube page in the early hours of Tuesday morning to break down the trade from all angles. It finally happened and we can stop speculating! How does this shake up the Eastern Conference and is there value to be found in the betting market? All that and more right here on Buckets! Don't miss our regularly scheduled 2026 NBA Draft content already available in the podcast feed. Find out who the guys are seeing rise and fall in this year's draft, including those top three potential superstars, where they might land and how to bet on it. Check out the Action Network app and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Just follow this link to get started. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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June 22 · 56 min
2026 NBA Draft Betting Preview
Buckets is back with a deep dive into the 2026 NBA Draft! Action Network NBA betting experts Matt Moore and Brandon Anderson team up to give out their best bets for Tuesday's event and more. Together they discuss the top 3 and which teams Peterson, Dybantsa and Boozer could end up playing for. They also look further down the board, discussing where they're seeing value in the betting market for this event and how certain players fit with certain teams. Plus, find out how the guys are using prediction markets to fade the noise. All that and more right here on Buckets! Check out the Action Network app and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Just follow this link to get started. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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June 14 · 1 hr 16 min
New York Knicks Win! | 2026 NBA Finals Reaction & 2027 Early Lookahead
It was a gentleman's sweep in the end as the New York Knicks win Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals on the road to become champions after a 53 year drought! Buckets is back as Action Network betting experts Matt Moore, Joe Dellera and Brandon Anderson went LIVE late Saturday night after the game for their instant reactions. Jalen Brunson was the hero of the game as the Spurs once again fail late. What did we learn from the 2026 NBA Finals and season as a whole? Looking ahead, who is the best bet to make on MVP and the championship next season right now? All that and more right here on Buckets! A huge thank you to everyone who tuned in, whether it was for one episode or the entire season. We truly appreciate our listeners. Buckets will be back with some offseason content, including deep dives into the NBA Draft later in the summer so keep those notifications on! Check out the Action Network app and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Just follow this link to get started. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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June 12 · 1 hr 6 min
NBA Finals Game 5 Best Bets | New York Knicks at San Antonio Spurs
The New York Knicks made NBA Finals history with their comeback in Game 4 but now the series heads back to San Antonio. Are we in for a gentleman's sweep or can Wemby and the Spurs force this series to continue? Buckets is back with best bets for Game 5 as Action Network hoops betting expers Matt Moore, Brandon Anderson, Joe Dellera and Bryan Fonseca team up. From the side, total and player props they've got their eye on, tune in to hear how they're attacking the betting market right here on Buckets. Plus, don't miss Buckets live pregame show on the Action Network YouTube page at 5pm ET every game day! Check out the Action Network app and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Just follow this link to get started. Click here to instantly tail some of the bets from today's episode with quick slips! You can also follow the Buckets podcast account in the Action Network app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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June 9 · 1 hr 5 min
NBA Finals Game 4 Best Bets | San Antonio Spurs at New York Knicks
The San Antonio Spurs righted the ship and stole a win at Madison Square Garden in Game 3. The sweep is off the table but could the Gentleman's Sweep still be in play? Buckets is back with Action Network NBA betting experts Matt Moore, Brandon Anderson and Bryan Fonseca as they discuss the first three games of the NBA Finals so far and what they're expecting in Game 4. From the side, total and player props they've got their eye on, tune in to hear how they're attacking the betting market right here on Buckets. Plus, don't miss Buckets live pregame show on the Action Network YouTube page at 5pm ET every game day! Check out the Action Network app and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Just follow this link to get started. Click here to instantly tail some of the bets from today's episode with quick slips! You can also follow the Buckets podcast account in the Action Network app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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June 8 · 50 min
NBA Finals Game 3 Best Bets | San Antonio Spurs at New York Knicks
Game 2 of the 2026 NBA Finals was a thriller with the New York Knicks taking a 2-0 lead. With the series heading back to New York, can they keep the momentum and sweep San Antonio?!! Action Network hoops betting experts Matt Moore, Joe Dellera, and Jim Turvey break down what they saw in the first two games and the plays they like in Game 3. From the side, total and a myriad of player props, tune in to hear where the guys are seeing value as the Finals continue. All that and more right here on Buckets. 4 - ARE KNICKS BETTABLE IN GAME 3? 23 - BEST BETS 42 - OPEN RUN Plus, don't miss Buckets live pregame show on the Action Network YouTube page at 5pm ET every game day! Check out the Action Network app and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Just follow this link to get started. Click here to instantly tail some of the bets from today's episode with quick slips! You can also follow the Buckets podcast account in the Action Network app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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June 4 · 1 hr 6 min
NBA Finals Game 2 Best Bets | New York Knicks at San Antonio Spurs
Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals did not disappoint as Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks come back from a double-digit deficit to win on the road. The San Antonio Spurs look to answer before the series heads to the Big Apple on Friday night. Action Network hoops betting experts Matt Moore, Brandon Anderson, Sean Little and Bryan Fonseca break down what they saw in Game 1 and the plays they like in Game 2. From the side, total and a myriad of player props, tune in to hear where the guys are seeing value as the Finals continue. All that and more right here on Buckets. Plus, don't miss Buckets live pregame show on the Action Network YouTube page at 5pm ET every game day! Check out the Action Network app and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Just follow this link to get started. Click here to instantly tail some of the bets from today's episode with quick slips! You can also follow the Buckets podcast account in the Action Network app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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June 2 · 46 min
NBA Finals Game 1 Best Bets | New York Knicks at San Antonio Spurs
The 2026 NBA Finals matchup is set between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs and we've been talking about it in much depth the past few days here on Buckets. In today's episode, it's finally time to get to some Game 1 best bets! Action Network hoops betting experts Joe Dellera, Bryan Fonseca and Brandon Kravitz join host Matt Moore to discuss where they're seeing value in Game 1. First, we've got a head-to-head bet on the side! Then, Joe and Brandon are seeing slightly different outcomes for Jalen Brunson, so how will he fair against this young, San Antonio defense? Plus, there's a specific game script many are expecting; three point shooting all around. So, who will take advantage of the pace and space from deep? The guys discuss their favorite three point shooters for the series, the game and even the first one to go in. All that and more right here on Buckets. Don't miss Buckets live pregame show on the Action Network YouTube page at 5pm ET every game day! Check out the Action Network app and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Just follow this link to get started. Click here to instantly tail some of the bets from today's episode with quick slips! You can also follow the Buckets podcast account in the Action Network app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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June 1 · 1 hr 41 min
2026 NBA Finals Betting Preview | San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks
Buckets is back for a mega-pod, deep dive into the 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. Action Network NBA betting experts Matt Moore and Brandon Anderson team up for their betting preview, discussing the matchup itself, some historical precedence, previous NBA Final comparisons, both team's offenses/defenses/coaching staffs and more. Clear the rest of your day because it's a doozy! Plus, some series best bets, series player props, Finals MVP options and a brief look at Game 1 on Wednesday. Don't miss more looks at every game throughout the NBA Finals, no matter how long the series goes, right here on Buckets! Plus, don't miss Buckets live on the Action Network YouTube page at 5pm ET every game day! Check out the Action Network app and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Just follow this link to get started. Click here to instantly tail some of the bets from today's episode with quick slips! You can also follow the Buckets podcast account in the Action Network app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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June 1 · 43 min
2026 NBA Finals First Look
The 2026 NBA Finals matchup is set as the New York Knicks take on the San Antonio Spurs. NBA betting experts Matt Moore and Joe Dellera went live on Action Network's YouTube page late Sunday night to give their first looks at the series and more. Together, they discussed the series as a whole, including series-long player props they like. Plus, an early look at Wednesday's Game 1. Don't miss deep dives into every game throughout the NBA Finals, no matter how long the series goes, right here on Buckets! 2 - IS JOE CONFIDENT IN KNICKS? 4 - BIGGEST WORRIES 6 - KNICKS POSITIVES 13 - SERIES PRICING 22 - BEST BETS Plus, don't miss Buckets live on the Action Network YouTube page at 5pm ET on gamedays! Check out the Action Network app and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Just follow this link to get started. Click here to instantly tail some of the bets from today's episode with quick slips! You can also follow the Buckets podcast account in the Action Network app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 29 · 1 hr 10 min
Spurs vs. Thunder Game 7 Best Bets | Sat May 30
We're all tied up again and it's time for a Game 7 in the Western Conference Finals! Action Network hoops betting experts Matt Moore and Brandon Anderson team up to discuss the good, the bad and the ugly with this series so far and what they're seeing in Game 7. Who's on the fast track to Western Conference Finals MVP and could it come from the losing squad? Plus, they look at the side and total seeing some movement in the market and their favorites player props. All that and more right here on Buckets. Plus, don't miss Buckets live on the Action Network YouTube page at 5pm ET every weekday! Check out the Action Network app and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Just follow this link to get started. Click here to instantly tail some of the bets from today's episode with quick slips! You can also follow the Buckets podcast account in the Action Network app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 27 · 38 min
Spurs vs. Thunder Game 6 Best Bets | Thur May 28
The Oklahoma City Thunder won the pivotal Game 5 and have restored home court advantage. Will they finish things off on Thursday or can the San Antonio Spurs force a Game 7? Action Network hoops betting experts Brandon Kravitz and Brandon Anderson team up to discuss the series as a whole and if it's lived up to the billing. While discussing what's good, what's bad and what's missing, they also bring their best bets for Game 6. They look at the side, total and some player props they like. Plus, a few angles on if this will be going to a Game 7 or not. All that and more right here on Buckets. Plus, don't miss Buckets live on the Action Network YouTube page at 5pm ET every weekday! Check out the Action Network app and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Just follow this link to get started. Click here to instantly tail some of the bets from today's episode with quick slips! You can also follow the Buckets podcast account in the Action Network app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 25 · 33 min
Spurs vs. Thunder Game 5 Best Bets | Tue May 26
The Western Conference Finals are tied at 2 games a piece as the series heads back to Oklahoma City. Action Network hoops betting experts Matt Moore and Bryan Fonseca team up for more best bets for Tuesday's Game 5 wehre they discuss line movement on both the side and total and how to approach attacking both in the betting market. Plus a few player props they'll have their eye on. Tune in to hear where they're seeing value for Game 5 right here on Buckets! Plus, don't miss Buckets live on the Action Network YouTube page at 5pm ET every weekday! Check out the Action Network app and sign up for Action Pro for instant notifications from our top experts. Just follow this link to get started. Click here to instantly tail some of the bets from today's episode with quick slips! You can also follow the Buckets podcast account in the Action Network app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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