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How to Bet Win Totals Sep 01, 2022

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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 in to hear some surprising trends that might influence your bets. Plus, examples of how to analyze win totals like the Celtics and Kings.

Subscribe, rate and review for more NBA betting content. Look out for upcoming episodes breaking down win totals in each division. You can also follow the guys on the award-winning Action Network app as well as track your own picks. Download it today!

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How to Bet NBA Conference and Title Odds Aug 30, 2022

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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 hedging?

The guys break it all down. Plus, Matt tries to convince Brandon to parlay conference winners. They finish things off with their best bets.

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How to Bet NBA Division Futures Aug 17, 2022

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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 the Celtics, Brandon’s signature longshot play of the week, and the quandary of the Pacific with too many good teams.

The guys are back on Thursday to give their reactions to the NBA schedule release and be sure to leave a review for a chance to win a free 1-year subscription to Action Pro!

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How to Bet MVP Aug 11, 2022

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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.

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How to Bet Most Improved Player Aug 10, 2022

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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 candidates for bets to make now.

Remember to rate and review this podcast for a chance to win a free 1-year subscription to Action Pro! Join Matt and Brandon on Thursday when they break down how to bet MVP.

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How to Bet Coach of the Year Aug 04, 2022

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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 Tuesday to break down how to bet Most Improved Player. And, remember to rate and review this podcast for a chance to win a 1-year subscription to Action Pro!

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How to Bet Defensive Player of the Year Aug 02, 2022

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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 and Alex give their best bets to place right now based on value for the Defensive Player of the Year award.

Tune in on Thursday where Matt and Brandon Anderson break down how to bet Coach of the Year. And, remember to rate and review this podcast for a chance to win a free 1-year subscription to Action Pro!

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How to Bet Sixth Man of the Year Jul 28, 2022

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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 now.

Matt Moore and Alex Christenson will be back on Tuesday to break down how to bet Defensive Player of the Year, and be sure to rate and review this podcast for a chance to win a free 1-year subscription to Action Pro!

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How to Bet Rookie of the Year Jul 26, 2022

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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 award.

Matt Moore and a special guest will be back on Thursday to assess how to bet Defensive Player of the Year for this upcoming season.

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Expected Win Totals: Western Conference Part 2 Jul 21, 2022

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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 discuss how to bet the Rookie of the Year award and leave us a review for a chance to win a free 1-year subscription to Action Pro!

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