Brandon Anderson

1140 Posts
Brandon Anderson
1140 Posts
Role
Lead Analyst
Experience
9 years
Location
Aurora, Illinois
Total Bets
4.7K
Followers
115.2K

Summary

Brandon Anderson is a national columnist, covering all things NFL, NBA and more for The Action Network. He writes weekly NFL Power Rankings and makes picks for every team in every game, including spreads, totals, props, escalator bets, long shots and more. He also covers the NBA and appears regularly on the Buckets podcast.

Nobody loves a long-shot future like Anderson, who has an incredible ability to spot a 150-1 long shot that somehow drops to 3-1 before losing with immense CLV and pride.

Experience

Anderson has been betting on sports his entire life, and writing fantasy football columns, weekly NFL picks articles and long-shot futures picks articles over the past few decades. Anderson has written and contributed to over 2,000 pieces at The Action Network.

Previously, his writing has been featured in Sports Illustrated's The Cauldron, Sports Pickle, Grandstand Central, Pivot Analysis, BetMGM Sports and elsewhere. He's covered just about any sport he can get his hands on.

Anderson has a lifetime ROI of 14% on almost 5,000 bets, and finished +257 units in 2023 alone. He's a futures specialist with a career ROI of 46% on futures bets as of Feb. 2024. His published props last season finished over 20% for NBA regular season, 22% in the NBA playoffs and 17% in March Madness.

Education

Anderson studied Bible and Math at Wheaton College. He got his master's in Biblical Exegesis.

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Brandon Anderson's Picks

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Futures
Washington Mystics-110
2023 WNBA Regular Season - Total Wins
0.5u
This is @mariacmarino sleeper team from Buckets! When it comes to the W, in Maria we trust 🪣
17
Scoot Henderson+600
2023-24 NBA Rookie of the Year
2u
Confessions of a Wembanyama skeptic: my concerns now & long term & why I’m betting Scoot ROY https://www.actionnetwork.com/content/confessions-victor-wembanyama-skeptic-fade-nba-rookie-of-the-year?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=brandonanderson
104
21
Indiana Pacers o35.5-110
2023-24 NBA Regular Season - Total Wins
3u
Buckets 7/19 Simply have to beat last year to top this. Haliburton played 56g at all NBA level, and love the Brown Obi Jarace additions. Clearly a postseason team at worst and I think they get into the 40s. Playing now before a possible Siakam trade ruins the number. 3u play, my favorite early win total.
102
28
Houston Rockets u32.5-105
2023-24 NBA Regular Season - Total Wins
2u
Buckets 7/19 Running back out annual bet cuz if it ain't broke, don't fix it. FVV Brooks Udoka raise the floor esp on D but this team won 17-20-22 last 3 yrs so is that really ELEVEN wins better? West is just too good. Better? Yes. This much? No. Their pick is owed to OKC top 4 protected once then turns into 2s. So unless they're close enough to contend for play-in, every late loss improves % of that top 4 pick. That's our insurance if this is close.
73
24
Toronto Raptors u37.5-105
2023-24 NBA Regular Season - Total Wins
1.5u
Buckets 7/19 Weren't great last year and now losing FVV is massive for a team already bereft of shooting and guard play. Nurse loss to unknown coach could be huge too. Siakam on expiring deal, OG and GTJ too. If it goes poorly early, this could quickly be a full reset race to the bottom blowout trade sale esp cuz they owe a pick to the spurs top 6 protected. Playing now before possible Siakam trade. May add an alt under earlier in case bottom falls out.
78
25
Jrue Holiday+7500
2023-24 NBA 6th Man of the Year
1u
Real talk of Jrue coming off bench. If he does that, he's instantly top five for 6MOY and maybe #1. Celtics lack depth so he'll play heavy minutes, score plenty, and close games, and every person on the planet loves him. Only up at a couple books as of 10/14. This drops to +1000 if he's confirmed off bench. Is there a 15% chance he does? Worth finding out.
81
24
Tyrese Maxey+1600
2023-24 NBA Most Improved Player
1u
Maxey has clear all star breakout potential. If Harden sits or is traded, I think he becomes a clear favorite. Already the favorite at +700 at one book. Grabbing while the number is there at Rivers 10/14.
95
28
Jayson Tatum+900
2023-24 NBA MVP
1u
MVP article: https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/2024-nba-mvp-odds-picks-jayson-tatum-luka-doncic-and-more-value-bets
72
21
Luka Doncic+600
2023-24 NBA MVP
1u
MVP article: https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/2024-nba-mvp-odds-picks-jayson-tatum-luka-doncic-and-more-value-bets
87
20
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander+1900
2023-24 NBA MVP
0.5u
MVP article: https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/2024-nba-mvp-odds-picks-jayson-tatum-luka-doncic-and-more-value-bets
80
23
Jayson Tatum+1000
2023-24 NBA MVP
1u
From Buckets MVP preview. Adding a second unit with MVP article to make him my strongest position.
55
23
Charlotte Hornets+3500
2023-24 NBA Southeast Division - To Win
0.5u
Buckets long shots ep!
64
18
Jaren Jackson Jr.+600
2023-24 NBA Defensive Player of the Year
2u
fav preseason award bet! Checks every box. Has the reputation, plays for my #1 D, voters love repeat D winners. Should be +300 or shorter.
115
29
Jrue Holiday+3300
2023-24 NBA Defensive Player of the Year
0.5u
Buckets long shots ep!
65
19
Philadelphia 76ers No+650
2023-24 NBA To Make The Playoffs
0.25u
NBA Futures Season Preview: https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-futures-preview-2023-24?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=brandonanderson
37
16
Boston Celtics o54.5-110
2023-24 NBA Regular Season - Total Wins
0.5u
NBA Futures Season Preview: https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-futures-preview-2023-24?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=brandonanderson
48
13
Cleveland Cavaliers+275
2023-24 NBA Central Division - To Win
2u
NBA Futures Season Preview: https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-futures-preview-2023-24?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=brandonanderson
63
11
Cleveland Cavaliers o50.5+100
2023-24 NBA Regular Season - Total Wins
1u
NBA Futures Season Preview: https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-futures-preview-2023-24?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=brandonanderson
50
11
Milwaukee Bucks u56.5-120
2023-24 NBA Regular Season - Total Wins
1u
NBA Futures Season Preview: https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-futures-preview-2023-24?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=brandonanderson
14
9
Chicago Bulls o37.5-110
2023-24 NBA Regular Season - Total Wins
0.5u
NBA Futures Season Preview: https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-futures-preview-2023-24?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=brandonanderson
45
11
Detroit Pistons u28.5+105
2023-24 NBA Regular Season - Total Wins
1.5u
NBA Futures Season Preview: https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-futures-preview-2023-24?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=brandonanderson
41
11
Washington Wizards u24.5+105
2023-24 NBA Regular Season - Total Wins
1u
NBA Futures Season Preview: https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-futures-preview-2023-24?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=brandonanderson
37
9
Jordan Poole+2400
2023-24 NBA Most Improved Player
0.25u
NBA Futures Season Preview: https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-futures-preview-2023-24?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=brandonanderson
28
8
Desmond Bane+4000
2023-24 NBA Most Improved Player
0.5u
NBA Futures Season Preview: https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-futures-preview-2023-24?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=brandonanderson
37
11
Tyrese Maxey+1600
2023-24 NBA Most Improved Player
1u
NBA Futures Season Preview: https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-futures-preview-2023-24?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=brandonanderson
23
11
Charlotte Hornets o30.5-114
2023-24 NBA Regular Season - Total Wins
0.5u
NBA Futures Season Preview: https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-futures-preview-2023-24?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=brandonanderson
36
10
Miami Heat u46.5-120
2023-24 NBA Regular Season - Total Wins
0.5u
NBA Futures Season Preview: https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-futures-preview-2023-24?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=brandonanderson
23
9
Atlanta Hawks+220
2023-24 NBA Southeast Division - To Win
0.5u
NBA Futures Season Preview: https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-futures-preview-2023-24?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=brandonanderson
48
10
Memphis Grizzlies o45.5-110
2023-24 NBA Regular Season - Total Wins
2u
NBA Futures Season Preview: https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-futures-preview-2023-24?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=brandonanderson
41
11
San Antonio Spurs u30.5-110
2023-24 NBA Regular Season - Total Wins
2.5u
NBA Futures Season Preview: https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-futures-preview-2023-24?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=brandonanderson
36
14
Dallas Mavericks o43.5+100
2023-24 NBA Regular Season - Total Wins
0.5u
NBA Futures Season Preview: https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-futures-preview-2023-24?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=brandonanderson
39
8
Minnesota Timberwolves o44.5-104
2023-24 NBA Regular Season - Total Wins
0.5u
NBA Futures Season Preview: https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-futures-preview-2023-24?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=brandonanderson
48
10
Minnesota Timberwolves+700
2023-24 NBA Northwest Division - To Win
2u
NBA Futures Season Preview: https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-futures-preview-2023-24?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=brandonanderson
52
10
Denver Nuggets u54.5-105
2023-24 NBA Regular Season - Total Wins
0.5u
NBA Futures Season Preview: https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-futures-preview-2023-24?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=brandonanderson
23
9
Portland Trail Blazers u28.5-110
2023-24 NBA Regular Season - Total Wins
0.5u
NBA Futures Season Preview: https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-futures-preview-2023-24?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=brandonanderson
34
9
Phoenix Suns u51.5+100
2023-24 NBA Regular Season - Total Wins
2u
NBA Futures Season Preview: https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-futures-preview-2023-24?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=brandonanderson
50
12
Los Angeles Lakers u47.5+100
2023-24 NBA Regular Season - Total Wins
2u
NBA Futures Season Preview: https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-futures-preview-2023-24?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=brandonanderson
44
14
Golden State Warriors+375
2023-24 NBA Pacific Division - To Win
0.5u
Futures Season Preview: https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-futures-preview-2023-24?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=brandonanderson
50
10
Tyrese Maxey+350
2023-24 NBA Most Improved Player
0.25u
Best price I see if you didn’t bet it yet, while we wait for the Harden details. Bet365
31
17
Past Performance
Yesterday0-0-00%
0.00u
Last 7 Days0-0-00%
0.00u
Last 30 Days1-0-0100%
12.50u
All Time2157-2476-9246%
631.82u
Top Leagues
NFL870-954-2547%
403.23u
NBA1089-1274-6045%
148.95u
NCAAB141-166-545%
61.56u
NCAAF29-23-155%
9.93u
Champions6-4-155%
7.98u
WNBA4-3-057%
6.69u
MLS1-0-0100%
1.66u
ATP1-3-025%
1.13u
La Liga1-0-0100%
1.04u
Women's World Cup1-0-0100%
0.01u
World Cup3-9-025%
-2.70u
Premier League2-14-013%
-9.28u
Betting Highlights
Favorite Bet of All-Time
Bet the Texans to go from worst to first in the division, and even doubled down with a Will Anderson DROY cherry on top. Joe Flacco CPOY +25000 and Nuggets over Heat +1600 exact outcome were fun, too!
Most Heartbreaking Bet
MVP bets. Tom Brady +1400 in 2021, odds-on favorite in December, but shutout vs. Saints on SNF. Nikola Jokic +900 in 2023, rightful leader all the way, but the moron voters get bored and go with Embiid last minute. Brock Purdy +5000 in 2024, odds-on favorite on Christmas, but the voters are too proud to vote for him or Dak. You're killin' me, Smalls!
Specialties
  • Futures
  • NFL Picks (every team, every game!)
  • NBA Spreads & Props
  • Escalator bets
  • Long Shots