The Action Network: Sports Betting Picks & Tips

Action Network's and WNBA expert Maria Marino is joined by Jim Turvey to break down the Friday slate of WNBA games on Buckets. https://www.tiktok.com/@actionnetworkhq Individuals must be 21+ to participate in sports betting and iGaming in the U.S. Please gamble responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800 GAMBLER in the U.S. or visit: https://www.actionnetwork.com/general/responsible-gambling. In Massachusetts, please call 1-800-327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org for 24/7 support. LiveChat with a GameSense Advisor at GameSenseMA.com or call 1-800-GAM-1234.

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Wings vs Storm

Liberty vs Sky

Aces vs Dream

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Mystics vs Sky

Sun vs Liberty

Wings vs Sky

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Will the new look Liberty win their first game?

Action Network's and WNBA expert Maria Marino is joined by Dano Mataya to break down the Friday slate of WNBA games on Buckets. https://www.tiktok.com/@actionnetworkhq Individuals must be 21+ to participate in sports betting and iGaming in the U.S. Please gamble responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800 GAMBLER in the U.S. or visit: https://www.actionnetwork.com/general/responsible-gambling. In Massachusetts, please call 1-800-327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org for 24/7 support. LiveChat with a GameSense Advisor at GameSenseMA.com or call 1-800-GAM-1234.

Liberty vs Mystics

Sun vs Fever

Sun future

Sky vs Lynx

Mercury vs Sparks

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The WNBA is back for another summer of elite betting opportunities, and here to get you started is preeminent WNBA bettor Dano Mataya, an Action Network contributor and women's hoops maven at Her Hoops Stats. He joins host Maria Marino to break down the opening slate, giving out his best bets for what is already proving to be a fast-moving market. What can we expect in terms of pace? Are the Liberty worth betting at the current number? And what can we expect from Griner early in the season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WNBA Opening Night Best Bets

Iowa vs LSU Odds and Picks: Women’s NCAA Tournament Title Game Betting Guide Sunday, April 2 3:30 p.m. ET ABC LSU Odds Spread Total Moneyline +2.5

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The women’s Final Four tips off in Dallas, Texas, at 7 p.m. ET with Virginia Tech vs. LSU followed by Iowa vs. South Carolina. My colleague from Spread

Women's Final Four: Best Bet for Iowa-South Carolina, Live Bet, Props

LSU vs. Virginia Tech Odds Friday, March 31 7 p.m. ET ESPN LSU Odds Spread Total Moneyline -2 -110 134 -110o / -110u -135 Virginia Tech Odds Spread Total Moneyline

LSU vs. Virgina Tech: Value on the Hokies as Underdogs

Join us every weekday on a rollicking ride through the daily sports betting docket as Action Network welcomes a cavalcade of gambling luminaries from across their sports gambling universe. They dive into the big games and hot topics bettors care about most, five times a week. What's the action today? Find out with Action Network right here on the podcast, or join the fun live on the Action app and Action Network YouTube channel every Monday to Friday at 3pm ET. 

Green Dot Daily

Action experts like Nick Giffen, Charlie DiSturco and more join host Maria Marino on today's episode. Together they discuss everything worth betting in the sports world for Friday, March 31st. And for any listeners who haven't signed up yet at BetMGM, remember to use bonus code ACTION at sign-up and get up to $1000 paid back in bonus bets if your first bet doesn’t win. Must be 21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.

Fri March 31 2023 | Green Dot Daily

Welcome to Action Network's daily sports betting show! Green Dot Daily will take you through the entire sports betting landscape and give you the insights, analysis, and picks you need to get ready for tonight's games. On today's show, host Maria Marino is joined by Dano Mataya to preview the women's Final Four before Charlie DiSturco joins the show to look at the men's side and make a few MLB picks. Later, Nick Giffen joins the show to pick his favorite college hoops props. Plus, Darren Rovell joins the show to talk more March Madness. Individuals must be 21+ to participate in sports betting and iGaming in the U.S. Please gamble responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800 GAMBLER in the U.S. or visit: https://www.actionnetwork.com/general/responsible-gambling

CBB Picks | Women's Final Four | CBB Props | Green Dot Daily! Pres. BetMGM

Experts Dano Mataya, Nick Martin and more join host Maria Marino on today's episode. Together they discuss everything worth betting in the sports world for Monday, March 27th. And for any listeners who haven't signed up yet at BetMGM, remember to use bonus code ACTION at sign-up and get up to $1000 paid back in bonus bets if your first bet doesn’t win. Must be 21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.

Mon March 27 2023 | Green Dot Daily

Maryland vs. South Carolina Odds Monday, March 27 7 p.m. ET ESPN Maryland Odds Spread Total Moneyline +14.5 -110 136.5 -110o / -110u +725 South Carolina Odds Spread

Maryland vs. South Carolina: Expect Terps To Put Up a Fight

Welcome to Action Network's daily sports betting show! Green Dot Daily will take you through the entire sports betting landscape and give you the insights, analysis, and picks you need to get ready for tonight's games. On today's show, host Maria Marino is joined by Sean Little to recap the weekend in the NBA with just two weeks remaining in the regular season and give a few of his best bets for tonight. Plus, Dano Mataya joins the show to preview tonight's matchups in the women's Elite Eight and Nick Martin joins the show to share his best picks for tonight's NHL slate. Individuals must be 21+ to participate in sports betting and iGaming in the U.S. Please gamble responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800 GAMBLER in the U.S. or visit: https://www.actionnetwork.com/general/responsible-gambling

NBA Best Bets | Women's Elite Eight | NHL Picks | Green Dot Daily! Pres. BetMGM

LSU vs. Miami Odds Sunday, March 26 7 p.m. ET ESPN LSU Odds Spread Total Moneyline -9 -110 136 -110o / -110u -450 Miami Odds Spread Total Moneyline +9 -110

LSU vs. Miami: How to Bet Elite Eight Showdown

Virginia Tech vs. Tennessee Odds Saturday, March 25 6:30 p.m. ET ESPN Virginia Tech Odds Spread Total Moneyline -1 -110 138 -110o / -110u -110 Tennessee Odds Spread Total

Virginia Tech vs. Tennessee: The ML Bet to Make

Ole Miss vs. Louisville Odds Friday, March 24 10 p.m. ET ESPN Ole Miss Odds Spread Total Moneyline +2.5 -110 125.5 -110o / -110u +125 Louisville Odds Spread

Ole Miss vs. Louisville: Defense Is On the Menu

Texas vs. Louisville Odds Monday, March 20 7 p.m. ET ESPN Texas Odds Spread Total Moneyline -8 -110 130.5 -110o / -110u -380 Louisville Odds Spread Total Moneyline +8

Texas vs. Louisville: Expect a Low-Scoring Affair

Georgia vs. Iowa Odds Sunday, March 19 3 p.m. ET ABC Georgia Odds Spread Total Moneyline +11.5 -110 146.5 -110o / -110u +500 Iowa Odds Spread Total Moneyline

Georgia vs. Iowa: Caitlin Clark & Hawkeyes Will Keep Rolling

Vermont vs. UConn Odds Saturday, March 18 3 p.m. ET ABC Vermont Odds Spread Total Moneyline +36.5 -110 120.5 -110o / -110u N/A UConn Odds Spread Total

Vermont vs. UConn: Slow Tempo Favors the Huge Underdog

West Virginia vs. Arizona Odds Friday, March 17 12:00 p.m. ET ESPN West Virginia Odds Spread Total Moneyline +7.5 -110 129.5 -110o / -110u +230 Arizona Odds

West Virginia vs. Arizona: Value on Total in Neutral Site Contest

Florida State vs. Georgia Odds Friday, March 17 1:30 p.m. ET ESPN 2 Florida State Odds Spread Total Moneyline +1 -110 134.5 -110o / -110u +105 Georgia Odds

Women’s NCAA Tournament: Major Injury Gives Georgia Edge over Florida State

As the 2023 NCAA Women’s Tournament kicks off, the South Carolina Gamecocks find themselves in familiar territory as massive favorites to repeat as national champions. Dating back to

Your Guide To Betting the Women's NCAA Tournament

Mataya is a contributor to the Action Network's content team, specializing in the WNBA and NCAAW. He started betting about 8 years ago and currently is a betting analyst and handicapper for Spread the Floor, a women's basketball data and analytics platform. Mataya also works in the technology industry, assisting clients in data and analytics work.&nbsp;

Summary

Mataya graduated from Southwestern University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business in 2014.

Education

Mataya has entrenched himself in the women's sports betting space. He's been featured in articles for Front Office Sports and The Athletic, made appearances on Green Dot Daily and Buckets, and appeared on shows for VSiN and Bleacher Report.
Mataya's experience playing collegiate basketball and background in data and analytics has allowed him to carve out a niche in the women's basketball media world. He hosts a weekly podcast on the HerHoopStats network where he interviews players, coaches and media from the women's basketball landscape.&nbsp;

Experience

Mataya is a contributor to the Action Network's content team, specializing in the WNBA and NCAAW. He started betting about 8 years ago and currently is a betting analyst and handicapper for Spread the Floor, a women's basketball data and analytics platform.