Jacob Wayne

About the Author

Jacob Wayne is a writer at Action Network, where he specializes in football content. Before joining Action, he was the head of football content at Lineups, a data-utilization website for sports betting and fantasy content.. Jacob graduated from the University of Michigan in Sports Management – an educational background that allows him to bring a unique perspective to the sports he covers. Follow Jacob on X @wayne_sports_

The Archive

2024 NBA mock draft based on odds: Hawks make surprise pick

Here is a mock draft of the first 10 picks and the current odds of the player landing at each spot.

Bronny James NBA Draft odds, prediction: Where LeBron's son will land

The NBA’s new two-day draft begins Wednesday with the reveal of the first round.

How we are betting on the 2024 College Football Playoffs

With the advent of the new 12-team structure, the stage is set for some unexpected twists.

How to bet on Giants receiver's rookie season

The Giants needed to get more explosive at receiver, so they drafted Malik Nabers, who arrives as one of the top big-play prospects in recent memory.

How to bet the Celtics' total in Game 4 of NBA Finals

The Celtics take a commanding 3-0 lead into Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday after fending off a furious Mavericks rally on Wednesday.

Make this plus-odds pick ahead of Game 3 of NBA Finals

The Mavs now face an 0-2 deficit, but as the series shifts to Dallas, they find themselves 1.5-point home favorites.

How we're betting the revamped Jets on 2024

If Aaron Rodgers is fully healthy again, that would be a dangerous proposition for the rest of the NFL.

2024 Heisman Trophy predictions

The 2024 college football season is just a few months away, and it’s never too early to start looking at the futures markets.

How to bet on Jets, Giants over/unders after NFL schedule release

The two teams’ 2024 outlooks couldn’t be much more different.

Why we're betting on big trouble for the Knicks at the Garden Tuesday

The Pacers and Knicks are trending in opposite directions entering Game 5.

AFC East division betting preview: Jets, Bills, Dolphins, Patriots odds

The Jets are the best team in this division, and I love getting 2-to-1 odds or better on them to win the AFC East. They also have the recipe for...

Why we're expecting a decisive win for the Pacers on Sunday

Friday night, the Knicks and Pacers delivered another exhilarating installment in arguably the best playoff series thus far.

Bet on the Celtics to get back on track in Game 3

The Cavaliers pulled off a shocking road upset over the Celtics in Game 2 as 13.5-point underdogs.

Fade this offense in Tuesday's Eastern Conference series opener

It's the high-scoring Donovan Mitchell vs. a clamp-down Boston defense. We made our choice for Game 1.

Best bet for Knicks-76ers Game 5 at MSG

The Knicks return to the Garden on Tuesday night with hopes of closing out the series.

2025 NFL mock draft odds: Giants take QB Shedeur Sanders in top 10

With nearly a year to go until the next NFL draft, we break down what the top 10 selections might look like in 2025.

Consider these two NFL futures bets following the NFL Draft

Let’s take a look at some of the futures bets that have value as we look ahead to the 2024 NFL season. 

Caleb Williams faces stiff competition in NFL OROY market after first round of NFL Draft

The NFL smashed the record for most offensive players picked in the first round when 23 players on that side of the ball were taken Thursday night.

Here are the top contenders for Defensive Rookie of the Year

Let's take a look at how they might perform in their rookie seasons by breaking down the current odds markets for Defensive Rookie of the Year.

Target these four prop bets for the first round of the NFL draft

The three-day NFL draft begins on Thursday, and we have four best bets for the first round.