Summary
Led by Sean Koerner, the Action Predictive Analytics team is a go-to source for expert betting insights and fantasy projections across the NFL, MLB, UFC, NASCAR, and more. Sean, Billy Ward, and Nick Giffen bring a wealth of experience in data-driven sports analysis. They manage DFS models, in-game win probabilities, and predictive analytics for the Action Network app and FantasyLabs, while producing popular podcasts, live shows, and written content. Known for their accuracy and innovation, the team’s insights help bettors and fantasy players stay ahead.
Experience
Sean is a four-time winner of the FantasyPros In-Season Accuracy title (2015, 2016, 2017, 2023). Before joining Action Network, he led projections at Bloomberg Sports and STATS. Sean is known for creating winning betting models in sports ranging from the NFL to the WNBA.
Billy Ward brings a unique blend of analytical skill and hands-on experience, having built DFS projection models for MLB and UFC. A former professional MMA fighter, Billy has qualified for the DraftKings UFC DFS world championship and has secured big wins in NFL DFS.
Nick Giffen, with a Ph.D. in mathematics, is the brain behind Action Network’s NFL Luck Rankings and live betting models. A former co-owner of RotoViz, Nick specializes in NASCAR betting and NCAA basketball projections, contributing to Action Network’s podcasts and betting platforms.
Education
Sean holds a BA in Psychology from Long Beach State, where he sharpened his skills in sports betting and data modeling.
Billy graduated from Wayne State University with a degree in Mathematical Economics and a minor in Statistics, using his education to fuel his DFS and betting strategies.
Nick has a B.S. in Applied Mathematics from James Madison University and a Ph.D. in Mathematics from N.C. State, bringing a deep understanding of data analysis to his betting models and projections.
