Collin Wilson

Collin Wilson

1758 Posts
Collin Wilson
1758 Posts
College Football, MLB, NFL, WWE, Academy Awards
Role
Senior Writer
Experience
21 years
Location
Tulsa, OK
Total Bets
9.4K
Followers
102.3K

Summary

Collin Wilson is a driving force behind the Action Network’s college football vertical from written content to originating the Power Ratings for the award-winning Action Network app.

He is a co-host of the Big Bets on Campus podcast, where you can hear him regularly throughout the week with fellow contributors such as Stuckey and Brett McMurphy.

Collin also contributes in college basketball, college baseball, MLB, WWE and the Academy Awards.

You can also see Collin on the BBOC YouTube show every Saturday during the college football season.

Experience

Collin is a senior writer for the Action Network, but serves in various roles behind the scenes as well.

As someone who specializes in data visualization of probabilities, power ratings, and head-to-head matchups, Collin’s work within the college football space powers the Action Network’s PRO projections throughout the college football season, and has done so since the birth of the app in 2017.

Collin contributes similarly to the college basketball vertical, and his passion for predictive analytics have led him to become a key force in finding betting edges in more niche markets such as professional wrestling and entertainment awards.

Prior to joining Action Network in 2018, Collin had featured college football content with The Athletic while maintaining a career in software consulting.

Education

Collin has a BA and Masters in Science Computer Engineering from the University of Arkansas.

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Collin Wilson's Picks

Today
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36
10
JVST -3.5-105
WKU
WKU Team Abbreviation@JVST Team Abbreviation
JVST
1.05u
12/07 12:00 AM
Project JaxSt -4; WKU horrific run defense in every metric. Gamecocks defensive EPA ranks should handle WKU explosives
66
13
UNLV +4.5-110
UNLV
UNLV Team Abbreviation@BOISE Team Abbreviation
BOISE
2.2u
12/07 1:00 AM
Project Boise -4; UNLV 61% post game win expectancy in Week 9 loss to Boise. UNLV averaged +0.9 overall yards per play more. An INT gave Boise 4 play 7 yard drive to win. Major advantages v Boise D and poor tackling grades
147
22
ISU +2.5-110
ISU
ISU Team Abbreviation@ASU Team Abbreviation
ASU
1.1u
12/07 5:00 PM
Project number at PK; number at BetMGM; Tyson out forces this to be a one dimensional Skattebo offense. Iowa State best run concept defense is outside zone, what Arizona State uses the most. Iowa State held Kansas State rushing attack to 26% success rate last week.
74
12
TEX -125 (1Q)
UGA
UGA Team Abbreviation@TEX Team Abbreviation
TEX
1.25u
12/07 9:00 PM
Georgia 1Q scoring differential -0.42; Texas 1Q scoring differential +7.33
113
15
Over 54.5-105
CLEM
CLEM Team Abbreviation@SMU Team Abbreviation
SMU
1.05u
12/08 1:00 AM
Project 59; EPA advantages for SMU with Oass and Rush
255
27
KC -3.5-109
LAC
LAC Team Abbreviation@KC Team Abbreviation
KC
1.09u
12/09 1:20 AM
41
7
Futures
Clemson +750
Odds to Win College Football Championship
3u
23
9
Georgia +1200
Odds to Win College Football Championship
2u
16
10
Phillies +1800
Odds to Win the 2019 World Series
1u
7
Oklahoma +3000
Odds to Win College Football Championship
1u
21
9
Georgia Bulldogs+500
2024 NCAAF Championship - To Win
2u
83
26
Notre Dame Fighting Irish (Yes)-150
2024 NCAAF To Make The Playoff
3u
Project Notre Dame 10.6 wins, only 9 teams projected double digits wins. Return 77% of offense and upgrade at OC w Mike Denbrock. Favorable home schedule, only 5 roadies, bye week before hosting Florida State
124
26
UCF Knights+1000
2024 NCAAF Big 12 Conference - To Win
2u
From Big 12 Preview: UCF offensive pieces from Portal may be best in B12 w KJ Jefferson and Peny Boone. Every unit top 5 in B12 except special teams. Hedge against Utah in season finale https://action.onelink.me/eqFB/dn2txmhw
129
18
Utah Utes+260
2024 NCAAF To Make The Playoff
2u
From Big 12 Preview: Utah has just a 15% chance to finish 3rd or worse in the Big 12 standings. As a Championship Game appearance guarantees a hedge of this ticket https://action.onelink.me/eqFB/dn2txmhw
122
18
Tennessee Volunteers (No)-220
2024 NCAAF To Make The Playoff
2.2u
From SEC Preview: Tennessee schedule has 2 games that are out of reach w Georgia and Alabama. Other games against NC State, OU and Florida could expose the secondary https://www.actionnetwork.com/ncaaf/2024-sec-preview-odds-futures-picks-best-bets-georgia-texas-alabama-more
57
11
Alabama Crimson Tide+800
2024 NCAAF SEC Conference - To Win
2u
From SEC Preview: Marriage of DeBoer’s playbook and Milroe’s deep ball will do damage. OL is addition by subtraction. No fall off on defense despite the loss of Caleb Downs https://www.actionnetwork.com/ncaaf/2024-sec-preview-odds-futures-picks-best-bets-georgia-texas-alabama-more
91
14
Penn State Nittany Lions (Yes)-140
2024 NCAAF To Make The Playoff
1.4u
From B1G Preview: Fresh coordinators w Kotelnicki/Allen. Project over 10 wins with a soft schedule that drops Michigan. Projected heavy favorite in every game but Ohio State and USC https://www.actionnetwork.com/ncaaf/2024-big-ten-odds-picks-preview-futures-best-bets-ohio-state-oregon-michigan-more?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=CollinWilson
91
13
Ohio State Buckeyes (No)+450
2024 NCAAF To Make The Playoff
1.11u
From B1G Preview: Questions around Will Howard deep passing, RB depth for Chip Kelly’s offense with Caleb Downs potentially moving over, OL issues w poor grading in projected starting 5. Single possession spreads v Oregon, Michigan, Penn State https://www.actionnetwork.com/ncaaf/2024-big-ten-odds-picks-preview-futures-best-bets-ohio-state-oregon-michigan-more?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=CollinWilson
60
10
Sam Houston State Bearkats+2500
2024 NCAAF Conference USA Conference - To Win
1u
From CUSA Preview: Number at Rivers. No offensive identity LY w injuries. Jase Bauer CMU transfers in AB, Nolan Smith WR returns 2.1 yRR. Easiest conference road schedule. https://www.actionnetwork.com/ncaaf/2024-conference-usa-odds-picks-preview-best-bets-futures-liberty-western-kentucky-more?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=CollinWilson
82
10
Miami (FL) Hurricanes+180
2024 NCAAF ACC Conference - To Win
3u
From Green Dot Daily. Remaining list of ACC defenses expected to finish outside the top 50 in defensive havoc, the primary variable against Cam Ward. Dodge Clemson on schedule. Short favorites over Louisville and FSU, double digit favorites v remaining conference opponents
99
21
James Madison Dukes+1200
2024 NCAAF To Make The Playoff
1u
Number at FanDuel; Project JMU minimum 8 point favorites over the remainder of the schedule. Need some help from the Mountain West
86
14
Alabama Crimson Tide+2200
2024 NCAAF Championship - To Win
2u
Number at BetMGM; Heavy steam on Bama to make the playoff, needing an SMU win this weekend. Alabama would be favored over every team except Oregon, Georgia, Texas on a neutral. No hedge first round, bracket may provide ACC/B12 champ at neutral site in Quarters. Hedge Semi’s if needed
131
23
Past Performance
Yesterday0-0-00%
0.00u
Last 7 Days28-37-341%
-30.50u
Last 30 Days81-69-353%
-16.79u
All Time4676-4482-20350%
16.45u
Top Leagues
NCAAF1829-1629-6952%
127.66u
NCAA_BASEBALL155-129-653%
7.97u
MLB1150-1156-6848%
3.88u
NCAAW3-2-060%
2.00u
UFL3-1-075%
1.50u
UFC1-0-0100%
1.00u
USFL1-0-0100%
0.50u
NBA0-1-00%
-0.55u
NFL274-269-1249%
-17.23u
Golf63-96-638%
-25.40u
NCAAB1191-1196-4149%
-87.66u
Betting Highlights
Favorite Bet of All-Time
Collin has supported the Kansas City Royals since before he could walk, growing up in Arkansas just a few hours away from Kauffman Stadium. In 2014, the Royals faced Jon Lester and the Athletics in the AL Wild Card game. Collin decided to wager 8 grand to cover the cost of his family seats behind the Royals dugout. The A's had a commanding lead late in the game before Salvador Perez painted the 3rd base line giving Kansas City the win, and an emotional and financial win for Collin.
Most Heartbreaking Bet
As sketched by Action Network with DraftKings in 2020, Collin left his grandmothers birthday party at Chili's when Cincinnati came back to beat Duke in the 2012 Belk Bowl. Collin had a sizable wager, and Duke's lead in the game helped Collin converse with 20 family members to celebrate the 79th birthday of his beloved grandmother. When Travis Kelce his the explosive touchdown, Collin threw a $100 bill on the table and left his family instantly.
Specialties
  • College Football
  • MLB
  • NFL
  • WWE
  • Academy Awards