Jacob McKenna

Jacob McKenna

182 Posts
Jacob McKenna
182 Posts
NHL, NBA, Player Props
Role
NHL and NBA Contributor
Experience
1 years
Location
South Eastern Pennsylvania

Summary

Jacob is a contributor to The Action Network's NHL and NBA teams, mostly focusing on betting advice in both leagues. He started taking an interest in data and analytics about three years ago, and began to bet on sports in 2020. Prior to joining the Action Network team, Jacob did most of his sports writing through his own newsletter.

Experience

In said newsletter, Jacob would break down the predictions from various models he created across many sports. He now uses those models to help provide betting advice for Action.

Education

Jacob McKenna is currently a student at Penn State University and will graduate in 2022. At Penn State, he majors in Finance and took many courses related to statistics and data analysis.

More from Jacob McKenna
76ers vs. Celtics Game 7: Expect Grinding Pace in Boston ImageNBA

76ers vs. Celtics Game 7: Expect Grinding Pace in Boston

Jacob McKenna
May 14, 2023 UTC
Celtics vs. 76ers Game 6: Can Philadelphia Finish Boston? ImageNBA

Celtics vs. 76ers Game 6: Can Philadelphia Finish Boston?

Jacob McKenna
May 11, 2023 UTC
76ers vs. Celtics Game 5: Back Boston to Cover at Home ImageNBA

76ers vs. Celtics Game 5: Back Boston to Cover at Home

Jacob McKenna
May 9, 2023 UTC
Celtics vs. 76ers: Why Philly Can Keep it Close in Game 4 ImageNBA

Celtics vs. 76ers: Why Philly Can Keep it Close in Game 4

Jacob McKenna
May 7, 2023 UTC
76ers vs. Celtics Game 1: Take the Points With Philly ImageNBA

76ers vs. Celtics Game 1: Take the Points With Philly

Jacob McKenna
May 1, 2023 UTC
Hawks vs. Celtics Game 5: Can Dejounte-less Atlanta Cover? ImageNBA

Hawks vs. Celtics Game 5: Can Dejounte-less Atlanta Cover?

Jacob McKenna
Apr 25, 2023 UTC
76ers vs. Nets Game 3: All Signs Point to Philadelphia ImageNBA

76ers vs. Nets Game 3: All Signs Point to Philadelphia

Jacob McKenna
Apr 20, 2023 UTC
Nets vs. 76ers Game 1: Back Brooklyn to Keep it Close ImageNBA

Nets vs. 76ers Game 1: Back Brooklyn to Keep it Close

Jacob McKenna
Apr 15, 2023 UTC
Hawks vs. Heat Play-In: Bet the Total Between Division Rivals ImageNBA

Hawks vs. Heat Play-In: Bet the Total Between Division Rivals

Jacob McKenna
Apr 11, 2023 UTC
Heat vs. 76ers: Can Miami Extend Winning Streak? ImageNBA

Heat vs. 76ers: Can Miami Extend Winning Streak?

Jacob McKenna
Apr 6, 2023 UTC
Celtics vs. 76ers: Can Boston Complete Season Sweep? ImageNBA

Celtics vs. 76ers: Can Boston Complete Season Sweep?

Jacob McKenna
Apr 4, 2023 UTC
76ers vs. Bucks: Value on Philly as Road Underdog ImageNBA

76ers vs. Bucks: Value on Philly as Road Underdog

Jacob McKenna
Apr 2, 2023 UTC
Pelicans vs. Nuggets: Back Pelicans to Keep it Close ImageNBA

Pelicans vs. Nuggets: Back Pelicans to Keep it Close

Jacob McKenna
Mar 30, 2023 UTC
Cavaliers vs. Hawks: Offense Will Rule in Atlanta ImageNBA

Cavaliers vs. Hawks: Offense Will Rule in Atlanta

Jacob McKenna
Mar 28, 2023 UTC
Thunder vs. Clippers: Can Oklahoma City Steal Another Road Win? ImageNBA

Thunder vs. Clippers: Can Oklahoma City Steal Another Road Win?

Jacob McKenna
Mar 26, 2023 UTC
Celtics vs. Kings: Sacramento Undervalued As Home Underdog ImageNBA

Celtics vs. Kings: Sacramento Undervalued As Home Underdog

Jacob McKenna
Mar 21, 2023 UTC
Magic vs. Suns: Can Orlando Upset Phoenix? ImageNBA

Magic vs. Suns: Can Orlando Upset Phoenix?

Jacob McKenna
Mar 16, 2023 UTC
Nuggets vs. Raptors: How to Play the Total With Both Defenses Struggling ImageNBA

Nuggets vs. Raptors: How to Play the Total With Both Defenses Struggling

Jacob McKenna
Mar 14, 2023 UTC
Nets vs. Nuggets: Target the Total in Denver ImageNBA

Nets vs. Nuggets: Target the Total in Denver

Jacob McKenna
Mar 12, 2023 UTC
Warriors vs. Grizzlies: Matchups Favor Memphis at Home ImageNBA

Warriors vs. Grizzlies: Matchups Favor Memphis at Home

Jacob McKenna
Mar 9, 2023 UTC
76ers vs. Timberwolves: Rest Advantage Matters For Minnesota ImageNBA

76ers vs. Timberwolves: Rest Advantage Matters For Minnesota

Jacob McKenna
Mar 7, 2023 UTC
Clippers vs. Warriors: Value on Home Underdog ImageNBA

Clippers vs. Warriors: Value on Home Underdog

Jacob McKenna
Mar 2, 2023 UTC
Timberwolves vs. Clippers: Totals Trend To Continue? ImageNBA

Timberwolves vs. Clippers: Totals Trend To Continue?

Jacob McKenna
Feb 28, 2023 UTC
Clippers vs. Nuggets: Expect Denver to Bounce Back ImageNBA

Clippers vs. Nuggets: Expect Denver to Bounce Back

Jacob McKenna
Feb 26, 2023 UTC
Nuggets vs. Cavaliers: Expect Points in Cleveland ImageNBA

Nuggets vs. Cavaliers: Expect Points in Cleveland

Jacob McKenna
Feb 23, 2023 UTC
Clippers vs. Suns: Trends Suggest Backing Suns ImageNBA

Clippers vs. Suns: Trends Suggest Backing Suns

Jacob McKenna
Feb 18, 2023 UTC
Kings vs. Suns: Sacramento Stays Hot ImageNBA

Kings vs. Suns: Sacramento Stays Hot

Jacob McKenna
Feb 14, 2023 UTC
Grizzlies vs. Celtics: Can Memphis, Morant Keep Rolling? ImageNBA

Grizzlies vs. Celtics: Can Memphis, Morant Keep Rolling?

Jacob McKenna
Feb 12, 2023 UTC
Bucks vs. Lakers: Defense Optional in This One ImageNBA

Bucks vs. Lakers: Defense Optional in This One

Jacob McKenna
Feb 9, 2023 UTC
Thunder vs. Lakers: OKC Can Shred L.A.'s Leaky Defense ImageNBA

Thunder vs. Lakers: OKC Can Shred L.A.'s Leaky Defense

Jacob McKenna
Feb 18, 2023 UTC
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Betting Highlights
Favorite Bet of All-Time
Jacob's most memorable bet involved the Washington Capitals and The New York Islanders. Washington was down 4-1 at the end of the second period, but ended up winning the game by a score of 6-4 and cashing the bet.
Most Heartbreaking Bet
Jacob's worst beat happened in a game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Cleveland Cavaliers. In this matchup, Jacob bet the under and everything looked great, that is until Ben Simmons of all people hit a three pointer with under 10 seconds left in the game to cash the over.
Specialties
  • NHL
  • NBA
  • Player Props