Josh Powell

Josh is based in Dublin, Ireland and has eight years experience working in the industry writing betting and sports content for Paddy Power among others. A keen gambler and self-admitted stats nerd, Josh is always on the lookout for value in the sports betting market. He's a man happiest when racing his greyhounds at the local track.

The biggest upsets in Kentucky Derby history

Sat May 06 2023Josh Powell

From Donerail in 1913 to Country House in 2019, we rank the five most shocking upsets in Kentucky Derby history.
The luckiest (and unluckiest) draws for the Preakness

Mon May 16 2022Josh Powell

What's in a number? We examined every Preakness Stakes since 1909 to find out which stall has the luck factor.
The biggest upsets in Belmont Stakes history

Mon May 02 2022Josh Powell

The "Test of the Champion" is the final stop on the Triple Crown journey, but it’s as well known for its shocks as its superstars.
The essential trends you need to know before wagering on the Belmont Stakes

Mon May 02 2022Josh Powell

Although winning all three jewels of the Triple Crown is an incredibly difficult feat, using history to point us towards the winner of the Belmont Stakes is a little easier.
Raiders vs. Cowboys: The best player prop bets for Thanksgiving

Wed Nov 24 2021Josh Powell

While we all feast on turkey, Ezekiel Elliott can feast on the Raiders, as the Dallas Cowboys aim to get back to their winning ways.
Raiders vs. Steelers: The best player prop bets for Week 2

Sat Sep 18 2021Josh Powell

The Raiders and the Steelers both started their campaigns with big wins in Week 1, and now clash at Heinz Field to see who can keep that momentum going. Here are our three favorite player props.
Suni Lee is the face of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Fri Jul 30 2021Josh Powell

What has been the most notable accomplishment at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics? Who is the face of these Games? American gymnast Suni Lee is well deserving.
Golf's biggest disappointments in 2021

Wed Jul 28 2021Josh Powell

We’ve seen record-breaking performances, thrilling comeback victories, and flawless wire-to-wire wins on the PGA Tour, but those highs don’t tell the whole story.
The greatest summer Olympic athletes of all time

Mon Jul 26 2021Josh Powell

The Olympic Games in Tokyo are in full swing, and with the whole world getting caught up in the excitement, here is a list of the five greatest summer Olympians of all time
Italy vs. England: Euro 2020 Final trends every bettor should know

Thu Jul 08 2021Josh Powell

A month after the first ball was kicked in Rome, 24 teams have become two. Italy and England will face 90 minutes at Wembley to decide who will be crowned European champion.
Most important trends to know before placing a bet on Royal Ascot

Thu Jun 10 2021Josh Powell

Winning trends from years gone by help frame who is likely to contend this year based on all the attributes of previous champs.
Three things we learned from the 2021 Belmont Stakes

Mon Jun 07 2021Josh Powell

Essential Quality lived up to his name in the Big Apple on Saturday night as Brad Cox’s three-year-old showed every ounce of quality to win the Belmont Stakes.
The Belmont Stakes' luckiest (and unluckiest) draws

Mon May 31 2021Josh Powell

Do post positions make a difference at the Belmont Stakes? We examined the results from the last 100 years to find out.