Contributor Since 2014

Sascha Paruk

Lead Odds Maker & Editor

Contributor Since 2014 ·

Sascha was a hockey player in his youth, a lawyer in his capricious mid-20s, and has now been Number Cruncher, Editor, and Lead Oddsmaker for SBD for over four years. He writes and edits about everything you can possibly put odds on, but specializes in football, baseball, hockey, and basketball. Sascha has been featured on USA Today's Draft Wire, Fansided, Chicago Tribune, Newsweek, and numerous additional local and national print and online publications.

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Horse Racing

Kentucky Derby Odds: Picking a Winner Using a History of Horse Names

We take a fun look back at the history of Kentucky Derby-winners by name. What do they have in common? Do nouns usually triumph? How have consonants fared against vowels? If you’re looking for the lighter side of Kentucky Derby betting, you’ve come to the right place.

by Sascha Paruk / May 1, 2019 9:19 AM PDT

Boston Bruins vs Columbus Blue Jackets Odds & Game Preview 04-30-2019

The Boston Bruins and Columbus Blue Jackets will renew hostilities as their best-of-seven playoff series …

by Sascha Paruk / April 29, 2019 10:56 AM PDT

St. Louis Blues vs Dallas Stars Odds & Game Preview 04-29-2019

The Dallas Stars earned a split on the road in St. Louis to take home-ice …

by Sascha Paruk / April 29, 2019 10:14 AM PDT

Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Islanders Odds & Game Preview 04-28-2019

The second game of the best-of-seven battle between the Carolina Hurricanes and New York Islanders …

by Sascha Paruk / April 27, 2019 10:50 AM PDT

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Boston Bruins Odds & Game Preview 04-27-2019

After dropping a heartbreaker in overtime in Game 1, the Columbus Blue Jackets will try …

by Sascha Paruk / April 26, 2019 1:54 PM PDT

Colorado Avalanche vs San Jose Sharks Odds & Game Preview 04-26-2019

After escaping round one by the skin of their finely sharpened teeth, the San Jose …

by Sascha Paruk / April 25, 2019 5:20 PM PDT

Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Sergei Bobrovsky.

NHL Hockey

Do First-Round Playoff Upsets Signal a Longshot 2019 Stanley Cup Winner?

The first round of the 2019 NHL playoffs saw all four of the top seeds lose. When was the last time the postseason featured this many upsets, and what does history tell bettors about how the rest of the bracket will unfold? We dive deep into NHL playoff history to find some insight.

by Sascha Paruk / April 25, 2019 2:11 PM PDT

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Boston Bruins Odds & Game Preview 04-25-2019

The second round of the 2019 NHL playoffs will kick off on Thursday evening, when …

by Sascha Paruk / April 24, 2019 4:15 PM PDT

Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals Odds & Game Preview 04-24-2019

If the Carolina Hurricanes are going to pull off a stunning first-round upset of the …

by Sascha Paruk / April 23, 2019 4:47 PM PDT

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins Odds & Game Preview 04-23-2019

For the second straight year, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins will play a …

by Sascha Paruk / April 22, 2019 1:55 PM PDT

Vegas Golden Knights vs San Jose Sharks Odds & Game Preview 04-23-2019

The best-of-seven series between the Vegas Golden Knights and San Jose Sharks comes down to …

by Sascha Paruk / April 22, 2019 1:22 PM PDT

Nashville Predators vs Dallas Stars Odds & Game Preview 04-22-2019

The Nashville Predators will try to stave off elimination tonight when they visit the Dallas …

by Sascha Paruk / April 22, 2019 9:43 AM PDT

Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes Odds & Game Preview 04-22-2019

The Washington Capitals have a chance to end their best-of-seven series with the Carolina Hurricanes …

by Sascha Paruk / April 22, 2019 9:26 AM PDT

Dallas Stars vs Nashville Predators Odds & Game Preview 04-20-2019

The Dallas Stars and Nashville Predators are all square at 2-2 in their best-of-seven as …

by Sascha Paruk / April 18, 2019 3:02 PM PDT

Colorado Avalanche vs Calgary Flames Game 5 Odds and Preview 04/19/19

The Colorado Avalanche can snuff out the Calgary Flames’ season on Friday when they visit …

by Sascha Paruk / April 18, 2019 2:12 PM PDT

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins Game 5 Odds and Preview 04/19/19

A pivotal Game 5 between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins goes Friday at …

by Sascha Paruk / April 18, 2019 1:44 PM PDT

Vegas Golden Knights vs San Jose Sharks Game 5 Odds and Preview 04/18/19

Down 3-1 in the best-of-seven series, the San Jose Sharks will try to stave off …

by Sascha Paruk / April 18, 2019 9:27 AM PDT

St Louis Blues vs Winnipeg Jets Game 5 Odds and Preview 04/18/19

The St. Louis Blues and Winnipeg Jets will renew hostilities as their best-of-seven playoff series …

by Sascha Paruk / April 17, 2019 4:34 PM PDT

Boston Bruins vs Toronto Maple Leafs Game 4 Odds and Preview 04/17/19

The Toronto Maple Leafs can move within a game of advancing on Wednesday night when …

by Sascha Paruk / April 16, 2019 2:12 PM PDT

Calgary Flames vs Colorado Avalanche Game 4 Odds and Preview 04/17/19

The optimism that surrounded the top-seeded Calgary Flames following their impressive 4-0 win over Colorado …

by Sascha Paruk / April 16, 2019 1:40 PM PDT