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oddsmaker

noun

odds·​maker ˈädz-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce oddsmaker (audio)
Synonyms of oddsmakernext
: one who figures betting odds

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Mahomes was made mortal, throwing just one touchdown to three interceptions in that span, which has led oddsmakers to tank his odds to +2500, christening the MVP chase as a two-man race. Trevor Squire, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025 The Gophers were pegged by oddsmakers at 6½ wins in the offseason. Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2025 The Kansas City Chiefs losing to the Buffalo Bills may have surprised oddsmakers, but not any of us who have been acquainted with Buffalo’s regular-season dominance over the Chiefs just to be eliminated in postseason play. Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025 The oddsmakers agree, favoring the Chargers by more than a touchdown and a PAT for the first time this season. Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 1 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for oddsmaker

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of oddsmaker was in 1931

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“Oddsmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oddsmaker. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.

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