oddsmaker

noun

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

Examples of oddsmaker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Despite winning six of their last eight games, the upstart Green Bay Packers aren't getting much respect from oddsmakers. Emmett Prosser, Journal Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2024 Though Paul is less experienced than the professional boxer, oddsmakers cite Bourland’s inactivity as a reason for putting the social media star up as the favorite. Tim Chan, Variety, 2 Mar. 2024 If manager Tata Martino’s team — which is oddsmakers’ undisputed favorite — reaches the MLS Cup final on Dec. 7, the lineup that played Wednesday will field a record eight field players age 30 or older, besting by two the previous MLS Cup record of six. Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024 Still, oddsmakers favor them to finish the job next season. Rob Maaddi, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2024 Already, Michigan has something in its favor: the oddsmakers. Austin Curtright, Detroit Free Press, 2 Jan. 2024 Las Vegas oddsmakers placed the over/under for victories at seven coming into the season, which was frontloaded with the toughest matchups. Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Oct. 2023 The way Baltimore steamrolled Miami one week after blowing out the 49ers makes the Ravens the prohibitive favorites in the conference and the team to beat in the Super Bowl, regardless of what the oddsmakers say. Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 1 Jan. 2024 Even Las Vegas oddsmakers will take your bet on the chance of tornadoes in Maine, hurricanes in Nevada, or humans on Earth. Bob Lorentson, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2024

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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 29 Mar. 2024.

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