1
: having or viewed as having a better than even chance to win
the odds-on favorite
2
: not involving much risk : pretty sure
an odds-on bet
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So right now, despite a dip in the polls, Healey is considered the odds-on favorite to win election in heavily Democratic Massachusetts.
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Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
Colorado went from being the odds-on favorite to win the Stanley Cup to falling eight wins short of that goal in a span of seven days.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
On one hand, Trump’s approval ratings have dwindled to the lowest levels of his second term, making Democrats the odds-on favorites to at least win back control of the House in November — and also putting victory in the Senate within reach.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 20 May 2026
At odds-on favourites, Villa are firmly fancied to get the better of their Bundesliga opponents and lift that Europa League trophy.
—Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 19 May 2026
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Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
Colorado went from being the odds-on favorite to win the Stanley Cup to falling eight wins short of that goal in a span of seven days.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
On one hand, Trump’s approval ratings have dwindled to the lowest levels of his second term, making Democrats the odds-on favorites to at least win back control of the House in November — and also putting victory in the Senate within reach.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 20 May 2026
At odds-on favourites, Villa are firmly fancied to get the better of their Bundesliga opponents and lift that Europa League trophy.
—Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 19 May 2026
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“Odds-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/odds-on. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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