handicapper
noun
hand·i·cap·per
ˈhan-di-ˌka-pər 
-dē-
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The Cook Political Report, a nonpartisan handicapper of congressional elections, has predicted that neither party will gain an overall advantage due to redistricting.
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Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Five of the defendants were described as fixers; three with connections to players through coaching and training and two described as gamblers and sports handicappers.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors alleged the fixers — which included gamblers, sports handicappers, a former coach and a former NCAA player — attempted to rig more than 29 games.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Another was a trainer and former coach, one was a former NCAA player and two were described as gamblers, influencers and sports handicappers.
—Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
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Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Five of the defendants were described as fixers; three with connections to players through coaching and training and two described as gamblers and sports handicappers.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors alleged the fixers — which included gamblers, sports handicappers, a former coach and a former NCAA player — attempted to rig more than 29 games.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Another was a trainer and former coach, one was a former NCAA player and two were described as gamblers, influencers and sports handicappers.
—Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
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“Handicapper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handicapper. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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