oddsmaker

noun

odds·​maker ˈädz-ˌmā-kər 

: one who figures betting odds

Examples of oddsmaker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Clearly, the oddsmakers aren’t ready to hit the panic button just yet. — Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026

As Pate explains - seemingly every week - the JP Poll power rates teams based on whether or not they would be favored over another team on a neutral field according to oddsmakers in Vegas. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026

One such measure introduced by the CFTC would force affiliated trading arms to receive last priority at every price in the order book, thereby giving priority to independent oddsmakers. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2026

The Patriots are currently the betting favorite to win today’s NFL matchup, according to oddsmakers. — Tim Chan, HollywoodReporter, 20 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for oddsmaker

• blackacre
• caretaker
• clockmaker
• dressmaker
• filmmaker
• homemaker
• icebreaker
• lawmaker
• matchmaker
• pacemaker
• partaker
• peacemaker