oddsmaker

noun

odds·​maker ˈädz-ˌmā-kər 

: one who figures betting odds

Examples of oddsmaker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

His handicapping merited attention and newsletter sales, but Steele soon tired of tipping his own hand to the oddsmakers in Vegas. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Team Coop does have shooters up and down its roster, led by another former league MVP in Stewart, so oddsmakers are expecting a higher-scoring game than in 2025. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 25 July 2026

At least, that’s what oddsmakers and bettors appear to believe after LeBron James’ latest decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers. — Tim Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

Let’s take a gander at what the oddsmakers have to say about who comes out on top. — Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 23 July 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