oddsmaker

noun

odds·maker | \ˈädz-ˌmā-kər

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Definition of oddsmaker

: one who figures betting odds

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One of VSiN's podcasters, Josh Towers, a major league pitcher for parts of eight seasons, says his playing career would've lasted longer had his teams had access to the same data as Vegas oddsmakers. — Rick Maese, chicagotribune.com, "A safe bet: Legal gambling could change the way we watch, talk and experience sports," 5 July 2018 Westgate, another oddsmaker which operates the largest sportsbook on the Vegas Strip, has been bullish on the Sixers since the start of the 2017-18 season. — Ed Barkowitz, Philly.com, "Sixers' NBA title odds grow longer following LeBron James' decision," 2 July 2018 But Justify has already surpassed expectations during his Triple Crown bid, and many oddsmakers have billed the undefeated horse as the favorite coming into the 150-year-old race. — Jason Duaine Hahn, PEOPLE.com, "Meet Justify, the 3-Year-Old Horse Racing for a Rare Triple Crown Saturday at the Belmont Stakes," 8 June 2018 That includes six of the top nine pre-tournament favorites according to international oddsmakers. — Mark Zeigler, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Winners, losers, trends and lessons from the World Cup's first round," 28 June 2018 British oddsmakers William Hill tips Brazil as the favorite with 4/1 odds, Germany second at 9/2 and Spain third at 6/1. — Motez Bishara, CNN, "World Cup: Data says Brazil and Germany in the cards for Russia 2018," 7 June 2018 With the draft completed and the heavy lifting in NFL offseasons over, the early odds are in on teams’ over-under betting lines, according to Las Vegas oddsmakers. — Dave Hyde, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Hyde5: Vegas gives Dolphins lowest over-under wins total in a decade," 30 Apr. 2018 The Dallas Mavericks have high hopes for Luka Doncic and so do the oddsmakers. — Stefan Stevenson, star-telegram, "Mavericks aren't the only ones with high hopes for Luka Doncic," 10 July 2018 Of seeing your team trolled by oddsmakers and Madden video graders alike? — Dave Hyde, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Hyde5: Here's five reasons to feel better about the Miami Dolphins in July," 13 July 2018

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