oddsmaker

noun

odds·​maker ˈädz-ˌmā-kər 

: one who figures betting odds

Examples of oddsmaker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

But the lookahead line, which was posted before Week 1 results could influence the market, had the Browns +6, so oddsmakers have baked in how bad the Browns looked and moved them to more than a touchdown underdog. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2026

The Bills and Ravens have been slotted as the AFC favorites at most sportsbooks, while the Chargers and Chiefs are also ahead of the Patriots, according to some oddsmakers. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Sep. 2026

Correspondent Jon Wertheim will lead off the 59th season with an in-depth look at the Los Angeles Rams, the favorite of oddsmakers to win the Super Bowl this season. — Los Angeles Times, 5 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