oddsmaker

noun

odds·​maker ˈädz-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce oddsmaker (audio)
Synonyms of oddsmakernext
: one who figures betting odds

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This time around, oddsmakers expect a much tighter matchup. Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026 The oddsmakers will tell you that the Seattle Seahawks, who finished 14-3 and first in the NFC West, are the betting favorites to ultimately win the Super Bowl. Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026 One of those was a pick-six, and combined with a 164-yard rushing day and one of the best games of Bryce Young’s season, the Panthers defied the oddsmakers. J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026 Still, oddsmakers believe that game was a fluke. Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for oddsmaker

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of oddsmaker was in 1931

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“Oddsmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oddsmaker. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.

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