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Who ends up with whom is a game to flummox even the greatest oddsmakers.—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026 According to oddsmakers, Thompson is a long shot to win the Vezina this year.—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2026 UConn comes into the game as a 6 1/2-point underdog, according to BetMGM Sportsbook, the third straight game the oddsmakers have picked the Huskies to lose.—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026 The oddsmakers' frontrunner, however, is Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan, who might be ready to return to the college game after a disappointing tenure with the former dynasty.—Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for oddsmaker