oddsmaker

noun

odds·​maker ˈädz-ˌmā-kər 

: one who figures betting odds

Examples of oddsmaker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

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

However, Miles is the runaway favorite for WNBA Rookie of the Year, according to oddsmakers, and is third in MVP odds behind Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson and Wings guard Paige Buecker. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2026

Extreme heat is set to significantly affect swallowing speed, completely shaking up the oddsmakers' lines. — Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 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