Thesaurus results for ODDSMAKER

oddsmaker

noun

as in handicapper

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Recent Examples of oddsmaker The Kings aren’t even favored to beat the Memphis Grizzlies in Monday’s game at FedExForum, but oddsmakers are expecting a close contest with a 2 ½-point spread as Sacramento tries to end a historic losing streak. —

Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 23 Feb. 2026 That means that oddsmakers believe the Seahawks have a 60-to-65% chance of winning, which feels fair. —

Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026 This time around, oddsmakers expect a much tighter matchup. —

Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026 While this accomplishes the goal of giving bettors a desirable user experience, the barriers to entry to become an oddsmaker seem to contradict an insistence that prediction markets are open, peer-to-peer and not gambling. —

Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 16 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for oddsmaker

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One highlight on the undercard came in the third race when Surfin’ U.S.A., a 3-year-old filly owned by Times sportswriter Eric Sondheimer and Barry Siegel, brother of the late handicapper Jeff Siegel, cruised to victory in an $80,000 optional claiming race.

— Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
The Cook Political Report, a nonpartisan handicapper of congressional elections, has predicted that neither party will gain an overall advantage due to redistricting.

— Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026