oddsmaker

noun

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

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Eleven of the Chiefs’ 15 wins this season have come by eight points or fewer, a fact that hasn’t been lost on the oddsmakers. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2025 On the eve of the NFL playoffs, the oddsmakers have made their thoughts clear: There are five clear Super Bowl contenders, and then there’s everyone else. Jordan Brenner, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025 Home teams usually get a three-point boost, which suggests that oddsmakers see these teams as evenly matched. Jeff Weiner, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025 Who’s better: This one is a no-brainer on paper, but the oddsmakers are expecting a tight game. Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 27 Dec. 2024 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 24 Jan. 2025.

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