1
: having or viewed as having a better than even chance to win
the odds-on favorite
2
: not involving much risk : pretty sure
an odds-on bet
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Since the Bucs spoiled Daniels' debut, he's become one of the league's most exciting young quarterbacks and the odds-on favorite for offensive rookie of the year.
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Jeff Weiner, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
Allen is currently the odds-on favorite at -300 to win the award, while Jackson has the second-best odds at +225.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 1 Jan. 2025
Teenage sensation Luke Littler, who made his breakthrough at the event in January, is odds-on favourite to go one better this time and clinch the title at Ally Pally.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Before the start of the season, the Jets were the odds-on favorites to win the AFC East and contend for a Super Bowl after Aaron Rodgers returned from his season-ending Achilles tear.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Jeff Weiner, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
Allen is currently the odds-on favorite at -300 to win the award, while Jackson has the second-best odds at +225.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 1 Jan. 2025
Teenage sensation Luke Littler, who made his breakthrough at the event in January, is odds-on favourite to go one better this time and clinch the title at Ally Pally.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Before the start of the season, the Jets were the odds-on favorites to win the AFC East and contend for a Super Bowl after Aaron Rodgers returned from his season-ending Achilles tear.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Odds-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/odds-on. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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