oddsmaker

noun

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

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The oddsmakers knew it, putting Green Bay as a 14-point favorite. The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024 Ohio State built arguably the nation’s most talented (and expensive) roster, and even after losing to Michigan, oddsmakers list Ohio State with the third-best odds to win the national title. Blake Toppmeyer, The Tennessean, 5 Dec. 2024 But oddsmakers aren’t as enthusiastic about the team’s chances as in years past. Joe Nguyen, The Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2024 Setting expectations: Las Vegas oddsmakers have pegged the Bucs as about a 7-to-10-win team. Jeff Weiner, Axios, 3 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for oddsmaker 

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

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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 3 Jan. 2025.

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