odds-on

[ odz-on, -awn ]

adjective

1. being the one more or most likely to win, succeed, attain, or achieve something:

   the odds-on favorite.

odds-on

adjective

1. (of a chance, horse, etc) rated at even money or less to win
2. regarded as more or most likely to win, succeed, happen, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of odds-on¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Chelsea are now odds-on favourites to win the entire tournament with the bookmakers, a remarkable state of affairs at this early stage of the competition.

From BBC

But, according to the UK bookies, Vinicius Jr is the odds-on favourite.

From BBC

The Dodgers are still the odds-on favorites to win the division, entering Wednesday with an 83% probability of finishing in first place, according to Fangraphs’ computer models.

From Los Angeles Times

On 17 May the Senedd Conservative leader Andrew RT Davies said it was "odds-on" that a no confidence motion would be called.

From BBC

It will be odds-on that Stones and Maguire will start together in the first Euro 2024 match against Serbia on 16 June if fit, but Southgate can take nothing for granted.

From BBC

Related Words

• betting
• chance
• long shot
• odds
• pledge
• risk
• speculation
• stake
• venture
• wager