oddsmaker

or odds-mak·er

[ odz-mey-ker ]

noun

1. a person who calculates or predicts the outcome of a contest, as in sports or politics, and sets betting odds. odds.

Word History and Origins

Origin of oddsmaker¹

odds + maker

Example Sentences

“I saw the odds got published, and I smirked a little bit. I really would like to make an oddsmaker pretty sad this weekend.”

From Seattle Times

"In the end, the Kyrie drama is largely priced in and hasn’t affected the Nets title odds, as there remains hope for Kyrie to ultimately 1. Get vaccinated or 2. Get traded," the oddsmaker explained.

From Fox News

“Biden‘s approval rating is falling, and it looks less likely than ever that he will be able to get his agenda through Congress,” BetOnline political oddsmaker Paul Krishnamurty, told Newsweek.

From Washington Times

The British-based oddsmaker is offering 4-1 odds on a Trump victory in 2024, slightly shorter than the 9-2 price for Mr. Biden.

From Washington Times

As an amateur oddsmaker, I’d put the line at USC minus-2 1/2.

From Los Angeles Times