oddsmaker
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of oddsmaker
Example Sentences
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David Aragona, a Daily Racing Form analyst and oddsmaker for the New York Racing Association, has made Commandment his top pick for the Derby.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
"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 • Oct. 16, 2021
Essential Quality, undefeated in five career starts, earned 140 points in four key prep races and on Tuesday was made the 2-1 morning line favorite by Churchill Downs oddsmaker Mike Battaglia after the post-position draw.
From Washington Post • Apr. 27, 2021
Depending on the oddsmaker, he’s either the favorite or close to it, even though it would be stunning for him to assemble back-to-back major victories after an 11-year drought.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2019
Longtime Las Vegas oddsmaker Jay Kornegay believes bettors in Nevada will set another record this year.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 1, 2019
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