noun
- a person who calculates and sets the odds for betting on sporting events or other competitions
Usage: gambling; sports betting
Examples
- The oddsmaker favored the home team by seven points.
- Las Vegas oddsmakers set the line for the championship game.
- Professional oddsmakers use complex algorithms to determine betting odds.
- The oddsmaker adjusted the spread after the star player was injured.
- She worked as an oddsmaker for a major sportsbook.
- The oddsmaker’s predictions proved accurate for most games this season.