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Recent Examples of oddsmaker
The oddsmakers knew it, putting Green Bay as a 14-point favorite.
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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
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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
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Pro handicapper and bettor Brad Powers points out in his college football newsletter that Notre Dame and Penn State have the best against the spread (ATS) records at 27-11-2 for Notre Dame including 10-straight covers and cashes entering the Orange Bowl, and Penn State 26-14-1 ATS.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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The Hill and Decision Desk HQ in October gave Republicans a 71 percent chance of winning the Senate, and other handicappers viewed them as favorites.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
6 Nov. 2024
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Since then, various tipsters have pushed the Jan. 22 date.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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Until Samsung execs hit the Unpacked stage on the 22nd, here are what the tipsters and leakers think the Korean phone giant has in store.—
Eric Zeman,
PCMAG,
7 Jan. 2025
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If the bookmakers are correct, Makhachev will end 2025 with the UFC title in his hands.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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And while his statistics paled in comparison to Jackson’s, most bookmakers expect Allen to win his first NFL MVP Award this year after leading the Bills to a 13-4 record and an AFC East title despite a lesser supporting cast.—
Peter Sblendorio,
Orlando Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2025
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California governor bans 'predatory' land offers following LA wildfires Residents who lost their homes in the Los Angeles-area wildfires a week ago are already being offered buyouts for their prime real estate - and Gov. Gavin Newsom is stepping in to block land speculators.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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In Koh’s view, seasoned collectors in Asia have started buying again, though more selectively, and the Covid-era speculators have left the scene.—
Karen K. Ho,
ARTnews.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Oddsmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oddsmaker. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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