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Led by French phenom Victor Wembanyama, they’re more of a Cinderella story; they had little chance of winning the NBA Finals at the beginning of the year, per the oddsmakers.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Few of these bets paid off, so the oddsmakers were seen less as clairvoyants than reliable indicators of who wouldn’t be accepting a medal in Stockholm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

If the Seahawks were to win the NFC — and oddsmakers have them as 2½-point favorites — they would look to repeat against Denver or atone for that painful loss to New England.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2026

Harrison said before the bout she was ready to become the "face of women's MMA" and came into the bout with Pena as a big favourite with oddsmakers.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2025

Might a young Devon Witherspoon — the cornerback oddsmakers predict will finish third in the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year voting — boost them next season?

From Seattle Times • Jan. 27, 2024