odds-on-favorite

NOUN

top choice to succeed

Synonyms

WEAK

best bet chalk horse contender favorite first choice front-runner public choice top horse top seed

Example Sentences

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“If Donovan wins he is going to be the odds on favorite to win that seat,” Mr. McLaughlin said.

From Washington Times • Jun. 19, 2018

He is the odds on favorite to win.

From Newsweek

With a seemingly insurmountable lead MCS was the odds on favorite to repeat their title for the fifth straight year.

From Time Magazine Archive