Odds
WordNet
noun
(1) The likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring
(2) The ratio by which one better's wager is greater than that of another
"He offered odds of two to one"
WiktionaryText
Noun
- the ratio of the probabilities of an event happening to that of it not happening.
- I'd say the odds are strongly in favor of the sun rising tomorrow morning.
- the ratio of winnings to stake in betting situations.
Usage notes
- The word "odds" is sometimes used with a singular verb, making the usage example given above: The odds is strongly in favor ....