To offer a bet in which one stands more to lose than the opponent; or a bet in some other way favourable to the opponent. / To feel certain about something.

plural of odd number

(mathematics) Any integer that produces a noninteger when divided by two

(UK, informal) More than necessary; too much

simple past tense and past participle of play the odds

present participle of play the odds

To act, hoping for a particular, possible outcome.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of play the odds

(chiefly UK, idiomatic) Miscellaneous items. / (chiefly UK, idiomatic) Ordinary people who lack distinction.

plural of odd man