Meaning oflay oddsin English

Verb

1. to bet with unfavorable terms; risk more
   I will lay odds that our team wins the game.
   Synonyms:

   bet longgive odds
   Antonyms:

   take oddsget oddshave the odds
2. to feel certain about something
   The bookmaker will lay odds on the favorite to win.
   Synonyms:

   betwagergamblestakehazard
   Antonyms:

   doubtquestionhesitatewaveruncertain