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Definition
The favorite team in sports betting, usually the handicap-giving team.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to betting on the favorite team in a handicap market. It implies that the team is expected to perform better than the handicap set by the bookmaker. This term is strictly confined to the context of sports betting and is not used to describe general superiority in other fields.
Examples
Have you bet on the favorite for tonight's match yet?
He always likes to bet on the favorite, feeling it is safer.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general terms for being on top or leading, as it is purely jargon for gambling odds. Using it in a non-gambling context will cause confusion.
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