Lay Odds — a poker term meaning to offer your opponent pot odds that are better than their actual chances of winning.
Explanation. To lay odds means structuring your bet in a way that gives your opponent a mathematical incentive to call—for example, offering 3-to-1 odds when their drawing hand only has a 2-to-1 chance to hit. This concept is important in both cash games and tournaments, especially when trying to manipulate opponents’ decisions. The term originates from gambling more broadly, where “laying odds” means being on the side that pays out more if the other side wins. In poker, laying odds is often unintentional but can be used strategically in bet sizing.