The phrase "overwhelming favorites" means that a particular person, team, or thing is believed to have a highly dominant advantage or very high chances of winning or succeeding. Full definition
Morgan Schneiderlin At times, the French international has looked close to a move to Arsenal or Chelsea, but lately, United have emerged as overwhelming favourites for his signature. (caughtoffside.com)
Both illustrious national sides head into this contest looking to end extensive international droughts, with Messi's Argentina as overwhelming favourites. (caughtoffside.com)
Now he inherits leadership of a crew of overwhelming favourites to make Rachel Notley's NDP a one - term government. (macleans.ca)