the betting (line) is (that)

the betting (line) is (that)

It is pretty likely that (something will happen or something is the case). That new intern is a nightmare. The betting line is that she's fired before the end of the month. I hear we're supposed to get over two feet of snow—the betting is school will be cancelled tomorrow.See also: bet

the betting is that

it is likely that. informalSee also: bet, that