underdogpick

noun
UK /ˈʌndədɒɡ pɪk/
US /ˈʌndərdɔɡ pɪk/

A pick for the team that most people think will lose.

My underdogpick for the big game is the smaller school team.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A choice of someone expected to lose but who might surprise everyone.

She was the underdogpick in the spelling bee and won it all.

3. A selection in a contest that few people expect to win.

The coach's underdogpick made the crowd cheer loudly.

4. A person or team chosen because they are not the favorite.

The little robot was the underdogpick in the race.