[plural] [noun]Her resignation has improved my chances of (= the likelihood that I will get) promotion.What are her chances of survival, Doctor?What are the chances (= How likely is it) that they'll win?I suppose they might possibly win, but the chances are against it (= it is unlikely).(The) chances are (= It is likely) (that) they'll be late as usual.
CHANCES
Meaning of CHANCES in English
Cambridge English vocab. Кембриджский английский словарь. 2012