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Oscars betting odds: Here are the favorites in every major category. The 91st Academy Awards air this Sunday. The favorite in each category has the lowest money line. 2020 Oscars: All nominees to receive an Academy Award and betting odds available. Find out who's favorite to win the 92nd Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director and more on February 9, 2020. 2021 Oscars Predictions for the upcoming Academy Awards ceremony, along with predictions for the Golden Globes and SAG awards. We can found among the best sportsbooks that have Oscars odds with Anthony Hopkins as a massive favorite at -3000 a couple of months ago. Since then, things have evened out some, with Hopkins still near the front of the pack. But odds hovering around +350. Now, Chadwick Boseman is the clear favorite at -350.
Casino. The Hustler. The Sting. What do these movies have in common?
For starters, they’re all about gambling. They were also each recognized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as representing the very best in film, garnering nominations if not several outright wins.
Despite Hollywood’s love affair with chance, local legislatures (and irony) have largely prevented American movie fans from betting on the Oscars. When the nominees for the 93rd Academy Awards are announced on Monday, March 15th, gaming enthusiasts/film buffs around the country will be chomping at the bit to turn their preferences into payouts. Only a relative handful will be able to do so.
Where Can You Bet on the Oscars?
To date, New Jersey and Indiana are the only two states where you can put odds on the Oscars, via sportsbooks. With the rising popularity and growing adoption of online gambling nationwide, though, it may not be long before “Supporting Actor” ties “Super Bowl” for the hottest wager in town.
Whether you’re a Hoosier or a resident of the Garden State, there is no shortage of sportsbooks to choose from. Check out our guides to the best sportsbook apps in each state, from brand-name blockbusters to the hip little indies that have everyone buzzing.
Which Films Might Be The Favorites At Popular Sportsbooks?
Whether you’re laying down cash at a sportsbook or just wagering with friends, 2021 is sure to be one of the most hotly contested Oscar races in years. There don’t appear to be any hard-line divisions between movies like there were in the bad old days of Pulp Fiction versus Forrest Gump, Boyhood versus Birdman, or Green Book versus Anything Else.
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If the Golden Globe nominations are any indication (and they usually are), this year will see an escalation of the debate over the legitimacy of streaming-service films versus traditional theatrical releases. When the global pandemic knocked most movie theatres (and, by extension, big-screen movies themselves) out of commission last year, once emerging forces like Amazon, Hulu, and Netflix began pushing hard for their On Demand offerings to snag as much Oscar gold as possible.
Some of the most talked-about films and performances still belong to traditional studios. Searchlight Pictures’ recession-road trip drama Nomadland topped several “Best of 2020” lists, with high praise for director Chloé Zhao and star Frances McDormand.
Likewise, Emerald Fennell’s Promising Young Woman is shaping up to be a description of the actress-turned-writer/director’s Best Picture and Best Director prospects. The Focus Features thriller is getting a lot of attention for its unconventional take on the revenge picture, with star Carey Mulligan delivering one of the most talked-about performances of last year.
On the flip side, there are too many streaming contenders to describe in detail here. Just look up the credits for Amazon’s One Night In Miami and Sound of Metal; Netflix’s Mank, The Trial of the Chicago 7, and Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom; A24/Apple’s On the Rocks; or even Palm Springs from Neon/Hulu, and you’ll trip over possible nominees (and likely surefire winners) in multiple categories.
As the statue wars rage between studios like never before, it’s audiences who will emerge the clear winner in 2021. Unlike years past, movie lovers won’t have to hit up the local art theatre (or any theatre) to prepare for the live April 25th broadcast. In many cases, the best of the best are only a rental or a “Watch Now” away.
Hopefully betting on these films will be just as easy and, as they say in the trailers, coming soon.
This is the first Sunday of the year that the NFL will not be on the big screens. However, if you are looking for action, jump over to the entertainment side of the betting spectrum. During the last three years, the Academy Awards betting outcomes have been chalky, but I see a different outcome Sunday night. Last year 'Green Book' was the big winner, shocking everybody for Best Motion Picture at +500, but I do see more dogs barking this time around because of some tight categories.
The 92nd Academy Awards (Oscars) show is live this Sunday from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, and I'm hoping this year we will see some big underdog winners like we saw at the Golden Globes. Global sportsbooks have a full list of odds for the 92nd Annual Academy Awards. Jump on these betting lines now because these lines will move, and it wouldn't shock me to see a big underdog take home an Oscar this Sunday night.
Awards shows like this are such a great betting opportunity because a sharp handicapper can easily score a big profit. Like other awards shows such as the SAGs or even the Grammys, upsets and heavy long shots will come through; you just need to pick your spots! Quick example: at the Golden Globes for 'Best Director' Sam Mendes for '1917' was +1000 and pulled off the upset, beating Martin Scorsese ('The Irishman') +120 and the betting favorite Bong Joon Ho ('Parasite') -150. There is a reason the sportsbooks offer such low limits on these props; they want to lessen their exposure to guys like me! Again, last year the betting favorites cleaned house, but this year I smell some of the heavy favorites going down, and maybe, we could see another 25-1 underdog winner like three years ago in the Best Costume Design category.
92nd Academy Awards Odds as of Tuesday February 4
Best Picture
1917 -300
Parasite +200
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood +500
Joker +1200
The Irishman +5500
JoJo Rabbit +7000
Marriage Story +9000
Little Women +12500
Ford vs. Ferrari +17500
(Last year winner: 'Green Book' +500) When all is said and done, I really only see three movies that could be announced Sunday night to take home Best Picture. My original gut feeling was picking '1917,' but I don't want to lay the -300. However, I see South Korea's brilliant comic movie to be the first foreign-language film to win the big prize in the Academy's 92-year-old award history. Give me the plus money to close out the night of hopeful profits. Prediction: 'Parasite' +200
Best Actor
Joaquin Phoenix (Joker) -3000
Adam Driver (Marriage Story) +850
Antonio Banderas (Pain and Glory) +2000
Leonardo Dicaprio (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) +2000
Jonathan Pryce (Two Popes) +2000
(Last year winner: Rami Malek - 'Bohemian Rhapsody' -450) Last year the big favorite won as Rami Malek took home Best Actor, and the favorite seems to cash in this category year after year. Not a shock here! Prediction: Joaquin Phoenix -3000
Best Actress
Renee Zellweger (Judy) -2200
Scarlett Johansson (Marriage Story) +750
Cynthia Erivo (Harriet) +2200
Charlize Theron (Bombshell) +2000
Saoirse Ronan (Little Women) +2500
(Last year winner: Olivia Colman - 'The Favorite' +400) Last year the heavy favorite Glenn Close -1000 for 'The Wife' was taken down by Olivia Colman. but this year I don't see the big favorite getting upset. Renee Zellweger has cleaned up all the award shows and she grabs an Oscar Sunday night. Prediction: Renee Zellweger -2200
Best Director
Sam Mendes (1917) -1000
Bong Joon Ho (Parasite) +300
Quentin Tarantino (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) +1000
Martin Scorsese (The Irishman) +3000
Todd Phillips (Joker) +5000
(Last year winner: Alfonso Cuaron - 'Roma' -2000) If you have Sam Mendes at plus money when the Oscar odds were posted, hats off, because that is an amazing ticket you have. The only director that could pull off the upset is Bong Joon Ho for 'Parasite,' and if his odds continue to climb I will definitely have some cash on him. Prediction: Sam Mendes (1917) -1000
Best Supporting Actor
Brad Pitt (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) -2500
Joe Pesci (The Irishman) +800
Al Pacino (The Irishman) +1800
Tom Hanks (A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood) +1600
Anthony Hopkins (Two Popes) +3300
(Last year winner: Mahershala Ali - 'Green Book' -1400) Last year a big favorite won and the year before that another big favorite cashed (Sam Rockwell -1000), and Sunday we see another big favorite. Yes, it's the man my wife would trade me in a heartbeat for that wins this category. Prediction: Brad Pitt -2500
Best Supporting Actress
Laura Dern (Marriage Story) -1800
Margot Robbie (Bombshell) +800
Florence Pugh (Little Women) +1000
Scarlett Johansson (JoJo Rabbit) +2200
Kathy Bates (Richard Jewell) +3500
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(Last year winner: Regina King - 'If Beale Street Could Talk' -250) Here is another category that the favorites usually clean up in, but keep an eye for one underdog. Florence Pugh has been getting tons of money, and she opened around +1500. I'm not saying she will upset Laura Dern, but you can guarantee I will have a live ticket on Pugh at +1000. Prediction: Laura Dern -1800
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Best Animated Feature Film
Toy Story 4 -150
Klaus +110
Missing Link +1000
I lost My Body +2200
How to Train Your Dragon: Hidden World +4500
(Last year winner: 'Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse' -1300) Last year Spider-Man was the big upset winner at the Golden Globes and brought home an Oscar, but this year this category will be much closer. Shocked that 'Toy Story 4' opened the favorite since 'Missing Link' +800 pulled off the upset at the Golden Globes. I'm hoping 'Klaus' wins this category, but I can't pass up +1000 on the Golden Globe winner. Prediction: 'Missing Link' +1000
Best Cinematography
1917 -5000
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood +1600
Joker +1200
The Irishman +1800
The Lighthouse +2000
(Last year winner: 'Roma' -2000) Nobody is beating '1917' in this category. Prediction: '1917' -5000
Best International: Feature Film
Parasite -8000
Pain and Glory +1000
Les Miserables +2200
Honeyland +2000
Corpus Christi +3300
(Last year winner: 'Roma' -2000) Nobody is beating 'Parasite' in this category. Prediction: 'Parasite' -8000
Best Production Design
Once Upon A Time in Hollywood -250
1917 +160
Parasite +350
The Irishman +2500
Jojo Rabbit +5500
(Last year winner: 'Black Panther' - No Betting Line) This category is going to be very interesting Sunday night. I believe the favorite goes down, and I'm taking '1917' but I'm also worried about 'Parasite'. No matter what, I see a plus money winner for Best Production Design. Prediction: '1917' +160
Best Adapted Screenplay
Little Women +120
The Irishman -100
Jojo Rabbit +350
The Two Popes +2000
Joker +3000
(Last year winner: 'Blackkklansman' -400) The favorite has dominated this category the last couple of years, but this year there is no clear favorite. I was not a big fan of 'The Irishman' at all in any category, but I'm calling for 'JoJo Rabbit' to steal this category. Keep an eye out for 'The Two Popes' as well because I can't pass up +2000. Prediction: 'Jojo Rabbit' +350
Best Original Score
Joker -800
1917 +250
Little Women +1400
Marriage Story +3000
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker +4000
(Last year winner: 'Black Panther' +225) Nobody is beating 'Joker' in this category. Prediction: 'Joker' -800
Best Original Screenplay
Once Upon A Time in Hollywood -250
Parasite +300
Marriage Story +400
1917 +900
Knives Out +1500
(Last year winner: 'Green Book' +270) For this category, plus money seems to cash all the time and last year 'Green Book' upset 'The Favourite' at -180. Talk about a loaded category, and I believe 'Knives Out' even has a chance to win Sunday night in this category. Really want to jump on 'Parasite' at +300, but I don't see 'Once Upon A Time in Hollywood' losing this category. Prediction: 'Once Upon A Time in Hollywood' -250
Best Original Song
Love Me Again (Rocketman) -1000
Stand Up (Harriet) +600
Into the Unknown (Frozen II) +1000
I Can't Let You Throw Yourself Away (Toy Story 4) +2500
I'm Standing With You (Breakthrough) +3300
(Last year winner: 'Shallow' - 'A Star is Born' -2200) Nobody is beating 'Love Me Again' in this category. Prediction: 'Love Me Again' ('Rocketman') -1000
Best Film Editing
Ford v Ferrari -125
Parasite +100
The Irishman +500
Jojo Rabbit +1800
Joker +3300
(Last year winner: 'Bohemian Rhapsody' - No Betting Line) A three-film race for this category, and 'Ford v Ferrari' will be tough to beat, but give plus money 'Parasite' for Best Film Editing. Prediction: 'Parasite' +100
Best Visual Effects
1917 -130
Avengers: Endgame +110
The Irishman +350
The Lion King +600
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker +1500
(Last year winner: 'First Man' -250) Two years ago 'Blade Runner 2049' pulled off the upset in this category, and I only see 'Avengers: Endgame' MAYBE pulling off the upset. I don't see it happening, and Sunday night we will hear '1917' winning this category. Prediction: '1917' -130
Best Costume Design
Little Women -350
Once Upon A Time in Hollywood +350
Jojo Rabbit +400
Joker +3500
The Irishman +3000
(Last year winner: 'Black Panther' +270) Upset last year as 'Black Panther' beat 'The Favourite'. And with 'Little Women' being the big favorite in this category, I smell another dog barking. Two really good underdogs in this category, and that is 'Once Upon A Time in Hollywood' and 'Jojo Rabbit'. One of them will be called Sunday night. Prediction: 'Once Upon A Time in Hollywood' +350
Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Bombshell -750
Joker +400
Judy +1000
1917 +3000
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil +3300
(Last year winner: 'Vice' - No Betting Line) Nobody is beating 'Bombshell' in this category. Prediction: 'Bombshell' -750
Best Sound Editing
1917 -200
Ford v Ferrari +140
Once Upon A Time in Hollywood +850
Joker +1200
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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker +2000
(Last year winner: 'Bohemian Rhapsody' +600) I'm a sci-fi dork, so of course I will be rooting for 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,' but the force will not be with them. Two movies are in the running for Best Sound Editing, and it's between the favorite '1917' and 'Ford v Ferrari'. I wanted to pick cars over war, but I believe it's going to be a '1917' evening. Prediction: '1917' -200
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