Movie Fans who want to add to the excitement and win some extra cash on Oscar night can check the sportsbooks for betting odds on all the films nominated during the 92nd Academy Awards.
The nominees are as varied as the films themselves with past Oscar winners like Quentin Tarantino and Renee Zellweger nominated alongside filmmakers and actors like Bong Joon-ho or Scarlett Johansson who are just receiving their first Academy Award nominations.
The odds in the six major categories are listed below.
Best Picture:
While the best picture nominees span a variety of genres from satire to historical dramas to superhero movies, Sam Mendes' war epic 1917 is favored across several sportsbooks. Following close behind, Korean thriller Parasite is the second most favored film.
Draftkings:
1917: -182
Parasite: +275
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: +900
Joker: +1000
Jojo Rabbit: +5000
The Irishman: +5000
Little Women: +10,000
Marriage Story: +10,000
Ford v Ferrari: +25,000
My Bookie:
1917: -320
Parasite: +250
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: +700
Joker: +1200
The Irishman: +6500
Jojo Rabbit: +7000
Marriage Story: +12,000
Little Women: +15,000
Ford v Ferrari: +17,500
Bovada:
1917: -230
Parasite: +250
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: +800
Joker: +1600
Jojo Rabbit: +6000
The Irishman: +6000
Marriage Story: +12,500
Little Women: +15,000
Ford v Ferrari: +20,000
Best Director:
With his first Academy Award nomination, Sam Mendes is the most favored winner for his film 1917. Like with the Best Picture nominee, Bong Joon-ho follows for Parasite. Quentin Tarantino is the third most favored in the category for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Draftkings:
Sam Mendes, 1917: -560
Bong Joon-ho, Parasite: +325
Quentin Tarantino, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: +1700
Martin Scorsese, The Irishman: +5000
Todd Phillips, Joker: +5000
My Bookie:
Sam Mendes: -1000
Bong Joon-ho: +500
Quentin Tarantino: +1600
Martin Scorsese: +4000
Todd Phillips: +6000
Bovada:
Sam Mendes: -1400
Bong Joon-ho: +550
Quentin Tarantino: +1200
Martin Scorsese: +4000
Todd Phillips: +5000
Best Actress:
Renee Zellweger is most favored in this category for her portrayal of actress and singer Judy Garland in Judy, one of only two nominations for the film. Behind Zellweger, Scarlett Johansson is the second most favored for her role in Marriage Story, one of two nominations for the actress. Johansson is also nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Jojo Rabbit.
Draftkings:
Renee Zellweger, Judy: -2500
Scarlett Johansson, Marriage Story: +1000
Cynthia Erivo, Harriet: +2000
Charlize Theron, Bombshell: +2500
Saoirse Ronan, Little Women: +3300
My Bookie:
Renee Zellweger: -2200
Scarlett Johansson: +1000
Cynthia Erivo: +2500
Charlize Theron: +3000
Saoirse Ronan: +3000
Bovada:
Renee Zellweger: -2000
Scarlett Johansson: +750
Cynthia Erivo: +2200
Charlize Theron: +2000
Saoirse Ronan: +2200
Best Actor:
Of the actors nominated, Joaquin Phoenix is most favored for the titular role in Joker, followed by Adam Driver with his second Oscar nomination for Marriage Story.
Draftkings:
Joaquin Phoenix, Joker: -5000
Adam Driver, Marriage Story: +1000
Leonardo DiCaprio, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: +3300
Antonio Banderas, Pain & Glory: +5000
Jonathan Pryce, The Two Popes: +6600
My Bookie:
Joaquin Phoenix: -3300
Adam Driver: +1800
Leonardo DiCaprio: +5000
Antonio Banderas: +7500
Jonathan Pryce: +8000
Bovada:
Joaquin Phoenix: -3000
Adam Driver: +1000
Leonardo DiCaprio: +2000
Antonio Banderas: +1800
Jonathan Pryce: +2000
Best Supporting Actress:
Laura Dern is most favored for her portrayal of Nora Fanshaw, the fast-talking divorce lawyer, in Marriage Story. Margot Robbie follows behind for her role in Bombshell.
Draftkings:
Laura Dern, Marriage Story: -2500
Margot Robbie, Bombshell: +1200
Florence Pugh, Little Women: +1400
Scarlett Johannsen, Jojo Rabbit: +2000
Kathy Bates, Richard Jewell: +5000
My Bookie:
Laura Dern: -2000
Margot Robbie: +1200
Florence Pugh: +2000
Scarlett Johansson: +2200
Kathy Bates: +4500
Bovada:
Laura Dern: -1600
Margot Robbie: +850
Florence Pugh: +100
Scarlett Johansson: +2500
Kathy Bates: +3500
Best Supporting Actor:
Brad Pitt is the most favored nomination for his role in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. The second and third most favored are The Irishman co-stars Joe Pesci and Al Pacino.
Draftkings:
Brad Pitt, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood:-3335
Joe Pesci, The Irishman: +1200
Al Pacino, The Irishman: +2800
Tom Hanks, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: +3300
Anthony Hopkins, The Two Popes: +5000
My Bookie:
Brad Pitt:-4000
Joe Pesci: +2200
Al Pacino: +2000
Tom Hanks: +3000
Anthony Hopkins: +5500
Bovada:
Brad Pitt:-2400
Joe Pesci: +900
Al Pacino: +1800
Tom Hanks: +1400
Anthony Hopkins: +3300
Uncommon Knowledge
Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground.
Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground.
