7 reasons why sharp Oscars bettors should pocket these two overlooked frontrunners
While most Best Picture contenders have been seen, bookmakers have overlooked the prospects of Anora and Emilia Perez.
Both titles boast valuable odds at 7-1, and the secret algorithm sauce of rating the main contenders has them in a commanding lead.
The State of the 2025 Oscars Race
Few frontrunners spells potential profits this awards season. There’s no further consensus in Adapted Screenplay, Feature Documentary, Animated Feature, or International Feature either. The good news is that with this instability comes great odds to capitalise on.
Early 2025 Oscars picks
Right now, I like Blitz for Picture and Actress. Saoirse Ronan has such an impressive CV behind her. She’s not overdue, but her work is continuously stellar, she makes great choices, and, like always, you never bet against the Holocaust.
Several other old master contenders should be thereabouts on Oscars Sunday.
The Zone of Betting Introspection: Max Renn’s awards season review (part 3)
Even though Giamatti and Gladstone did not salute, applying probabilistic thinking and the pursuit of value should be the rationale for entertainment awards betting.
The Zone of Betting Introspection: 10 powerful betting lessons (part 2)
Before sliding into his off season slippers, The Professor pulls out the rubber glove for a probe into the entertainment awards betting season that was.
The Zone of Betting Introspection: what worked, what didn’t during the awards season of 2024 (part 1)
On the psychology couch, betting analyst Tony Coca-Cola self-diagnoses what he needs to start, stop and continue doing in preparation for the next awards season
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2023 Oscars best bets - why Top Gun: Maverick will soar to victory in Best Film Editing and Best Sound
My ratings have Top Gun: Maverick to win this with a 45% probability or $2.22. Tabtouch and Unibet have presented enormous odds at $5.50, a stunning 148% price edge.
Based on the percentage edge alone, this bet is upgraded high conviction status. Get as much as you can on.
2023 Oscars best bets
Oscar nominations week provides a triangle of betting angles and rich value.
Academy Award categories like Best Cinematography and Best Production Design are in flux. Opinions are divided. All of this presents the opportunity to pounce and fatten your bank account.
Final Oscars 2023 nomination predictions and rankings
No turning back on best bets. No stone unturned. Here are our final rankings for nominations day for the 2023 Academy Awards across the major categories.