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Best Actor Odds - Oscars Betting Lines

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Vote Candidate COMMUNITY VOTING (5 votes) Winner
  • John Malkovich
    John Malkovich
    John Malkovich
    Favorite
    +137
  • Matt Damon
    Matt Damon
    Matt Damon
    +350
  • Andrew Scott
    Andrew Scott
    Andrew Scott
    +350
  • Tom Cruise
    Tom Cruise
    Tom Cruise
    +500
  • Anthony Ippolito
    Anthony Ippolito
    Anthony Ippolito
    +1200
  • Timothee Chalamet
    Timothee Chalamet
    Timothee Chalamet
    +1600
  • Robert Pattinson
    Robert Pattinson
    Robert Pattinson
    +1600
  • Sebastian Stan
    Sebastian Stan
    Sebastian Stan
    +2500
  • Ryan Gosling
    Ryan Gosling
    Ryan Gosling
    +2500
  • Adam Driver
    Adam Driver
    Adam Driver
    +2500
  • Jaafar Jackson
    Jaafar Jackson
    Jaafar Jackson
    +3300
  • Jack O'Connell
    Jack O'Connell
    Jack O'Connell
    +3300
  • Brad Pitt
    Brad Pitt
    Brad Pitt
    +3300
  • Josh O'Connor
    Josh O'Connor
    Josh O'Connor
    +4000
  • Pedro Pascal
    Pedro Pascal
    Pedro Pascal
    +4000
  • Jeremy Strong
    Jeremy Strong
    Jeremy Strong
    +4000
  • Dominic Sessa
    Dominic Sessa
    Dominic Sessa
    +4000
  • Seth Rogen
    Seth Rogen
    Seth Rogen
    +4000
  • Robert Aramayo
    Robert Aramayo
    Robert Aramayo
    +4000
  • John Turturro
    John Turturro
    John Turturro
    +4000
  • Javier Bardem
    Javier Bardem
    Javier Bardem
    +4000
  • Sam Rockwell
    Sam Rockwell
    Sam Rockwell
    +4000
  • Channing Tatum
    Channing Tatum
    Channing Tatum
    +5000
  • Leo Woodall
    Leo Woodall
    Leo Woodall
    +5000

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  • 25%

    John Malkovich

    Odds favorite
    +137
  • 13%

    Matt Damon

    +350
  • 13%

    Andrew Scott

    +350
  • 10%

    Tom Cruise

    +500
  • 5%

    Anthony Ippolito

    +1200

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  • Tom Cruise
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Oscars 2024 Best Actor Odds and Predictions

The Best Actor award is one of the most prestigious accolades at the Oscars. In this guide, we’ll give you a rundown of the Best Actor odds and some tips about who could win the coveted trophy.

Although the 97th Academy Awards will take place in 2025, it rewards performances from pictures in 2024. Therefore, the person who earns the Best Actor award will be referred to as the Best Actor of 2024. Read on to find out more about the contenders for the crown.

On this page:
  1. 97th Academy award for best actor nominations
  2. Voting on the Best Actor at the Oscars
  3. Betting on The Academy award for Best Actor category
  4. Recent Best Actor winners
  5. Academy awards Best Actor betting FAQ

97th Academy award for best actor nominations

  • Adrien Brody - The Brutalist
  • Timothee Chalamet - A Complete Unknown
  • Ralph Fiennes - Conclave 
  • Colman Domingo - Sing Sing 
  • Sebastian Stan - The Apprentice

Voting on the Best Actor at the Oscars

The voting for the Best Actor award at the Oscars is conducted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Members of the academy nominate actors for the award and then vote for the winner.

To be eligible, an actor must have starred in a leading role in a film released during the awards season. The winner is selected through a preferential voting system. This involves voters ranking nominees in order of preference.

Read the latest expert insights on the 2025 Oscar Odds in our latest Oddspedia Insights analysis

The nominee with the most first-choice votes wins. If no nominee reaches the required majority, the nominee with the fewest votes is eliminated and the votes are redistributed until a winner is determined.

Betting on The Academy award for Best Actor category

Betting on the Academy Award for Best Actor category is similar to traditional sports betting. It requires research, analysis, and keeping up with the latest news and trends. Here are some tips to handicap the market better:

Follow the latest news - Keep an eye on news related to the film industry, the actors, and the films nominated for the award.

Look at previous winners - Understanding the past trends and patterns of the award can provide valuable insights.

Analyze the competition - Look at the other nominees in the Best Actor category and assess the strengths and weaknesses of each performance. This will help you to determine the level of competition and the chances of each nominee winning.

Use odds comparison - Compare the odds offered by different bookmakers to find the best value. Some bookmakers may have a better understanding of the market and offer more favorable odds, so it is important to shop around for the best value.

Consider expert opinions - Read reviews and watch interviews with industry experts, such as film critics and awards analysts. This will give you a better understanding of the opinions and predictions surrounding the award.

Recent Best Actor winners

Looking at the previous Best Actor winners could help you with your betting decisions this year. Can you spot any similarities between their performances or the films they starred in?

  • 2023 - Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer in Oppenheimer
  • 2022 - Brendan Fraser as Charlie in the The Whale
  • 2020/21 – Anthony Hopkins as Anthony in The Father
  • 2019 – Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck in Joker
  • 2018 - Rami Malek as Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody

Academy awards Best Actor betting FAQ

Who will win Best Actor at the 2024 Oscars?

Cillian Murphy is widely expected to win the Best Actor award at the 2024 Oscars. He was lauded for his performance in Oppenheimer, for which many believe he deserves recognition.

Which is the best sportsbook to bet on the Best Actor category at the Oscars?

The best US sportsbook to bet with comes down to a matter of personal choice. We will recommend the top sites for you to choose from. It could come down to a preference for offers, odds, or payment methods - all of which we can help you within our expert sportsbook reviews.

Where to find the best betting lines for Best Actor award betting?

You’ll be able to compare the odds of all the Best Actor nominees with us. Comparing odds is a must when deciding on your wager, it can help you decide which sportsbook to use and where to get the most value.

Who is the only man to win three Best Actor Oscars?

Daniel Day-Lewis is the only man to win three Best Actor Oscars. He won for his roles in My Left Foot in 1989, There Will be Blood in 2007, and Lincoln in 2012.

Which actors were nominated for Best Actor in 2024?

The 2023 Oscar nominees for the actor in the leading role were:

  • Cillian Murphy - Oppenheimer
  • Bradley Cooper - Maestro
  • Colin Farrell - The Banshees of Inisherin
  • Paul Mescal - Aftersun
  • Bill Nighy - Living
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