The 2026 Oscar nominations have landed — and the betting markets have been blown wide open.

In this episode of Lights Camera What’s the Action?, we break down the biggest Oscars odds movements, value plays, and betting shocks across the major races. Ryan Coogler’s Sinners smashed records with a nomination haul that has reshaped the Best Picture odds, raising the question: is this vampire epic a genuine Oscar winner or a betting trap?

We analyse the surprise Best Supporting Actor nomination for Delroy Lindo, what it means for the wider acting markets, and why It Was Just An Accident completely collapsed out of the Best Picture race. Plus, the unexpected Best Picture nomination for F1 — and which craft categories now offer the strongest betting value.

We also reveal every Oscar betting position we placed ahead of nominations, unpack proven nomination-night patterns, and share the hidden clues that smart bettors use to find mispriced odds.

If you’re tracking Oscars betting, Best Actress betting, Best Actor betting, or searching for value in Entertainment Awards markets, this is your essential post-nominations guide.

Oscars & Golden Globes 2026: Where’s the Betting Value? - BEST BETS - December 11 2025

In this episode of Lights Camera What’s the Action? we break down a huge moment in the entertainment awards season as the Golden Globes nominationsshake up the race.

We unpack the emerging narratives, changing frontrunners, and the unexpected underdog that could offer real betting value before the Globes ceremony.

Our analysts dig into the latest Oscars odds and shifts across the major Oscars betting markets, including which category now looks like the toughest to predict—and who we’re backing to win.

We reveal our updated Best Picture odds outlook, including our final prediction of which films are most likely to make the Academy’s top ten, and where smart Best Picture betting opportunities still remain.

We also review two key contenders, Frankenstein and If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, evaluating their real Oscar potential.

Plus: who is the biggest challenger to Best Actress betting favourite Jessie Buckley?

Finally, which Golden Globes longshot is the most intriguing value play of the season?

In this episode of Lights Camera What’s the Action? we break down a huge moment in the entertainment awards season as the Golden Globes nominationsshake up the race.

We unpack the emerging narratives, changing frontrunners, and the unexpected underdog that could offer real betting value before the Globes ceremony.

Our analysts dig into the latest Oscars odds and shifts across the major Oscars betting markets, including which category now looks like the toughest to predict—and who we’re backing to win.

We reveal our updated Best Picture odds outlook, including our final prediction of which films are most likely to make the Academy’s top ten, and where smart Best Picture betting opportunities still remain.

We also review two key contenders, Frankenstein and If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, evaluating their real Oscar potential.

Plus: who is the biggest challenger to Best Actress betting favourite Jessie Buckley?

Finally, which Golden Globes longshot is the most intriguing value play of the season?