Nominations for the 2009 Academy Awards (Oscars) will officially be announced Thursday, Jan. 22, but oddsmakers at super-sportsbook BetUS.com have jumped the gun and posted betting odds on 2008’s best films. The list isn’t official and some movies listed at BetUS.com will not even get a nomination but you can match your wits with whom you think will win an Oscar. Do you have a favorite movie? BetUS.com will eagerly take your bet.
For best film, 'Slumdog Millionaire' currently has the momentum to take best picture. This film about a Mumbai, India game show participant is currently favored at -300 odds (moneyline format) to win the top picture prize. Listed are all the top films and their odds with nomination potential.
'Slumdog Millionaire' -350 ($350 bet to win $100); This film has been racking up awards including the Golden Globe for best picture (drama).
The Curious Case of Benjamin Buton +350 ($100 bet to win $350)
Milk +600
Frost/Nixon +1100
Revolutionary Road +1200
Wall-E +3000
The Wrestler +1600
Rachel Getting Married +3500
The Reader +2200
Doubt +1100
The Dark Knight +2200
Australia +3200
Kate Winslet-Revolutionary Road -175
Sally Hawkins- Happy Go Lucky +150
Anne Hathaway-Rachel Getting Married +500
Meryl Streep-Doubt +900
Angelina Jolie-Changeling +1100
Kristin Scott Thomas-I’ve Loved You So Long +1500
Cate Blanchett-The Curious Case of Benjamin button +3000
Nicole Kidman-Australia +3000
Meryl Streep-Mamma Mia +3000
Best Actor
Mickey Rourke-The Wrestler -175 (Golden Globe winner)
Sean Penn-Milk EVEN
Clint Eastwood- Gran Torino +500
Frank Langella- Frost/Nixon +500
Benicio Del Toro- Che +1200
Richard Jenkins- The Reader +1500
Leonardo DiCaprio- Revolutionary Road +1200
