2025 BET Awards Betting Preview: Lamar, Washington & Erivo Lead the Markets

Kendrick Lamar and Denzel Washington are favourites for Album of the Year and Best Actor at the 2025 BET Awards, with Cynthia Erivo topping the Best Actress market. Full odds and preview.
2025 BET Awards Betting Preview: Lamar, Washington & Erivo Lead the Markets
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  • Kendrick Lamar and Doechii are joint 1/1 favourites for Album of the Year, with Beyoncé trailing at 11/2
  • Denzel Washington leads the Best Actor market at 6/5, following his acclaimed role in Gladiator II
  • Cynthia Erivo is the 5/6 favourite for Best Actress, ahead of Zendaya and Viola Davis

Album of the Year: Lamar and Doechii Neck and Neck

The Album of the Year category is a tight race between Kendrick Lamar’s GNX and Doechii’s Alligator Bites Never Heal, both priced at 1/1 with UK Betting Sites

Lamar’s GNX has garnered critical acclaim for its Afrofuturist themes and storytelling, while Doechii’s mixtape has been praised for its musical diversity and recently won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album.

Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter, a country-inspired project, is a strong contender at 11/2 with Paddy Power, followed by Drake & PartyNextDoor’s Some Sexy Songs 4 U at 9/1 and Chris Brown’s 11:11 [Deluxe] at 14/1.

BET Awards 2025 - Album of the YearOddsProbability
Alligator Bites Never Heal (Doechii)
1/150.0%
GNX (Kendrick Lamar)
1/150.0%
Cowboy Carter (Beyonce)
11/215.4%
Some Sexy Songs 4 U (Drake & PartyNextDoor)9/110.0%
11:11 [Deluxe] (Chris Brown)
14/16.7%
What the expert says...
The 2025 BET Awards are shaping up to be highly competitive. The Album of the Year category is particularly intriguing, with Kendrick Lamar and Doechii both delivering critically acclaimed projects.

Jake Ashton - Entertainment Betting Expert - OLBG.com

Best Actor: Washington Tops the Odds

In the Best Actor category, Denzel Washington is the frontrunner at 6/5, thanks to his performance in Gladiator II. 

Colman Domingo follows closely at 13/8, recognised for his roles in Sing Sing and The Four Seasons. 

Aaron Pierre is priced at 10/3, with Anthony Mackie and Aldis Hodge at 13/2 and 15/2, respectively.

BET Awards 2025 - Best Actor
OddsProbability
Denzel Washington
6/545.5%
Colman Domingo
13/838.1%
Aaron Pierre
10/323.1%
Anthony Mackie
13/213.3%
Aldis Hodge
15/211.8%

Best Actress: Erivo Leads a Competitive Field

Cynthia Erivo leads the Best Actress market at 5/6, celebrated for her role in Wicked. 

Zendaya is the second favourite at 2/1, with Viola Davis at 5/1. 

Angela Bassett and Keke Palmer are both priced at 13/2.

BET Awards 2025 - Best Actress
OddsProbability
Cynthia Erivo
5/654.5%
Zendaya
2/133.3%
Viola Davis
5/116.7%
Angela Bassett
13/213.3%
Keke Palmer
13/213.3%

Where to Bet on the 2025 BET Awards

For those looking to place bets on the 2025 BET Awards, Paddy Power offers markets on major categories, including Album of the Year, Best Actor, and Best Actress.

New customers can take advantage of new betting offers, including free bets and enhanced odds.

As one of the best entertainment betting sites, Paddy Power provides competitive odds and a user-friendly platform.

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