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- Belfast the 2/1 favourite with bookies for the big award at the 2022 Oscars, the Best Picture
- Will Smith leads the way with bookmakers for the Best Actor at the Oscars at 4/9
- Kristen Stewart favourite for Best Actress in her role as Princess Diana in the film Spencer
Belfast the 2/1 favourite for the Best Picture award at the 2022 Oscars
Belfast, the coming of age comedy drama set in the city the film is named after in Northern Ireland, is the favourite with bookies for the Best Picture at the 2022 Oscars.
Musical West Side Story is second favourite in the market with betting sites, with Steven Spielberg directing the film adaption of the 1957 musical.
| Best Picture Oscars 2022 | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast | 2/1 | 33.3% |
| West Side Story | 5/2 | 28.6% |
| The Power of the Dog | 5/2 | 28.6% |
| Licorice Pizza | 13/2 | 13.3% |
| Dune | 10/1 | 9.1% |
| King Richard | 12/1 | 7.7% |
Belfast has been a favourite in the market for the 2022 Oscars Best Picture since the film was announced, with film critics praising early copies.
The Power of the Dog is looking to become Netflix's first Best Picture film from the streaming platform.
Since 2013 when Netflix received it's first nomination at the Oscars, the platform has had 15 different winners at the event by films that have been produced by them.
Will Smith leads the way in the Best Actor odds
Will Smith is the favourite for the 2022 Best Actor award at the Oscars, with his role as Richard Williams in the film King Richard already receiving awards across the field.
In the film King Richard, Smith portrays the role of tennis star sisters Venus and Serena Williams father Richard.
| Best Actor Oscars 2022 | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | 4/9 | 69.2% |
| Andrew Garfield | 7/2 | 22.2% |
| Benedict Cumberbatch | 5/1 | 16.7% |
| Peter Dinklage | 10/1 | 9.1% |
| Denzel Washington | 10/1 | 9.1% |
The National Board of Review has already given him a major honour for the role at their function this year.
With odds of 4/9 compared to the second favourite at 7/2, bookies clearly reckon that Will Smith is a big favourite to win the award.
Kristen Stewart already 8/15 to win Best Actress at the 2022 Oscars
Kristen Stewart's portrayal of Princess Dianna in the film Spencer has received massive praise ever since the film was released.
That positivity amongst critics and filmgoers alike makes it no surprise that Stewart is the big favourite for the Best Actress award in the Oscars betting
| Best Actress Oscars 2022 | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Kristen Stewart | 8/15 | 65.2% |
| Olivia Colman | 5/1 | 16.7% |
| Lady Gaga | 7/1 | 12.5% |
| Jessica Chastain | 7/1 | 12.5% |
| Nicole Kidman | 9/1 | 10% |
Olivia Colman and Nicole Kidman are both previous winners of the award on the betting list.
Lady Gaga would be looking to be nominated for the second time after being beaten by Colman back in 2018.
