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- Jessie Buckley is 1/50 favourite to win Best Actress for Hamnet.
- Supporting Actress betting is much tighter with Amy Madigan leading at 6/5.
- The 98th Academy Awards take place March 15, 2026 in Hollywood.
Oscars Betting Markets Highlight Major Favourite
With the 98th Academy Awards taking place this weekend at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, UK betting sites have released their latest markets for the night’s biggest acting awards.
One of the most one-sided categories according to the betting is Best Actress, where Jessie Buckley has emerged as an overwhelming favourite for her performance in Hamnet.
The Irish actress has dominated awards season and the latest betting prices suggest bookmakers expect her to comfortably claim the Oscar.
Meanwhile, the Best Supporting Actress category looks far more competitive, with several contenders still firmly in the race according to the latest odds.
All odds are provided via Bet365.
Best Actress Odds Suggest Near-Certain Winner
The Best Actress betting market indicates that Jessie Buckley is almost certain to take home the award on Sunday night.
| Best Actress | Film | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Buckley | Hamnet | 1/50 | 98.0% |
| Rose Byrne | If I Had Legs I'd Kick You | 18/1 | 5.3% |
| Renate Reinsve | Sentimental Value | 25/1 | 3.8% |
| Kate Hudson | Song Sung Blue | 25/1 | 3.8% |
| Emma Stone | Bugonia | 25/1 | 3.8% |
Buckley’s 1/50 odds suggest bookmakers believe the category is effectively decided, with her performance in Hamnet widely praised throughout awards season.
Her closest challenger in the betting is Rose Byrne at 18/1, though that price highlights the significant gap between the favourite and the rest of the field.
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Supporting Actress Market Much More Competitive
While Best Actress appears almost settled, the Best Supporting Actress category presents a far more competitive betting contest.
| Best Supporting Actress | Film | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Madigan | Weapons | 6/5 | 45.5% |
| Teyana Taylor | One Battle After Another | 7/4 | 36.4% |
| Wunmi Mosaku | Sinners | 21/10 | 32.3% |
| Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas | Sentimental Value | 25/1 | 3.8% |
| Elle Fanning | Sentimental Value | 100/1 | 1.0% |
Amy Madigan currently leads the betting at 6/5 for her role in Weapons, but the market suggests the award is far from decided.
Teyana Taylor sits close behind at 7/4, while Wunmi Mosaku is also firmly in contention at 21/10, making this one of the most competitive acting categories on the night.
Where To Bet on Oscars Markets
The Academy Awards are one of the most popular entertainment betting events each year, and many betting sites offer markets on major categories including Best Picture, Best Actor and the acting awards.
Bettors can often find free bets and special promotions around the Oscars, particularly during the final days before the ceremony.
For fans interested in novelty and entertainment betting markets, the best entertainment betting sites highlight platforms offering a wide variety of markets on film, television and award shows.
Hollywood Awaits Oscars Night
The 98th Academy Awards ceremony will take place on March 15, 2026, bringing together the biggest stars in film at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
While Jessie Buckley appears almost certain to win Best Actress, the Supporting Actress category could deliver one of the night’s most unpredictable outcomes.
As Oscars night approaches, betting markets suggest the acting categories could produce both a clear favourite and a dramatic close contest.
