Oscars 2017 - predictions and online bookmaker odds

On February 26, 2017 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, the most prestigious movie awards will be presented for the 89th time. Obviously, this is a great opportunity for the bookmakers, who already prepared few bets for this occasion.

After the nominees for the 89th Academy Awards were announced on January 24, 2017, the bookmakers did not wait long before they presented their odds for the actors and movies that have a chance to win an ‘Oscar’ this year. The ceremony, that will be hosted for the first time by Jimmy Kimmel, is dominated by La La Land, which received a record-tying 14 nominations.

• Which director will triumph?

Movie critics, fans and even bookmakers agree, that when it comes to the Best Picture award, there are three clear favourites this year - Damien Chazelle’s La La Land, Kenneth Lonergan’s Manchester by the Sea and Moonlight, directed by Barry Jenkins. Obviously, the directors of this movies are also considered to be the frontrunners for the Best Director award. 

Paddy Power odds from 26.01.2017

• Best actors of the 2017

The dominance of these movies is also shown in the Best Actor and Best Actress awards nominees. Casey Affleck (Manchester by the Sea) has the best chances for winning the award for the main male performance while Emma Stone (La La La Land) seems to be just ahead of Natalie Portman (Jackie) when it comes to best female lead actress this year. 

Paddy Power odds from 26.01.2017

• Best supporting actors of 2017

We have a lot more diversity when it comes to the Best Supporting Actor with Mahershala Ali (Moonlight), Jeff Bridges (Hell or High Water) and newcomer, Lucas Hedges (Manchester by the Sea) having the best chances for the award. From the other hand, the favoured Viola Davis (Fences) and Michelle Williams (Manchester by the Sea) among others will compete for the award for the Best Supporting Actress.

Paddy Power odds from 26.01.2017