David Long returns to the show for a Fall Oscars Betting Special Episode, and we discuss the gambling lines and markets for Best Picture, the four acting categories and Best Director. Should you pay the vig on these favorites? Should you bet more longshots? And will The Odyssey reign supreme on the 99th Oscars Sunday or will challengers rise up?
INTRO:
David Long’s Walk Hard Moment - Top of the Show
Mike explains how the betting lines and +/- numbers work - 3:23
BEST PICTURE:
Why did the lines come out so late this year? Did The Odyssey cause this? - 5:30
The Odyssey vs La Bola Negra - 16:10
Dune Part III is looming. Could it contend? - 20:39
Wild Horse Nine’s candidacy & when to sprinkle - 26:01
Digger’s drift & the rest of the Best Picture field - 28:52
LEAD ACTOR - 40:45
Michael B. Jordan was 40/1 at Christmas last year. So will there be another longshot victory here in Lead Actor? Or will Scott, Malkovich or Damon likely take it?
LEAD ACTRESS - 53:24
Is this a coronation for Julianne Moore once again
SUPPORTING ACTRESS - 1:00:10
Do we buy Anne Hathaway as the favorite or are we tempted to maybe more than sprinkle?
SUPPORTING ACTOR - 1:08:02
Where’s the value here? Do we see Giammatti taking it all the way? Do we get another repeat winner? Or are there some unknown powerhouse performances laying in wait?
DIRECTOR - 1:15:11
Best Director cases for and against Nolan, Villeneuve and the Javier’s -
SPECIALS - 1:22:02
Odyssey Betting Specials Galore, including wins and nominations tallies to bet on.
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