Oscars 2026 Betting: Best Picture Shocks, Sinners Surge & Hidden Value Picks

The 2026 Oscar nominations have landed — and the betting markets have been blown wide open.

In this episode of Lights Camera What’s the Action?, we break down the biggest Oscars odds movements, value plays, and betting shocks across the major races. Ryan Coogler’s Sinners smashed records with a nomination haul that has reshaped the Best Picture odds, raising the question: is this vampire epic a genuine Oscar winner or a betting trap?

We analyse the surprise Best Supporting Actor nomination for Delroy Lindo, what it means for the wider acting markets, and why It Was Just An Accident completely collapsed out of the Best Picture race. Plus, the unexpected Best Picture nomination for F1 — and which craft categories now offer the strongest betting value.

We also reveal every Oscar betting position we placed ahead of nominations, unpack proven nomination-night patterns, and share the hidden clues that smart bettors use to find mispriced odds.

If you’re tracking Oscars betting, Best Actress betting, Best Actor betting, or searching for value in Entertainment Awards markets, this is your essential post-nominations guide.