Oscars 2026 odds: Could films with deep ties to sports win trophies?

What do the 98th Academy Awards and sports have in common? Well, it turns out a lot. Like the Super Bowl, March Madness, the Daytona 500 and other major events whose appeal ripples through pop culture, the Oscars attract fans from all walks of life, including people who like to bet on the action. And this year’s Oscars feature a handful of cinematic works that have implications for sports. Let’s take a look at the odds for a few categories on FanDuel Sportsbook as of March 13. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you register or place a bet, FOX Sports may be compensated. Learn more about sports betting on FOX Sports. Best Picture One Battle After Another: -500 (bet $10 to win $12 total) Sinners: +310 (bet $10 to win $41 total)Hamnet: +1,800 (bet $10 to win $190 total)Marty Supreme: +2,700 (bet $10 to win $280 total)Sentimental Value: +4 000 (bet $10 to win $410 total) Frankenstein: +5,000 (bet $10 to win $510 total) Bugonia: +5,000 (bet $10 to win $510 total) Train Dreams: +5,000 (bet $10 to win $510 total) F1: +5,000 (bet $10 to win $510 total) win $510 total) The Secret Agent: +5,000 (bet $10 to win $510 total) What you need to know: “Marty Supreme” and “F1” have some of the longest odds on the top movie chart, but their plots are the ones most closely tied to sports. Timothée Chalamet stars in “Marty Supreme” as the relentless con artist Marty Mauser, who will stop at nothing to achieve his goal of becoming the best table tennis player in the world. Brad Pitt stars in “F1,” a film based on fictional Formula One driver Sonny Hayes who returns from retirement to give racing another chance. Best Actor Michael B. Jordan, Sinners: -185 (bet $10 to win $15.41 total)Timothée Chalamet, Marty Supreme: +190 (bet $10 to win $29 total)Wagner Moura, The Secret Agent: +1400 (bet $10 to win $150 total)Leonardo DiCaprio, One Battle After Another: +1400 (bet $10 to win $150 total) Ethan Hawke, Blue Moon: +3300 (bet $10 to win $340 total) What you need to know: Michael B. Jordan – not to be confused with NBA Hall of Famer and successful NASCAR team owner Michael Jordan – is the clear favorite to win the Best Actor award. In “Sinners,” directed by Ryan Coogler, Jordan pulls double duty as twin brothers Smoke and Stack. Although Michael B. was named after his father and not the Bulls legend, he immersed himself in the world of sports as a minority owner of Premier League club AFC Bournemouth. Conan O’Brien’s total outfit changes Over 1.5: -142 (bet $10 to win $17.04 total) Under 1.5: +112 (bet $10 to win $21.20 total) What you need to know: It’s a bettor’s guess how many wardrobe changes Conan O’Brien will have as he hosts the Oscars for the second year in a row. But when it comes to his sports fandom, it’s no secret. The Boston-born host, writer and comedian is also famous as a die-hard fan of all things New England sports, including the Patriots, Bruins and Red Sox. Mentionable by Conan O’Brien in Opening Monologue: Opera and/or Ballet: -390 (bet $10 to win $12.56 total) Kylie Jenner: -310 (bet $10 to win $13.23 total) Heated Rivalry: -220 (bet $10 to win $14.55 total) Mailbox: -160 (bet $10 to win $16.25 total) Bride: -140 (bet $10 to win $17.14 total) What you need to know: Speaking of Conan, bettors can also bet on what he will mention in his opening monologue. On this odds board is “Heated Rivalry,” the Canadian sports romance about two professional hockey players who compete in a fictional NHL. Further down the list, at +1200, is Bam Adebayo. The Miami center scored 83 points in the Heat’s 150-129 win over the Wizards on March 10, placing him between Kobe Bryant (81) and Wilt Chamberlin (100) for the second-highest single-game scoring total in NBA history.