Academy Award betting 2008

[Rude]

The greatest value for an upset(Julie Christie) in the best actress category is the young girl in the picture "Juno."

Julie Christie is from "Away From Her"

The young girl in the picture "Juno" is Ellen Page

 

[bellyputter]

Rude, have you seen Juno? Page's performance is Oscar worthy.

 

[whormoan]

The Coen Brothers are now a VIIRTUAL LOCK to win Best Director as they won the The Directors Guild of America award for best directors of 2007.

The last 59 times this award has been given, the winner won the Acedmy Award 53 times.

Just hit the Coens for the max again.

 

[mtx]

The Coen Brothers are now a VIIRTUAL LOCK to win Best Director as they won the The Directors Guild of America award for best directors of 2007.

The last 59 times this award has been given, the winner won the Acedmy Award 53 times.

Just hit the Coens for the max again.

-215?

 

[whormoan]

-215?

I got -200, but if you consider that 53 of the 59 times the Screen Director's Winner also won the Oscar, -700 would be about right.

 

[DickyW]

The 2008 Screen Actors guild awards is tonight. I believe Scorsese won it last year

 

[whormoan]

SAG AWARDS:

Best Actor: Day Lewis
Best Actress: Julie Christie
Supporting Actor: Javier Bardem
Support Actress: Rudy Dee (stunner of the night)

Outstanding Cast: No Country for Old Men

 

[whormoan]

Bookmaker leaving odds on the board while SAG awards are announced - NOT SHARP

But nice for me

 

[JohnnyB]

I got -200, but if you consider that 53 of the 59 times the Screen Director's Winner also won the Oscar, -700 would be about right.

What book did you get this at?

 

[whormoan]

What book did you get this at?

As we speak, Bookmaker has lines posted (and they are not sharp). These are virtually the same #'s as before yesterday's and today's key announcements

 

[JohnnyB]

As we speak, Bookmaker has lines posted (and they are not sharp). These are virtually the same #'s as before yesterday's and today's key announcements

Thanks. What do you think Coen Bros for Best Director, No Country for Old Men for Best Picture and Ruby Dee for Best Supporting Actress will close at?

 

[whormoan]

Thanks. What do you think Coen Bros for Best Director, No Country for Old Men for Best Picture and Ruby Dee for Best Supporting Actress will close at?

Not sure, but I unloaded on Coen Brothers and No Country for Old Men. Put only $50 on Ruby Dee as I still think she is an underdog, but she will certainly not be anywhere near +750 when lines reopen elsewhere.

Also am in heavy on Day Lewis at Greek where it opened -400 and Christie at -200.

Hope the chalk wins these or I will get bludgeoned. I know I got good #'s though, and that's the key. Can scalp out or lock in profit on most of these as they are 2 horse races.

 

[JohnnyB]

Hey whor, what all books are you in at?

 

[whormoan]

Hey whor, what all books are you in at?

Too many. Greek, Bookmaker are my largest. Intertops has its benefits.

 

[JohnnyB]

Too many. Greek, Bookmaker are my largest. Intertops has its benefits.

Are you in at SIA by chance?

 

[whormoan]

Are you in at SIA by chance?

Not posted there, but I know they have some very off Oscar odds right now. I would put max bets on NCFOM and Coens. You can always scalp profit if you want. Funny that Ruby Dee is the longest shot for supporting actress. Her win was NOT expected tonight

 

[JohnnyB]

Not posted there, but I know they have some very off Oscar odds right now. I would put max bets on NCFOM and Coens. You can always scalp profit if you want. Funny that Ruby Dee is the longest shot for supporting actress. Her win was NOT expected tonight

Yep, that's why I was asking, was gonna give you a heads up if you didn't know. Hit Coens and NCFOM for the limit already ($100 each) and I also hit Ruby Dee for the limit, which was only $23.71 (WTF?)

If I do decide to scalp out Ruby Dee (will prob let Coens and NCFOM ride) who would I buy back with? Ryan and Blanchett are both +120 there.

 

[whormoan]

Yep, that's why I was asking, was gonna give you a heads up if you didn't know. Hit Coens and NCFOM for the limit already ($100 each) and I also hit Ruby Dee for the limit, which was only $23.71 (WTF?)

If I do decide to scalp out Ruby Dee (will prob let Coens and NCFOM ride) who would I buy back with? Ryan and Blanchett are both +120 there.

I would wait til lines move, but I think Blanchett has the edge over Ryan

 

[JohnnyB]

I would wait til lines move, but I think Blanchett has the edge over Ryan

Yeah, definitely going to let the lines settle out before making a play. Thanks

 

[whormoan]

Greek reposted odds:

DD Lewis is -900
Coen brothers -245
No Country -265

Bookmaker reposted:

DD Lewis -1200
Coen Brothers -280
No Country -280
Ruby Dee +550 (surprised to see this)


So anyone who bet favs last night definitely got the best of the numbers. Now let's hope those who are supposed to win DO