2025 Golden Globes Awards and Predictions

The 2025 Golden Globes are almost here, which means it’s time to give praise to some of the greatest work in television and cinema from the past year.

Obviously the biggest tip of the cap comes at the Oscars, but the Golden Globes are no slouch. Some big names will get proper credit for some amazing work, and you can actually profit from it at your favorite online betting sites.

It’s not always quite as simple as betting on the top favorites, though. You should definitely use previous award show results as a guide – as well as Oscars buzz – but there’s always merit in hunting down some solid value.

With that, let’s take a look at the latest 2025 Golden Globe Awards odds, and work our way to some predictions. Before that, though, let’s go over some key details for this year’s show.

When Are The Golden Globes?

The 2025 Golden Globes fire off on Sunday, January 5th, 2025. The 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards will be hosted live at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, California, starting at 8:00 pm EST.

Where To Watch Golden Globes?

Since mostly just top Hollywood celebrities actually attend the festivities, most people will be taking in the award show from their TV set at home. You can access the Golden Globes live on CBS, or stream them on Paramount+.

Who Is Hosting The Golden Globes?

The last host of the Golden Globes – Jo Koy – was a mitigated disaster, but this year’s installment hopes to freshen up a bit with Emmy-nominated comedian Nikki Glazer taking over.

Glazer will host the Golden Globe Awards following a hilarious spot on Tom Brady’s Netflix roast, while the stand-up comic has years of experience hosting high profile projects. 

Golden Globes Odds

Check out the latest Golden Globes Awards odds, courtesy of the top online betting sites:

The Golden Globes are almost here, and the above markets are the best options to target right now. You can stop here with the top favorite odds and my preferred betting pick, or you can read on for some more analysis as to why I like each bet.

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Golden Globes Predictions

Check out our predictions for the 82^nd Golden Globe Awards:

Best Director

Brady Corbet has the best odds to win Best Director at the Golden Globes, as he orchestrated a beautiful film in The Brutalist – one that is in the running for seven awards (second most).

However, it’s a close race, as Sean Baker is not far behind him and offers more compelling upside at his +200 price tag. Baker’s Anora is one of the most critically acclaimed films of the year, while both directors have been heavily nominated across the Hollywood circuit.

Ultimately, I think they split the big wins across the Golden Globes and Oscars, but given the price, I’ll target the more appealing Baker here.

If you want one more viable pick, consider Jacques Audiard. His +500 odds are interesting considering his film (Emilia Perez) has more Golden Globes nominations than anyone this year.

Bet: Sean Baker (+200)

Best Picture (Drama)

While I prefer to go with the value in the Best Director category, I will gladly eat the chalk when it comes to Best Picture. The Brutalist could win numerous awards, but its best bet is probably for Best Picture.

Corbet’s baby won this very award at Camerimage and the Dallas Fort-Worth Film Critics Association Awards, while he’s taken Best Director at numerous spots this year already as well.

The Brutalist ranks second with seven Golden Globe Awards nods on the year, and in my opinion is the better, more complete movie when compared to the top candidates.

Anora not even being in this category (it’s weirdly up for best musical/comedy instead) is a huge reason why The Brutalist feels like a slam dunk. Conclave (+200) is the only realistic pivot, but I don’t view it as a serious threat.

Bet: The Brutalist (-225)

Best Picture (Musical or Comedy)

This is where you bet on Anora and never look back. Okay, so upsets do happen, but typically we can see an easy bet when it presents itself. 

While Anora may not be a gimme bet if it were facing off with the likes of The Brutalist or Conclave, the Golden Globes seemingly split up two of the best movies of the year for a very good reason.

Anora has an elite 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, has won numerous awards coming into the 2025 Golden Globes, and has an absurdly discounted price of -150. This is a smash bet for me.

That said, there are two viable pivots here. Wicked has gotten rave reviews and is a fun value bet at +175, while no other movie has garnered more Golden Globe Awards nominations this year than Emilia Perez (+165).

If I had to go against Anora in this spot, Emilia Perez would be the call. That said, Emilia Perez is going to clean up elsewhere, and the best film in this category is 100% Anora.

Bet: Anora (-150)

Best Actor (Movie)

Adrien Brody has the best odds to win the Best Actor award, and that should shock nobody who saw The Brutalist. It obviously helps that he set the pace in perhaps the best film of the year, but Brady’s elite acting chops were once again on full display in this post-war immigrant tale.

Brody is a lock to win this award, in my opinion, but if you want even more value the top pivot is without a doubt Ralph Fiennes. He did excellent work on Conclave, which follows the intense process of selecting a new Pope.

Want a sleeper worth fighting for? Consider Timothee Chalamet for his work as Bob Dylan in The Unknown. It’s not a real threat, but Chalamet is a former Oscar winner who delivers some of the best work of his career in this underrated biopic.

Bet: Adrien Brody (-200)

Best Actress (Movie)

If you want to play it safe, bet on Angelina Jolie (-150) to win Best Actress at the 2025 Golden Globes. There is room for upsets at every awards ceremony, however, and sometimes a good narrative is all you need.

What’s better than rooting for Pamela Anderson? Left for dead in Hollywood and never seen as a true talent in the acting industry, she’s reborn in The Last Showgirl, acting earnestly and transparently to the point where her career appears to be completely revitalized.

It’s more than just Pamela Anderson finally finding her footing, though. She finds her voice and uncovers actual top shelf acting ability, blowing everyone away in a truly impressive performance.

Nicole Kidman (+200) might be an even safer play, but here’s to rooting for the little guy (or lady).

Bet: Pamela Anderson (+800)

Best Actor (Musical or Comedy)

This looks to be a rather crowded category, as Jesse Eisenberg (+125) leads the way for his work in A Real Pain. Eisenberg is the betting favorite in a film he wrote and directed, and there’s no denying he gives a layered and impactful performance.

That said, Glen Powell (+200) and Sebastian Stan (+200) aren’t that far behind him. Of course, it’s Jesse Plemons (+500) who catches my eye, as he was fantastic in Kinds of Kindness and offers really nice value.

All roads ultimately lead back to Eisenberg, however, and all things considered, his +125 odds are too good to bypass.

Bet: Jesse Eisenberg (+125)

Best Actress (Musical or Comedy)

Anora is up for a slew of awards, and it just might end up taking home Best Picture at the Golden Globes. Its writing and direction have a ton to do with that, but there’s no doubt the mesmerizing Mikey Madison is what drives this thing home.

Naturally, she leads the way with the best odds (-150) to win Best Actress in a musical or comedy. She might have a tougher time if she were in the same category as Jolie and Anderson, but she’s ultimately all by her lonesome here.

She does have to fend off Emilia Perez’s Karla Sofia Gascon, but I don’t see it as a fair fight. Anora has drawn more praise across the board and Madison has become closer to a household name. She’s the clear favorite here and unlikely to lose.

Feeling frisky? Don’t totally ignore the ageless Demi Moore (+500), who turned back the clock in a truly shocking performance in The Substance.

Bet: Mikey Madison (-150)

Best Movie (Animated)

It’s rarely difficult to project the best animated film, as the top choice is often a heavy favorite. It’s not different heading into the 2025 Golden Globe Awards, as The Wild Robot is the obvious choice at -300.

The Wild Robot has a scorching 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and is the rare film that actually lives up to the source material. Buoyed by exceptional voice work from the likes of Lupita Nyong-o and Pedro Pascal, this one feels like a no-brainer.

If you do feel the urge to seek more betting value, consider Inside Out 2. The Amy Poehler-led cartoon about the little voices in our head is the rare sequel that is so good it almost surpasses the original.

Bet: The Wild Robot (-300)

Best Supporting Actor (Movie)

The top stars tend to get all of the recognition, which is why I love these supporting actor categories. 

While co-star Jesse Eisenberg is also a good bet to win for Best Actor, Kieran Culkin stole scenes relentlessly in A Real Pain, setting himself up for a big win at the Golden Globes. Both have been very deserving of the attention they’ve received, but at -500 odds, it’s Culkin who is closer to a lock.

The competition simply isn’t that fierce, either. Guy Pearce (+500) and Denzel Washington (+600) are undeniably bigger names attached to more successful projects, but their individual efforts fall short in this specific category.

Bet: Kieran Culkin (-500)

Best Supporting Actress(Movie)

This same award looks likely to go to Zoe Saldana for the women’s side. She’s the top betting favorite to win Best Supporting Actress in a film, and I can’t argue that one bit. She slayed in the uber-nominated Emilia Perez, delivering perhaps the best performance of her career.

There is slight competition here, of course. Ariana Grande (+110) was very good in Wicked and could be a fun fan favorite that surprises. Felicity Jones (+1200) from The Brustalist is also in play, while fellow Emilia Perez teammate Selena Gomez (+1400) is another fun toe-dip into the betting value waters.

That said, this feels like Saldana’s award to lose.

Bet: Zoe Saldana (-175)

Best Stand-Up Comedy Performance

The Golden Globes are all about versatility and honoring the best of the best, and that stretches across numerous mediums. One is stand-up comedy, where Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser is in the running for a big win.

It’s the iconic Adam Sandler (-125) that is favored, of course, and I don’t see much reason to go away from him. Sandler remains in his element and as impactful as ever in the world of comedy, and his odds feel like a sharp discount for a category he has dominated for much of his career.

Still, there are some big names here. Glaser is heating up and does have interesting +125 odds, while heavy-hitters such as Jamie Foxx and Ali Wong can’t be completely ruled out. I think this comes down to Sandler vs. Glaser, though, with the elder taking the win.

Bet: Adam Sandler (-125)

Best Box Office or Cinematic Achievement

This could be one category where things get weird. On one hand, Wicked has been as cinematically impressive and as successful as any movie out there. It presently ranks second in 2024 movie earnings, and may ultimately surpass Deadpool & Wolverine in that regard.

From a box office perspective, Deadpool & Wolverine is a very interesting contender with elite betting odds (+800). Of course, Wicked is the more critically acclaimed film and naturally the better overall product, even if its -500 price tag isn’t so alluring.

Several other big successes such as Gladiator 2, Beetlejuice 2, and Inside Out 2 are in the mix, but this feels like a two-horse race. Either Deadpool & Wolverine gets the nod for flat out crushing everyone and everything in earnings, or Wicked is honored due to being the most complete package.

My heart says Deadpool & Wolverine, but my head says Wicked.

Bet: Wicked (-500)

Best Picture (Non-English)

Emilia Perez (-300) is in the mix for a slew of awards and comes into the Golden Globes with the most nominations. It can absolutely stage an upset or three, but it should at least live up to its favorite billing in this category.

This film is good enough to compete for Best Picture, but if it falls short, it should at least be able to hang its hat on the Best Picture in the non-English category.

Want more value? I wouldn’t chase it here, but All We Imagine As Light (+450) and The Seed of the Sacred Fig are your two best bets if you decide to stray.

Bet: Emilia Perez (-300)

Best Original Score

What they say is right; a score can make a movie. Just watch any Christopher Nolan movie (Interstellar, anyone?), and you might agree. Naturally, some pretty great flicks had powerful music throughout, with The Brutalist unsurprisingly leading the way (+125) as the top betting favorite.

It’s a solid bet and I like the odds, but this could be a category where the Golden Globes opt to go in a different direction. Conclave (+150) feels like it could get a cap tip here, as it probably falls short in many of the other bigger categories, but is a worthy pick in this one.

Emilia Perez (+400) is also an interesting try for bettors and offers a superior price.

Bet: Conclave (+150)

Best Original Song

Can a cartoon movie win the Best Song category? It’s certainly projected to. The Wild Robot’s Kiss the Sky comes in as the top favorite at -105, and given how well the movie has done – and how awesome that song is – I wouldn’t be shocked if it holds strong.

There is really only one legit contender that could keep it from happening; El Mal from Emilia Perez. You’re getting better +180 odds for a legit threat, but I’m not sure it’s enough to get me to take the plunge.

It’s worth noting Emilia Perez has two choices in this category, while Beautiful That Way (+1200) is also a dangerous sleeper pick. These all look viable, but Kiss the Sky is the favorite for a reason.

Bet: Kiss the Sky (-105)

Best Screenplay 

Regardless of how some of the other Golden Globes predictions pan out, I think we can circle back to Anora (-250) to win Best Screenplay. The film tells a similar story but not exactly in the same old way you’d expect it to play out, which offers a refreshing spin.

The screenplay is largely thanks to that, and this price suggests there won’t be much reason to look for alternative bets.

That said, Conclave (+325), The Brutalist (+1200), and Emilia Perez (+1000) are big pictures that could be in the running. If you want a true darkhorse, however, look no further than The Substance (+1000), which is one of the most unique stories of the year.

Even so, Anora looks like the obvious choice and the -250 price isn’t even too out of control to take advantage of.

Bet: Anora (-250)

Best Actor (Television)

This is one Golden Globes category that feels like a waste of time. You can’t really bet on Hiroyuki Sanada (-1000) to win, as you’re not getting anything back. The Shogun star feels like a lock to win, and rightfully so, as he sets the tone for perhaps the best show on TV right now.

If you feel daring, you can stretch your neck for what feel like long shots in Gary Oldman (+1000) or Eddie Redmayne (+1200). Oldman is an institution and he does superb work in Old Horses, while Redmayne is a former Oscar winner who brings an assassin to life in The Day of the Jackal.

Personally, I wouldn’t be too sad if either of them won. However, Shogun is the superior vehicle and Hiroyuki is as deserving as anyone. If you’re betting to win, he’s the obvious pick.

Bet: Hiroyuki Sanada (-1000)

Best Actress (Television)

Lastly, you can also bet on TV’s Best Actress. Not much should change here, as Shogun again looks like the big winner with Anna Sawai projected as the obvious choice (-1000).

Her odds don’t really make her a fun real life bet, though, so looking at Kathy Bates (+600) or Keira Knightley (+2000) might be more fun. Bates brought an iconic lawyer back to life in Matlock, while Knightley dives into the world of assassins and convincingly so.

There’s good value and some big (and deserving) names, but all roads still lead to Sawai.

Bet: Anna Sawai (-1000)