Betting on Emmy awards odds is now live for prime time TV's biggest celebration on September 20. Netflix leads the way with 160 nominations, smashing HBO's previous record of 137.
As consolation for HBO, their comic book series "Watchmen" leads the way for 2020 with 26 nominations. From Emmy Awards favorites to long-shot sweats, we're breaking down the Emmy odds in a number of key categories:
All odds courtesy of Sports Interaction
Who is the favorite to win Outstanding Lead Actor (Comedy) at the Emmy Awards?
Eugene Levy (-154) is the odds-on favorite for his role as patriarch Johnny Rose on the breakout Canadian comedy "Schitt's Creek". Comic Ramy Youssef sits in third (+207) for his eponymous series, with "The Good Place"s Ted Danson in third at +572,
Odds to win Outstanding Lead Actor (Comedy) at the 72nd Emmy Awards
| Actor (Series) | Odds (as of Sept 17) |
|---|---|
| Eugene Levy ("Schitt's Creek") | +128 |
| Ramy Youssef ("Ramy") | +207 |
| Ted Danson ("The Good Place") | +572 |
| Michael Douglas ("The Komisky Method") | +1,900 |
| Anthony Anderson ("Black-ish") | +2,300 |
| Don Cheadle ("Black Monday") | +2,500 |
Who is the favorite to win Outstanding Lead Actor (Drama) at the Emmy Awards?
Decorated mainstay and Emmy-winner Brian Cox sits as the -158 favorite as Logan Roy in "Succession", which also boasts sharp mover Jeremy Strong in second (+239). Jason Bateman's turn in the Netflix crime thriller "Ozark" bags him third-best odds at +500.
Odds to win Outstanding Lead Actor (Drama) at the 72nd Emmy Awards
| Actor (Series) | Odds |
|---|---|
| Brian Cox ("Succession") | -158 |
| Jeremy Strong ("Succession") | +239 |
| Jason Bateman ("Ozark") | +500 |
| Billy Porter ("Pose") | +900 |
| Steve Carell ("The Morning Show") | +1,800 |
| Sterling K Brown ("This Is Us") | +2,100 |
Who is the favorite to win Outstanding Lead Actor (Limited Series/Movie) at the Emmy Awards?
Mark Ruffalo is an odds-on favorite for his dual-role in "I Know This Much Is True". Hugh Jackman follows at +319 for "Bad Education", with "Watchmen"s Jeremy Irons in third at +530.
Odds to win Outstanding Lead Actor (Limited Series/Movie) at the 72nd Emmy Awards
| Actor (Series) | Odds |
|---|---|
| Mark Ruffalo ("I Know This Much Is True") | -137 |
| Hugh Jackman ("Bad Education") | +319 |
| Jeremy Irons ("Watchmen") | +530 |
| Paul Mescal ("Normal People") | +580 |
| Jeremy Pope ("Hollywood") | +745 |
Who is the favorite to win Outstanding Lead Actress (Comedy) at the Emmy Awards?
Catherine O'Hara makes it a double-dip for "Schitt's Creek"'s Rose family as favorites, doing Eugene Levy's odds one better at a massive -339. Rachel Brosnahan of "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" sits second (+579), while Christina Applegate (+510) and "Dead to Me" co-star Linda Cardinelli (+1,000) are both long-shots.
Odds to win Outstanding Lead Actress (Comedy) at the 72nd Emmy Awards
| Actress (Series) | Odds |
|---|---|
| Catherine O'Hara ("Schitt's Creek") | -339 |
| Rachel Brosnahan ("The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel") | +579 |
| Issa Rae ("Insecure") | +800 |
| Christina Applegate ("Dead to Me") | +1,000 |
| Tracie Ellis Ross ("Black-ish") | +1,600 |
| Linda Cardinelli ("Dead to Me") | +2,500 |
Who is the favorite to win Outstanding Lead Actress (Drama) at the Emmy Awards?
Again one-upping the on-screen husband, Laura Linney comes in as the favorite for "Ozark" at -133. Olivia Coleman ("The Crown") is second at +313, with Jennifer Aniston - a past winner from "Friends" days - in third at +433.
Odds to win Outstanding Lead Actress (Drama) at the 72nd Emmy Awards
| Actress (Series) | Odds |
|---|---|
| Laura Linney ("Ozark") | -133 |
| Olivia Coleman ("The Crown") | +313 |
| Jennifer Aniston ("The Morning Show") | +433 |
| Zendaya ("Euphoria") | +800 |
| Sandra Oh ("Killing Eve") | +1,100 |
| Jodie Comer ("Killing Eve") | +1,100 |
Who is the favorite to win Outstanding Lead Actress (Limited Series/Movie) at the Emmy Awards?
Cate Blanchett, who has won seemingly every acting award in existence, had the inside track at opening for her first Emmy, playing activist Phyllis Schlafly on "Mrs. America". She was leapfrogged by fellow Oscar-winner Regina King ("Watchmen"), now the favorite at -101. "Unorthodox"'s Shira Haas is a relatively-distant third at +603.
Odds to win Outstanding Lead Actress (Limited Series/Movie) at the 72nd Emmy Awards
| Actress (Series) | Odds |
|---|---|
| Regina King ("Watchmen") | -101 |
| Cate Blanchett ("Mrs. America") | +116 |
| Shira Haas ("Unorthodox") | +603 |
| Kerry Washington ("Little Fires Everywhere") | +1,100 |
| Octavia Spencer ("Self Made") | +1,500 |
Who is the favorite to win Outstanding Comedy Series at the Emmy Awards?
Prime's "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" opened as a +152 favorite but has since sunk to +440, possibly up "Schitt's Creek" for the award. The Canadian comedy comes in with another strong nomination, currently favored at -278 with "The Good Place" in third at +1,000.
Odds to win Outstanding Comedy Series at the 72nd Emmy Awards
| Series | Odds |
|---|---|
| "Schitt's Creek" | -278 |
| "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" | +440 |
| "The Good Place" | +1,000 |
| "Insecure" | +1,000 |
| "Curb Your Enthusiasm" | +1,400 |
| "The Komisky Method" | +1,800 |
| "Dead To Me" | +2,300 |
| "What We Do in the Shadows" | +3,100 |
Who is the favorite to win Outstanding Drama Series at the Emmy Awards?
Despite the larger field of nominees in the series categories, HBO's "Succession" sits as the biggest favorite on the Emmys board, at -424 to win Oustanding Drama. "The Crown" and "Ozark" are in a tie for a distant second at +800.
Odds to win Outstanding Drama Series at the 72nd Emmy Awards
| Series | Odds |
|---|---|
| "Succession" | -424 |
| "The Crown" | +800 |
| "Ozark" | +800 |
| "The Handmaid's Tale" | +1,300 |
| "Better Call Saul" | +1,900 |
| "Killing Eve" | +2,100 |
| "The Mandalorian" | +3,400 |
| "Stranger Things" | +4,200 |
Who is the favorite to win Outstanding Limited Series at the Emmy Awards?
After racking up an Emmys-leading 26 nominations, it's little surprise "Watchmen" (-420) is heavily favored against the field to win here. "Mrs. America" sits second at +284.
Odds to win Outstanding Limited Series at the 72nd Emmy Awards
| Series | Odds |
|---|---|
| "Watchmen" | -420 |
| "Mrs. America" | +284 |
| "Unorthodox" | +1,100 |
| "Little Fires Everywhere" | +1,300 |
| "Unbelievable" | +1,300 |
Who is the favorite to win Outstanding Supporting Actor (Limited Series) at the Emmy Awards?
Jim Parsons appears to be making the most of his post-"Big Bang Theory" career, coming in as the favorite (+150) as Henry Willson in "Hollywood". But "Watchmen" owns the field, with Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (second, +250), veteran Louis Gossett Jr. (third, +350) and Jovan Adepo (+850) all nominated.
Odds to win Outstanding Supporting Actor (Limited Series) at the 72nd Emmy Awards
| Actor (Series) | Odds |
|---|---|
| Jim Parsons ("Hollywood") | +150 |
| Yahya Abdul-Mateen II ("Watchmen") | +250 |
| Louis Gossett Jr. ("Watchmen") | +350 |
| Dylan McDermott ("Hollywood") | +550 |
| Tituss Burgess ("Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs the Reverend") | +700 |
| Jovan Adepo | +850 |
Who is the favorite to win Outstanding Supporting Actress (Limited Series) at the Emmy Awards?
Golden Globe and Emmy-winner Toni Collette is favored to add to her trophy case, at +111 for "Unbelievable". "Watchmen" is again nominated, with Jean Smart at +192. Meanwhile Margo Martindale - yes, the one from "BoJack Horseman" - gets +558 odds for "Mrs. America", which also boasts two more nominees.
Odds to win Outstanding Supporting Actress (Limited Series) at the 72nd Emmy Awards
| Actress (Series) | Odds |
|---|---|
| Toni Collette ("Unbelievable") | +111 |
| Jean Smart ("Watchmen") | +192 |
| Uzo Aduba ("Mrs. America") | +516 |
| Margo Martindale ("Mrs. America") | +588 |
| Holland Taylor ("Hollywood") | +1,000 |
| Tracey Ullman ("Mrs. America") | +1,500 |
Where can I bet on Emmy Awards odds?
As a non-sports market, Emmy Awards odds may be more of a niche for sportsbooks. However, many will offer odds on the major categories, with possibly more markets as the event nears. Check out the top sportsbooks available in your area.
