Express.co.uk has learned that a huge last-minute surge of bets have been placed on outsider Lady Bird to win Best Picture tonight.
The category is seen as a two-horse race between The Shape of Water and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri; with Get Out also thought to be in the mix after a win at the Independent Spirit Awards last night.
Oddschecker have said that over the last 24 hours, an almighty 47% of all Best Picture bets in the UK have been placed on Lady Bird.
George Elek said: “One interesting movement in the Oscars market is Gerwig’s Lady Bird, who is receiving a terrific amount of attention.
“Five-star reviews and an unblemished reputation among film fans seem to be pushing the outside shot closer and closer to contention with favourite The Shape of Water.
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“We quite often see a last minute candidate come to the attention of the public and bookies – and this year’s is Lady Bird.”
Still, the film remains third favourite overall – behind The Shape of Water in poll position and Three Billboards in second.
After last year’s almighty gaffe that saw La La Land wrongly crowned over Moonlight, will this year deliver another shock in the form of an unexpected win?
Time will tell – and you can see the updating winners’ list here throughout the night.
Greta Gerwig, the film’s director, is up for Best Director tonight, with Saorise Ronan up for Best Actress and Laurie Metcalf for Supporting Actress.
The Oscars are airing in the UK on Sky Cinema Oscars.