Read our analysis of the 2019 Oscar nominations.

Before dawn on Tuesday morning in Los Angeles, Kumail Nanjiani and Tracee Ellis Ross will gather to read this year’s Oscar nominees in 24 categories.

But why wait until then to discuss what may go down? As your Carpetbagger, I’ve been studying the race for months and flagging several developments to look for. Who might make Oscar history, and how should we read some of these tea leaves?

Here are six pressing award-season questions that will soon be answered.

[See the complete list of nominees and cast your vote in our Oscars ballot.]

Which film will get the most Oscar nominations?

Bradley Cooper’s “A Star Is Born” has received across-the-board recognition from every major Hollywood guild it was eligible for, suggesting that on Tuesday morning, it will be our nomination leader. Oscar nominations for picture, director, actor (Cooper), actress (Lady Gaga), song, cinematography, editing and sound mixing are all but assured. Less certain but still likely are nominations for supporting actor (Sam Elliott) and adapted screenplay.