http://www.citysearch.com/roundup/42752 We all like to play the guessing game when it comes to the Oscars. But Johnny Avello, Director of Race & Sports Operations at Wynn Las Vegas takes it a step further. In true Vegas style, he posts odds on it. Here are his predictions for the 80th Academy Awards, held in L.A. on Feb 24, 2008. Sorry, odds are for entertainment only. en Copyright 2008 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:05:30 -0800 http://images.citysearch.com/roundup/0b/7f/42752r1.gif http://www.citysearch.com/roundup/42752 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles A retired welder, a ruthless hitman, a local sheriff and two million dollars in stolen drug money take center stage in this chaotic thriller based on a best-selling Cormac McCarthy novel. Odds of winning? 2 to 1 , http://www.citysearch.com/profile/45213470/no_country_for_old_men.html Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:05:30 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles The chilling story of Daniel Plainview (Daniel Day-Lewis), a prospector in the early 1900’s, whose passion—and outright greed—for oil tears apart his family and a community. Odds of winning? 5 to 2 , http://www.citysearch.com/profile/45461794/there_will_be_blood.html Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:05:30 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles George Clooney is the title character, a "fixer," known for securing favorable results in his law firm's cases. When a colleague sabotages a multi-million dollar case, however, Michael’s talents and morals are put to the ultimate test. Odds of winning? 7 to 2 , http://www.citysearch.com/profile/44536263/michael_clayton.html Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:05:30 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Facing an unexpected pregnancy, smart-mouthed teenager Juno MacGuff (Ellen Page) decides to give her baby to a newlywed couple from the Penny Saver. Odds of winning? 8 to 1 , http://www.citysearch.com/profile/45656145/juno.html Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:05:30 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Daniel Day-Lewis for his depiction of a greedy, turn-of-the-century oil prospector. Odds of winning: 2 to 5 , http://www.citysearch.com/profile/45461794/there_will_be_blood.html Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:05:30 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles George Clooney for is portrayal of Michael Clayton, a behind-the-scenes lawyer trying to right the wrongs of an unstable colleague. Odds of winning? 4 to 1 , http://www.citysearch.com/profile/44536263/michael_clayton.html Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:05:30 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Ellen Page as the title character, a whip-smart, wise-cracking teen dealing with an unplanned pregnancy. Odds of winning? 15 to 1 , http://www.citysearch.com/profile/45656145/juno.html Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:05:30 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Javier Bardem for his spooky portrayal of the master hitman Anton Chigurh. Odds of winning? 1 to 2 , http://www.citysearch.com/profile/45213470/no_country_for_old_men.html Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:05:30 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Tom Wilkinson as an eccentric and unstable lawyer driven mad by the multi-million dollar lawsuit he’s in charge of winning. Odds of winning? 5 to 2 , http://www.citysearch.com/profile/44536263/michael_clayton.html Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:05:30 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Hal Holbrook as the heartbreaking widower that befriends the adventurous Christopher McCandless. Odds of winning? 10 to 1 , http://www.citysearch.com/profile/44556463/into_the_wild.html Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:05:30 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Cate Blanchett as one of six different characters illuminating aspects of the late Bob Dylan’s life and works. Odds of winning? 8 to 5 , http://www.citysearch.com/profile/41789919/i_m_not_there.html Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:05:30 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Ruby Dee gives audiences a heartbreaking look at what it’s like to be the mother of a notorious drug smuggling kingpin. Odds of winning? 5 to 2 , http://www.citysearch.com/profile/44409477/american_gangster.html Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:05:30 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Tilda Swinton for her performance as Karen Crowder, the meticulous director of a company facing a multi-million dollar lawsuit. Odds of winning? 18 to 1 , http://www.citysearch.com/profile/44536263/michael_clayton.html Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:05:30 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Joel and Ethan Coen concoct a disturbing mix of mystery, intense action and quiet unease in their film adaptation of the popular Cormac MacCarthy novel. Odds of winning? Even , http://www.citysearch.com/profile/45213470/no_country_for_old_men.html Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:05:30 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Paul Thomas Anderson creates a gritty, realistic picture of early 20th century oil prospectors, greed, family and religion. Odds of winning? 5 to 2 , http://www.citysearch.com/profile/45461794/there_will_be_blood.html Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:05:30 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Tony Gilroy helms A-list talent and turns a twisty—yet realistic—plot into an engrossing legal thriller. Odds of winning? 12 to 1 , http://www.citysearch.com/profile/44536263/michael_clayton.html Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:05:30 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Jason Reitman slathers winsome and quirky touches all over this charmingly fresh comedy about teen pregnancy. Odds of winning? 30 to 1 , http://www.citysearch.com/profile/45656145/juno.html Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:05:30 -0800