If you believe online odds-makers that is.

Apparently, online gambling sites are betting on Phillip Phillips to win it all.  Nikki Finke at Deadline.com reports, "Online odds-makers unanimously consider the Dave Matthews-influenced Phillip Phillips to be the favorite — which would make him the fifth consecutive white guy with a guitar to take the prize. Ireland’s Intrade gives Phillips a 78% chance of winning. At Curacao-based Pinnacle, a $1 bet on Phillips would pay $1.262, while one on Sanchez would pay $4.22 if she wins. Antigua’s Intertops says $1 should pay $1.40 on Phillips and $2.75 on Sanchez. And at Bodava, based in the Mohawk Territory of Kahnawake, Canada, a $13 bet on Phillips would net you a $4 profit if he wins while $2 on Sanchez would pay $5."

If you look at the past four winners (Kris Allen, David Cook, Lee Dewyze, Scott McCreery), I guess being a cute white guy is the edge you need to get to the top. Oh, and some talent too.

Who are you rooting for????

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