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From: amy on Sunday, Jan 13, 2008 at 01:08 PM
 

Johnny Avello, director of the Race & Sports Book at Wynn Las Vegas Resort & Country Club, has released odds for the winners in several categories for the 65th Annual Golden Globe Awards and "Celebrity Apprentice," which premiered on Thursday, January 3 on NBC.


Odds-maker Avello's Golden Globe favorites include "No Country For Old Men" for Best Motion Picture—Drama, Julie Christie for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture—Drama for her performance in "Away From Her," Daniel Day-Lewis for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture—Drama for his role in "There Will Be Blood," and "Juno" for Best Motion Picture—Musical or Comedy.


For Donald Trump's "Celebrity Apprentice," Avello has actress Marilu Henner picked to win, followed by retired professional boxer Lennox Lewis.


With more than 20 years of experience in the gaming industry, Avello's predictions are derived from a combination of odds-making formulas, researching and reading, and networking with people in the business and community. Created for entertainment purposes only, his television-show odds are continually featured on numerous television programs including "Extra!" and "Good Morning America" with his predictions for "Dancing with the Stars." Next month, he will begin his weekly participation on E! Entertainment's "Daily Ten" with his favorites for the ever-popular "American Idol."


To learn more about Johnny Avello's entertainment and sports odds or to schedule an interview with him, members of the media should contact Ceres Hill at 702.770.3729.


65th Golden Globe Awards Odds to Win, as of December 29, 2007


Best Motion Picture—Drama


"No Country For Old Men," 2 to 1


"Atonement," 3 to 1


"American Gangster," 4 to 1


"The Great Debaters," 8 to 1


"Michael Clayton," 10 to 1


"There Will Be Blood," 15 to 1


"Eastern Promises," 50 to 1


Best Motion Picture—Musical or Comedy


"Juno," 2 to 1


"Hairspray," 5 to 2


"Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Flat Street," 3 to 1


"Charlie Wilson's War," 6 to 1


"Across the Universe," 50 to 1


Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture—Drama


Julie Christie, "Away From Her," 6 to 5


Cate Blanchett, "Elizabeth: The Golden Age," 5 to 2


Angelina Jolie, "A Mighty Heart," 5 to 1


Keira Knightley, "Atonement," 7 to 1


Jodie Foster, "The Brave One," 20 to 1


Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture—Drama


Daniel Day-Lewis, "There Will Be Blood," 8 to 5


George Clooney, "Michael Clayton," 2 to 1


Denzel Washington, "American Gangster," 4 to 1


James McAvoy, "Atonement," 7 to 1


Viggo Mortensen, "Eastern Promises," 30 to 1


Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture—Musical or Comedy


Marion Cotillard, "La Vie En Rose," 2 to 1


Ellen Page, "Juno," 5 to 2


Helena Bonham Carter, "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Flat Street," 4 to 1


Nikki Blonsky, "Hairspray," 5 to 1


Amy Adams, "Enchanted," 10 to 1


Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture—Comedy or Musical


Johnny Depp, "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Flat Street," 7 to 5


Tom Hanks, "Charlie Wilson's War," 2 to 1


Philip Seymour Hoffman, "The Savages," 5 to 1


John C. Reilly, "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story," 10 to 1


Ryan Gosling, "Lars and the Real Girl," 15 to 1


Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role


Cate Blanchett, "I'm Not There," 7 to 5


Amy Ryan, "Gone Baby Gone," 5 to 2


Saoirse Ronan, "Atonement," 4 to 1


Tilda Swinton, "Michael Clayton," 8 to 1


Julia Roberts, "Charlie Wilson's War," 20 to 1


Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role


Tom Wilkinson, "Michael Clayton," 9 to 5


Javier Bardem, "No Country For Old Men," 2 to 1


Philip Seymour Hoffman, "Charlie Wilson's War," 5 to 2


John Travolta, "Hairspray," 12 to 1


Casey Affleck, "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford," 20 to 1


Best Director—Motion Picture


Ethan Coen, Joel Coen, "No Country for Old Men," Even


Tim Burton, "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Flat Street," 7 to 2


Ridley Scott, "American Gangster," 5 to 1


Joe Wright, "Atonement," 6 to 1


Julian Schnabel, "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly," 20 to 1


Best Television Series—Drama


"Big Love," 2 to 1


"House," 5 to 2


"Grey's Anatomy," 3 to 1


"Damages," 6 to 1


"Mad Men," 15 to 1


Best Television Series—Musical or Comedy


"30 Rock," 2 to 1


"Pushing Daisies," 5 to 2


"Entourage," 3 to 1


"Californication," 6 to 1


"Extras," 12 to 1


Best Animated Feature Film


"Ratatouille," 2 to 1


"Bee Movie," 5 to 2


"The Simpsons Movie," 8 to 1


Celebrity Apprentice Odds to Win, as of January 4, 2008


Marilu Henner, 4 to 1


Lennox Lewis, 5 to 1


Vinnie Pastore, 6 to 1


Omarosa, 8 to 1


Gene Simmons, 10 to 1


Stephen Baldwin, 12 to 1


Carol Alt, 14 to 1


Piers Morgan, 15 to 1


Nely Galan, 18 to 1


Tito Ortiz, 20 to1


Jennie Finch, 22 to 1


Nadia Comaneci, 25 to 1


Trace Adkins, 30 to 1


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