Do Vegas odds favor a Bridges win? You bet!

Jeff Bridges, nominated for Oscar four times before, could pick up his first win Sunday night.

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What happens in Vegas regarding this weekend's Oscar ceremonies isn't staying in Vegas by a long shot.

Las Vegas oddsmakers are big on Bad.  That means Jeff Bridges could pick up his first Academy Award in five tries for playing Bad Blake, the way-down-on-his-luck country crooner in "Crazy Heart."

Bridges may be a safe bet, but he's hardly a smart one, according to an item posted on the Hollywood Reporter Web site.

"Those who are betting real cash on the Oscars have determined that 'Crazy Heart's' Jeff Bridges is a lock for best actor, so much so that most on-line bookies will require you to risk $6 just to win $1," the article states.

Click here to find out how the oddsmakers feel about "Hurt Locker" star Jeremy Renner's chances to grab the best actor spotlight away from Bridges and how the gamblers feel about the best picture showdown between "Avatar" and "The Hurt Locker."

Also, don't forget to mark your own Oscar ballots.  The big show is Sunday night at 7 (Central Time) on ABC.