Best Supporting Actress Favorite for Mo'Nique Precious Oscar Odds - Avatar won the Golden Globe for Best Drama but is the 2nd best in the  2010 Oscar Odds behind The Hurt Locker at -150. However, that war movie has been hit by controversy of late.

The Academy has banned one of its producers from the ceremony for a rule-violating email, and a lawsuit was filed by an Iraq War veteran who claims the movie ripped off his life. Last week, members of the U.S. military complained about the depictions of soldiers in the film. Best Supporting Actress Oscar Odds Monique (Precious) -2500 heavy favorite.

Still, it’s unlikely that has affected the voting for Best Picture, as voting closed Tuesday, and most academy members mailed their ballots in earlier than that. Interestingly, the two leading contenders for Best Director were formerly married – The Hurt Locker’s Kathryn Bigelow and Avatar’s Cameron. Oscar Odds Anna Kendrick (Up in the Air) +800 and Vera Farmiga (Up in the Air) +2000 Best Supporting Actress Betting Odds.