The 2010 Grammy Awards are Sunday night at 8:00pm ET on CBS (WISH-TV8 locally).  Black Eyed Peas, Bon Jovi, Taylor Swift, Kings of Leon, and more Z99.5 artists have performances scheduled.  I’ve never been a big fan of award shows; but, it will certainly be more interesting than Sunday’s NFL Pro Bowl game.  Vegas must feel the same way because, if you don’t want to gamble on the AFC/NFC matchup, you can place a bet on the Grammies!  Here are some Odds, courtesy of Bodog, along with my predictions in bold/red.  Odds & Predictions are purely for entertainment purposes only. 

BEST ALBUM
Dave Matthews Band – Big Whiskey and the Groogrux King: 6/1
Taylor Swift – Fearless: 1/1
Beyonce – I Am Sasha Fierce: 13/5
The Black Eyed Peas – The E N D: 11/4
Lady GaGa – The Fame: 6/1

SS:  Many entertainment writers say this will be the year Beyonce sweeps all the major categories.  Maybe; but, I wouldn’t be surprised if she goes away empty-handed.  Black Eyed Peas and Lady Gaga had two big albums with lots of hit singles on the radio; but, that won’t sway the judges to their box on the ballot.  Taylor Swift is the safe bet with even money.  If you’re feeling adventuresome, go with Dave Matthews Band – Grammy judges have a sentimental streak and this is DMB’s first record since band mate LeRoi Moore passed away.

RECORD OF THE YEAR
Beyonce – Halo: 17/10
The Black Eyed Peas – I Gotta Feeling: 11/2
Lady GaGa – Poker Face: 5/1
Kings of Leon – Use Somebody: 4/1
Taylor Swift: You Belong With Me: 6/5

SS:  Beyonce would have a better chance winning this category, if “Single Ladies” were nominated here instead of for Song of the Year (the songwriter award).  “Halo” is much weaker as a produced single and will split pop votes with Lady Gaga, Black Eyed Peas, and even Taylor Swift.  “I Gotta Feeling” probably deserves to win; but, my money would be on Kings of Leon as the product of this category’s only rock nominee … and, was one of the best songs of the year.

SONG OF THE YEAR
Lady GaGa – Poker Face: 9/2
Maxwell – Pretty Wings: 15/2
Beyonce – Single Ladies: 19/10
Kings of Leon – Use Somebody: 5/2
Taylor Swift: You Belong With Me: 7/5

SS:  Maxwell is the dark horse favorite of critics; but, it’s a songwriter’s award and he didn’t write the song!  Beyonce also had two co-writers and this particular song would be more likely to win Record of the Year.  Taylor Swift might get the chance to accept without interruption by Kanye, and she would be deserving, but I think it’s going to be a rock year.  I’m going with KOL here, too!

BEST NEW ARTIST
Keri Hilson: 3/2
MGMT: 23/20
Silversun Pickups: 10/1
The Ting Tings: 17/4
Zac Brown Band: 17/4

SS:  Keri Hilson may be the favorite, but lacks the requisite Grammy buzz.  MGMT might get this one; but Zac Brown’s star is on the rise.  Silversun Pickups and Ting Tings will split the Too Cool For The Room votes.  So, under the guise of “no risk no reward,” put your money on the long shot here and give it to The Rock Boat vets Zac Brown Band — sing along with me, “I got my toes in the water …”

What are your predictions?  Leave your comments and we’ll see how you did Monday morning.