Franz Ferdinand have all but won Mercury Music Prize - according to the bookies.
Agents are refusing to take any more bets on the prestigious award.
They say Franz Ferdinand are clear favourites, after being neck and neck with The Streets, with The Zutons as outsiders.
A spokesman said: "Money points to glory for Franz Ferdinand but the biggest gamble has been on The Zutons. If they win it would be a poor result for us and a case of who killed the bookmakers.
"Overall, punters have found this year's Mercury hard to call, there are so many acts who have already established commercial success.
"All signs indicate that we'll see an historic turning point for Franz Ferdinand or a killer gamble landed by The Zutons."
Last year's award was picked up by Dizzee Rascal, beating off tough competition from Coldplay and favourites, The Darkness.