Think you’re going to need some quick cash? You could try the roulette wheel and let it ride on “20” twice in a row. Or you could try any of these 10 compelling long shots in 2008. We’re looking here for the best combination of long odds and an actual possibility of getting paid. They’re not necessarily the sharpest bets in the world, but each is worth investigating.

Chelsea (6-1) to win English Premiership
Arsenal or Liverpool (each 11-2) to win FA Cup
Cleveland Indians to win World Series
Rafael Nadal (6-1) to win Australian Open
Phil Mickelson (10-1) to win 2008 U.S. Masters
Sultan Ibragimov (+300) to beat Wladimir Klitschko for IBF/WBO/IBO Heavyweight titles
Vancouver Canucks to win Stanley Cup
Dale Earnhardt Jr. (6-1) to win 2008 Sprint Cup
New Orleans Hornets to win NBA title
Paul McCartney’s Dance Tonight (9-2) to win Grammy for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance