The shrink-cum-blogger bolsters his argument with several compelling psychological studies.

Pamela Rutledge, director of the Media Psychology Research Center tells Kaufman: "We want the best man or woman to win -- not just the best singer, but the best person. Narratives are the way we make meaning out of life. Idol represents an archetypal narrative: the journey, the quest against all odds." Lee's story allows us to project our own hopes and dreams.”

But not so fast, says MTV’s Ann Donahue, who’s putting her money on Crystal Bowersox for the win.

"Crystal defined the kind of artist she was early on -- and that, plus her compelling backstory, means that she's received a lot of screen time since the show's debut in January,’’ Donahue writes.

Donahue doesn't use any psycho mumbo jumbo to sway readers to her argument. "Sure, Lee DeWyze has come on strong…But Crystal's been so consistent for so long that she's transcended the horserace appeal."

Of course, both Kaufman and Donahue could be guilty of cognitive dissonance: both seem to be rooting for their inevitables.

We’ll find out soon enough who's right.

In what could be a prelude of the outcome, MTV.com asked readers to vote on who they thought would win. With 4,703 votes cast, 58 percent predicted Lee would win.

It’s a tough vote between two talented artists and I don’t want either to lose. Then again, if they’ve reach this point, is that even possible?

Truth be told, Lee seems to want it more these last few weeks. Crystal is so selfpossessed I doubt she'd really care either way.