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'American Idol': David Archuleta vs. David Cook

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<I>By Richard Rushfield, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer</I>

David Archuleta, David Cook

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By Richard Rushfield, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer

When the two Davids do battle Tuesday night, they will face off in the most evenly-matched contest since the last two-boy finals, Season Two’s Ruben vs. Clay.

The oddsmakers are split, the pundits are divided and for the first time in years anyone could win.

But who will win? We have broken the contest into its basic categories. Here is your guide on how to read the final showdown of Season Seven.
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