Punditry vs. numbers!

Old school journalists vs. data-driven wonks!

Scouts vs. Moneyball!

Nate Silver (who has become increasingly embattled for his confident assessments of Obama's chances) just offered Joe Scarborough a wager that will redefine the future of journalism.

Will Morning Joe take it?

The world nervously waits to find out!

UPDATE:

Nate Silver ups the ante!