Some people say the REAL fun of the Super Bowl is all of the stupid things you can bet on, called prop bets. They let you bet on all the nonsense that surrounds the game. Here are 11 unusual bets you can make on various online sports books.
- How long will it take Idina Menzel to sing the National Anthem? The “over-under” line is set at two minutes and one second. Sadly, you can’t bet on whether or not she’ll be introduced as Adele Dazeem. You CAN bet on whether or not she forgets at least one word of the anthem. ‘No’ is the overwhelming favorite at -700. That means you’d need to bet $700 to win $100. If you think she WILL, the “Yes” line is +450 . . . meaning you’ll win $450 on a $100 bet if you’re correct.
- Will Marshawn Lynch grab his crotch after scoring a touchdown in the game? This is interesting. Because of all the NFL’s threats, the favorite is that he WON’T, at -600. If he does, the line is +400.
- What color will Bill Belichick’s hoodie be? The favorite is . . . Gray.
- Will Bill Belichick smile on-camera during the game? The favorite is ‘No.’
- What will Katy Perry be wearing when she begins the halftime show? The favorite is ‘Skirt or Dress’ . . . as opposed to pants below the knees, or shorts above the knees.
- Will Katy show cleavage? The overwhelming favorite is ‘Yes’ at -800. No is at +450. (Note: On things like this, the book manager will rule on any ambiguity, and that decision is final.)
- How many times will Tom Brady’s wife Gisele Bundchen be shown on TV during the game? The over-under is set at: 1.5 times. With the lesser odds, and bigger payout set on Over.
- How many times will “deflated” balls be said during the game? The over-under is set at three times. With the bigger payout on the Under bet, not surprisingly.
- This is a wild one: What will be higher? Russell Wilson’s total passing yards, or the U.S. national average gas price in cents on the day AFTER the Super Bowl? The favorite is that Wilson’s passing total will be higher.
- Who will the Super Bowl MVP mention first in his interview? The favorite is “teammates,” with 3-to-2 odds . . . followed by God, the fans or the city, the owner, the coach, and family. There’s also 5-to-2 odds that he mentions NONE of these.
- What color Gatorade will be dumped on the coach who wins? The favorite is orange, with 3-to-2 odds. Followed by yellow, clear or water, blue, red, and green.
Hit up Bovada.lv and Sportsbook.ag for all the bets. The lines may shift over time. If you’d rather not gamble FOR REAL, you can print out this fun betting sheet to do with people at your Super Bowl party.