The only thing more American than watching the Super Bowl is gambling on it. And I’m not talking about taking the Chiefs (-1) over the 49ers.
The best thing going about the Super Bowl just might be the insane prop bets sportsbooks put out every tear to attract square gamblers that just can’t resist throwing money down on the coin toss, the length of the national anthem, or some zany scenario around the halftime show. You know, like whether or not there will be a wardrobe malfunction.
Unless you’ve been living under a rock all your life, you’re probably aware wagers like the ones outlined above and below have existed for years. But each year, sportsbooks try to concoct crazier and crazier wagers that have absolutely nothing to do with the game itself. We scoured all of them to find 10 of our favorites because like a true patriot (not the New England kind), we couldn’t pass up an opportunity to gamble on whether DJ Kahled will make an appearance during the halftime show or if Jennifer Lopez will show “butt cleavage” when she’s performing. So salute to the good folks over at Oddsshark who compiled all these prop bets for Sunday’s clash in Miami.
For those not well-versed in sports gambling, especially +/- odds, it works like this: -105 means you have to bet $105 to win $100 while +150 means you would win $150 on a $100 wager.
Heads: -105
Tails: -105
According to Oddsshark, Heads has landed 25 times while Tails has come up 28 times before kickoff in the Super Bowl. Research doesn’t do much for you here since we all know a coin flip is about the most random thing there is in sports. I’ll take Heads for the hell of it.
Over 1:55: -130
Under 1:55: -110
Always take the over on the anthem. Easiest money you’ll make on Sunday. Oddsshark says since Super Bowl XL, “the average length for the national anthem is 1:57 seconds.”
Yes: +140
No: -180
Joe Buck ain’t no Al Michaels or Brent Musburger, two certified gambling GOATs. But in today’s modern world where almost half of the nation’s states has some form of legalized sports gambling and more Americans will bet on this game than anything else in 2020, Buck’s gotta mention one of them, right?
Yes: -200
No: +150
The Narcissist of the United States of America can’t resist an opportunity to steal the spotlight from something that will earn hundreds of millions of eyeballs. Of course he’s going to fire off a tweet just so he can insert himself into the conversation despite the fact he knows nothing about the teams. Seriously, his answer upon being asked about who he was picking to win the game was stupefying.
What color Gatorade will be poured on the winning coach?
Yes: +250
No: -400
I guess this all depends on a sportbook’s definition of “butt cleavage.” I’ll say J-Lo keeps it classy for the hundreds of millions of people tuned in and dresses slightly more conservative than she would for a typical Miami concert.
Yes: +175
No: -260
He’s from Miami. He’s popular. And he’s a safe hip-hop associated figure for the NFL to parade around. I’ll bite and say he makes an appearance.
Over .5: +120
Under .5: -160
One shot of A-Rod and you’re a winner. And you’re getting + odds? Have to take it since I find it hard to believe Jenny From the Block’s boo won’t be somewhere highly visible when she’s doing her thing.
Over $1 million: +275
Under $1 million: -450
We all know Floyd likes to gamble—and flaunt his winning tickets, yet he never broadcasts his losses. I’ll say if he’s betting on the big game he keeps it conservative since this game’s such a toss-up. Lean the under, but it’s so much juice I would never actually gamble on it.
Russell Westbrook Points + Assists + Rebounds vs. Pelicans: -250
Patrick Mahomes Pass Attempts: +170
Since Russ has been on a tear recently, scoring like an animal, there’s a pretty good chance he puts up more points than Mahomes’s attempts. The KC QB has only thrown 40 or more passes in four games this season, including the playoffs, and if you think the 49ers defense can give him some trouble and keep him off the field more than the Texans or Titans, then start loading up on Russ.
