Bizarre and hilarious Super Bowl prop bets
Do you know what Katy Perry will be wearing during the halftime show? Or if Idina Menzel will mess up the national anthem? If so, you can make a lot of money by playing these Super Bowl prop bets!
Bovada.lv, an online gambling resource, has listed all of their betting categories for Sunday's big games, including the standard categories like who will win, who will score the first touchdown, etc. But the website included list of bizarre and hilarious prop bets based on factors like Bill Belichick's wardrobe, the gatorade color, and Marshawn Lynch's propensity to get fined by the league. Check out these Super Bowl prop bets below.
How many times will Gisele Bundchen be shown on TV during the game?
Over/Under 1.5
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The supermodel and wife of Tom Brady will be rooting on her husband at Super Bowl XLIX, but it's undetermined how many times she'll show up on television.
How many times will "Deflated" Balls be said during the game?
Over/Under 3
The latest NFL scandal involving New England Patriots allegedly deflating their game balls is likely to be brought up during Super Bowl XLIX.
Who will the Super Bowl MVP mention first in his interview?
Teammates: 3/2
God: 2/1
Fans/City: 15/2
Owner: 12/1
Coach: 15/1
Family: 15/1
Does not mention any of the above: 5/2
This is a difficult category to pick, as Super Bowl MVP's typically incorporate more than one of the selections. But if the notoriously quiet Marshawn Lynch wins MVP, "Doest not mention any of the above" might be a safe bet.
What will happen with the Dow Jones the day after the Super Bowl?
Market Up: -140.
Market Down: Even.
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While any correlation between the Super Bowl and stock market gains/losses is flimsy, this will be a fun bet for any football fans and financial analysts out there.
Which Coach will be mentioned first by name on TV after Kickoff?
Pete Carroll: Even
Bill Belichick: -140
Belichick's name has been in the media more as a result of the deflategate controversy, so don't be surprised if he's first to show up on TV.
Will Idina Menzel forget or omit at least 1 word of the official US National Anthem?
Yes: +450
No: -700
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Many bettors are hoping that the "Let It Go" singer will freeze up on Super Bowl Sunday.
How long will it take Idina Menzel to sing the US National Anthem?
Over 2 minutes 1 second: -110
Under 2 minutes 1 second: -130
It's unlikely, however, that Menzel will sing for 525,600 minutes.
Bill Belichick Hoodie Type?
Sleeves cut: -175
Sleeves intact: +135
Betting on this category successfully requires some research into Belichick's past Super Bowl attire and what the weather conditions will be like on Sunday.
Will Bill Belichick smile during the game on camera?
Yes: 140
No: -180
Keep in mind that this bet is from opening kick off to final whistle, not the post-game celebration if the Patriots win.
What will Katy Perry be wearing when she begins the Halftime show?
Pants (below knees): +340
Shorts (above knees): +240
Skirt or Dress: -200
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Katy Perry fans would be wise to research all past outfits the singer has worn at public performances if they want to win this bet.
How many viewers will the game have?
Over 113 million: -200
Under 113 million: +150
Super Bowl XLVIII drew in 111.5 million viewers across the world.
What will be higher?
Russell Wilson's Passing Yards
US National Average Gas Price (in cents) on Monday, February 2nd: +17.5
Gas prices are going back up, but that doesn't mean they'll be higher that Wilson's passing yards on Sunday.
Will Marshawn Lynch grab his crotch after scoring a TD in the game?
Yes: +400
No: -600
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Lynch was recently fined after grabbing his crotch in a late December game, but don't be surprised if the Seahawks running back repeats his behavior when on the Super Bowl stage.
What Color will the Gatorade (or liquid) be that is dumped on the Head Coach of the Winning Super Bowl Team?
(If nothing is dumped wagers will be No Action.)
Orange: 3/2
Yellow: 5/2
Clear/Water: 3/1
Blue: 13/2
Red: 15/2
Green: 12/1
Bettors who want to take on this gatorade wager ought to analyze Patriots and Seahawks game drinking footage from this past season.
Groundhog Day Parlay
Punxsutawney Phil sees shadow and Patriots win the Super Bowl: +220
Punxsutawney Phil does not see shadow and Patriots win the Super Bowl: +275
Punxsutawney Phil sees shadow and Seahawks win the Super Bowl: +225
Punxsutawney Phil does not see shadow and Seahawks win the Super Bowl: +275
Experts haven't determined whether Phil will see his shadow or not, so don't automatically expect the groundhog to repeat the same thing from last year.
