But then there’s this small faction of prop bets, available exclusively at a select few online sports books, that anyone can get a kick out of. That’s where we are today.
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Below are some of our favorite Super Bowl novelty props from Bovada, Paddy Power and Sports Interaction. Some bets are only one-way, meaning you can only bet YES, given that the NO is nearly a lock (like will there be an earthquake during the game).
Will “Left Shark” make an appearance during halftime show? Yes +1500
Broncos win, Peyton retires, Spurs win NBA title, Tim Duncan retires Yes +2000
How many wings will Buffalo Wild Wings sell on Super Bowl Sunday? Over/under 12 million
How many times will “dab” or “dabbing” be said during broadcast? Over 2 (+100) Under 2 (-140)
How many times will Cam Newton do the open shirt Superman motion during game? Over 2.5 (+100) Under 2.5 (-140)
If Steph Curry is shown during broadcast, what jersey will he be wearing? Personalized Curry Panthers -200 Cam Newton jersey +400 Any other Panthers jersey +600 No jersey +250
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How many times will Golden Gate Bridge be shown during broadcast? Over .5 (-350) Under .5 (+225)
Will Peyton Manning cry at any point during broadcast? Yes +600 No -1200
Will announcers mention Gary Kubiak was John Elway’s backup? Yes +120 No -160
Will CBS officiating expert Mike Carey be wrong about a challenge? Yes +145 No -190
This line has moved from EVEN to -190 over the last few days. Carey’s rate during the regular season was more than 90 percent.
Which song will Coldplay open with at halftime? Adventure of a Lifetime +200 Fix You +375 A Sky Full of Stars +450 Viva la Vida +450 Clocks +750 Speed of Sound +900 Head Full of Dreams +1000 Paradise +1000
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Will there be an earthquake during the game? Yes +1000
Will Panthers player who scores first TD give the ball to a boy or girl? Boy -200 Girl +150
What color will Beyonce’s footwear be when she comes on stage for halftime show? Black +150 Gold/Brown +250 White +275 Silver/grey +475 Any other color +700
Will either backup QB take a snap? Yes +200 No -300
Which region will have higher Nielsen Rating? Denver -130 Charlotte -110
Total Nielsen rating Over/under 48.5
How many million viewers will Super Bowl have? Over/under 117 million
Who will Super Bowl MVP thank first? Team +200 God +200 City/fans +600 Coach +750 Family +1500 Doesn’t thank anyone +225
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What color liquid will be poured on winning coach? Orange +125 Blue +300 Clear +400 Yellow +400 Red +600 Green +1000 Purple +1000
How many times will John Elway be shown during broadcast? Over 2.5 (+100) Under 2.5 (-140)
How many times will Archie Manning be shown during broadcast Over 1.5 (+100) Under 1.5 (-140)
How many times will John Fox be said during broadcast? Over 1 (-140) Under 1 (+100)
Will Jim Nantz be wearing a tie? Yes -4000 No +1200
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What color will Jim Nantz’s tie be? Solid +120 Any other pattern -162
Will Phil Simms wear a sweater? Yes +350 No -600
How will Tracy Wolfson wear her hair? Up +600 Down -1400
Will Coldplay bring an American flag on stage? Yes +550
National Anthem length (Lady Gaga) Over/under 140 seconds
Will performer omit word from National Anthem? Yes +850
Will there be a power outage? Yes +1700
Predominant color of Beyonce’s first outfit Black +200 White +200 Blue +550 Red +550 Silver/grey +800 Gold/yellow +800 Orange/peach +1600
Will Donald Trump be mentioned during broadcast? Yes +550 No -1400
Will anyone in Coldplay wear a Broncos/Panthers jersey during halftime? Yes +500
Will anyone in Coldplay wear a sunglasses during halftime? Yes +800
Will anyone in Coldplay display a UK flag during halftime? Yes +1700
Will Bruno Mars wear a collared shirt when he first appears? Yes -400 Any other design +220
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Will Jay-Z make an appearance during halftime show? Yes +220 No -300
He didn’t two years ago in New Orleans when Beyonce headlined.
Will any player be fined because of something said at Media Day? Yes +500 No -1000
Will @PFTCommenter be thrown out of Media Day? Yes +300 No -500
They let anyone in to Media Day. Anyone.
How many footballs will Cam Newton give to kids? Over 1.5 (+220) Under 1.5 (-340)
Will Cam Newton propose to girlfriend after game? Yes +1200 No -3625
Will Cam Newton take a Broncos fans’ sign? Yes +350 No -600
Will Beyonce show cleavage during halftime? Yes -1400 No +600
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Total artists to sing Over 3.5 (+150) Under 3.5 (-210)
Will Cam Newton “dab” with the Lombardi Trophy? Yes +285 No -465
Which direction will Dow Jones go Monday after Super Bowl? Up +100 Down -140
Will Ted Ginn Jr. drop a pass? Yes -120 No -120
Will Peyton Manning announce retirement in postgame interview? Yes +500 No -1000
Will Cam Newton break Super Bowl rushing record for QB? Yes +275 No -450
64 by Titans’ Steve McNair in Super Bowl XXXIV
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