Super Bowl 2012 National Anthem: Betting Odds and Predictions

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Super Bowl XLVI is just six days away and many casual fans are handicapping how long Kelly Clarkson will take to sing the national anthem before the New England Patriots and New York Giants kick things off in Indianapolis.

Bovada sports book is certainly looking to corner the market on this proposition wager, offering four different ways to profit on her performance inside Lucas Oil Stadium.

Let's take a closer look at what figures to be the most-watched rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner" in 2012.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Dallas Cowboys, Texas Stadium

Kelly Clarkson flies through this rendition before a Dallas Cowboys game on Nov. 23, 2006, in less than one minute and 30 seconds, which has gained more than six million views on YouTube.

Bovada sports book has definitely spent some time watching this video in creating its number for this proposition wager offering.

I expect a somewhat slower pace on a bigger stage.

2011 NBA Finals

Kelly Clarkson remained in the Lone Star State in singing the national anthem before Game 5 of the 2011 NBA Finals, finishing three seconds below the time that Bovada sports book established.

She also seems to embrace the moment in wearing some type of sports garment, which fits nicely with one of the proposition wagers being offered.

What will she wear to sing the national anthem?

Super Bowl XLVI or official NFL shirt (+200)

Indianapolis Colts jersey or shirt (+1,000)

New York Giants jersey or shirt (+1,500)

New England Patriots jersey or shirt (+1,500)

Anything else (-300)

Kelly Clarkson and Seal, Indianapolis 500

Former American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson teamed up with Seal to perform the national anthem at last year's Indianapolis 500, going well above the number in this rendition.

It's interesting to note that she's elected to go with a plain black dress in this video, which demonstrates that she may skip wearing some type of sports outfit on Sunday.

Sports books are bracing for another type of garment.

Will Kelly Clarkson's bare belly be showing when she sings the national anthem?

Yes (+300)

2010 World Series

Kelly Clarkson continues to show support for her hometown teams, sporting a Texas Rangers jersey in singing before Game 3 of the 2010 World Series.

She also demonstrates the ability to belt out the correct words of "The Star Spangled Banner," something that will be watched closely on Sunday by television viewers.

Will Kelly Clarkson forget or omit at least one word of the official US national anthem?

Yes (+300)

Prediction

The National Football League was embarrassed by Christina Aguilera before last year's Super Bowl between the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Kelly Clarkson will certainly be made aware of the bookmaking aspect of Sunday's performance, but that will be the last thing on her mind once the microphone is turned on.

Expect a crisp and timely performance from the 29-year-old.

Under 1:34 to sing the national anthem (-120)