Giants vs. Patriots: Identifying the Most Outrageous Super Bowl 2012 Prop Bets

If you weren't already aware, you can bet on just about anything related to the Super Bowl.

Anything.

Sometimes, simply betting the winner of a football game just isn't enough. Putting a wager on, say, which team will score the first points takes it a step further. 

Some diehard gamblers—or maybe people simply looking to add a little more intrigue to Super Bowl Sunday—go to the extreme. 

Let's look at the most outrageous Super Bowl XLVI prop bets (bets and lines from Bovada.lv—formerly Bodog.com):

How Long Will it Take Kelly Clarkson to Sing the National Anthem?  

- Over/under one minute and 34 seconds 

I did a little research for you on this one. Clarkson sang the anthem during the 2011 NBA Finals, and the performance lasted one minute and 33 seconds. Yikes. Las Vegas certainly knows what it's doing. 

Before a 2006 Dallas Cowboys-Tampa Bay Buccaneers game, I clocked her at one minute and 29 seconds. 

I'd go with the under. 

How Many Times Will David Tyree's 2008 Super Bowl Catch Be Shown on TV During the Game?

- Over/under one time

I wouldn't call this a total lock, but I'm going with the over. I've seen this replay about 20 times this week. Haven't you?

There is no way the commentators won't continually discuss Super Bowl XLII and the Giants' upset win. I expect NBC to at least show the Tyree catch from more than one angle. They typically do in a highlight reel, right?

Remember, if you bet the over, you've got to bet $140 to win $100. 

- If Tom Brady's Son is Shown on TV During the Game Will He Be Wearing a Tom Brady Jersey?

Has any TV network ever shown Brady's kid during any Patriots game? Not that I'm aware of.

According to the bet, Brady's son has to be shown during the game. The wager ends at the final whistle. I'd go with no.

- What Color Will the Gatorade (or Liquid) Be That is Dumped on the Head Coach of the Winning Super Bowl Team? 

Anyone know the water boys on the Giants or Patriots? They could make you some serious dough. 

In terms of the prop bets below, I don't have any insight. Nonetheless, here's a list of more of the same ridiculousness: 

- Will Kelly Clarkson's Bare Belly Be Showing When She Sings the National Anthem? 

- Will Madonna Be Wearing Fishnet Stockings at Any Point During the Super Bowl Halftime Show?

- Who Will the Super Bowl MVP of the Game Thank First?

Good luck. Now you'll have even more to pay attention to on February 5th. I know I will. 

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