Super Bowl 2012: Guide to Super Sunday's Best Prop Bets

The Super Bowl is not only the source of great football, it's also the calling card for many big-time bets, none as hilarious as the prop bets.

Bovada just came out with their Super Sunday prop bets, as referenced by ESPN's Page 2, and you can't help but chuckle at a few.

For example: Will Kelly Clarkson's bare belly be showing when she sings the National Anthem? Don't think about betting "no" on this because, well, there is no option for that. The odds for "yes," however, are +300.

Here is a look at some of my favorites, as well as my betting advice.

How long will it take Kelly Clarkson to sing the National Anthem?

Over one minute 34 seconds: (-120)

Under one minute 34 seconds: (-120)

I'm going "over" here. As the winner of American Idol, Clarkson has some good chops on her. She will most likely belt out a few lines as if she's auditioning for another American Idol. She's also worked as an actress, which means she needs to be overly dramatic.

What will Kelly Clarkson wear to sing the National Anthem?

Super Bowl XLVI or official NFL shirt: +200

Colts jersey or shirt: +1000

Giants jersey or shirt: +1500

Patriots jersey or shirt: +1500

Anything else: (-300)

The popular choice here would be "anything else," but in the end we all know who the Patriots have on their side—yes, Tom Brady. Every woman loves Tom Brady (and he's the source of many bromances, too). Clarkson will wear her Tom Brady jersey, and she will wear it proudly.

How many times will Peyton Manning be shown on TV during the game? (3.5)

Over: (-130)

Under: (-110)

Peyton Manning will be shown at least five times in this game, and it's absolutely maddening. If I was Peyton, I'd do neck stretches all game just to let everyone know I was OK.

How many times will Jim Irsay be mentioned on TV during the game? (One)

Over: Even

Under: (-140)

Jim Irsay will be mentioned about as many times as Peyton, because these days the two are almost always in the same conversation. Something like, "Peyton Manning is doing neck stretches on the sidelines. Nonetheless, he will be traded by Jim Irsay."

Who will Barack Obama pick to win the game?

Patriots: (-120)

Giants: (-120)

Don't bet on this. There's no point. Obama already said he "can't call it," via an interview with ABC News' Diane Sawyer.

Said Obama:

"When the Bears are not involved, I can’t make predictions because I will get into trouble. But both are great teams. Brady obviously one of the best quarterbacks we’ve ever seen. Eli Manning playing as well as he’s ever played, and it’s going to be a fun Super Bowl."

Way to make a decision, Obama.

What color will the Gatorade (or liquid) be that is dumped on the head coach of the winning Super Bowl team?

Clear water: 2/1

Yellow: 2/1

Orange: 9/4

Red: 11/2

Green: 6/1

Blue: 10/1

Blue and red are Patriots colors, so none of them will be dumped because the Giants will win this game.

Yellow is the obvious choice, given Lemon-Lime Gatorade is Tom Coughlin's favorite flavor (I'm making that up). But I'm going to go with "none of the above," because Coughlin is too old to have Gatorade dumped on him.

Until next time, have a good Super Bowl everybody.