Super Bowl XLV: Can't Pick a Winner? Prop Bets for Everyone!

Super Bowl XLV is nearly upon us. Sports bettors across the country are licking their chops at their potential for picking the winner of what has become the pinnacle of the American sporting world. For a casual fan or someone who doesn’t typically indulge in the festivities, this can feel like a drag. It’s an unofficial holiday for sports fans and a day of envy for everyone else.

But there is still hope.

The sports books have just released their annual ‘prop bets’ and this years’ should appeal to even the most atypical Super Bowl viewer.

All of these bets are actually running in Vegas and in online sports books. Odds and payouts are provided. (If a wager is listed as even, then the payout will match the wager. If a wager reads -160 than you must wager 160 units to win 100 etc. If a wager reads +200 than you would win 200 units if you bet 100). Odds are indicated using (#/#).

For example, how long will it take Christina Aguilera to sing the National Anthem?

Time starts from when she starts singing until her last note ends.

Over 1 minute 54 seconds	-160
Under 1 minute 54 seconds	+120

How long will Christina Aguilera hold the note “Brave” at the end of the National Anthem?

Over 6 seconds	-140
Under 6 seconds	EVEN

What will Fergie be wearing when she first appears on stage during the Super Bowl Halftime Show?

Skirt/Dress	EVEN
Pants (Below Knees)	EVEN
Shorts (Above Knees)	+350
Thong/G-String/Bikini Bottom	+1000

Who will FOX show first on TV during the game?

Jessica Szohr (Aaron Rodgers’ Girlfriend)	-140
Ashley Harlan (Ben Roethlisberger’s Fiancee)	EVEN

How Many Times will FOX mention “Brett Favre” on TV during the Game?

Over/Under 2½

Who will the FOX announcers say has better hair on TV during the Game?

Troy Polamalu	-120
Clay Matthews	-120

What Color will the Gatorade be that is dumped on the Head Coach of the Winning Super Bowl Team?

Blue	10/1
Clear/Water	2/1
Lime Green	5/1
Orange	3/1
Red	15/2
Yellow	3

Who will the Super Bowl MVP of the Game thank first?

Coach	+1000
Family	+400
God	+150
Teammates	+250
Does Not Thank Anyone	+200

What will happen with the Dow Jones the day after the Super Bowl?

Market Up	-140
Market Down	EVEN

Which Super Bowl commercial will have a higher rating on USA Today’s annual Ad Meter?

Bud Light	11/4
Budweiser	11/4
Doritos	11/2
GoDaddy.com	10/1
Pepsi Max	6/1
Skechers	12/1
Teleflora	15/1
Other	5/2

So while your sports fanatic friends are “filling out squares” and dissecting defenses, put a few dollars on one of these ridiculous wagers and make the game a little more interesting.