Super Bowl XLV Prop Bets: The Ultimate Guide to 20 Can't Miss Bets

I'll bet you I can give you 20 Super Bowl bets that will make you a ton of cash on. And I will do that for the low, low price of all your winnings.

Or...you can just check out my slide show for free. I've never been a very good businessman. Anyone can pick a winner (Steelers 23-20), but it takes a little more to prognosticate the finer intricacies of the game.

Anyway, read on.

Here are the wagers that are going to make the game just a little more interactive.

No. 20: Jerry Jones Meter

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 05: Jerry Jones of the Dallas Cowboys looks on in warmups prior to the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 5, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images)

Bet: How many times will they show Jerry Jones during the game Fox broadcast?

Over/Under: 2.5

Answer: Over

Jerry's team may not be in the game, but make no mistake about it—this is his game. It's been a long week for Jerry. His name is going to come up a few times, and he will be in a spot where the cameras can find him. He's a natural at that.

No. 19: Buzzkill

Bet: How many times will FOX announcers mention the word “Lockout” during the Super Bowl 45 Coverage?

Over/Under: 1.5

Answer: Under

They wouldn't spoil the Super Bowl by mentioning the dark and unknown future that lays ahead. Would they? We'll have plenty of time for lockout talk after the game. I trust Joe and Troy will leave us with our day of untainted football pleasure.

No. 18: You Complete Me

Bet: Which QBs girlfriend/fiance will Fox show first during the game?

Choices: -140 Rodgers (Jessica Szohr) or Even Roethlisberger (Ashley Harlan)

Answer: Rodgers

Initially, I was thinking Roethlisberger as he I figured he had a lot more girlfriends than Rodgers. But check this out: Roethlisberger has a girlfriend, and it's not even his girlfriend, it is his fiancée. Wow. Anyway, Fox would probably prefer to talk about Aaron Rodger's relationships. 

No. 17: Hold That Note

Bet: Length of National Anthem

Over/Under: 1:54

Answer: Over

Christina knows how to draw out a note. She also relishes being on big stages. She may go over 1:54 just on the "A" of brave. Unless Christina is sick, this is going to be easy money.

No. 16: The Big Heavy

Bet:  Will B.J. Raji be on the field for at least one offensive play?

Yes: -185
No: +145

Answer: Yes

The Packers are going to have a hard time running. They are going to do everything possible to pick up a short yard or two. They'll put Raji back there. They'll put extra offensive lineman in the backfield. They may even try to sneak a truck onto the field.

No. 15: The Show Within The Show

Bet: 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

Answer: Doritos

You get decent odds, and Doritos always puts together solid ads. This is a solid combo of odds and quality. And Teleflora—really?

No. 14: The Challenge Challenge

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CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 23: Head coach Mike McCarthy of the Green Bay Packers talks with referee Terry McAulay #77 in the second quarter against the Chicago Bears in the NFC Championship Game at Soldier Field on January 23, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. (Pho

Bet: What will be the Result of the First Coaches Challenge in the Game?

Play Overturned: -105
Play Stands: -125

Answer: Play Stands

Coaches are a little more willing to throw the flag on their first challenge. Any questionable call, the coaches are going to be hope filled chucking their red hankies. Besides, these are supposed to be the best refs. They wouldn't make a mistake.

No. 13: Witness This

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MIAMI - FEBRUARY 06: Forward LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat reacts against the L.A. Clippers at American Airlines Arena on February 6, 2011 in Miami, Florida. The Heat defeated the Clippers 97-79. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees t

Bet: LeBron James 1st Half Points vs. LA Clippers vs. Green Bay Packers 1st Half Points

Answer: LeBron

LeBron seems to notice everything that is said about him in the media. He probably takes this bet as being personally offensive. That means good news for LeBrons points and bad news for his teammates.

No. 12: Miller Time

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 23: Heath Miller #83 of the Pittsburgh Steelers catches a pass ruled incomplete against the New York Jets during the 2011 AFC Championship game at Heinz Field on January 23, 2011 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The play was ove turn

Bet: Heath Miller Receptions (-130) vs. Ben Hansbrough (Notre Dame) Assists (EVEN)

Answer: Heath Miller

The Packers have an outstanding defense. The only area they struggled with was guarding opposing TEs. They have the 22nd ranked DVOA against TEs. Miller has had a solid career, and he is a good receiving TE. Miller is going to have a big game.

No. 11: What To Wear

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

Skirt/Dress: +110
Pants (Below Knees): +125
Shorts (Above Knees): +250
Thong/G-String/Bikini Bottom: +1000

Answer: Bikini Bottom

Plus 1000? Really? This may not happen, but is it ever that big of longshot for Fergie to dress in as little clothes as possible? Take the long odds and pray for this "oh, so happy" outcome.

No. 10: Throw a Dog a Bone

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 23: Rashard Mendenhall #34 of the Pittsburgh Steelers holds up the Lamar Hunt trophy after the Steelers defeated the New York Jets 24 to 19 in the 2011 AFC Championship game at Heinz Field on January 23, 2011 in Pittsburgh, Penns

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

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

Answer: Teammates

Go with the people that have the most access and ability to beat the MVP up. A wrench is thrown if the MVP is one of the more religious players wins, but thanking God became a little too cliche to make that a wise play.

No. 9: Money Never Sleeps

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

Market Up: -140
Market Down: EVEN

Answer: Up

Super Bowl Sunday is like a national holiday. People will be buzzing about commercials, and the buzz will carry over to the market. Consider Monday a Groundhog day for our economy. If the Dow isn't up, that's one more year of recession.

No. 8: Cowboy Up

Bet: Will Christina Aguilera wear a cowboy hat while singing the National Anthem?

Yes: +275

Answer: Stay Away

You can't take no, and no it is going to be. She likes to show off her hair. There is the possibility that she comes out with the hat and ditches it during the performance, but would she really risk messing up those locks?

No. 7: Hit The Showers

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GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 10: Quarterback Cameron Newton #2 of the Auburn Tigers dumps gatorade on head coach Gene Chizik as they celebrate the Tigers 22-19 victory with the fans after defeating the Oregon Ducks in the Tostitos BCS National Championship Gam

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

Yellow (8/5)

Clear/Water (11/4)

Orange (9/4)

Red (5/1)

Lime green (6/1)

Blue (10/1)

Answer: Lime Green

I like the classics, and look at those odds! Go green! For some reason, yellow has been the recent favorite of teams, but I sense the retro flashback. Not too mention, shouldn't Green Bay only have green beverages?

No. 6: Getting Defensive

Bet: What side of the ball will the Players that perform the Gatorade Shower be from?

Offensive: 150

Defensive: -200

Answer: Offensive

At some point the offensive guys have to get in on this. Take the odds and hope a lineman grabs the bucket. Either way, it has to be one of the guy from the trenches. You gotta have a little beef behind the dump.

No. 5: Do You Like Apples?

Bet: Will a Steelers player do the Aaron Rodgers Championship Belt Celebration during the game?

Yes: Even

No: -140

Answer: No

The Steelers are going to do their own thing. If these two teams had played each other more, maybe they'd be motivated to rub it in, but they haven't—take no. The belt celebration is too lame to replicate anyway. It's not like we are talking about the Ickey Shuffle here.

No. 4: Jump For Joy

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GREEN BAY, WI - DECEMBER 26: James Jones #89 of the Green Bay Packers leaps into the stands after scoring a touchdown against the New York Giants at Lambeau Field on December 26, 2010 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Bet: Will Any Player do the Lambeau Leap after a TD?

Yes: 2/1

Answer: Yes

Wait, the odds makers realize the Packers are in this game, right? As long as they score a TD, this is easy money. I want to see a Packer jump into a group of Steelers fans. At that point, the Packer will either be rejected like they were trying to shoot on Dwight Howard or they will never be seen again.

No. 3: Love The Hair

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ARLINGTON, TX - FEBRUARY 01: Troy Polamalu #43 of the Pittsburgh Steelers addresses the media during Super Bowl XLV Media Day ahead of Super Bowl XLV at Cowboys Stadium on February 1, 2011 in Arlington, Texas. The Pittsburgh Steelers will play the Green

Bet: If there is a picture of someone holding the Lombardi Trophy on the Cover of the USA Today on Monday February 7th, who will it be?

Aaron Rodgers 3/2
Ben Roethlisberger 3/1
Troy Polamalu 12/1
Clay Matthews 15/1
Mike Tomlin 18/1
Mike McCarthy 18/1
Any Other Pittsburgh Player 2/1
Any Other Green Bay Player 2/1
Any Other Person 15/1
Jerry Jones 100/1 

Answer: Troy Polamalu

QBs are the conservative play here, but prop bets are not for the faint of heart! You got to go for the nice odds and the hair on this one. People love Troy's hair! Well, that and his is awesome. Take Clay, if you think the Packers are going to win.

No. 2: Droppin' Dimes

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PHOENIX, AZ - JANUARY 28: Rajon Rondo #9 of the Boston Celtics during the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center on January 28, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Celtics 88-71. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and

Bet: Rajon Rondo total points plus assists against Orlando Magic vs. Green Bay Packers total points

Answer: Rondo

Rondo isn't going against the Steelers defense, and he has two ways to raise his tally. Rondo is a stat machine. His average puts him at 23. Rondo may get near 20 in assists alone against the Magic.

No. 1: An Oldie But a Goodie

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GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 10: Big Ten referee Bill LeMonnier tosses a coin prior to the Tostitos BCS National Championship Game between the Auburn Tigers and the Oregon Ducks at University of Phoenix Stadium on January 10, 2011 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo

Bet: Heads vs. Tails

Answer: Tails

Tails—always go tails.