It doesn’t matter whether you’re tuning in because of the actual game, commercials or the halftime show, just about everyone in North America tunes into the NFL on Super Bowl Sunday. No one ever knows how the game is going to go or whether or not the halftime show will be entertaining, but the commercials and betting props are always a hit.
Every year, oddsmakers in Las Vegas release a list of betting props about a week before the Super Bowl and it always includes some absurd props. There classic entertainment props that everyone likes to get in on include the length of the U.S. National Anthem, colour of liquid poured on the winning coach and which song will the halftime performer open up with. Here’s a list of this year’s entertainment props, courtesy of Bodog.
How long will it take for Luke Bryan to sing the US National Anthem?
Over/Under 2 minutes 9 seconds
**From moment he starts singing until the note "Brave" ends for first time.
What will Luke Bryan be wearing when he starts singing the US National Anthem?
Blue Jeans 1/2
Any other pants or shorts 3/2
Will Luke Bryan be wearing a hat when he appears on screen before singing the US National Anthem?
Yes +140 (7/5)
No -180 (5/9)
Will Luke Bryan forget or omit a word from the Official US National Anthem?
Yes 4/1
No 1/7
Will any Player on the Falcons or Patriots roster be seen kneeling during the National Anthem on TV during live broadcast?
Yes +150 (3/2)
No -200 (1/2)
(Note: Must be seen while the Anthem is being sung clearly on TV.)
How many times will Trump be said on TV during Broadcast?
Over/Under 1½
(Note: From kickoff to final whistle, live broadcast only, halftime and commercials do not apply.)
Who will Donald Trump pick to win the game?
Patriots 1/10
Falcons 11/2
What will be higher on Super Bowl Sunday?
Tom Brady Rushing Yards +150 (3/2)
Donald Trump's Interview will Bill O'Reilly in minutes -200 (1/2)
(Note: Wager is on length of interview aired on Fox Broadcast at 4pm, not full length interview only part shown on TV at this time,)
How many times will "Matty Ice" be said on TV during live broadcast?
Over/Under 2
(Note: From kickoff to final whistle, live broadcast only, halftime and commercials do not apply.)
How many times will "Gronk" or "Gronkowski" be said on TV during live broadcast?
Over/Under 3
(Note: From kickoff to final whistle, live broadcast only, halftime and commercials do not apply.)
How many times will Arthur Blank be shown on TV during the Broadcast?
Over /Under 2
(Note: From kickoff to final whistle, live broadcast only, halftime or still shots do not apply)
How many times will Robert Kraft be shown on TV during the Broadcast?
Over/Under 2½
(Note: From kickoff to final whistle, live broadcast only, halftime or still shots do not apply)
How many times will Giselle Bundchen be shown on TV during the Broadcast?
Over 1½ +110 (11/10)
Under 1½ -150 (2/3)
(Note: From kickoff to final whistle, live broadcast only, halftime or still shots do not apply)
How many times will "deflate" or "deflategate" be said on TV during live broadcast?
Over 1½ EVEN (1/1)
Under 1½ -140 (5/7)
(Note: From kickoff to final whistle, live broadcast only, halftime and commercials do not apply.)
How many times will J.J. Watt be mentioned on TV during live broadcast?
Over 1 -140 (5/7)
Under 1 EVEN (1/1)
(Note: From kickoff to final whistle, live broadcast only, halftime and commercials do not apply.)
Will "Houston we have a problem" be said on TV during live broadcast?
Yes 5/2
No 1/4
(Note: From kickoff to final whistle, live broadcast only, halftime and commercials do not apply.)
Will the word "Lacrosse" be said on TV during live broadcast?
Yes 1/3
No 2/1
(Note: From kickoff to final whistle, live broadcast only, halftime and commercials do not apply.)
Which coach will be mentioned by name first after Kickoff?
Dan Quinn
Bill Belichick
(Note: Must say full name.)
IF the Patriots win will Brady, Belichick or Kraft be seen shaking Roger Goodell's hand on TV?
Yes -180 (5/9)
No +140 (7/5)
What color will the liquid be that is poured on the winning coach?
Clear 3/1
Lime/Green 3/1
Orange 3/1
Yellow 3/1
Red 6/1
Blue 15/2
Purple 12/1
Who will the Super Bowl MVP mention first?
God 2/1
Team/Teammates 2/1
Coach 9/1
Family 9/1
Owner 9/1
Donald Trump 20/1
Does not Mention Anyone above 5/2
Which song will Lady Gaga play first during the Halftime show?
Born this Way 9/4
Bad Romance 5/2
Edge of Glory 6/1
Poker Face 10/1
Just Dance 10/1
Any Other Song 11/10
What color will Lady Gaga's hair be when she comes on stage for the Halftime show?
Blonde 1/4
Any other Color 5/2
One thing’s for sure, the NFL certainly knows how to get non-football fans to tune in all night long.
(H/T Bodog)