Strange Super Bowl Prop Bets

Added on Jan 30, 2013 by Scott in

NFL

If you prefer wagering on things other than who will win the MVP of Super Bowl XLVII or which team will score first, then prop bets are for you. And as luck would have it, there is no shortage of peculiar bets to place your hard-earned money on. Not all of them are weird or silly, but those are the fun ones to explore. Se let’s do that right now.

Will Alicia Keys be booed during National Anthem? (Yes +500) – Do people really want her to screw up our beloved anthem? It might make for interesting headlines the next morning, but it seems slightly unpatriotic rooting for any singer to flub.

Will Beyonce’s hair be curly/crimped or straight during halftime show? (Curly/Crimped -200, Straight +150) – What about both? Won’t she have time for her personal stylist to straighten it at some point? These are details bettors need to know!

How long will post game handshake/hug between the Harbaugh brothers? (over 6 seconds -105, under 6 seconds -135) – It would be fantastic if it lasted an uncomfortably long time, like say 30 seconds or one minute. Then the CBS cameras would have to hold the shot, wondering when it’s appropriate to cut away.

Will any active player on the 49ers or Ravens be arrested before the game? (Yes +500) – Well, it is the NFL and the game does take place in New Orleans, so the odds are relatively good someone might be naughty. That said, facing either Harbaugh brother after an incident would be most unpleasant.

What color Gatorade will be dumped on winning coach? (Yellow 7/4, Clear 19/10, Orange 7/2, Red 13/2, Blue 7/1, Green 7/1) – Red would be kinda cool just because it would like the climactic scene at the end of Carrie. Do they make black or dark brown Gatorade? Probably not.

What will be higher: Trevor Mbakwe rebounds vs Iowa or Patrick Willis tackles/assists? (Mbakwe -135, Willis +105) – Mbakwe, who is a power forward for the Minnesota Golden Gophers, has grabbed at least ten boards in four of his last five games. Willis totaled 12 stops versus Atlanta in the NFC title game. Something has gotta give.