Exotic Super Bowl XLVIII Prop Bets

The Super Bowl brings out the gambler in football fans.  The handicappers know that and offer off the wall wagers to satisfy even the biggest degenerate.

The exotic Super Bowl XLVIII prop bets are now live at several high profile sports books.  You can wager on everything from injuries to how much other people will bet on the biggest game of the year.  The wagers covered below are currently offered at Bovada and BetOnline.

Exotic Manning Props

Peyton Manning has made Omaha famous with his snap count.  Sports books are offering a wager on the number of times he says the city at the line of scrimmage.  There is even a middle opportunity.

Number of times Manning will say “Omaha”

Bovada

• Over 27.5 -120
• Under 27.5 -120

BetOnline

• Over 24.5 -155
• Under 24.5 +125

If the Broncos win the Super Bowl, will Manning retire before Week 1 of the 2014 NFL season (bet pushes if Seattle wins)?

• Yes +700
• No -1500

Will Manning throw a pick 6?

• Yes +400
• No -700

Weather Related Props

Bovada is offering several prop bets related to the weather.  Expect these to come off the board several days before Super Bowl Sunday.

Will it snow during the Super Bowl?

• Yes +250
• No -400

What will the temperature be at kickoff?

• Over 32 degrees -120
• Under 32 degrees -120

What will be the lowest temperature during Super Bowl?

• Over 28 degrees +100
• Under 28 degrees -140

National Anthem

This year presents a high over/under on the length of the National Anthem, as performed by Renee Fleming.

• Over 2 minutes and 25 seconds +100
• Under 2 minutes and 25 seconds -140

Will Renee Fleming forget or omit at least one word?

• Yes +250
• No -400

Will Renee Fleming wear gloves?

• Yes -200
• No +150

If Renee Fleming does wear gloves, what color will they be?

• White +300
• Black +150
• Red +400
• Any other color +200

Marijuana

I never thought I would see a sports bet involving Marijuana.  The jokes and memes have made their way around the Internet and the sports books took notice.

Will the announcers say the word “marijuana” during the game?

• Yes +500
• No -800

Halftime Props

The halftime show is a great time for a snack and restroom break.  For those that actually enjoy it, there are several wagers offered by Bovada.  The first one is interesting since it is likely to be below freezing outside.

Will any member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers be shirtless during their performance?

• Yes +100
• No -140

Will Bruno Mars and the Red Hot Chili Peppers play a song on stage together?

• Yes -300
• No +200

What song will Bruno Mars perform first?

• Grenade +250
•  Just The Way You Are +600
• Locked Out Of Heaven +300
• Marry You +700
• The Lazy Song +1000
• Treasure +200
• Gorilla +1000

What will Bruno Mars  wear on his head at the start of his halftime performance?

• Fedora -160
• Fur hat +500
• Tuque +1000
• No hat +200

Gatorade Shower

What color will the winning coach’s Gatorade shower be?

• Clear/water +200
• Orange +300
• Yellow +300
• Red +500
• Blue +700
• Green +1000

Concussion

BetOnline is offering something for fans that like injuries.  Those morbid enough to wish injury on football players can find action.  Those hoping for a concussion-free game also have a wagering opportunity.

Which team’s player will suffer the first concussion?

• Seattle +200
• Denver +200
• No Concussion +100

Taunting and Unsportsmanlike Penalties

Which player will receive the first taunting or unsportsmanlike penalty?

• Richard Sherman +900
• Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie +1300
• Golden Tate +1600
• Demaryius Thomas +2000
• No listed player is penalized for taunting or unsportsmanlike conduct -700

Betting on Nevada Gamblers

Do you want to bet on how much Nevada sports books take in action for the Super Bowl?  Several sports books are offering this wager.

• Over $102 million -150
• Under $102 million +120

Super Bowl MVP

Who will the Super Bowl MVP winner mention first?

• Teammates +200
• God +250
•  Fans +500
• Other Team or Player on Other Team +700
• Coach +1200
• Family +1200
• Owner +2500
• Does not mention any of the above +400

This is just a sample of the ridiculous wagers available on the Super Bowl.  More are sure to hit the boards in the days before kickoff.  As you can see from the lines, the juice is high on Super Bowl props.  The limits will also be low.

Most of these wagers are not available at Nevada sports books.  Nevada gaming regulations require an official outcome.  There are no stats kept on Gatorade showers.