Not only is the Super Bowl one of the biggest sporting events of the year, but it is also one of the biggest gambling events for those looking to get more involved with the big game. It's one of the rare instances when people can bet on more than just the typical spread, total and moneyline, as sportsbooks branch out with a plethora of novelty props for some added amusement.
Below is a list of some of the wildest prop bets that you can find, as well as how to bet them.
Wildest Super Bowl Prop Bets
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Length of the National Anthem
Yes, you can potentially make some money before the game even starts, as you can bet on the length of the national anthem. This year, it will be sung by Reba McEntire. This prop has been growing in popularity over the years and has already seen some action before becoming wildly available. The over has steamed up from 83.5 seconds to 90.5, sitting around the time of McEntire's last performance, in 2017, with a time of 89 seconds. Take the over at no higher than 90.5 seconds, as the magnitude of the game should draw out the length of the song, putting more emphasis on the long notes as we have seen with past performers.
Bet: Over 90.5 seconds
Coin Toss
No prop presents a true 50/50 chance of cashing like the coin toss. While it may be 50/50, tails have dominated as of late by coming up in seven of the past 10 coin tosses. Still, it's a true 50/50 prop, so bet whatever side of the coin you prefer. Also be sure to find a sportsbook that offers this market at +100 each way. Anything higher than +100 is going against you and making it a -EV wager. As of this writing, DraftKings offers this at +100 for both sides of the coin.
Bet: Heads
For the Swifties
It's no surprise that a sportsbook would capitalize on the branding of Taylor Swift, using her name and song titles as names of props to draw more attention. DraftKings has a section of props under the label "For The Swifties," which you can find in their Super Bowl Specials tab.
I Knew You Were Trouble
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One prop that sticks out is "I Knew You Were Trouble," which is for Christian McCaffrey to have 150+ scrimmage yards. San Francisco has a major advantage on the ground against a Chiefs front seven that ranks below average in defense rushing DVOA (defense-adjusted value over average), EPA (expected points added) and success rate, as well as being a viable option for dump-offs and screens to rack up yards as well.
Bet: I Knew You Were Trouble "yes"
Marriage Proposal
Keeping the theme on Taylor Swift, FanDuel opened a market for if Travis Kelce will propose to her after the big game. They opened "no" at -250, and that has been quickly bet up to as high as -3000. They have since taken the bet off the board, yet "no" may be worth a wager should they bring it back at another outrageous number. It was Sept. 20 when Jason Kelce accidentally leaked the news that Travis and Taylor were dating, meaning they would have dated for five months before Travis potentially pops the question.
Bet: No
Color of the Victory Bath
Rounding out the list of exotic props you can bet on legal sportsbooks is the color of the drink poured on the winning coach. Blue has cashed the past two years; but this is truly a random market, as it's been impossible to gauge what color teams will use over the years. That is, unless you were friends with Giants backup quarterback Jared Lorenzen, who once texted his buddies what the colors for the drinks were for both the Giants and Patriots in 2007.
Bet: Blue
