The 10 best exotic prop bets for Super Bowl LIV
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Many Super Bowl bettors have sifted through the hundreds of available game props, which make up a sizable share of the handle each year. There's real value to be found in those props, especially if you're knowledgeable about each team's style and go-to weapons.
Then, there are the exotic props. Compared to regular props, they're way more fun but infinitely harder to predict. Still, there's value in the fact that books can't rely on sharp intel or refined algorithms to determine outcomes like the age of the Puppy Bowl MVP or whether the halftime performers will be showing skin (hint: they probably will).
It's mostly guesswork, which puts bettors on a similar plane to oddsmakers. To that effect, here are our guesses for some of the best (and most interesting) Super Bowl LIV prop bets.
National anthem lengthPick: Under 1:55 (+275)
The expectation is that Demi Lovato will milk every second of her comeback tour, but as we broke down in detail earlier this week, that may not be the case. The over/under has risen to 2:04 at some books, but you can get nearly 3-1 odds on under 1:55 - the average time of the last 29 Super Bowl anthems - which is absurd value.
Length of the final word, 'brave'Pick: Over 5.5 seconds (-175)
"But wait," you ask, "I thought you said to go under on the anthem?" Why yes, I did. Overall, Lovato has shown herself to be an efficient anthem singer. But she loves to stretch out those final few notes, and 5.5 seconds is no match for her vocals. (Yes, I have spent too much time on YouTube. Sue me.)
Super Bowl MVP first mentionPick: God/religion (+250)
Without getting too into the weeds, a quick glance at the Super Bowl MVP oddsboard points to some obvious value here. Patrick Mahomes has been outspoken about his faith, and he's the odds-on favorite to win the award. This might be an even better way to bet on Mahomes' MVP odds than to bet on the award winner.
Color of liquid poured on winning coachPick: Red/pink (+250)
This needs little explanation: The winning team will be wearing red, which is also the best flavor of Gatorade. Easy play.
Will Darrelle Revis tweet about Richard Sherman during Super Bowl?Pick: Yes (+200)
Revis and Sherman have reignited their old feud this month, which was highlighted by Revis ranting about the 49ers cornerback on Twitter. Sherman then stoked the flames this week by implying that Revis was selfish. The ball is now in Revis' court, and what better time to fire away than on Super Bowl Sunday?
Highlight shown of Joe Montana playing with ChiefsPick: Yes (+150)
How is this a plus-money wager? The fact that Montana suited up for both San Francisco and Kansas City is one of the biggest subplots of this Super Bowl. If a clip isn't played of him in the "other" red, an intern will lose their job.
Coach mentioned firstPick: Andy Reid (-120)
Between Reid and Kyle Shanahan, the former is the bigger name coaching the better team with more to prove. It's the perfect storm for a Super Bowl narrative, and the FOX announcers are smart enough to play that up.
Highlight shown of Dan MarinoPick: Yes (+550)
This is a risky wager, but the price demands a play here. Marino is the youngest quarterback to ever start in a Super Bowl - Mahomes is the fifth youngest - and those two are the only players to be named MVP and start in a Super Bowl before turning 25. The parallels are worth a long-shot bet.
Will Joe Buck or Troy Aikman say 'Patriots'?Pick: Yes (-270)
How could they not? Last year's Super Bowl winners were the Patriots. The Chiefs lost to the Patriots in last year's AFC title game. The last time either coach was in the Super Bowl, they lost to the Patriots. Patriots, Patriots, Patriots.
Will they mention that Jimmy Garoppolo started his career with the Patriots?Pick: Yes (even)
Oh, I forgot one more reason why they'll surely mention the Patriots: Garoppolo won two Super Bowls with the franchise! Come on, now. One of the two starting quarterbacks is a two-time champion, and we aren't gonna mention how he got those rings? Patriots, Patriots, Patriots.
C Jackson Cowart is a betting writer for theScore. He's an award-winning journalist with stops at The Charlotte Observer, The San Diego Union-Tribune, The Times Herald-Record, and BetChicago. He's also a proud graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill, and his love of sweet tea is rivaled only by that of a juicy prop bet. Find him on Twitter @CJacksonCowart.
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