Super Bowl Post Game Proposition Bets and ‘Specials’
–The Super Bowl is the biggest day of the year for North American sports betting.
–Prop bets are now the biggest part of the Super Bowl weekend ‘handle’ at sports books.
–These ‘post game action’ props cover a wide range of situations not related to the actual Super Bowl game play.
This is my favorite type of Super Bowl proposition bet. In Europe, they’re called ‘novelty bets’ or ‘non sporting bets’. They’re essentially wagering propositions on anything and everything *except* the outcome of a sporting event, in this case the Super Bowl.
It’s almost a cliche now that every media outlet–sports or otherwise–has to goof on what they consider ‘crazy’ or ‘zany’ Super Bowl prop bets. The reality is that these unorthodox bets can sometimes offer tremendous betting value. In many cases, the linesmaker is just guessing when he sets the numbers. At the same time, there’s often a way to find strong information to use for handicapping be it statistical or anecdotal. There’s a wealth of information about every topic imaginable on the Internet. It’s not particularly difficult to find information relevant to just about any ‘wacky’ proposition bet you’ll come across.
The ‘post game’ bets cover a number of topics including the play by play commentary, the pre-game show, the post game activity, TV ratings, Nevada sportsbook betting handle and even the Tweeting behavior of President Donald Trump. I’ve tried to be amusing (if not funny) with a number of these props but even those are based in sound statistical analysis. With that in mind, here’s our list of ‘post game proposition bets’ and ‘Super Bowl specials’:
Super Bowl Post Game Props
How many times will ‘deflated’, ‘deflate’ or ‘deflategate’ be mentioned on the live game broadcast (excluding pre and postgame)?
Over 1.5: +130
Under 1.5 -160
How many times will ‘deflated’, ‘deflate’ or ‘deflategate’ be mentioned on the live game broadcast (excluding pre and postgame)?
Over 2.5: +300
Under 2.5 -450
How many times will ‘Gronkowski’ or ‘Gronk’ be mentioned on the live game broadcast (excluding pre and postgame)?
Over 3.5: +110
Under 3.5 -130
How many times will ‘Matty Ice’ be said on the live game broadcast (excluding pre and postgame)?
Over 2.5: +110
Under 2.5 -130
How many times will the Houston Rockets, Houston Texans or Houston Astros be mentioned on the live game broadcast (excluding pre and postgame)?
Over 1.5: +110
Under 1.5 -130
How many times will ‘Sam Houston’ be mentioned on the live game broadcast (excluding pre and postgame)?
Over 1.5: +110
Under 1.5 -130
How many times will Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank be shown during live game broadcast (excluding pre and postgame)?
Over 2.5: +120
Under 2.5: -150
How many times will New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft be shown during live game broadcast (excluding pre and postgame)?
Over 3.5: +150
Under 3.5: -180
How many times will Giselle Bundchen (Mrs. Tom Brady) be shown on TV during live game broadcast (excluding pre and postgame)?
Over 2.5: +150
Under 2.5: -180
Will the winning team dump Gatorade or a similar sports drink on their coach before final whistle to end game?
Yes: -350
No: +225
The Super Bowl LI MVP will be?
A player that has previously won the MVP award: +450
A player that has not previously won the MVP award: -600
The Super Bowl LI MVP will be?
A quarterback: -175
Not a quarterback: +150
Who will Super Bowl MVP mention first?
Team: +150
God: +300
City/Fans: +550
Coach: +750
Family: +950
Rick Sanchez: +2500
None of the above: +350
Super Bowl TV Rating will be?
Over 46.5: -130
Under 46.5: +110
Superbowl TV Share will be?
Over 70.5: -130
Under 70.5: +110
Average number of US Super Bowl Viewers?
Over 111.5 million: -130
Under 111.5 million: +110
Number of US TV viewers for Lady GaGa’s Super Bowl Halftime Show?
Over 118.5 million: -130
Under 118.5 million: +110
Number of US TV viewers for 24: Legacy on 2/5/17(Super Bowl ‘Lead Out’ TV Show)?
Over 26.5 million: +125
Under 26.5 million: -145
Share of US TV viewing audience for 24: Legacy on 2/5/17(Super Bowl ‘Lead Out’ TV Show)?
Over 24.5%: -120
Under 24.5%: +100
Will 24: Legacy on 2/5/17(Super Bowl ‘Lead Out’ TV Show) be the most watched non-football related show on broadcast TV for the week?
Yes: -300
No: +250
Which will attract more viewers?
OJ Simpson’s 1994 white Bronco car chase +15 million (110 million): +110
Super Bowl LI: -130
The Las Vegas Sun ‘Guest Gauge’ estimate of Las Vegas tourist activity for February 1, 2017 will be?
Busy: -250
Average, Slow or Very Slow: +210
How many Tweets about the Super Bowl (including halftime show) will be sent from kickoff until 30 minutes after the end of the game (per official Twitter stats)?
Over 27.5 million: -110
Under 27.5 million: -110
Number of TV viewers worldwide for Super Bowl LI?
Over 168.5 million: +120
Under 168.5 million: -150
Number of TV viewers in Canada for Super Bowl LI?
Over 8.2 million: -130
Under 8.2 million: +110
Number of TV viewers in Canada for Super Bowl LI Halftime Show?
Over 10.5 million: -150
Under 10.5 million: +130
Number of TV viewers in Australia for Super Bowl LI?
Over 1 million: +140
Under 1 million: -170
Number of TV viewers in Germany for Super Bowl LI?
Over 1 million: -130
Under 1 million: +110
Which event will have more TV viewers in Canada?
Super Bowl LI: -130
Grey Cup 105 +4 million: +110
Which event will have more TV viewers in Canada?
Super Bowl LI: -120
2017 World Juniors Hockey Gold Medal Game +3 million (8.2 million): +100
Number of Patriots and Falcons players arrested during the week prior to the Super Bowl? (January 29 through February 5 at kickoff)
Over 1.5 +600
Under 1.5 -750
Number of current NFL players arrested during the week prior to the Super Bowl? (January 29 through February 5 at kickoff)
Over 1.5 +200
Under 1.5 -350
Total number of chicken wings sold on Super Bowl Sunday?
Over 120.5 billion: -150
Under 120.5 billion: +130
Number of chicken wings sold by Buffalo Wild Wings on Super Bowl Sunday?
Over 12.5 million: -120
Under 12.5 million: +100
Will Pizza Hut exceed their digital sales (computer, mobile) record of $12 million set during Super Bowl 50?
Yes: -135
No: +115
Pizza slices sold by Domino’s on Super Bowl Sunday?
Over 11.5 million: -150
Under 11.5 million: +130
Total Super Bowl related US consumer spending?
Over $16 billion: -150
Under $16 billion: +130
Nevada sports book betting handle on Super Bowl LI?
Over $120 million: -130
Under $120 million: +110
Nevada sports book winnings from Super Bowl LI?
Over $8.5 million -150
Under $8.5 million+130
What will generate more Tweets per minute?
After Super Bowl halftime show: -130
End of Super Bowl +50,000 Tweets per minute: +110
Which event will generate more Facebook ‘interactions’?
Super Bowl LI: +105
2017 Academy Awards: -115
Facebook’s ‘People Per Minute’ Engagement During Super Bowl LI?
Over 1.3 million: +110
Under 1.3 million: -130
Most used social media outlet(s) by percentage during the Super Bowl?
Facebook: -130
Snapchat + Instagram + Twitter: +110
Which follower base will be larger at kickoff for Super Bowl LI?
New England Patriots’ (@patriots) on Twitter: -275
Atlanta Falcons’ (@atlantafalcons) Instagram + Twitter followers: +215
What percentage of the Super Bowl audience will use a ‘second screen’ (laptop, cellphone, tablet) in addition to their TV?
Over 73.5%: -150
Under 73.5%: +130
Which will be in wider use (by percentage) by Super Bowl viewers?
Televisions: -130
Smartphones: +110
Average viewers per minute of Fox TV’s Super Bowl LI live stream?
Over 1.5 million: -150
Under 1.5 million: +120
What percentage of Super Bowl viewers will say that ‘commercials’ are the most important component of the event (per National Retail Federation)?
Over 22.5%: -150
Under 22.5%: +130
Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) closing price on February 6, 2017?
Up from previous close: +110
Down from previous close: -130
Will Donald Trump call the winning team (player,coach or owner) before 12:01 AM Eastern on February 8, 2017?
Yes: -150
No: +130
Donald Trump Tweets during Super Bowl from kickoff to final whistle?
Over 1.5: -150
Under 1.5: +120
Donald Trump Tweets between 12:01 AM and 11:59 PM Eastern on February 5, 2017?
Over 7.5: -150
Under 7.5: +120
Will Donald Trump congratulate the Super Bowl winning team on Twitter before 11:59 PM Eastern on February 5, 2017?
Yes: -125
No: +105
Will Donald Trump mention ‘Matt Ryan’ or ‘Tom Brady’ on Twitter before 11:59 PM Eastern on February 5, 2017?
Yes: -120
No: +100
Will Donald Trump mention ‘Bill Belichick’ or ‘Dan Quinn’ on Twitter before 11:59 PM Eastern on February 5, 2017?
Yes: -120
No: +100
Will Donald Trump mention ‘Arthur Blank’ or ‘Robert Craft’ on Twitter before 11:59 PM Eastern on February 5, 2017?
Yes: -120
No: +100
Will Donald Trump mention ‘Lady Gaga’ on Twitter before 11:59 PM Eastern on February 5, 2017?
Yes: +120
No: -150
Will Donald Trump attend the Super Bowl in person?
Yes: +450
No: -600