Have you heard?
The New England Patriots “might” have tried to gain an on-field advantage in their thrashing of the Indy Colts in the AFC Championship win by using deflated balls.
Are we done yet?
Anyway, once the media finally heads back to their laptops to write another awful soggy-balls story the Pats and the Seahawks will play an actual game for the all the NFL marbles in the Valley of the Sun.
But I’m not going to bore you with stuff like, “who will cover Gronk”? Or things like, “how can the Pats front seven stop Beastmode”? Or even a question like, “will Tom Brady test Richard Sherman”?
Nope.
I truthfully don’t give two rips who wins this one. And with apologizes to our men and women in the military and with my tongue firmly in the side of my roomy-cheek, this is like having to root for ISIS or Al Qaeda for me.
Pete Carroll (a.k.a Ellen DeGeneres) wears me out.
And although their uniforms are the best in the NFL (outside my Bolts throwbacks), their trash-talking players and over-hyped 12th man bit is as played out as Google Glass.
And don’t get me started on the Pats and their annoying coach/QB and now owner. Although, I do give some props to both Hoodie and Kraft for out kicking their respective coverage with their choice in 30 something bombshells.
But the “Big Game” is much more than the actual game on the field for people outside Worcester, MA and Tacoma, WA.
It’s about eating poorly, drinking your your face off, throwing money away on impossible squares and finally MAKING PROP BETS, am I right?
Below I’ve put together some of my favorite props for this Big Game. Including ones about one of our favorites here on BSR and the dime that will make me watch the Halftime Show for the first time since JT and Janet were getting freaky, Katy Perry.
SPECIAL (NE vs SEA) – How long will it take Idina Menzel to sign the US National Anthem?
Over/Under 2 minutes 1 second
SPECIAL (NE vs SEA) – How many times will “Deflated Balls” be referred to during the game?
Over/Under 2½
SPECIAL (NE vs SEA) – Will Marshawn Lynch grab his crotch after scoring a TD in the game?
Yes +400 (4/1)
No -600 (1/6)
SPECIAL (NE vs SEA) – Which Color will Bill Belichick’s hoodie be?
Grey 1/2
Blue 7/4
Red 7/1
SPECIAL (NE vs SEA) – Bill Belichick Hoodie Type?
Sleeves Cut -150 (2/3)
Sleeves Intact +110 (11/10)
SPECIAL (NE vs SEA) – Will Bill Belichick smile during the game on camera?
Yes +150 (3/2)
No -200 (1/2)
SPECIAL (NE vs SEA) – How many times will Katy Perry be mentioned in the 1st Half?
Over/Under 1½
SPECIAL (NE vs SEA) – Which song will Katy Perry perform first at Halftime?
Firework 3/2
Roar 3/2
This Is How We Do 5/1
Dark Horse 12/1
E.T. 12/1
Wide Awake 12/1
Waking Up In Vegas 20/1
SPECIAL (NE vs SEA) – What will Katy Perry be wearing when she begins the Halftime show?
Skirt or Dress 4/5
Pants (below knees) 2/1
Shorts (above knees) 2/1
SPECIAL (NE vs SEA) – What color will Katy Perry’s hair be when she begins the Halftime show?
Black/Brown 2/1
Pink/Red 3/1
Blue/Green 3/1
Blonde 4/1
Purple 5/1
SPECIAL (NE vs SEA) – How many times will Gisele Bundchen be show on TV?
Over/Under 1½
SPECIAL (NE vs SEA) – Will Al Michaels refer to the point spread, total, odds on who wins game or any prop bet?
Yes +200 (2/1)
No -300 (1/3)
SPECIAL (NE vs SEA) – Will it be mentioned that Pete Carroll was the last head coach of the Patriots?
Yes +110 (11/10)
No -150 (2/3)
SPECIAL (NE vs SEA) – What will the Nielsen Rating of the game be?
Over/Under 47½
SPECIAL (NE vs SEA) – Which region will have the higher Nielsen Rating?
Boston +110 (11/10)
Seattle -150 (2/3)
SPECIAL (NE vs SEA) – How many viewers will the game have?
Over/Under 113 Million
SPECIAL (NE vs SEA) – Who will the Super Bowl MVP mention first in his interview?
Teammates 3/2
God 5/1
Fans/City 15/2
Coach 12/1
Family 12/1
Owner 12/1
Does not mention any of the above 2/1
SPECIAL (NE vs SEA) – What Color will the Gatorade (or liquid) be that is dumped on the Head Coach of the Winning Super Bowl Team?
Orange 3/2
Yellow 5/2
Clear/Water 3/1
Red 15/2
Blue 15/2
Green 10/1
SPECIAL (NE vs SEA) – Who will Barack Obama pick to win the game?
New England -140 (5/7)
Seattle EVEN (1/1)
SPECIAL (NE vs SEA) – What will be higher?
Russell Wilson Passing Yards -15½
US National Average Gas Price (in cents) on Monday, February 2nd +15½
SPECIAL (NE vs SEA) – Groundhog Day Parlay
Punxsutawney Phil sees shadow and Patriots win the Super Bowl 5/2
Punxsutawney Phil does not see shadow and Patriots win the Super Bowl 11/5
Punxsutawney Phil sees shadow and Seahawks win the Super Bowl 11/4
Punxsutawney Phil does not see shadow and Seahawks win the Super Bowl 12/5
TEAM/GAME PROPS
(NE vs SEA) – Margin of Victory
New England Patriots 1 to 6 points 7/2
New England Patriots 7 to 12 points 11/2
New England Patriots 13 to 18 points 8/1
New England Patriots 19 to 24 points 14/1
New England Patriots 25 to 30 points 20/1
New England Patriots 31 to 36 points 35/1
New England Patriots 37 or more points 30/1
Seattle Seahawks 1 to 6 points 7/2
Seattle Seahawks 7 to 12 points 11/2
Seattle Seahawks 13 to 18 points 8/1
Seattle Seahawks 19 to 24 points 14/1
Seattle Seahawks 25 to 30 points 20/1
Seattle Seahawks 31 to 36 points 35/1
Seattle Seahawks 37 or more points 30/1
(NE vs SEA) – Team to score first wins the game
Yes -165 (20/33)
No +135 (27/20)
(NE vs SEA) – Will there be a score in the first 7min 30 seconds of the 1st quarter?
Yes -180 (5/9)
No +150 (3/2)
(NE vs SEA) – The first score of the game will be?
New England Patriots Field Goal 4/1
New England Patriots TD Pass 3/1
New England Patriots Rushing TD 11/2
New England Patriots Safety 33/1
New England Patriots Defensive or Special Teams TD 14/1
Seattle Seahawks Field Goal 7/2
Seattle Seahawks TD Pass 4/1
Seattle Seahawks Rushing TD 4/1
Seattle Seahawks Safety 33/1
Seattle Seahawks Defensive or Special Teams TD 14/1
(NE vs SEA) – Half Time/Full Time
New England Patriots / New England Patriots 7/5
Seattle Seahawks / New England Patriots 9/1
Tie / New England Patriots 16/1
Tie / Seattle Seahawks 16/1
New England Patriots / Seattle Seahawks 9/1
Seattle Seahawks / Seattle Seahawks 7/5
New England Patriots / Tie 35/1
Seattle Seahawks / Tie 35/1
Tie / Tie 35/1
(NE vs SEA) – Total 1st Half Team Points – New England Patriots
Over/Under 12½
(NE vs SEA) – Total Team Points – New England Patriots
Over/Under 24½
(NE vs SEA) – Total 1st Half Team Points – Seattle Seahawks
Over/Under 12
(NE vs SEA) – Total Team Points – Seattle Seahawks
Over/Under 24½
(NE vs SEA) – Will the 1st half end in a tie?
Yes (1st Half Tied) +550 (11/2)
No (1st Half Not Tied) -900 (1/9)
(NE vs SEA) – Which will be the Highest Scoring Quarter?
1st Quarter 9/2
2nd Quarter 7/5
3rd Quarter 9/2
4th Quarter 9/5
(NE vs SEA) – Will the game go to overtime?
Yes (Overtime) +800 (8/1)
No (Overtime) -1600 (1/16)
(NE vs SEA) – What will be the Result of the First Coaches Challenge in the Game?
Play Overturned -130 (10/13)
Play Stands EVEN (1/1)
(NE vs SEA) – Will there be a safety in the game?
Yes (Safety) +550 (11/2)
No (Safety) -900 (1/9)
(NE vs SEA) – Longest Touchdown in the Game
Over/Under Yards 44½
(NE vs SEA) – Longest Successful Field Goal in the Game
Over/Under Yards 44½
(NE vs SEA) – Shortest Successful Field Goal in the Game
Over/Under 24½
(NE vs SEA) – Will there be a defensive or special teams TD scored in the game?
Yes +160 (8/5)
No -200 (1/2)
(NE vs SEA) – Total QB Sacks in the game
Over/Under 4½
(NE vs SEA) – Total Points – Odd or Even?
Odd -140 (5/7)
Even +110 (11/10)
(NE vs SEA) – Will a 2 point Conversion be attempted in the Game?
Yes (2pt Conversion Attempted) +200 (2/1)
No (2pt Conversion Not Attempted) -250 (2/5)
(NE vs SEA) – Will there be a Successful 2 point Conversion Attempt in the Game?
Yes (Successful 2pt Conversion Attempt) +350 (7/2)
No (Successful 2pt Conversion Attempt) -500 (1/5)
MVP AND FIRST TO SCORE A TOUCHDOWN ODDS
Super Bowl XLIX MVP – Odds to Win
Tom Brady 8/5
Russell Wilson 7/2
Marshawn Lynch 4/1
Rob Gronkowski 9/1
LeGarrette Blount 12/1
Julian Edelman 25/1
Doug Baldwin 33/1
Richard Sherman 33/1
Kam Chancellor 33/1
Darrelle Revis 33/1
Earl Thomas 40/1
Jermaine Kearse 50/1
Bobby Wagner 50/1
Jamie Collins 50/1
Brandon LaFell 66/1
Shane Vereen 66/1
K.J. Wright 75/1
Danny Amendola 75/1
Luke Willson 100/1
Rob Ninkovich 100/1
Dont’a Hightower 100/1
Patrick Chung 100/1
Devin McCourty 100/1
Stephen Gostkowski 100/1
Steven Hauschka 100/1
Malcolm Smith 100/1
Byron Maxwell 100/1
Field 25/1
(NE vs SEA) – Player to score the first TD in the game?
Marshawn Lynch (SEA) RB 11/2
Rob Gronkowski (NE) TE 13/2
LeGarrette Blount (NE) RB 9/1
Julian Edelman (NE) WR 10/1
Doug Baldwin (SEA) WR 12/1
Brandon LaFell (NE) WR 12/1
Russell Wilson (SEA) QB 12/1
Jermaine Kearse (SEA) WR 14/1
Shane Vereen (NE) RB 16/1
Luke Willson (SEA) TE 16/1
Danny Amendola (NE) WR 20/1
Ricardo Lockette (SEA) WR 20/1
Timothy Wright (NE) TE 20/1
Robert Turbin (SEA) RB 25/1
Brandon Bolden (NE) RB 30/1
Jonas Gray (NE) RB 30/1
Cooper Helfet (SEA) TE 30/1
Tom Brady (NE) QB 35/1
Tony Moeaki (SEA) TE 40/1
Kevin Norwood (SEA) WR 40/1
James Devlin (NE) FB 50/1
Michael Hoomanawanui (NE) TE 50/1
Christine Michael (SEA) RB 50/1
Will Tukuafu (SEA) FB 50/1
Field 15/2
No TD scored in the game 125/1
PLAYER PROPS
(NE vs SEA) – Total Passing Yards – Tom Brady (NE) Over/Under 260½
(NE vs SEA) – Total TD Passes – Tom Brady (NE)
0 7/2
1 11/5
2 5/2
3 3/1
4 or more 7/1
(NE vs SEA) – Total Rushing Yards – LeGarrette Blount (NE) Over/Under 62½
(NE vs SEA) – Total Receiving Yards – Rob Gronkowski (NE) Over/Under 72½
(NE vs SEA) – Will Rob Gronkowski (NE) score a TD in the game?
Yes -170 (10/17)
No +140 (7/5)
(NE vs SEA) – Total Receiving Yards – Julian Edelman (NE) Over/Under 67½
(NE vs SEA) – Total Receptions – Julian Edelman (NE)
Over/Under 6
(NE vs SEA) – Total Interceptions – Darrelle Revis (NE)
Over ½ (+275, 11/4)
Under ½ (-350, 2/7)
(NE vs SEA) – Total Passing Yards – Russell Wilson (SEA) Over/Under 219½
(NE vs SEA) – Total TD Passes – Russell Wilson (SEA)
0 5/2
1 3/2
2 13/5
3 5/1
4 or more 12/1
(NE vs SEA) – Total Rushing Yards – Russell Wilson (SEA) Over/Under 40½
(NE vs SEA) – Will Russell Wilson (SEA) score a Rushing TD in the game?
Yes +220 (11/5)
No -280 (5/14)
(NE vs SEA) – Total Rushing Yards – Marshawn Lynch (SEA) Over/Under 92½
(NE vs SEA) – Will Marshawn Lynch (SEA) score a TD in the game?
Yes -200 (1/2)
No +160 (8/5)
(NE vs SEA) – Total Receiving Yards – Doug Baldwin (SEA) Over/Under 54½
(NE vs SEA) – Total Interceptions – Richard Sherman (SEA)
Over ½ (+200, 2/1)
Under ½ (-250, 2/5)
CROSS-SPORTS PROPS
CROSS SPORT – What will be higher on games played February 2nd?
Chris Bosh Total Points Pick
Marshawn Lynch Rushing attempts Pick
CROSS SPORT – What will be higher on games played February 2nd?
Carmelo Anthony Points Pick
Patriots Points scored Pick
CROSS SPORT – What will be higher on games played February 2nd?
Sidney Crosby Points Pick
Russell Wilson TD Passes Pick
CROSS SPORT – What will be higher on games played February 2nd?
Tiger Woods day 1 score at the Masters Pick (+120, 6/5)
Julian Edelman Receiving Yards Pick (-150, 2/3)
