For an event like the Super Bowl, you can literally find anything on which to bet. And if there aren’t enough bets for you, then you have a gambling problem. We here at the Cover 4 decided to go through and highlight a few of the prop bets. Don’t have a nearby casino that has a sports book or an online account? Set up a pool with your buddies where everyone contributes $20 or $40 and everyone gets an imaginary $1000. Everyone goes through and decides how to distribute their $1000 on what props. Whoever would have won the most money gets the pot. Anyways, let’s take a look at a few of the things you can throw your money at this year.
The Harbaugh Bets * From Bovada.lv
If you haven’t heard WE HAVE TWO BROTHERS COACHING AGAINST EACH OTHER IN THE SUPERBOWL!! Online and Vegas casinos have gone nuts with this (along with ESPN and every sports other outlet) and are offering some interesting action on the brotherly love.
How many times will Jack Harbaugh be shown on TV during the game?
Over 2 (-150)
Under 2 (+110)
If you do not think Jack Harbaugh will be surrounded by CBS cameras watching every reaction to every play, realize it is 2013. The media is intrusive and repetitive. It’s what it does. I’m not saying Jack will get Katherine Webb-like coverage, but give me the over.
How long will the post game handshake/ hug last between Jim and John Harbaugh?
Over 7 seconds (-120)
Under 7 seconds (-120)
If you’re sitting next to your best friend or brother, give him a hug for 7 seconds. It’s a bit of time. Now imagine that they just won the girl of your dreams and left you with nothing but crushed dreams. Those 7 seconds seems like a hell of a long time. These men have dreamt about winning the Super Bowl their entire lives. They’ll talk at dinner the night after, not immediately following one of them just failed to make his dream a reality.
How many times will the game be referred to as the Harbaugh Bowl or Har Bowl or Super Baugh during the game?
Over 2.5 (Even)
Under 2.5 (-140)
If you watched ESPN how many times did you hear this today? 10? 15? 20? It will get said and I can’t wait until next year and we can call it the Super Bowl again.
The Quarterbacks *Lines from Las Vegas Hotel & Casino Super Book
Colin Kaepernick’s first rushing attempt:
Over 5.5 (-110)
Under 5.5 (-110)
He averaged 6.6 yards during the regular season and 11.2 yards this postseason. It’s the young stud versus an aging linebacker corps. With someone as big and fast as Kaepernick, I’ll put my money that he’ll be able to take a couple strides when he decides to scramble.
Total Rushing Yards by Colin Kaepernick:
Over 48.5 (-110)
Under 48.5 (-110)
16 rushes for 181 yards? Or 2 rushes for 21 yards, which Kaepernick will he be? The answer will rely more on the Ravens’ attack against the read option — will they key on Kaepernick or Frank Gore? Kaepernick has busted off three runs of 50 or more yards this year. Get ready to hold your breath every time he takes off if you bet against him, because he only may need one rush.
Total Rushing Yards by Flacco:
Over 2.5 (+105)
Under 2.5 (-125)
If Flacco cannot rush over 2.5 yards, I will get to see this picture all over twitter, which is a win for everyone.
Possible Kaepernick caption: “This guy ran for more yards than Flacco!”
Flacco response: “To get away from ever being held like that again.”
Will Joe Flacco throw an interception?
Yes (-155)
No (+135)
Joe Flacco is on a roll right now with an 8:0 touchdown to interception ratio this postseason. Anquan Boldin is playing like a monster right now and expect him to either catch the ball or manhandle the defender trying to make a play. When Flacco throws to Torrey Smith, it’s either 10 feet ahead of everyone or Smith is the only player on the field fast enough to run underneath and get there. Flacco becomes an elite quarterback if he throws a perfect game, but if he throws a pick in Ray Lewis’ last game, he falls back into that middle tier and Lewis will be chewing on more than grass.
The Running backs *Lines from Las Vegas Hotel & Casino Super Book
Total rushing yards by Ray Rice:
Over 63.5 (-110)
Under 63.5 (-110)
Bernard Pierce’s role is expanding and Rice will be facing a stout San Francisco defense.
No disrespect to Ray Rice but I don’t quite think he’ll get to 63 yards on Sunday.
Total rushing yards by Frank Gore:
Over 81.5 (-110)
Under 81.5 (-110)
The Ravens rushing defense just isn’t what it used to be. Before Stevan Ridley got knocked out during the AFC Championship he had rushed for 70 yards. If Baltimore takes away Kaepernick’s ability to run, expect him to hand the ball off to Gore a frequent amount of times.
Longest Rush by Frank Gore
Over 17.5 (-110)
Under 17.5 (-110)
17.5? Really? I’m not saying Gore’s incapable of busting off a run this length, but it will take a serious defensive lapse. With a good amount of rest and time for preparation, I think the Ravens will be ready to prevent the big rushing plays.
The Receivers * Lines from Las Vegas Hotel & Casino Super Book
Longest reception by Torrey Smith:
Over 27.5 (-110)
Under 27.5 (-110)
Flacco has a huge arm and Smith is the Ravens go-to deep threat. He averaged 17.4 yards per catch this season. If there’s one-on-one coverage against Smith, expect the throw and expect it deep. Take the over.
Total Receiving Yards by Torrey Smith:
Over 65.5 (-110)
Under 65.5 (-110)
If the Ravens win this game, it’s going to be through the air. Smith could possibly get this in one play. It’d be a hell of a pass but with his speed and being a deep-ball threat, it’s not impossible. If Smith isn’t able to get going, I don’t see the Ravens being able to pull off the W.
Total receiving yards by Michael Crabtree:
Over 82.5 (-110)
Under 82.5 (-110)
The DA agreed to not file charges so long as Crabtree wins the Super Bowl (just kidding). Either Crabtree or Vernon Davis is going to be big in the passing game this week. Crabtree had 119 yards against Green Bay but just 57 against Atlanta. I’m thinking that the Ravens will try to take away Davis in the middle leaving Crabtree with some one-on-ones meaning a good amount of yardage.
The Kickers: *Lines from Las Vegas Hotel & Casino Super Book
Will the first kickoff of SB XLVII Result in a Touchback?
Yes (-170)
No (+150)
Akers kicked the ball deep into the end zone multiple times against the Saints in Week 12 and all 5 for touchbacks against Atlanta in the NFC Championship. Tucker has a huge boot on him and in the Mercedes Benz Superdome, I expect them to fly into the end zone. Hopefully special teams stud Jacoby Jones doesn’t try to make a play from the get go and bring one out from deep in the end zone.
Longest made field goal of game:
Over 44.5 (-110)
Under 44.5 (-110)
If the Ravens have a shot at a field goal from 45-55 yards, they’ll send Tucker out and odds are he’ll nail it. He’s made 30 of 33 field goals this year. I wouldn’t count on Akers, as the Lakers are more likely to get a three-game winning streak than he is to put up three points. At this point, Jim Harbaugh would probably lean on Kaepernick to get closer than 45 yards before sending the kicker out.
Odds on Odds on Odds *Lines from Las Vegas Hotel & Casino Super Book
Will Ed Reed intercept a pass?
Yes +400
No -500
Ed Reed has 8 interceptions in 14 playoff games, yet he has failed to pick a ball off this postseason. Is he overdue?
No touchdown will be scored in Super Bowl XLVII:
200:1
Will defenses dominate the game? Will it be a match between David Akers and Justin Tucker? I’m pretty sure me and the rest of America hope it won’t be. Someone has to get a touchdown!
Will any Baltimore or San Francisco Player on Active roster be arrested before Super Bowl XLVII?
No (-500)
yes (+500)
First off, I don’t know who should be more ashamed of themselves for stereotyping NFL players. Should it be Bovada for offering the bet or the people who take the odds? Or is it not shameful at all? That being said its Mardi Gras, with Michael Crabtree, Ray Lewis and two NFL teams — yikes.
Will there be a safety?
Yes (+900)
No (-1300)
I’m wondering if last year’s Super Bowl safety that put the first points on the board and all the stories of huge payouts will cause people to be inclined to wager yes this year. Can lightning strike twice? I’m thinking no.
Will there be overtime?
Yes (+700)
No (-1000)
No Super Bowl has ever gone into overtime. Until this year however, no two brothers had coached against each other and deer antlers hadn’t been a headline on ESPN (Has football entered into doping in cycling — where we know stuff is used, just not being tested. Coming back from torn biceps so soon doesn’t seem exactly ‘natural’).
Will the game be decided by exactly 3 points?
Yes (+350)
No (-420)
In a game that nearly everyone predicts to be close, this might not be such a bad idea. Will Akers or Tucker kick a game-winning field goal? Can Flacco or Kaepernick drive the team down the field for a touchdown when down four?
The bets that your girlfriend will get a kick out of. *Bovada.lv
Will Alicia Keys add at least one word to the National Anthem?
Yes (+200)
No (-300)
Really? It’s the National Anthem. You’ve got to have some major cojones if you’re going to try to add a word to the National Anthem. It would just throw everything off.
What predominant color will Beyonce’s top be at the beginning of the Super Bowl Halftime show?
Black (9/4), Gold (11/4), Silver (7/2), White (5/1), Red (13/2), Pink (15/2), Orange (12/1), Blue (15/1), Green (15/1)
The only thing missing here are odds for none/nip slip. You would think that the Janet Jackson miscue would forever give us the ability to wager on a wardrobe malfunction.
Will Beyonce’s hair be Curly/Crimped or Straight at the beginning of the Super Bowl Half Time Show?
Straight (+150)
Curly/Crimpled (-200)
She went curly when she sang for the president. She’s got to switch it up right? Maybe? I have no idea.
Will Beyonce be joined by Jay-Z on Stage during the Super Bowl Half Time Show?
Yes +110
No -150
You think one of the biggest egos in the world will miss an opportunity like this? Please, HOVA is going to be up there with his baby mama. Go ahead and parlay this one with the over (.5) how many times Jay-Z will be shown on TV during the game.
What will happen with the Dow Jones the day after the Super Bowl?
Market Up (-140)
Market Down (Even)
Let’s see if everyone committing to one activity on Sunday will cause the market to go up on Monday. I personally plan on doing my part and spiking Coors stock up a bit. Everyone’s going to be buying Super Bowl goodies all weekend right?
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