We all know who is in the Super Bowl. We all know the keys to the game. Everything has been said about Deflategate. It's finally game time. Here are my favorite prop bets for the game and then I'll actually make a pick.
Coin Flip = TAILS (-103)
In 48 Super Bowls the battle between Heads and Tails is a legendary one. The series is tied at 24 a piece. It truly is a 50/50 matchup. Last year Tails broke Head's five year winning streak and as the old saying goes, Tails never fails. I think Tails is due for a little run.
Idina Menzel's national anthem length? Under 122.5 seconds
I usually always take the over in these situations but after hearing Menzel talk on the Dan Le Batard show this week, I'm leaning under. Her pervious anthem performances lasted 1:34 and 2:02. She did say that say may milk it a little bit today but I think the nerves gets to people in the spot and it may make her rush just a tiny bit. Give me the under. Sing fast Frozen lady.
Will Marshawn Lynch grab his crotch after scoring a touchdown in the game? Yes (4/1)
This is a tough one because you are also assuming Marshawn Lynch scores a touchdown, which he has done in three of the Seahawks last four games. The NFL has also came out and said he grabs his crotch again the referee's have been told to throw a penalty flag on him for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Clearly Marshawn could care less about being fined $20,000 or more so the big question mark is if Pete Carroll tells him not to hurt his team's chances of winning the game by doing something stupid in the end zone. Personally, I think if the Seahawks score in the fourth quarter to make it a two possession game, Marshawn will go for the grab. Plus the odds a 6/1 would be a decent payoff. So grab away Marshawn.
What color will BillBelichick's hoodie be? Blue (7/4) + Hoodie Type? Cut Sleeves (2/3)
Here is Bill Belichick's wardrobe choices in his first five Super Bowl appearances.
Super Bowl 36 - Victory over the St. Louis Rams - Blue, long sleeve pullover
Super Bowl 38 - Victory over the Carolina Panthers - Blue, long sleeve pullover
Super Bowl 39 - Victory over the Philadelphia Eagles - Grey hoodie, long sleeves
Super Bowl 42 - Loss to the New York Giants - Red hoodie, cut sleeves
Super Bowl 46 - Loss to the New York Giants - Grey hoodie, cut sleeves
First off I am picking cut sleeves for Belichick. I know he's 0-2 with cut sleeves but Super Bowl 42 was also in Arizona and he went cut sleeves. Even if they kept the roof open it's going to be hot in Glendale, so I think cut sleeves is the way to go.
As for color of the hoodie, I think Bill has to go blue. Red clearly didn't work as David Tyree made the helmet catch and the Patriots finished the year 18-1. I don't know if Bill is superstitious or anything but if somebody told me you are 2-0 wearing a blue hoodie in the Super Bowl, I'm wearing blue.
How many times will Katy Perry be mentioned in the first half? Over 1.5
Free money. Way OVER 1.5. I can't believe that's the line. Do you realize how many times the NFL is going to make NBC mention the halftime show with Katy Perry? It's probably going to happen after every punt/kickoff/return from commercial.
Maybe I'm overestimating but think about it, they have to mention it at the two-minute warning, so that's a guaranteed one. Plus you figure they would mention it randomly in the first quarter just to let the non-football fan what is coming at halftime. Way Over.
Will Al Michaels refer to the point spread, total, odds on who wins game or any prop bet? Yes (2/1)
Al Michaels has a history of being aware of the gambling lines during the games he announces. That being said, this is the Super Bowl and if Goodell has anything to say to Al Michaels I'm sure it would revolve not mentioning gambling because the Commish doesn't want us to know that gambling on the NFL happens or anything.
I think Al is enough of a wild card to talk about gambling anyway. I'll say yes.
Who will the Super Bowl MVP mention first in his interview? Fans/City (15/2)
This may be the trickiest one of them all. First you have to think who the likely MVP will be. Russell Wilson and Tom Brady are the favorites but then who wins the game? I'm rooting for the Seahawks, and if Wilson doesn't play like he did in the NFC Championship he could be a contender for the MVP. If he wins he will mention God and the Seahawks fans near the start of his speech. A lot depends on how the game plays out. However if the Patriots win and Tommy Brady is the MVP he will likely mention his teammates or fans maybe.
Therefore I will take Fans/City at 15/2. Those odds are pretty favorable if it works out. Plus if any other Seahawks player wins they love their 12th man and they always play to them.
Now for the actual game pick...
Seahawks 27, Patriots 21 --- SEA +1
I think this game will come down to the fourth quarter and I am very nervous that the Patriots will get the victory. It's been a long time since TFB has hoisted a Lombardi Trophy and I'd prefer it to stay that way.
I'm picking the Seahawks because I really believed they dodged a bullet two weeks ago. They should not have beaten the Packers but they did. Russell Wilson will not play as bad as he did in the NFC Championship. As long as Marshawn Lynch can run a little bit the Seahawks offense should be alright.
Just win Seahawks. Please.
Enjoy the last football game until August people.
