The 20 Most Ridiculous Bets You Can Place on Super Bowl XLIV

Anthony Faccenda

Are you interested in betting on who will win the upcoming Super Bowl matchup between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks? How about wagering on what singer Katy Perry will wear during her halftime performance? Luckily for gambling enthusiasts, Bovada, a website that offers casino and sports gambling, betting on football’s biggest game is no longer just relegated to who will cover the spread.

From Bill Belichick's hoodie color, to how long will it take Idina Manzel to sing the national anthem, gamblers can bet on virtually every conceivable aspect of the big game.

For those of you interested in placing a bet, or who simply want to be entertained, here are the most ridiculous bets you can place on the Super Bowl. 

20. Who will be shown more on TV during the game?

• Robert Kraft 1/2
• Paul Allen 3/2

19. Which region will have the higher Nielsen Rating?

• Boston 11/10
• Seattle 2/3

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18. Will it be mentioned during the game that Pete Carroll was the last head coach of the Patriots?

• Yes 11/10
• No 2/3

17. What will be higher?

• Russell Wilson’s passing yards 5/6
• US national average gas price (in cents) on Monday, February 2nd 6/5

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16. What will happen with the Dow Jones the day after the Super Bowl?

• Market Up 5/7
• Market Down 1/1

15. 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

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14. Who will Barack Obama pick to win the game?

• Seattle 5/7
• New England 1/1

13. How many times will Gisele Bundchen be shown on TV?

• Over/Under 1 ½

12. Which song will Katy Perry perform at Halftime?

• Roar 7/5
• Firework 8/5
• This Is How We Do 5/1
• Dark Horse 10/1
• Wide Awake 12/1
• E.T. 14/1
• Last Friday Night 14/1
• Waking Up In Vegas 20/1

11. How many times will “deflated balls” be said during the game?

• Over/Under 3

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10. How long will it take Idina Menzel to sing the US National Anthem?

• Over/Under: 2 minutes 5 seconds

9. What will Katy Perry be wearing when begins the half time show?

• Skirt or Dress 2/1
• Pants (below knees) 2/1
• Shorts (above knees) 2/1

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8. Which color will Belichick’s hoodie be?

• Grey ½
• Blue 7/4
• Red 7/1

7. What color will Katy Perry’s hair be when she begins the halftime show?

• Black/Brown 2/1
• Blue/Green 3/1
• Pink/Red 3/1
• Blonde 4/1
• Purple 5/1

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6. Bill Belichick hoodie type?

• Sleeves Cut 5/7
• Sleeves Intact 1/1

5. 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

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4. Will Marshawn Lynch be fined by the NFL for any incident on Media Day?

• Yes 4/1
• No 1/6

3. Will Bill Belichick smile during the game on camera?

• Yes 3/2
• No 1/2

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2. Will Idina Menzel forget or omit at least 1 word of the official US National Anthem?

• Yes 4/1
• No 1/6

1. Will Marshawn Lynch grab his crotch after scoring a TD in the game?

• Yes 5/1
• No 1/8

Click here to read Bovada's entire list of betting options. 

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