Stranger Wagers
Forget the point spread, football squares or betting on how many touchdowns Peyton Manning may throw in the big game. When the Denver Broncos take on the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLVIII, gamblers will also be risking sizable amounts of money on a series of unique, novelty prop bets (wagers on a very specific outcome) related to the NFL title game on Sunday.
This year's list of obscure and ridiculous bets from popular online sportsbook Bovada includes a crying player, Omaha, shirtless rock stars, snow and sideline reporters Erin Andrews and Pam Oliver.
—By Brian Beers, CNBC senior producer. Follow him on Twitter @brian_beers.
Posted 27 Jan. 2014
Will Renee Fleming wear gloves when she sings the National Anthem?
- Yes
- No
Source: Bovada
Will Knowshon Moreno cry during the National Anthem?
- Yes
- No
Source: Bovada
Who will be seen first on TV after kickoff?
- Erin Andrews
- Pam Oliver
Source: Bovada
Will it snow during the game?
- Yes
- No
Source: Bovada
How many times will Peyton Manning say "Omaha" during the game?
- Over 27.5
- Under 27.5
Source: Bovada
How many times will "Beast Mode" be said during the game?
- Over 2
- Under 2
Source: Bovada
Will Richard Sherman receive a taunting penalty in the game?
- Yes
- No
Source: Bovada
What will Bruno Mars be wearing on his head at the start of his halftime performance?
- Fedora
- Fur hat
- Tuque
- No hat
Source: Bovada
Will any member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers be shirtless during their performance?
- Yes
- No
Source: Bovada
Will Michael Crabtree mention Richard Sherman in a tweet during the Super Bowl from kickoff until final whistle?
- Yes
- No
Source: Bovada
How many times will Eli Manning (Peyton's brother) be shown on TV during the game?
- Over 1.5
- Under 1.5
Source: Bovada
How many times will "12th man" be said during the game?
- Over 2
- Under 2
Source: Bovada
Will the announcers say the word "marijuana" during the game?
- Yes
- No
Source: Bovada
Will the power go out in the stadium during the game?
- Yes
Note: There isn't an active line listed for the outcome of "no" on this bet.
Source: Bovada
What color will the Gatorade (or other liquid) be that is dumped on the winning head coach?
- Clear/Water
- Orange
- Yellow
- Red
- Blue
- Green
Source: Bovada