Tony Cutillo
Super Bowl 51 is right around the corner and it is shaping up to be a Super Bowl that could very well live in infamy. It’s a show that will be an ultimate battle between Tom Brady and Bill Belichick against Dan Quinn and Matt Ryan. The New England Patriots already have history in their hands with this being their ninth trip to the big dance while Atlanta will be playing in only its second Super Bowl of their franchise’s existence. We all remember the year of the Dirty Bird in 1998 when the Falcons last reached the Super Bowl. It was a memorable run that ultimately led to defeat. Now they will try to rewrite history and come out on top.
The Super Bowl is practically a national holiday since it encompasses such a huge audience. One of the main reasons for this unique following is the many different fantasy games and prop bets available for play. Sure, there will be block pools and point spread bets, but the average viewer who is turning in to watch what Lady Gaga will be wearing isn’t familiar with this style of gambling. This is where the props come into play.
All in all there are 400 unique prop bets associated with Super Bowl 51. Here’s a printable list of the prop bets via ESPN.
The overall numbers are staggering when you take into account the $4.7 billion that will be bet on Super Bowl 51, a figure represents an 11% increase from Super Bowl 50. Listed below are some of the bets available. Take a look and see where you would put your money or pride.
HOW LONG WILL THE NATIONAL ANTHEM LAST?
OVER 120.00 SECONDS -200
UNDER 120.00 SECONDS +155
WHAT WILL THE COLOR OF THE LIQUID BE THAT’S THROWN ON WINNING COACH?
ORANGE +450
RED +350
BLUE +300
GREEN +1250
YELLOW +350
CLEAR (WATER) +220
NO GATORADE/LIQUID +2500
COIN TOSS
HEADS -103
TAILS -103
FIRST PUNT OF THE GAME WILL BE…
CAUGHT CLEARLY -300
BALL HITS GROUND +550
OUT OF BOUNDS IN AIR +800
TOUCHBACK +400
BLOCKED OR TIPPED +1000
RESULT OF THE FIRST COACH’S CHALLENGE?
PLAY OVERTURNED -130
PLAY STANDS +100
FIRST TEAM TO — USE COACH’S CHALLENGE?
NE PATRIOTS -130
ATL FALCONS +100
BOTH TEAMS’ TOTAL POINTS WILL BE ODD/EVEN
ODD -125
EVEN -105
FIRST FIELD GOAL MADE WILL BE?
0 FIELD GOALS MADE +1800
1 – 22 YARDS +450
23 – 29 YARDS +350
30 – 36 YARDS +260
37 – 43 YARDS +300
44 – 49 YARDS +400
50 OR MORE YARDS +650
Enjoy what should be an unbelievable game and let me know what your favorite bet is going to be!
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