The following are some of the most popular prop best for the Super Bowl, courtesy of Las Vegas Hotel Sports Book, Bovada.lv and TopBet.eu:
Off-beat, wild bets
Will it snow during the game? This covers from kickoff until the final whistle and the snow “must be clearly shown on television.”
Line: Yes +200;   No -300
What will be the temperature at kickoff?
Line: Over 32 degrees Fahrenheit -150;   Under 32 degrees Fahrenheit   +110
Will the power go out in the stadium during the game?
Line: Yes +2000
How long will it take Renee Fleming to sing the National Anthem? From first note starts until she completes saying “Brave” for the 1st time.
Line: Over 2 minutes 25 seconds +110;   Under 2 minutes 25 seconds -150
Will Renee Fleming forget or omit at least 1 word of the National Anthem?
Line: Yes +300;   No -500
Will Knowshon Moreno cry during the signing of the National Anthem?
Line: Yes +250;   No -400
Which coach will be mentioned first by name after kickoff?
Line: Pete Carroll -120;   John Fox -120
Who will be seen first on TV after kickoff?
Line: Erin Andrews -140;   Pam Oliver EVEN
How many times will Peyton Manning say “Omaha” during the game?
Line: Over/Under 27½ (-135)o (-105)u
Will any member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers be shirtless during their performance? Live pictures only.
Line: Yes -120;   No -120
What will Bruno Mars be wearing on his head at the start of his halftime performance?
Line: Fedora -160   Fur Hat +500   Tuque +1000   No hat +200
Cross-sport props: Who will have more?
Orlando Magic points vs. Boston Celtics (or) Demaryius Thomas receiving yards
Line: Magic points -23.5 -110;   Thomas receiving yards: +23.5 -110
Boston Celtics points vs. Magic (or) Marshawn Lynch rushing yards
Line: Celtics points -8.5 -110; Lynch rushing yards +8.8 -110
Magic and Celtics combined points (or) Russell Wilson passing yards
Line: Magic-Celtics combined points +16.5 -100 ;   Wilson passing yards -16.5 -110
Kevin Durant points vs. Wizards (Feb. 1) (or) Peyton Manning pass attempts
Line: Durant points +7.5 -110;   Manning pass attempts -7.5 -110
James Harden 3-pointers made vs. Rockets (Feb. 1) (or) Marshawn Lynch pass receptions
Line: Harden 3s -0.5 -110;   Lynch receptions +0.5 -110
Carmelo Anthony points vs. Heat (Feb. 1) (or) Peyton Manning completions
Line: Anthony points -110;   Manning completions -110
Total Big Ten team points for Michigan, Indiana, Purdue and Penn State (Feb. 2) (or) Peyton Manning passing yards
Line: Big Ten team points -0.5 -110;   Manning passing yards +0.5 -110
Pittsburgh points vs. Virginia (Feb. 2) (or) Wes Welker receiving yards
Line: Pittsburgh points -15.5 -110;   Welker receiving yards +15.5 -110
Tiger Woods 4th round score at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic (or) Eric Decker receiving yards
Line: Woods score -5.5 -110;   Decker receiving yards +5.5 -110
The mainstays
Opening coin toss will be? Heads or tails, both even at -103.
Will either team score three straight times? This bet doesn’t count extra points or 2-point conversions as scores, but does include safeties.
Line: Yes -175;   No +155
Will either team score in the first 6 ½ minutes of the game?
Line: Yes -110;   No -110
Will either team score in the final two minutes of the first half?
Line: Yes –240;   No +200
Will either team score in the final 3 ½ minutes of the game?
Line: Yes -160;   No +140
Which team will have the first penalty? This does not include declined penalties.
Line: Seahawks -110;   Broncos -110


Dan Nowak is a columnist for Digital First Media at the New Haven Register in Connecticut. He often writes about the sports gambling industry as well as fantasy football. Follow him on Twitter @NHRDanNowak.