Best and Worst Super Bowl 53 Props

We’re about five days away from Super Bowl LIII — the clash between the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams — and the prop bets are popping up all over the place. If you don’t know what a prop is, this has to do with all of the “side bets” that come up for a wide variety of events, ranging from who will win the coin flip to which commercial will play first to what color the Gatorade bath for the winning head coach will be. We’ve put a list of the best and worst Super Bowl 53 prop bets as you consider your sports betting for this Sunday’s matchup.

Best and Worst Super Bowl 53 Props

Best Props: Get help from your own research

Based on what you know about the NFL, previous Super Bowls and the broadcasters involved, these are some props that can make you some money.

Will CBS show replay of the missed pass interference call in the Rams-Saints game?

• Yes -130 / No +100

They can’t help themselves! They will want to replay the drama for the audience, even though the point is moot and fans have watched the same clip over and over online anyway.

Will a play Tony Romo predicts results in a touchdown?

• Yes +191 / No -165

Tony Romo basically picked every play the Patriots ran in their fourth-quarter and overtime drives in their AFC Championship win over Kansas City.

Will “government shutdown” be mentioned?

• Yes +262 / No -400

Are you kidding? The NFL takes money from the government to market the military during November. They’re not going to bite the hand that feeds them with any criticism, especially with Trump ready to tweet at any time.

Will both Todd Gurley and C.J. Anderson have a rushing touchdown?

• Yes +500 / No -800

They both gashed the Dallas defense in the divisional round, but Gurley hardly got off the bench in the NFC Championship. Even so — he got a touchdown near halftime. Given the way the Rams like to run the ball, and given the solid performances both have given in recent weeks, this “Yes” prop offers a ton of value.

Will there be a flea flicker attempt in the Super Bowl?

• Yes +155 / No -220

The Patriots tried one in the AFC Championship, although it may have been the slowest developing flea flicker in the history of professional football. Since it didn’t work then, it’s hard to see Belichick trying it again — and since the Pats use it more frequently than other teams, I don’t see the Rams trying it out either.

Worst Props: Random Outcomes

Why are these among the worst? Because there’s absolutely no way to prepare for them — there is no research involved. You’re simply waiting for the luck of the draw. Here are some examples of purely arbitrary bets.

Which commercial will appear first?

• Coca-Cola or variants -170 OR Pepsi or variants +130
• Hyundai -400 OR Mercedes-Benz +250
• Budweiser +150, Bud Light +210, Michelob Ultra +400, Stella Artois +400, OR Bon & Viv Spiked Seltzer +400
• Audi -200 OR Kia +150
• Doritos -135 OR Pringles =105
• Planters (also Kraft or Heinz) -120 OR Avocados from Mexico -120
• TurboTax +150 OR Expensify -200
• WeatherTech +300 OR Turkish Airlines -500

How many commercials will have a dog in them?

• Over/Under 5.5

Will Adam Levine have on a hat at the start of the halftime show?

• Yes -110 / No -130

Will Christina Aguilera make a halftime appearance?

• Yes +250 / No -400

Will Mick Jagger make a halftime appearance?

• Yes +300 / No -400

Which song will Maroon 5 perform first at halftime?

• One More Night +300
• Makes Me Wonder +500
• Sugar +550
• Animals +600
• Girls Like You +600
• Don’t Wanna Know +700
• Payphone +1000
• Maps +1500
• She Will Be Loved +1500
• This Love +1500

What will the main color of Adam Levine’s shirt at the start of halfitme be?

• Black -200 / FIELD (any other colors) +150

Will any of the performers wear a Colin Kaepernick jersey?

• Yes +220 / No -300