Unsurprisingly, Super Bowl 53’s Halftime show seems to be gaining a lot of attention from betting enthusiasts. With tons of prop bets advertised by bookmakers, it appears that the sense of occasion and opportunity to make some money will too much for many to turn down. Those who gravitate to such bets certainly have a number of ways to get involved in what could be the Halftime show with the most betting activity ever.
Even with the recent controversy of the NFL canceling Maroon 5’s Super Bowl LIII press conference before the game, the excitement is still there. As with Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga, U2, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, and every other Super Bowl Halftime performers in recent times, there are numerous bets to entertain even the most football-phobic of betting fans.
Of course, betting enthusiasts will need to look into their crystal balls in order to get on top of some of these wagering opportunities. As we have seen over the years, even the biggest stars seem to do some strange things in the Halftime show. So much so that bets have been won and lost on silly things happening when the main performers take to the stage.
Now, you don’t need to be Nostradamus to earn yourself some cash on your Super Bowl 53 bets. Not at all. While it would be nice to see into the future, many of the best Super Bowl LIII Halftime Show betting opportunities are not based on predicting similar scenarios like Springsteen’s powerslide or Janet Jackson’s “Nipplegate” controversy. Some of them are as simple as whether singer Adam Levine will be wearing a hat or not. In betting, simple is seldom a bad thing.
Let’s get started with the best bets out there to place on the Halftime Show. As previously mentioned, Maroon 5 will be entertaining us from the big stage this year, with guest appearances from Outkast legend Big Boi and Travis Scott also scheduled. However, there are some who believe that we will also see an appearance from a certain Christina Aguilera and you can even wager that the pop princess will show up on Sunday.
One of the main prop bets relating to the Halftime Show is what song the band will play first. You can get some awesome odds for some of their back catalog hits, although bookmakers seem to think that there is one song in particular that they will play to get the ball rolling.
Take a look at some of these awesome prop bets if you want to get involved in Super Bowl Halftime Show betting.
All odds below come courtesy of Bovada and are accurate as of January 30, 2019.
Depending on the length of the show, there could be more than 11 songs played by Maroon 5 this year. There is no set time for the show, as we have seen over the years with stars like Beyonce playing for a whopping 15 minutes back in 2013. Still, when trying to figure out how many songs will be played, it is anyone’s guess.
Bovada has set the over/under here at 7.5 songs. If you believe that the band will play 8 or more songs, you can get your hands on odds of -135. Opting for 7 or fewer songs comes in at a fairly modest -105.
This one is certainly a “pick ’em” and could go right down to the wire.
If you thought that predicting how many songs Maroon 5 will play is a difficult task, trying to pinpoint their opener is a true head scratcher. Bookmakers believe that Adam Levine and company will likely start the show off with “Makes Me Wonder,” which comes in at even money. The band’s first ever number 1 single is a good bet to get things going and is followed by second favorite “One More Night” at odds of +550.
“Moves Like Jagger” and “Animals” are next in line at +600 and +700, respectively. Odds start to get a little longer the further you go down the list, eventually falling on “Maps” and “She Will Be Loved” at +2200.
Even if you are a fan of Maroon 5 – or even smart enough to head over to sites that have their set lists from previous shows – your knowledge might not apply to their gig on Sunday. This is Super Bowl Halftime, and things are always different. Given the sheer amount of money that will be bet on the show, too, there is no doubt that they will be keeping everything close their chest, not just what song they are set to play first.
One thing that Adam Levine will certainly be keeping to himself is the color of the top he will be wearing when the show begins. Bovada believes that the frontman of the band will more than likely be donning a black top and have provided odds of -140 that this will be the case come Sunday evening.
If you think that there is no way Levine will be wearing black, you can get your hands on even money for your prediction. Given that Levine is known to wear yellow a lot in his performances, this bet might be one that has a real good chance of working in your favor.
Will the pop-star pretty boy spoil his hairdo and wear a hat at the start of the show? Or will he be keen to keep every hair in place on stage at the biggest gig in America? appear to be leaning towards Levine not wearing a hat when the show kicks off, and you can get odds of -300 for agreeing with them.
Alternatively, if you believe that Levine will almost certainly be wearing a hat on his head at the start of the show, get yourself odds of +200 with the bookie. There is no requirement for Levine to wear any particular style of hat in order for you to win your bet, so regardless to whether he shows up in a cap, a bowler, or a bonnet, you win. How hilarious would it be to see him in a bonnet?
With Outkast’s Big Boi set to make an appearance on the Halftime show this Sunday, it seems almost unthinkable that he will not perform “Mic Jack” at halftime with the band. This song was a hit for the Atlantan rap legend and features Levine. Makes sense, right? Well, according to Bovada, it seems incredibly likely to be performed. As such, they are offering -400 for anyone who wants to take these odds.
On the flip side, if you think this song is probably a little too risque or inappropriate for the millions of fans watching the show around the world, you can get odds of +250 that the song will not be played. You have to think that this song will feature, given that Levine and Big Boi are on the same stage, surely?
The “Genie in a Bottle” singer is a close friend of Adam Levine and is widely rumored to be preparing for an appearance on the night. If this is the case, then a bet on the singer to pop up at some point will get you odds of +225 from Bovada. These odds indicate that the bookie is not as keen to believe the rumors of her making an appearance than others are, however.
On the other hand, no appearance from the former teen pop idol will get you odds of -350. As you can see, this seems the more favorable scenario, from the perspective of the bookmaker. You can bet that there will be a lot of interest in Ms. Aguilera’s appearance and if you do back her to show her face at +225 – and she does just that – you will surely be buzzing.
One of the big stories heading into the Super Bowl Halftime show involves Maroon 5 playing a song from SpongeBob SquarePants. Yes, you read that right: Maroon 5 is believed to be set to play a song from SpongeBob SquarePants. A petition for the act to play “Sweet Victory” – a song that was sung at the “Bubble Bowl” in the cartoon – was set up following the death of SpongeBob creator Stephen Hillenburg. The petition over at Change.org is approaching 1.2 million signatures.
It appears that the band will play the song, given that SpongeBob featured in the Maroon 5 Halftime Hype video, the Mercedes-Benz Arena tweeted a GIF from the show in December, and the guy who voiced “Squidward” on the show tweeted that he would introduce the band.
Suddenly, those odds of -220 look very appealing.
That being said, there is no guarantee that the band will perform the song. After all, there could simply be a rendition of the song played without the band. However, things do look very possible of coming together in the way that many savvy betting enthusiasts would want them to.
According to reports, Maroon 5 was not the act that the NFL had initially wanted to spearhead the Halftime show. Those same reports had indicated that Rihanna and Cardi B were first approached by the league, but turned their backs on the opportunity to perform in solidarity with Colin Kaepernick.
One performer who has come in for a lot of criticism this year is rapper Travis Scott. There are many who believe that Scott should have rejected the opportunity to play at the Halftime show in a similar showing of solidarity a la Rihanna and Cardi B. As it stands, Scot will be performing alongside Maroon 5 and Big Boi. However, some bookmakers believe that there is a small chance he might show his appreciation for Kaepernick, after all.
Should Scott take a knee during the halftime show, it would certainly catch huge attention and give him a lot more exposure around the world. Although it would be highly controversial, it is possible that the rapper could pull it off. Bovada is offering odds of +170 that the “Goosebumps” star will take a knee at any time during the Halftime show.
Although it can happen, the same bookie believes that the chances of it happening are slim. As such, they are offering odds of -250 that it won’t happen at all. These odds certainly indicate that we are unlikely to see Scott take a knee, but in reality, anything can happen.
It’s a huge event. There is a great sense of occasion and fun when it comes to the Super Bowl and the big show at half time is always one that captures the attention. If you are used to simply betting on the game itself, then the prospect of placing multiple prop bets on the color of a singer’s shirt, or if a song from SpongeBob SquarePants will feature in the setlist, might appear odd at first. After a little thinking, you might gravitate towards these bets for a little fun, more than anything.
Are you averse to having fun when you bet, or do you hate Maroon 5 that much that you would prefer to stick your head in the oven for the duration of the show? Why not look at other prop bets, such as on the commercials?
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