Novelty Prop Bets Add Extra Fun to Super Bowl Sunday

As the excitement builds for Super Bowl 59, not all bets focus on the game itself. Novelty prop bets—wagers on offbeat and entertainment-related aspects of the event—have become just as popular as player and team props. From the coin toss to Gatorade color to which celebrity will appear first in a commercial, these bets add extra fun to Super Bowl Sunday.

Super Bowl novelty prop bets are a fun and exciting way to add some extra entertainment to the big game. These bets cover a wide range of offbeat and entertainment-related aspects of the event, from the coin toss to the Gatorade color to which celebrity will appear first in a commercial.

Here's a closer look at some of the most talked-about novelty prop bets for Super Bowl 59, with odds from DraftKings Sportsbook:

1. The Coin Toss: Heads or Tails?

One of the most iconic and simplest Super Bowl bets is the coin toss outcome. Every year, millions of dollars are wagered on whether the coin will land on heads or tails—a true 50/50 chance.

Coin Toss Trends:

Heads has hit in 29 of the 58 Super Bowls (including overtime coin tosses).

Tails has hit in 28 Super Bowls.

Heads is 6-2 in the past eight Super Bowls.

Popular Bets:

With the coin toss being a pure game of chance, its history and streaks often influence bettors when making their picks.

2. National Anthem Length: Over/Under

The National Anthem performance is another highly anticipated Super Bowl moment, with oddsmakers setting an over/under on the length of the song from the first note to the final word.

Recent National Anthem Lengths:

Super Bowl 56: 1 minute, 52 seconds (Over)

Super Bowl 55: 2 minutes, 21 seconds (Over)

Super Bowl 54: 1 minute, 35 seconds (Under)

For Super Bowl 59, sportsbooks will set an over/under based on the artist performing. A country or R&B singer may trend longer, while a pop star might be quicker.

Popular Bets:

3. Gatorade Color Dumped on the Winning Coach

One of the most fun postgame Super Bowl traditions is the Gatorade shower, where players drench their coach with a cooler full of sports drink. This prop bet focuses on predicting the color of the Gatorade used.

Recent Gatorade Colors in the Super Bowl:

Super Bowl 56: Blue

Super Bowl 55: Orange

Super Bowl 54: Red

Odds for Super Bowl 59 Gatorade Color:

If the Chiefs win, orange is a strong pick based on past trends and the team's colors. If the Eagles win, yellow/green could be the choice, matching their team colors.

4. First Super Bowl Commercial: Which Brand Appears First?

Super Bowl commercials are a major spectacle, and betting on which brand will air first is a popular novelty prop.

Top Contenders for First Commercial:

Budweiser

Pepsi

Amazon

Some sportsbooks also offer bets on which celebrity will appear first in a commercial.

Odds for First Celebrity Cameo:

Taylor Swift

Rihanna

Travis Kelce

Swift's high-profile relationship with Travis Kelce makes her the favorite to appear in an ad early in the broadcast.

5. Who Will the MVP Thank First?

When the MVP accepts the award, their first words often include thanks to someone or something. Bettors can wager on whom they will mention first.

Past Trends in MVP Speeches:

God

Teammates

Coaches

Super Bowl 59 MVP Thank-You Odds:

If Patrick Mahomes or Jalen Hurts wins, “God” could be a strong bet, as both quarterbacks have referenced faith in past interviews.