Whether you watch the Super Bowl for the game, the commercials, or the food, there’s one aspect of football’s biggest day that nearly everyone can appreciate: prop bets. These small bets go further than just picking the winner and dive into the minutia of the game, some of it only tangentially related to the broadcast. On this week’s episode of the Most Useful Podcast Ever, Raphael Esparza of Doc’s Sports Service talks about how betting lines are set—and explains what they are, in case the idea of “going chalk” makes you think of a high school classroom. Here are some of his prop bets for the weekend, along with a few that we came up with on our own.For more bets from Esparza, and to find out what bets he’ll be placing on Sunday, download the newest episode of the Most Useful Podcast Ever from iTunes and Soundcloud. This week, we also use a potato chip bag as a breathalyzer, and tell you how to get a discounted ride home from the game. But only if you’re faster than the other listeners.PROP BETSLength of national anthem (from first note to when he completes singing the word “brave”) – over/under 127.5 secondsWho will win the coin toss? Patriots/FalconsFirst team to score – Patriots/FalconsFirst touchdown scored – passing/rushing/defensivePatriots total points – over/under 30.5Falcons total points – over/under 28.5Total touchdowns scored (overtime counts) – over/under 6.5Longest touchdown play – over/under 50.5 yardsLongest field goal made – over/under 45.5 yardsTotal punts (blocked punts do not count) – over/under 7.5Team to commit first turnover – Patriots/FalconsTotal turnovers – over/under 2.5Total penalties – over/under 12.5Total quarterback sacks – over/under 3.5Number of Peyton Manning commercials shown during the game – over/under 1.5Number of times deflategate said during broadcast – over/under 2.5Number of times Beyonce’s pregnancy is referenced during the game – over/under 1.5Number of times a tool is shown fixing a piece of equipment – over/under 1.5Number of times Bill Belichick is shown smiling – over/under 0.5Number of times Popular Mechanics is mentioned during the game – over/under 0.5 (but really, bet with your heart)Don’t know what these numbers mean? Check out the newest episode of the Most Useful Podcast Ever on iTunes and Soundcloud. You may not win your bets on Sunday, but we will tell you how to save $10 on an Uber ride on game day.
