Fun ways to bet the Super Bowl
Super Bowl LVIII
So, how are you wagering on the Big Game? Here are some fun ways to bet on the Super Bowl. If it feels like a coin toss, we’ve got you covered. Click the banner below for a deposit bonus of up to $1,000 and a welcome bonus of $200!!
If you’re unsure how to bet the spread or even the money line, here are five fun and unique ways to wager on the Super Bowl without committing to a side or total.
Pick a side, any side (plus the total)
In case you’re unsure which team to bet on, it seems that San Francisco is the favored team. One interesting strategy to consider is to tease the side and the total. You can do this by adding six points to each, which will give you a +8 advantage with Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid. Additionally, you can go under 53.5 on the total bet.
Over the last three seasons, the Chiefs have lost only three games by more than eight points during both the regular season and playoffs. Out of those three games, two took place in 2021 against Buffalo (38-20) and Tennessee (27-3), while the other was against Denver (24-9) this year.
Despite having the best QB in the league, the Chiefs have been playing it safe offensively. They haven’t scored more than 27 points since their game against Las Vegas on November 26. Their game plan is simple: get an early lead, avoid turnovers, and rely on their defense.
The last time the Chiefs and the 49ers met in the Super Bowl, the game was tied at 10-10 with only eight minutes left on the clock. The Chiefs then surprisingly scored 21 consecutive points to win the game 31-20.
TEASER: Chiefs +8, Under 53.5 (-120)
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Cross-sport Super Bowl Bet
Betting on Jayson Tatum’s ability to outscore the San Francisco 49ers is the bet to make. The Celtics are playing against the Heat. Miami is known for its strong defense, ranking 12th in efficiency, and with Jimmy Butler to defend Tatum, it will be a challenging game. However, Tatum averages 27 points per game, while the 49ers’ team total is only 24. Given this, it seems reasonable to put my faith in Tatum.
PICK: Tatum -2.5 (-102)
Who will be shown first during the national anthem?
Patrick Mahomes: -149
Brock Purdy: +119
The approach that the broadcast will adopt in this situation is quite intriguing. Would they prefer to conclude the anthem with Patrick Mahomes towards the end? Alternatively, should they start with their best material and showcase Mahomes, who is regarded as the best QB in the league? Is it possible to exhibit the Chiefs’ star quarterback both at the start and end of the anthem?
It’s tough to determine the exact outcome, and unless you have connections with the network broadcasting the event, you are essentially taking a chance. It’s plausible that they might decide to save the cameras for Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift for the end, and, therefore, Mahomes could start the National Anthem and Brock Purdy could be positioned somewhere in the middle.
If you’re seeking a fun wager to make with your friends at the Super Bowl party, this could be it.
PICK: Patrick Mahomes (-149) to be shown first over Purdy during the national anthem
Times Taylor Swift showed during broadcast live shots (Over/Under 4.5)
If you’re watching the game with any diehard Swifties, they’ll be rooting for Taylor Swift shots every 30 minutes — assuming she attends the game after her concert in Japan.
You never want a fan to upstage the game, but 4.5 seems a little light. If the Chiefs win, are we including shots on the field during the celebration?
Give me the Over!
PICK: Over 4.5 times Taylor Swift is shown during live broadcast shots
Will either team convert a 4th down?
Yes: -349
No: +281
Over the last four Super Bowls, which is a small sample size, there were two or more attempts at fourth-down conversions in each game as the league has become more aggressive in this area. Additionally, there has been at least one conversion in every Super Bowl during this time.
During this postseason, the 49ers have only attempted one fourth-down conversion and they had the fewest attempts during the regular season with only 13. Therefore, there is some concern that Kyle Shanahan may play it safe in this game. In the 2020 Super Bowl against the Chiefs, his offense went 0-1 on fourth down, and in Super Bowl LI with the Falcons, they didn’t attempt a fourth-down conversion.
However, it could be argued that this is the most talented offense that Shanahan has ever had. To keep the ball away from Mahomes, he might take some chances on fourth and short.
Finally, the odds mean that you have to lay $349 to win $100, but if one team gets aggressive in the first quarter, this could be a bet that you don’t have to worry about.
PICK: Yes, a team will convert a 4th down (-349)