Super Bowl Prop Bets
For the average NFL game, bettors have dozens of bets to consider. On Super Bowl Sunday, the prop bets climb into the hundreds.
In New Jersey, you can bet on most things that happen in the Super Bowl including fun props, like the coin toss or Gatorade shower. If betting on just the Super Bowl isn’t enough, you can even make crossover prop bets combined with NBA or NHL props.
All in all, Super Bowl props are a big deal. Here’s how to bet on them at legal New Jersey online betting sites.
Super Bowl 57 Live Props
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Top 3 books for Super Bowl props in NJ
New Jersey sports bettors have plenty of choices on Super Bowl Sunday. There will be hundreds of prop bets for the Super Bowl to sort through — and that’s only after you decide on a sportsbook. To save you some time, here are three top NJ sportsbooks for betting on Super Bowl props.
1. DraftKings Super Bowl props
Maybe the smoothest betting platform in the industry, DraftKings Sportsbook New Jersey is a go-to Super Bowl spot. These are the main draws:
- Best prop betting menu layout in the industry.
- Awesome live betting section once the Super Bowl kicks off.
- Free and paid betting pools with big prizes.
For the Super Bowl, DraftKings will have plenty of standard props:
- Who will score a TD during the game?
- Which player will win the Super Bowl MVP?
But you’ll also find a long list of more esoteric props from the “Fat Man TD” to the Doink Special. One of its most popular bets from last year tied together with the length of the national anthem with the time of the game’s scoring drives.
2. FanDuel Super Bowl props
The overall leading sportsbook in New Jersey, the FanDuel New Jersey betting app is incredibly user-friendly and a great place for all the options of Super Bowl betting. The clean layout makes it really simple to find what you’re looking for:
- Large selection of props and special big game promos.
- Same-game parlay tab for building multi-leg wagers.
- Crossover props and Super Bowl odds boosts.
On Super Bowl Sunday, the prop betting menu will be full of props like total yardage, TD scorers, the first down, longest penalty, and more.
One area where FanDuel stands out is its multiple-choice props with odds boosts, such as a side to score first and win. Last year, the site offered odds of +146 for that to happen.
3. Caesars Super Bowl props
Caesars Sportsbook in New Jersey may not be quite as flashy in appearance, but this is a really good betting platform that keeps it simple. The odds for all of your Super Bowl bets are on point, and you’ll have a similarly large menu of prop bets to explore.
- Simple layout while still offering lots of varied props.
- Same-game parlays and live betting.
- Always competitive odds and unique Super Bowl promos.
Caesars has the full range of popular Super Bowl props along with competitive odds. If you prefer sticking to things like star player performances, you’ll be more than covered. Here are some other things we like:
- Caesars odds boosts.
- Two-sided props.
- Bets that you won’t find everywhere else, such as which side will have more possessions during the game.
What Super Bowl props can you bet on in NJ?
At legal sportsbooks across the US, one of the rules that you’ll commonly see is this: You can only bet on actual sports events and outcomes based on what happens during a game or season. That being the case, you won’t see bets on things like the US presidential election, the weather, or reality television shows. When it comes time for the Super Bowl, the line gets blurry.
While regulators in many states still hold firm and frown upon entertainment-focused wagers for the big game, that’s not the case in New Jersey. That doesn’t mean that anything goes, but it does mean that you’ll find Super Bowl betting options here that you won’t find in other nearby legal states.
For example, you can bet on the result of the opening coin toss, wager on the color of Gatorade that the winning side will use to celebrate, and more. Check our live Super Bowl props odds feed for all of the standard team and player props you’ll find for SB56. Below find a deeper look at the various categories of props that you’ll come across exclusively in New Jersey.
Super Bowl player props
During the regular NFL betting season, player props are huge attractions at legal online sportsbooks. It’s basically a mash-up of sports betting and fantasy sports as you get to place direct wagers on the statistical accomplishments of players.
Props remain in high demand throughout the NFL playoffs. When it’s time for the Super Bowl, interest expands even more, as does the number of options for bettors to consider.
- Over/under on yardage and receptions
- For example: Jalen Hurts over/under 269.5 passing yards.
- QB-specific props — completions, attempts, etc.
- For example: Patrick Mahomes will complete over/under 24.5 passes.
- RB, WR, TE and defensive player props
- For example: Total sacks plus tackles for Matthew Judon — over/under 6.5.
When researching player props, helpful areas to look at include fantasy projections from sources that you trust, player statistical averages and what the opponent typically allows to that position. Player props give you something to cheer for on nearly every Super Bowl play.
Touchdown props
If you’re at a Super Bowl party and a player hits paydirt, there’s a good chance that you’ll hear lots of noise. Those who bet on that player finding the end zone will be among the loudest. Touchdown props are big deals for legal sportsbooks as they continue to grow in popularity. You can wager on TDs in a few ways:
- Player to score a TD at any time during the game.
- First TD scorer in the game.
- Last TD scorer in the game.
- Player to score two-plus TDs.
Using the anytime TD scorer as an example, there will be odds for all players with a realistic shot at scoring. If you have a knack for picking which players will score, TD props can prove to be a welcome addition to the Super Bowl betting landscape.
Super Bowl team props
There are also Super Bowl props that focus on each of the teams. There will be bets on the performances of both squads, as well as options for direct comparisons between the two:
- Which side will have more passing yards — Eagles or Chiefs?
- How many total rushing yards for the Chief — over/under 139.5?
- Total points scored by the Eagles — over/under 27.5?
Just like player props, you can dig into projections and historical averages to come up with reasonable expectations.
Offensive vs. defensive props
In the NFL, offense sells tickets while defense wins championships, or so the saying goes. When it comes to props, the offensive side of the ball may garner more attention, but there will also be options to explore for the defense and special teams.
- While there be a defensive or special teams score in the game — yes/no?
- Which side will have more sacks in the game — Eagles or Chiefs?
- Who will have more solo tackles — Nick Bolton or Haason Reddick?
Defensive stats tend to fly under the radar, but there’s plenty of information out there for those willing to take the plunge. Since the defenders don’t receive as much love from the betting public, you may even find that there are chances to find a discernible betting edge.
Crossover props
The Super Bowl may be the biggest betting event of the year, but it’s not the only game in town for the day. There will be other sports going on. Legal sportsbooks will even let you tie together action from both with crossover props. Here are some examples:
- Super Bowl winner plus the victor of an NBA, NHL or college basketball game
- Scoring props for the day’s star players, such as “Kevin Durant to score more than 30 points and Patrick Mahomes to throw for more than 300 yards — yes/no.”
- Over/under on total points scored in the Super Bowl plus another of the day’s games.
The menu is typically really big in New Jersey. This year could be the biggest yet.
Fun Super Bowl prop bets
Whenever you put money at risk in sports betting, you’ll of course want to win. However, there should also be an entertainment aspect to wagering. This is especially true for the Super Bowl. Beyond all of the stat-centric options, there will also be some bets that are at least a little more fun in nature:
- Will the team that wins the coin toss also win the game?
- Which side will have more punts in the game?
- Will any offensive or defensive lineman score a TD?
The last item on the list has grown to be incredibly popular. Known as “fat guy TDs,” these have been an attraction to fans ever since William “The Refrigerator” Perry’s memorable plunge at Super Bowl XX. Looking back to last year, DraftKings was offering odds of +2000 on this wager, so the potential for a fantastic return is there if this scenario comes to pass.
Super Bowl coin toss props
If you’re right, you can kick the Super Bowl off with a bang. On the other hand, the wrong call could be a portent of a long evening. The Super Bowl coin toss bet is one of the most popular wagers on the board. Bettors have to decide between the two possible outcomes:
- Heads -105
- Tails -105
For those looking for trends to lean on, tails leads by a margin of 29-26 on an all-time basis. In reality, it’s a 50/50 proposition, but there have been some streaks through the years. Beyond the flip result, you may also come across other variations:
- Will the player who calls the opening toss get it right?
- What will be the choice of the winning side — receive or defer?
- Will the team that wins the flip go on to win the game?
Super Bowl Gatorade shower props
Since the 1980s, a common tradition on the winning sideline at the Super Bowl has called for the head coach to receive a dousing of Gatorade. Yep, you can bet on that, too. Here’s what the odds looked like at FanDuel one year:
| Orange | +200 |
| Blue | +300 |
| Yellow/Green/Lime | +450 |
| Clear/Water | +450 |
| Red/Pink | +800 |
| Purple | +1000 |
And at the end of the game, Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay received a blue Gatorade shower. At Super Bowl prop odds of +300, the return was solid, with those who dropped $20 on this prop receiving $80 back.
Super Bowl national anthem props
Contrary to popular belief, you can’t directly bet on the length of time that it will take for the singing of the national anthem, at least not legally. However, DraftKings has a workaround. Here’s what it looked like at Super Bowl LV.
- Any scoring drive to take less time than the national anthem?
- Yes -335
- No +250
Jazmine Sullivan and Eric Church finished their rendition of the anthem in two minutes and 17 seconds. At the end of the first half, a Buccaneers scoring drive took all of 55 seconds to give “yes” bettors the win. Gambling odds of -335 didn’t give them all that much to cheer about, but the wager is still an interesting way to enhance rooting interest.
Super Bowl prop bets to avoid
Just because there’s an interesting prop on the menu, that doesn’t mean you have to bet on it. As always, your wagering decisions should come down to the bets that you’re most confident about. There’s nothing wrong with having some fun with a really small part of your bankroll, but here’s a trio of sucker bets that you’ll want to avoid.
- Will the opening kickoff be returned for a TD?
- Through 55 Super Bowls, this has happened exactly one time. Take a pass and save your funds for props that are more realistic.
- Will there be a safety in the game?
- This has been a bit of a more regular occurrence, with nine safeties in Super Bowl history, but it remains very unlikely to happen.
- Will the Super Bowl MVP be on the losing team?
- This has also happened only once at the Super Bowl. It’s really tough to see it happening again in the instant-reaction world of today.
The above bets could be entertaining if you’re at a party and happen to be the one who made the right call, but reality suggests that they’re just not worth the effort — or your money. As opposed to lighting a portion of your bankroll on fire in hopes of some grins and backslaps, spend your time focusing on more realistic options.
Super Bowl prop bet sheets
If you’re looking to kick your Super Bowl gathering up a couple of levels, we have a number of suggestions for you to check out here. One of the options that’s generally a big hit is setting up a game based on Super Bowl props.
In a nutshell, you can put together a simple sheet with some of the best Super Bowl prop bets. You could keep it as simple as 10 or 12, or really bump things up with 20 or 30 props to guess on.
All of the participants fill out their sheets, and the ones who get the most props correct win bragging rights. As for what to include, a mix of realistic, entertaining and long-shot props should do the trick for most crowds. If nothing else, attendees will have even more rooting interest than normal.
How to place Super Bowl prop bets in New Jersey
Before you can bet on Super Bowl props, you’re going to need an account at a legal sportsbook in New Jersey. Thankfully, signing up for one is a quick and painless process. Here’s what you need to do.
- Head to a legal online book that you like the look of, create an account and claim any sportsbook welcome bonuses.
- Make your first deposit and/or use any bonus bets.
- Navigate to the Super Bowl prop betting page when it goes live.
- Scroll through the options, make your picks and place your bets.
You can get all of your bets in before the game gets underway, but you may also want to keep some funds aside for live betting. This can bring the excitement of the Super Bowl to whole new levels. There will be even more props to explore as the game plays out.