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Super Bowl 2014 Odds: The lighter side of sports betting

From the length of Renee Fleming singing of the National Anthem to how many times Peyton Manning says the word "Omaha" during the game, you can apparently bet on it.

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SB Nation 2014 NFL Playoff CoverageThese were taken from Bovada and cover many of the lesser known stats that will take place during Super Bowl XLVIII. Some of them are kind of interesting, but many others are just down right silly. It's amazing what people might spend their hard earned cash on.

Will it snow during the game?
Yes +300 (3/1)
No -500 (1/5)

What will be the temperature at Kickoff?
Over/Under 34 degrees Fahrenheit

What will be the lowest temperature during the game?
Over/Under 31 degrees Fahrenheit

Will the power go out in the stadium during the game?
Yes 25/1

How long will it take Renee Fleming to sing the US National Anthem?
Over 2 minutes 30 seconds EVEN (1/1)
Under 2 minutes 30 seconds -140 (5/7)

Will Renee Fleming forget or omit at least 1 word of the official US National Anthem?
Yes +250 (5/2)
No -400 (1/4)

Will Renee Fleming wear gloves when she starts singing the US National Anthem?
Yes -200 (1/2)
No +150 (3/2)

If Renee Fleming wears gloves when she starts singing US National Anthem what color will they be?
White 5/4
Black 3/2
Red 4/1
Any Other Color 3/1

Will Knowshon Moreno cry during the singing of the National Anthem?
Yes +400 (4/1)
No -700 (1/7)

How many times will Peyton Manning say "Omaha" during the game?
Over/Under 27½

How many times will Archie Manning be shown on TV during the game?
Over/Under 2½

How many times will Eli Manning be shown on TV during the game?
Over/Under 3½

What will be said more during the game?
Reference to Denver Broncos #1 or Best Offense -110
Reference to Seattle Seahawks #1 or Best Defense -110

Which coach will be mentioned first by name after kickoff?
Pete Carroll -110
John Fox -110

Who will be seen first on TV after kickoff?
Erin Andrews -140 (5/7)
Pam Oliver EVEN (1/1)

Will Michael Crabtree mention Richard Sherman in a tweet during the Super Bowl from kickoff until final whistle?
Yes +150 (3/2)
No -200 (1/2)

How many times will "12th man" be said during the game?
Over/Under 2½

How many times will "Beast Mode" be said during the game?
Over/Under 2

Will the announcers say the word "Marijuana" during the game?
Yes +550 (11/2)
No -900 (1/9)

Will the announcers refer to Russell Wilson being drafted in the MLB?
Yes +150 (3/2)
No -200 (1/2)

Will Bruno Mars and the Red Hot Chili Peppers play a song on stage at the same time?
Yes -200 (1/2)
No +150 (3/2)

Which song will Bruno Mars perform first?
Treasure 2/1
Grenade 5/2
Locked Out Of Heaven 3/1
Just The Way You Are 6/1
Marry You 7/1
The Lazy Song 10/1
Gorilla 10/1

What will Bruno Mars be wearing on his head at the start of his Half Time performance?
Fedora 2/3
No hat 2/1
Fur Hat 5/1
Tuque 8/1

Will any member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers be shirtless during their performance?
Yes EVEN (1/1)
No -140 (5/7)

Will the Halftime show break the record for most watched ever (Record Madonna 114 million viewers)?
Yes +150 (3/2)
No -200 (1/2)

Will any player receive a penalty for excessive celebration?
Yes +300 (3/1)
No -500 (1/5)

Who will Barack Obama pick to win the game?
Seattle Seahawks -110
Denver Broncos -110

Will Richard Sherman be interviewed on field after the game by Erin Andrews on the live FOX broadcast and shown on TV?
Yes -110
No -110

What Color will the Gatorade (or liquid) be that is dumped on the Head Coach of the Winning Super Bowl Team?
Clear/Water 2/1
Orange 3/1
Yellow 3/1
Red 5/1
Blue 7/1
Green 10/1

Who will the Super Bowl MVP of the mention first in his speech?
Teammates 2/1
God 5/2
Fans 5/1
Other Team or Player on Other Team 7/1
Coach 12/1
Family 12/1
Owner 25/1
Does not mention any of the above 4/1

What will the TV Rating be for the Super Bowl?
Over/Under Nielsen Rating 47½

How many average viewers will the game have?
Over/Under 112 Million Viewers

Which region will have the higher local TV Rating?
Denver -140 (5/7)
Seattle EVEN (1/1)

What will happen with the Dow Jones the day after the Super Bowl?
Market Up -140 (5/7)
Market Down EVEN (1/1)