Here are some of the wacky things to bet on for Sunday's big game

Feb 2 2021, 11:22 pm

The teams for The Big Game have finally been decided, and it’s one of the most exciting match-ups football fans could have wished for. 

The veteran, Tom Brady, is aiming for his seventh NFL championship, this time with a new team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They’ll be facing off against the defending champs, the Kansas City Chiefs, led by their young quarterback, Patrick Mahomes.

The game already has the makings of a classic, but PlayNow.com is here to make it more engaging. PlayNow Sports adds excitement to any game-day experience by having some of the most epic bets of the year.

PlayNow.com is the only regulated online gambling site in BC, meaning that players can rely on a safe and secure gambling experience, and will be matching 100% of a player’s deposits up to $100. With more than 525 markets to bet on, there’s excitement in every single aspect of this year’s NFL championship game.

This includes all of the usual bets that players can place, like the point spread, which team will win, and who will emerge as the MVP. But there’s a lot more beyond the game.

Here are just a few of the quirky things to bet on in this year’s championship game. The odds for all bets below are relevant at the time of publishing but are subject to change. 

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Bet on how long will the national anthem be 

This year, the national anthem will be sung by Eric Church and Jazmine Sullivan. Guessing the length of the national anthem is one of the most popular novelty bets because it kicks the game off. 

How long will it take Eric Church and Jazmine Sullivan to sing the national anthem?

  • Over 117.5 seconds (1.80)
  • Under 117.5 seconds (1.86)

First head coach to be shown during the national anthem

  • Andy Reid (1.86)
  • Bruce Arians (2.10)
  • Both at the same time/split screens (10.00)
  • No head coach shown (15.00)

Bet on different play makers

Tom Brady total passing yards

  • Over 300.5 (1.86)
  • Under 300.5 (1.86)

Patrick Mahomes total passing completions

  • Over 28.5 (1.86)
  • Under 28.5 (1.86)

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Bet on the half-time show

Canadian-born artist, The Weeknd, will be performing during this year’s halftime show.

What will be the first song?

  • Can’t Feel My Face (3.50)  
  • Starboy (3.50)
  • Pray For Me (4.00)
  • Blinding Lights (5.00)
  • Hawai (6.00)
  • In Your Eyes (6.00)
  • Save Your Tears (7.00)
  • Heartless (9.00)
  • The Hills (9.00)
  • I Feel It Coming (11.00)

What will be the last song?

  • Blinding Lights (1.33)
  • Save Your Tears (5.00)
  • In Your Eyes (7.00)
  • Heartless (8.00)
  • Pray for Me (8.00)
  • Hawai (9.00)
  • Starboy (13.00)
  • Can’t Feel My Face (15.00)
  • The Hills (15.00)
  • I Feel It Coming (19.00)

How many songs will be performed at the halftime show?

  • 5 or less (5.50)
  • 6 (6.50)
  • 7 (4.75)
  • 8 (4.25)
  • 9 (4.50)
  • 10 (5.25)
  • 11 (6.50)
  • 12 (8.00)
  • 13 or More (7.00)

How many guest singers will appear during the halftime show?

  • Over 1.5 (2.00)
  • Under 1.5 (1.71)

How many wardrobe changes will The Weeknd make?

  • Over 1.0 (1.83)
  • Under 1.0 (1.83)

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And there are bets on the broadcast, too

Pay close attention to the announcers during The Big Game’s broadcast.

Will Tony Romo say “I DON’T KNOW, JIM” during the game broadcast?

  • Yes (1.57)
  • No (2.25)

Which quarterback will Tony Romo mention by full name first after the opening kickoff?

  • Patrick Mahomes (1.90)
  • Tom Brady (1.76)

What will be the US TV viewership be for The Big Game (in millions)?

  • Over 116.5 (1.83)
  • Under 116.5 (1.83)

How many times will Roger Goodell be shown?

  • Over 1.5 (2.25)
  • Under 1.5 (1.57)

How many times will Gisele Bündchen be shown?

  • Over 2.0 (1.74)
  • Under 2.0 (1.95)

You can also bet on these random things…

Your guess is as good as anyone’s with these wildly fun bets.

What will be the first Gatorade colour dunked over the winning coach?

  • Orange (2.20)
  • Yellow/Lime/Green (3.75)
  • Red (4.00)
  • Blue (8.00)
  • Purple (9.00)
  • Clear/White (10.00)

Who will the MVP mention first in his speech?

  • Teammates (1.90)
  • God (3.00)
  • Family (6.00)
  • Disney (7.00)
  • City (8.00)
  • Country (11.00)
  • Coaches (13.00)
  • The Opposing Team (15.00)
  • Owner (26.00)
  • Any Other (11.00)

Whether you’re a new or existing player, with this promotionyou’ll receive a 100% Match Deposit Bonus on PlayNow.com. You’ll have until February 8, 2021, to place your bets — just in time for The Big Game on Sunday. 

All you have to do is register or log in to your PlayNow.com account and enter the promo code DHNFL2021 on the My Promotions Page before your first deposit. Please see here for terms and conditions.

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