The latest point spread for Super Bowl XLVII currently has Jim Harbaugh’s San Francisco 49ers as four-point favorites over his brother John’s Baltimore Ravens.
Prop bets exist on a weekly basis throughout the football season but during the Super Bowl, a lot of additional items are announced for people to place their hard earned money on. For example, you can already bet on Beyonce’s outfit top color (white is the favorite, pink is the longshot), hair style, or even if her husband Jay-Z will join her on stage.
Even a bet exists as to whether she’ll admit to lip synching during President Barak Obama’s Inauguration event last week.
Players pasts are already dug up for story lines in preparation for the Super Bowl and now with the Harbaugh brothers coaching against each other during the biggest game of their lifetime, additional betting situations have been created as well.
In total, Las Vegas sports-book Bovada has added an additional seven prop bets pertaining to the Harbaugh family for Super Bowl XLVII. Here they are:
How many times will Jack Harbaugh be shown on TV?
Must be from kick off until final whistle. Live pictures only. Half time does not count.
Over/Under: 2 times
Odds: Over (-130) / Under (-110)
Payout: If $50 is wagered, winner would receive $38.46 for betting the over, or $45.45 for betting the under.
How many times will “Harbaugh” be said during the game?
Must be from kick off until final whistle. Live pictures only. Half time does not count.
Over/Under: 20.5 times
Odds: Over (-135) / Under (-110)
Payout: If $50 is wagered, winner would receive $37.04 for betting the over, or $47.62 for betting the under.
Will either Jack or Jackie Harbaugh be shown on TV wearing any clothing that has either a SF or BAL logo on it during the game?
Must be from kick off until final whistle. Live pictures only. Half time does not count.
Odds: Yes (+200), No (-300)
Payout: If $50 is wagered, winner would double their money to $100 for “yes”, or win $16.67 for “No.”
How many times will the game be referred to as the Harbaugh Bowl or HarBowl or Super Baugh during the game?
Must be from kick off until final whistle. Live pictures only. Half time does not count.
Over/Under: 2.5 times
Odds: Over (-110), Under (-130)
Payout: If $50 is wagered, winner of picking the favored over would receive $45.45, or if they picked the under, they would receive $38.46.
Who will be mentioned more by full name during the game?
Must be from kick off until final whistle. Live pictures only. Half time does not count. Must clearly say full name.
Odds: Jim Harbaugh and John Harbaugh are both at (-120)
Payout: If your guess is correct on a $50 wager, you would win $41.67.
How long will the post game handshake/hug between John and Jim Harbaugh last?
Must be clearly shown on TV. Will be from moment of the touch to moment of release.Â
Over/Under: 7.5 seconds
Odds: Both set at (-120)
Payout: If your guess is correct on a $50 wager, you would win $41.67.
Who will be  shown first during the game?
Must be from kick off until final whistle. Live pictures only. Half time does not count.
Odds: Even between John Harbaugh and Jim Harbaugh, Split screen shot of both (+400)
Payout: On a $50 bet, you would double your money if you picked either coach correctly. If you bet on split screen, you would quadruple  your money.
Clearly wagering money on the Super Bowl is a game within itself. While players will be heading to the Big Easy for a business trip, a lot of temptations also exist. Let’s hope that at least the Ravens stay out of trouble because you can even bet on a player arrest on either team from now until kickoff and receive a payout of five times your bet with the +500 odds.
