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Super Bowl Prop Bets - Game Propositions

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Super Bowl Prop Bets - Game Propositions

When it comes to Super Bowl proposition bets, everybody loves to get into the action. There are more bets offered than seems humanly possible, as it's the last opportunity for the sportsbooks to get their hand in your wallet, or purse.

There are three primary types of Super Bowl propositions - team bets, player bets, and game bets. Team bets are those relating to the performance of one of the two teams, player bets are those relating to the performance of specific players, while game bets, naturally, deal with the game and can include pregame, post-game, and halftime activities.

In this article, we'll look at the team propositions available for betting. All lines are from The Greek, but since odds will vary from sportsbook to sportsbook, it's worth shopping around for the best numbers before placing a bet.

NOTE: The Super Bowl propositions are listed in money line format. If you're new to the world of sports betting, I would suggest reading Understanding Money Lines first, as the odds will be easier to understand.

The game propositions is where bettors will find the largest array of Super Bowl props and betting opportunities. These props include everything from the now famous coin toss wager to which quarterback will throw for more yards.

Before the Game Propositions

Will the coin land on:
Heads -105
Tails -105

Who will win the coin toss:
Pittsburgh Steelers -105
Arizona Cardinals -105

Team to receive the opening kickoff in the game:
Pittsburgh Steelers +160
Arizona Cardinals -200

First team to kickoff will be:
Pittsburgh Steelers -200
Arizona Cardinals +160

First Quarter Propositions

Most passing yards in first quarter:
Roethlisberger +6.5 yards -120
Kurt Warner -6.5 yards -110

Most completions in first quarter:
Roethlisberger +1.5 completions -105
Kurt Warner -1.5 completions -125

Most receiving yards in quarter:
Santonio Holmes +120
Anquan Boldin -150

Most receiving yards in quarter:
Nate Washington -115
Steve Breaston -115

Most receptions in first quarter:
Santonio Holmes +125
Anquan Boldin -155

Most receptions in quarter:
Nate Washington -115
Steve Breaston -115

Most rushing yards in quarter:
Willie Parker -6.5 yards +100
Edgerrin James +6.5 yards -130

Will there be a score in first 7:30 of first quarter?
Yes -170
No +140

First Half Propositions

Most passing yards in half:
Roethlisberger +12.5 yards -115
Kurt Warner -12.5 yards -115

Most completions in half:
Roethlisberger +3.5 +125
Kurt Warner -3.5 -155

Most receiving yards in half:
Santonio Holmes +5.5 -120
Anquan Boldin -5.5 -110

Most receiving yards in half:
Nate Washington +3 -120
Steve Breaston -3 -110

Most receptions in first half:
Santonio Holmes +1.5 +100
Anquan Boldin -1.5 -130

Most receptions in first half:
Nate Washington +.5 -150
Steve Breaston -.5 +120

Most rushing yards in half:
Willie Parker -15.5 yards +120
Edgerrin James +15.5 yards -150

Will there be a score in last two minutes of first half?
Yes -240
No +200

Will both teams have the lead in the first half?
Yes +120
No -150

Will there be a lost fumble in first half?
Yes -150
No +120

Second Half Propositions

Steelers first pass of third quarter will be:
Complete -185
Incomplete +155
Intercepted +800

Cardinals first pass of third quarter will be:
Complete -185
Incomplete +155
Intercepted +800

Will there be a score in first 7:30 of second half?
Yes -175
No +145

Steelers first pass of fourth quarter will be:
Complete -185
Incomplete +155
Intercepted +800

Cardinals first pass of fourth quarter will be:
Complete -185
Incomplete +155
Intercepted +800

Who will score first in fourth quarter:
Pittsburgh Steelers -140
Arizona Cardinals +110

First score of second half:
Touchdown -175
Field Goal or Safety +145
No score in second half +800

First team to kick field goal in second half:
Pittsburgh -130
Arizona +100

Team to call first timeout in second half:
Pittsburgh -115
Arizona -115

Will there be a lead change in the second half?
Yes +185
No -225

Will there be more points scored in:
First half +.5 point -120

Second half + OT -.5 point -110

Entire Game Propositions

What will happen in first coaches challenge?
Play stands -130
Play overturned +100

Total punts by both teams:
Over 9.5 +105
Under 9.5 -135

Total quarterback sacks:
Over 5.5 +105
Under 5.5 -135

Total number of kickoff returns:
Over 9.5 +110
Under 9.5 -140

Total number of penalties:
Over 11.5 -140
Under 11.5 +110

Total combined net rushing yards:
Over 185.5 +105
Under 185.5 -135

Total combined first downs:
Over 38.5 +135
Under 38.5 -165

Total combined third down conversions:
Over 10.5 -140
Under 10.5 +110

Total combined lost fumbles:
Over 1.5 +110
Under 1.5 -140

Total combined interceptions:
Over 2.5 +130
Under 2.5 -160

Total combined pass completions:
Over 42 +115
Under 42 -145

Total blocked punts:
Over .5 +700
Under .5 -1000

Total points scored in first 25 minutes:
Over 19.5 +105
Under 19.5 -135

Longest TD in game:
Over 44.5 yards -135
Under 44.5 yards +105

Number of players with passing attempts:
Over 2.5 +170
Under 2.5 -210

Total net yards gained in game: Over 670.5 +120
Under 670.5 -150

Total distance of first punt:
Over 41.5 yards -125
Under 41.5 yards -105

Distance of first made field goal:
Over 32.5 yards -115
Under 32.5 yards -115

Largest lead by either team will be:
Over 14.5 points -115
Under 14.5 points -115

Will either team score three unanswered times in game?
Yes -200
No +160

Will a special teams or defensive TD be scored?
Yes +180
No -220

Will the team that scores first win the game?
Yes -210
No +170

Will the game ever be tied after the first score?
Yes +120
No -150

Will there be a 2-point conversion attempt?
Yes +250
No -320

More propositions listed on the next page.

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