Guide to Super Bowl prop bets

This Sunday, millions of people around the country will be watching Super Bowl XLVI. Some want to see the rematch of the Super Bowl four years prior, when the New York Giants shocked the previously undefeated New England Patriots. Others are interested in the new commercials that are set to debut during the game. I, however, will be focusing much of my attention on prop bets, or bets that don't directly involve the final outcome of the game. I don't actually wager anything, mind you, but I do love coming up with bets befitting the spectacle that is the Super Bowl. Without further ado, in caps are my predictions on some interesting prop bets with odds in parentheses. Some of these bets are real, and others I came up with on my own.

Over/under 94 seconds for Kelly Clarkson to perform the National Anthem: OVER (-120). When a female singer known for her range performs the "Star Spangled Banner," the rendition can last forever. This is not a Billy Joel situation, where he sped through the Anthem in a largely traditional fashion. Clarkson will belt, hold her notes and potentially cry if she catches a glimpse at Eli Manning standing awkwardly on the sidelines.

What color will Madonna's hair be during the Super Bowl Halftime Show? ANY COLOR BESIDES BLONDE (+250). There's a good reason that Madonna and Dennis Rodman once were in a relationship with one another: They each constantly change their look. I expect Madonna, who has been a blonde for a relatively long time, to dye her hair at least seven times during her 10-15 minute set, and then shave her head as she duets with Sinead O'Connor. Nothing would compare to that.

Over/under one time that David Tyree's 2008 Super Bowl catch will be shown be shown on TV during the game (halftime does not count): OVER (-150). This is easy money. Tyree's famous helmet grab helped lead the Giants to their win over the Patriots four years earlier. Eli Manning is still the Giants' QB, and broadcasting booths love showing the same footage repeatedly if it helps establish a narrative. The bet should have been over/under three million Patriots fans cursing every time they watch the catch (OVER).

What color will Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick wear during the game? GRAY (OFF). All right, I made this one up. Still, there's no way he wears anything other than the blandest color possible, right? Belichick's goal is to remain unseen by the hundreds of millions of people who will be paying attention, in part, precisely to him. Bonus points if, in a public acknowledgement that he is actually the spawn of Satan, Belichick wears all red.

Who will score the first touchdown of the Super Bowl? BENJARVIS GREEN-ELLIS (+900). Both of these teams are very pass-happy, but Green-Ellis is locked in as the goal line running back for New England, and with zero fumbles in his NFL career, he's someone that Belichick can trust. A passing touchdown could go to any number of players, and the Giants split Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw in goal-line situations at running back. Of course, if you don't think any touchdowns will be scored during the entire game, you can bet on that too (+50000(!)).

Over/Under 3.5 times that Patriots owner Robert Kraft is shown on TV during the game (live pictures only): OVER (-140). The only way Kraft is not shown is if the Patriots get blown out. I don't see that happening since New England's offense is far too explosive. Every time New England scores a touchdown or gets an interception, NBC will show Kraft celebrating in the press box. This also gives the network an excuse to show you what the owner's box in the Super Bowl looks like so you can feel even more ashamed that you're watching the game on a 15-inch, black-and-white television.

Who will be named Super Bowl MVP? TIM TEBOW (No odds because he does not approve of your gambling). In fact, Tebow very well might perform in the halftime show and sing the National Anthem. But then, there are some things that even prop bets cannot cover.