When the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots kick off in Santa Clara this Sunday, the real “sharps” won’t just be watching the point spread. While the game itself is a heavyweight bout between Sam Darnold’s redemption arc and Drake Maye’s rapid ascent, the broadcast booth on NBC offers a completely different arena for profit.
Prop betting on the broadcast has evolved from a novelty into a calculated science. With Cris Collinsworth and Mike Tirico on the call, we have years of tendencies to exploit. Here is where the smart money is landing for the Super Bowl LX airwaves.
The “Cardi B” Cameo: A Halftime Lock?
With Bad Bunny headlining the halftime show, the rumors of a Cardi B appearance are reaching a fever pitch—partly because her partner, Patriots star Stefon Diggs, is playing for the Lombardi.
The market on her 1st Cam Shot Top is wide open. While a “Jersey” (+250) is the sentimental choice for a player’s spouse, Cardi is a fashion icon first. The Jacket (+175) is the smart play here. It’s February in Northern California; even under the stadium lights, a high-fashion layers play fits her brand and the weather.
The Booth Narrative: “Beast Mode” vs. The Rookie
Cris Collinsworth loves a “callback” narrative. With Seattle back in the Big Game, expect the ghost of Marshawn Lynch to haunt the broadcast. The line for “Beast Mode” to be said first (-350) is heavily juiced for a reason—it’s the definitive Seattle shorthand. However, for better value, look at JSN (Jaxon Smith-Njigba) Over 2 Times (-190). As Seattle’s primary chain-mover, his name will be a staple of Tirico’s play-by-play.
The Patriots’ Identity Crisis
New England’s turnaround from a 4-13 basement dweller to a 13-4 powerhouse is the “feel-good” story NBC will hammer home. Between the two “Mentioned First” options, take Pats 4-13 record to 13-4 (-110). Producers love a “Before and After” graphic, and this stat perfectly encapsulates the Drake Maye era.
Expert Picks for the Board:
- Tom Brady Shown Over 1.5 Times (+185): This is the “Value Bet” of the night. Brady is the looming shadow over every Patriots Super Bowl. Between pre-game tributes and shots of him in a luxury suite, hitting “Over 1.5” feels like stealing.
- Mack Hollins Barefoot Entering Stadium (YES -1500): The juice is astronomical, but it’s a “lock” for a reason. Hollins has made this his spiritual ritual, even in the freezing Foxborough snow. In the California sun? He’s definitely losing the shoes.
- Drake Maye Married to Middle School Sweetheart (YES +300): At plus money, this is a fantastic flyer. Ann Michael Maye has become a media darling this week. Expect Melissa Stark to drop this “human interest” nugget during a quiet moment in the second quarter.
