One of the iconic postgame championship rituals is the Gatorade shower that a team bestows on its head coach. Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh sensed the cooler behind him and was able to dodge the deluge, but most coaches either are not that nimble or are mentally distracted when the players arrive carrying their cold, sticky bath. One of the most popular sports betting props connected to the Super Bowl is a real choice of chance – guessing which color Gatorade will pour from the cooler. Last year, in the waning seconds of Super Bowl 58, as the last seconds ticked away, some members of the Kansas City Chiefs doused head coach Andy Reid with a color that surprised many bettors – purple, which has only been the Gatorade color in two other Super Bowls since 2001. Read on to get our advice about this prop.
NFL Betting Analysis: Super Bowl 58 Gatorade Shower Betting Props
Where: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada
When: Sunday, February 11, 2024, 6:30 PM
TV/Stream: CBS
Color Odds for Gatorade Shower
- Purple +225
- Blue +275
- Orange +300
- Red/Pink +500
- Clear +1000
- No Gatorade Bath +1600
Orange is a wise choice
Between 2001 and 2023, orange Gatorade was the most popular color, appearing five times. One of the biggest props at BetMGM this week has been the choice of orange as the color, opening with a +500 moneyline but dropping significantly with the action.
But what about blue?
In recent years, blue Gatorade has shown up three times in the last five Super Bowls (and four times in the last nine). The blue choice has a +275 line at BetMGM because of these reasons.
Don’t forget red and pink
The Super Bowl takes place just three days before Valentine’s Day this year. However, red and pink Gatoraade have not shown up in the Super Bowl cooler since the dawn of the twenty-first century. Even so, these two colors have the same odds (+500) as does orange did when it opened.
Remember the clear Gatorade
Between 2005 and 2008, the Super Bowl Gatorade was clear. This time around, it shows up at +1000 odds, making it a bit of a long shot, but there’s nothing keeping the Gatorade planners from turning back the clock.
Can you really bet on the color of Gatorade?
In some states, sports betting is legal – but this prop is not. Why not? It has no impact on the outcome of the game. Wagers beyond the outcome of the game, in terms of team and player props, are not legal in all states that have allowed wagers on games. The fact that the Gatorade color is known before the end of the game represents a risk for sportsbooks, because the drink has to be mixed and placed into the cooler at least somewhat ahead of time. If you are a US-based bettor, you’ll want to check the law in your state and see if you can get action on this prop. At this writing, states where you can wager on this include Arizona, Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oregon, Washington DC, West Virginia and Wyoming, but this is subject to change.
| Super Bowl 58 Picks Odds Subject to Change |
SPREAD | MONEYLINE | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | +2 | +105 | U 47.5 |
| San Francisco 49ers | -2 | -125 | O 47.5 |
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The Best Early Super Bowl 58 Betting Props for Chiefs and 49ers
When the Kansas City Chiefs meet the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl 58, we’ll see a rematch of the title game from just four years ago, when the Chiefs came back from a double-digit deficit to win their first world championship in 50 years. In four seasons, though, the teams have undergone significant change. The 49ers have a better quarterback, upgrading from Jimmy Garoppolo to Brock Purdy. One franchise wide receiver (Emmanuel Sanders) has been replaced by another (Brandon Aiyuk). Tailback Christian McCaffrey gives the 49ers a powerful running game that they arguably lacked four years ago. The Chiefs have upgraded their defense significantly, with Nick Bolton, L’Jarius Sneed and Chris Jones keying the three levels and leading the team to its first top-ten defensive season since 2015. Wide receiver Tyreek Hill is gone, but Rashee Rice looks ready to take on his mantle. If you plan to include player performance props in your NFL betting for this game, we have some ideas off the 49ers’ roster.
Brock Purdy OVER 12.5 rushing yards (-115)
Purdy scrambled for 48 yards in the 49ers’ NFC Championship win over Detroit. Once he gets going, Purdy has serviceable speed, but he is not an elusive, mobile quarterback who makes a lot of big plays on the ground. An interesting fact is that in the 49er losses this year, Purdy has averaged at least 21 yards per game on the ground. He tends to take off when the 49ers are behind, and the Chiefs definitely want to build an early lead. If you look at Kansas City coach Andy Reid’s track record coming out of a bye week, you know how well prepared his teams are. If the 49ers are against the ropes, Purdy will scramble…and you’ll hit on the over.
Christian McCaffrey for Super Bowl MVP (+450)
This award is tilted heavily toward the quarterback who wins the game. However, if you look at who has put up the biggest plays at the biggest times, McCaffrey is the name to follow. His two late touchdowns broke the Green Bay Packers in the divisional playoff. If the 49ers beat the Chiefs, look for McCaffrey to break 100 all-purpose yards and find the end zone multiple times. It’s true that Kansas City’s rushing defense has been solid all year, but McCaffrey can line up as a receiver or catch passes out of the backfield and cause chaos as well. With Patrick Mahomes (+125) and Brock Purdy (+220) offering such little comparative value on this prop, McCaffrey is a smart pick. The last time a running back won the Super Bowl MVP trophy came back in 1998, but McCaffrey is a special player.
49ers to win the coin toss (+100 or better)
It’s harder to find a more 50-50 proposition than this one. If you like to have some fun with your betting and leave things absolutely to chance, then dial up this prop.
Brandon Aiyuk longest catch OVER 24.5 yards (-105 or better)
Aiyuk caught a ball off a Detroit defensive back’s helmet (after being interfered with) for a 50-yard stunner in the 49ers’ comeback win. In three of his last six games, Aiyuk has had a catch at least 25 yards long. He put the team on his back when Purdy was struggling to grip the ball in the divisional round, and he looks ready to carry the receiver group all the way to a title.
Christian McCaffrey for a touchdown at any time (-217 or better)
The value here is negligible, but you know that Kyle Shanahan loves to focus on the running game on offense. You know that McCaffrey is a powerful runner who also has elite breakaway speed. You know that he’s dangerous catching passes out of the backfield as well. In 16 regular-season games (he didn’t play in Week 18), he scored 21 touchdowns. He has two touchdowns in each of the two playoff games this year as well.
The Kansas City Chiefs have a valued place in Super Bowl 58 lore – dating all the way back to 1967. They were the first AFL team to make it to what was then called the NFL-AFL Championship but were routed by the Green Bay Packers, 35-10. They entered Super Bowl IV as 13 ½-point underdogs against the Minnesota Vikings, but they dominated the game, 23-7, leading to the merger between the two leagues. In that game, Chiefs coach Hank Stram became the first coach ever to be wired for sound in a Super Bowl as part of NFL Films’ documentation of the game. The Chiefs then went decades without getting back to the top of the league, but now they have made it to six straight AFC Championships and four of the last six Super Bowls. Can they win back-to-back Super Bowls for the first time since the Patriots pulled it off 20 years ago? As you consider your NFL betting for this game, check out some prop picks focused on the Chiefs.
Chiefs to get the game’s first sack (-120)
Nick Bosa and Chase Young will be leading the San Francisco pass rush, but Patrick Mahomes is a slippery quarterback. Brock Purdy showed some mobility against the Lions, but he’s not nearly as elusive as Mahomes. With a pass rush led by Chris Jones, the Chiefs have posted the first sack of the game in 13 of their last 20 contests. The 49ers have posted the first sack in just 10 of their last 19. Interestingly, the 49ers are the slight favorite here (-125), even though they have less success. The Chiefs have used blitz packages frequently in the playoffs, and they are getting quarterback pressures and sacks. The 49ers’ offense has also sputtered at the start of both of their playoff games, while the Chiefs have used scripted play schemes to get on the board early.
Travis Kelce OVER 68.5 receiving yards (-110)
Kelce’s numbers dipped significantly during the regular season in comparison to 2022, but getting a game off during Week 18 has refreshed him. He caught 11 balls for 116 yards in the AFC Championship in Baltimore – and the Ravens have a linebacker group and secondary that should have made life extremely tough over the middle. Kelce now has a 12-game streak of at least 70 receiving yards in the postseason. The 49ers’ coverage scheme does well at stopping the deep ball, but Detroit tight end Sam LaPorta caught nine passes for 97 yards and found plenty of open space over the middle. The 49ers like to play zone on the back end, which is how Kelce likes to find holes in the middle.
Travis Kelce to lead the game in receiving yards (+370)
The 49ers spread the ball around a lot. George Kittle, Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel, and Christian McCaffrey are just likely to be the top four targets. So while the 49ers might pick up more total passing yards, especially if they fall behind early, this is actually an intriguing value prop. Kelce’s target share in the postseason has been 30% so far, much higher than any 49ers target – and just above that of Rashee Rice. With a week of rest between the AFC Championship and the Super Bowl, expect Kelce to come out well rested again – and to get a ton of looks in this game.
Rashee Rice OVER 6.5 catches (-105)
Yes, Kelce had big numbers in the AFC Championship, but Rice still had eight catches of his own. Mahomes usually finds him on slants, quick screen passes to the outside, or on jailbreak plays where Rice gets in a spot where a scrambling Mahomes can find him. He doesn’t drop the ball, and he’s elusive enough to find all of the holes in a zone defense.
