The Super Bowl stands out as the premier betting event each year, going beyond just gameplay wagers. Options available for Super Bowl 60 at DraftKings range from the coin toss (-103 for both Heads and Tails) to whether the final score will be a unique Scorigami (+2500) and even an Over/Under on the jersey number of the first touchdown scorer (Over 10.5, -160; Under 10.5, +120). One of the more intriguing prop bets for this year is sure to be the runtime of the national anthem, though availability may differ based on your location.
Charlie Puth will perform the anthem before the game featuring the New England Patriots against the Seattle Seahawks, kicking off at 6:30 p.m. ET at Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California. The Seahawks come into the game as 4.5-point favorites. As you wait for the coin flip, you might find yourself nervously checking the time while Puth sings the national anthem, hoping for a profitable outcome before the game begins.
CBS Sports’ betting and fantasy sports managing editor, R.J. White, is a seasoned analyst of the Super Bowl, boasting a successful history of picking national anthem lengths. Previously, he anticipated Jon Batiste’s performance would exceed the projected 120.5 seconds, which it did. This year, with Puth’s intention of adding a jazzy twist to his rendition, it’s up for debate whether he’ll meet expectations. He noted that he sent an audition tape to Roc Nation to secure the performance, mentioning the pressure to live up to Whitney Houston’s standard, while also aiming to stand out like Chris Stapleton did in the previous year.
Super Bowl National Anthem Bet:
R.J. White’s prediction: Under 120.5 seconds (-125)
White’s Analysis:
Over the past six years, I’ve been making projections on the Super Bowl anthem length for SportsLine. Each decision is based on previous performances and insights into the artist’s musical style. In past years, I’ve maintained a perfect 5-0 streak on these picks. Given that Puth’s performance likely includes a brief instrumental intro, which starts the official timer, I expect he will keep the singing segment tighter than some recent performers. Ultimately, I anticipate the total anthem time to range between 115 and 120 seconds.
