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NFL Expert Betting Analysis for Halftime Show


Each year, we have the best Super Bowl Betting Props, so the halftime show at the Super Bowl is considered the biggest entertainment stage in the world.

After all, the Super Bowl is the most watched sporting event in the world, so that’s an immense audience for the halftime performer.

At Super Bowl LIX, Kendrick Lamar will headline the halftime show, and SZA will be the special guest.

Caesars Superdome in New Orleans will have over 80,000 fans alone, and based on last year’s Nielsen numbers, approximately 100 million more people will watch the performance on television.

Lamar also appeared at the halftime show for Super Bowl LVI, making a cameo along with Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Eminem and Dr. Dre.

The halftime show should start between 8:00 and 8:30 pm Eastern time, depending on the flow of the game, and the performance should last between 12 and 15 minutes.

You can include props about the halftime show in your online betting, so dig in to find out how to maximize your winnings.

 

Super Bowl Betting Props: All About the Halftime Show

 

Top past performances

Most of the first decade’s worth of Super Bowls – an era that began in 1967 – simply featured a college marching band. Starting with Super Bowl III, each halftime show had a theme (a tradition that would last through Super Bowl XXXI. Television was not nearly the vehicle for sports broadcasting then that it would later become in the 1990s and beyond. Moving in the late 1970s and early 1980s, the halftime show would have more variety, such as drill teams and other ensembles. In the 1990s, we first started to see popular music acts as the networks showing the Super Bowl started to fight back against efforts from other networks to draw viewers away during the halftime.

 

Super Bowl XLVII

Here, one of the most memorable halftime shows involved Beyoncé. She came out of a cloud of smoke and reunited with her bandmates from Destiny’s Child, taking over the stage with both her old and new hits. She would return a few years later with Bruno Mars and Coldplay, but when she had the stage to herself, the performances of “Crazy in Love,” “Independent Women,” and – most of all – “Halo” remain iconic YouTube sensations.

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Super Bowl LVI

It was Lamar’s first halftime show appearance, and for people who grew up in the 1990s, this is probably still their favorite show. The most memed performance from that show was Fifty Cent hanging upside down while performing “In Da Club,” but Eminem’s performance – that included a kneed at the end, which may have been designed to irritate the powers that be in the NFL – and Blige’s masterful singing really set the tone for a wonderful show. Dr. Dre’s piano solo in the later part of the show also remains as one of the top performances at a Super Bowl.

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Super Bowl XXXVIII

This one still has a reputation for the most notorious halftime show as Justin Timberlake accidentally exposed Janet Jackson’s breast in what was referred to as a “wardrobe malfunction.” Three years later, though, as the NFL was still seeking to resurrect its image, they brought in Prince at Super Bowl XLI. Given his widespread popularity across all of American culture, he was a natural choice. He came in to “We Will Rock You,” followed it up with “Let’s Go Crazy” and then took the audience through his top hits, such as “1999,” before covering songs like “Proud Mary.” He finished his show, of course, with “Purple Rain.”

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After 9/11

The first Super Bowl after the attacks in New York City was XXXVI, and the league brought in the world’s biggest rock act at the time – U2. During the show, the band ran the names of all the lives lost on a screen. They only played three songs – “Beautiful Day,” “MLK” and “Where the Streets Have No Name,” but their show was a major statement of unity around the world, punctuated by lead singer Bono – an Irishman – showing a U.S. flag on his jacket’s lining.

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Super Bowl LVII

Two years ago, featured Rihanna putting on her first solo live performance in five years. Some of the show took place on a flying stage, and her songs included such hits as “Only Girl (In the World)” and “Where Have You Been.” She also sang individual versions of such collabs as “Run This Town.”

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Can I bet on the Super Bowl halftime show?

Remember – the Super Bowl is the most watched sporting event in the world. So you can imagine that there are sportsbooks out there that will take action on just about any prop you can come up with.

If there’s a question you can think of about the halftime show, there’s probably a prop about it. What will Kendrick Lamar wear? What will he sing first? Which songs will show up on his set list? What guest performers will pop up on stage? How many songs will he sing? How long will his performance last? The answers to all of those questions are available on sportsbooks as props for you to consider. The same is true for Jon Batiste’s national anthem performance – and even the coin toss at the start of the game.

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What are the top props and winning picks?

 

How many songs will there be? (O/U 10.5, Under -122)

If we go back the last five years, halftime shows have been as short as nine songs (2021) and as long as 15 songs (2020). Last year’s performance lasted 10 songs. This means that U2’s three-song performance in the wake of 9/11 was a definite outlier. Given that we already know that SZA will show up as a special guest – and that other special guests are possible – keeping this prop under makes sense. Given the early odds on the “under,” it looks like a lot of action has already headed that way.

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What other special guests will show up on stage?

Here is a list of some of the top possibilities with the latest available odds:

  • Future (+125)
  • Metro Boomin (+125)
  • Baby Keem (+170)
  • Lil Wayne (+185)
  • Jay Rock (+205)
  • Doechii (+210)
  • Travis Scott (+250)
  • Eminem (+750)
  • Taylor Swift (+750)
  • Drake (+3500)

Research on this type of betting is limited compared to betting on the outcome of the game or individual performance. It relies more on luck than preparation, so consider how much to bet. The last three options are interesting – will the NFL allow Eminem to return after he took a knee last time?

Taylor Swift’s presence at the game is expected, given her relationship with Travis Kelce. She has collaborated with Lamar in the past, making her an intriguing choice. In contrast, Drake’s rivalry with Lamar adds surprise potential, while Lil Wayne, a New Orleans native, has had prior issues with him.

Although it appears patched, tension lingers, particularly with Lil Wayne’s disappointment over not landing the main role. Travis Scott, linked to Kendrick Lamar through previous collaborations, is a compelling choice that reflects their strong relationship.

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What song will Lamar play first?

  • Humble (+170)
  • Not Like Us (+380)
  • King Kunta (+430)
  • Squabble Up (+430)
  • DNA (+500)
  • ADHD (+500)
  • Euphoria (+600)
  • N95 (+600)
  • Swimming Pools (+750)
  • Like That (+750)
  • United in Grief (+750)
  • Luther (+750)
  • Gloria (+750)
  • TV Off (+750)

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“Humble” serves as Lamar’s biggest song and a solid opener, bringing big energy to the show. It’s a strategic choice, allowing a solo performance before SZA joins. Additionally, “Swimming Pools” is anticipated for its high energy and greater overall value.

 

What song will Lamar play last?

  • All the Stars (+210)
  • Not Like Us (+550)
  • Euphoria (+800)
  • N95 (+900)
  • United in Grief (+1000)
  • Swimming Pools / Drank (+1100)
  • DNA (+2600)

Lamar’s top songs rank high on odds lists, suggesting he may want to open or close with hits. Consider whether he seeks a strong start or finish, influencing song selection. A favored option could be a collaboration with SZA to conclude the show, creating an emotional vibe and allowing for a powerful finale together.

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