A proposition bet in sports betting are more commonly known as a 'prop bet.' This kind of betting is very popular overseas. It is now one of the fastest-growing segments of the sports betting industry in the United States. The growth of prop betting at online sportsbooks is evolving and constantly changing as new legal betting states open up new kinds of opportunities.
Some prop bets may sometimes appear to be similar to futures bets. The difference between the two bets is that a prop bet is a wager on an individual player or specific event. However, the majority of prop bets at a sportsbook are on individual players and not the entire team during a game. Both opportunities may be available depending on the game.
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Online betting with the latest odds at Borgata. Live betting on all the popular sports such as Baseball, Football, Basketball, and Golf, Ice Hockey and Tennis. Some prop bets may sometimes appear to be similar to futures bets. The difference between the two bets is that a prop bet is a wager on an individual player or specific event. However, the majority of prop bets at a sportsbook are on individual players and not the entire team during a game. Both opportunities may be available depending on the game.
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Prop betting origins
Prop bets became popular in the United States with the Super Bowl. The specific explosion of prop betting started at the Westgate in Las Vegas (previously known as Las Vegas Hilton). The team at the Las Vegas SuperBook was the first Nevada sportsbook operator to offer a large number of prop bets for an individual game.
Today, all sportsbook operators in Nevada offer hundreds of Super Bowl prop bets, and online sportsbook operators in New Jersey(like DraftKings Sportsbook pictured above), Pennsylvania and more legalized states have followed.
Prop betting started modestly with the Super Bowl but continues to grow. Some sportsbook operators offer prop bets every week during the pro football season. Fewer sportsbook operators offer prop bets every day for other sports. The evolution of prop betting in United States sportsbooks is taking the wagers off the field.
Types of prop bets
MLB
Common prop bets placed on the MLB include the most common stats like ERA, home runs, stolen bases, strikeouts, hits, RBI, and others. These props can include individual game performance, performance over a specific period (a month, playoff series, etc.), or performance over the course of an entire season (regular, post, or both).
NFL
NFL props come in two common variations– per game and total. The most popular props for the NFL are player props like touchdown passes, rushing yards, receptions, interceptions, etc. However, these can also fall under team props like rushing yards allowed per game, turnovers, and passing efficiency. Obscure props are popular mostly during Super Bowls but can range from penalties to the color of Gatorade used by the winning team.
NFL Passing Props
NFL Rushing Props
NFL Receiving Props
NBA
Popular props bet on in the NBA include common statistics like points, rebounds, blocks, assists, and turnovers per game; as well as metrics like shooting percentage, three point attempts, and fouls per game. Team props can include shooting percentages, points in the paint, and free throw attempts. Like the NFL and MLB, these can range from an individual game to over a period of time (series, season, etc.).
NHL
The most common prop bets on the NHL include goals, saves, and assists; other statistics like penalty minutes and ice time are popular bets, as well. First player to score a goal, team assist numbers, and faceoff wins are more obscure yet accessible bets to make over an individual game, week, series, or season.
College football
College football prop bets closely mirror NFL props in stats (passing yards, tackles, etc.), but often see more extreme totals. For example, Memphis might have a higher over/under in yards per game than, say, the Buffalo Bills, due to a wider talent gap in college.
College basketball
College basketball prop bets also closely mirror the NBA props in stats (points per game, steals, etc.). Unlike college football, college basketball sees a decrease in props related to game performance (example, a player or team's points per game are projected to be lower than NBA due to talent gaps). When betting on NCAAB prop bets on team totals, it's important to remember that college basketball plays under 40 games per regular season, whereas the NBA plays 82.
Exotic prop bets
Exotic prop bets are only offered by some sportsbooks around the world. These non-traditional prop bets are not necessarily based on activities that take place during a game. The most popular of these exotic prop bets, such as the length of the national anthem or the coin toss results, happen during the Super Bowl.
These props can be as outlandish as the sportsbook operator wants them to be. They usually take place during the most publicly popular events such as a Royal Wedding in the United Kingdom or who will play a specific role in a movie series.
While they may be fun, most of these kinds of exotic proposition bets are not legal in America. This could change in Nevada and in other states that may legalize sports betting.
Personal prop bets
Proposition betting doesn't only take place in a sportsbook. Bets with a friend for random activities also fall into the category of a prop bet. For example, a bet that a friend can't finish 40 pushups during a game of poker might be considered a personal prop bet between friends.
Super Bowl LV is set, as the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers play for all of the marbles. One of the most enjoyable things each year is analyzing Super Bowl prop bets, from the coin toss to the final score there is usually a fun prop bet for everyone.
Per the oddsmakers at BetMGM, the Chiefs remain the Super Bowl favorite, with odds of -160 on the money line and as a 3-point favorite over the Buccaneers.
We'll be tracking all of the best Super Bowl prop bets heading into the Big Game, where the league champion for the 2020 NFL season will be decided.
Don't miss it: Latest Super Bowl odds
Best Super Bowl Prop Bets
With the Super Bowl LV participants determined, a ton of Super Bowl prop bets have come available through legal, online sportsbooks. We'll highlight the best prop bets for Super Bowl LV in this space.
Super Bowl MVP prop bet odds
| Player Name | Super Bowl MVP Prop Bet Odds | Bet Details |
| Patrick Mahomes | +100 | Bet $100, win $100 |
| Tom Brady | +190 | Bet $100, win $190 |
| Tyreek Hill | +900 | Bet $100, win $900 |
| More MVP Odds: | Visit BetMGM Sportsbook |
Odds via BetMGM Sportsbook. Last updated 2/7/21.
Top 6 Super Bowl Prop Bets to cash in on
Geoff Clark dug through all the Super Bowl props and pulled his favorite six to win with, including props around Tom Brady, Tyrann Mathieu, Antonio Brown, Patrick Mahomes and more. And don't miss Clark and Esten McLaren break down the Super Bowl in the latest Bet Slippin' Podcast.
See:Bank on these 6 prop bets to cash
Super Bowl coin toss prop bet
Tails never fails, right? Cameron DaSilva breaks down how to bet the opening coin toss.
See: Super Bowl coin toss prop bet predictions
Total touchdown prop bet predictions
Ken Pomponio breaks down touchdown-related props to consider during the Big Game.
See:Super Bowl prop bets: Bank on these total touchdown prop predictions
Five best bets to score first touchdown Super Bowl prop bet
Which player is most likely to score the first touchdown during Super Bowl LV? Pomponio breaks down his top-five best bets around this prop bet.
See:Super Bowl prop bets: Five best bets to score first touchdown
First-half money line odds and prediction
Jess Root breaks down how he sees the first-half of Super Bowl LV playing out and where the money should be on first-half lines.
See:Super Bowl prop bets: First-half money line prediction
Patrick Mahomes Super Bowl prop bets
Which Patrick Mahomes Super Bowl prop bets should you consider banking on? DaSilva breaks down the best Mahomes bets, including passing yards, passing touchdowns, rushing yards and more.
See:Super Bowl prop bets: Bank on these Patrick Mahomes prop bets
Tom Brady Super Bowl prop bets
McLaren highlights and makes picks around the best Tom Brady Super Bowl prop bets to consider, including passing yards, longest completion, passing touchdowns and anytime touchdowns.
See:Super Bowl prop bets: Bank on these Tom Brady prop bets
Leonard Fournette Super Bowl prop bets
How will Leonard Fournette prop bets play out? McLaren highlights and opines on Fournette's rushing yards, first rush attempt, receptions and more.
See:Super Bowl prop bets: Bank on these Leonard Fournette prop bets
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Clyde Edwards-Helaire Super Bowl prop bets
The Bucs have been fairly solid against running backs, so how should you approach Clyde Edwards-Helaire prop bets this weekend? McLaren breaks it down with prop bet picks and recommended bets.
Crazy Prop Bets
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Ronald Jones Super Bowl prop bets
Which Ronald Jones prop bets should you consider during the Big Game? Our Geoff Clark highlights his favorites.
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Tyreek Hill Super Bowl prop bets
Sportsbook Prop Bets
There is a lot to be excited about around Tyreek Hill prop bets … the last time these two teams met, Hill had 269 yards receiving and three touchdowns! Which prop bets should you bank on this time? McLaren drops the knowledge.
See:Super Bowl prop bets: Bank on these Tyreek Hill prop bets
Mike Evans Super Bowl prop bets
Proposition betting doesn't only take place in a sportsbook. Bets with a friend for random activities also fall into the category of a prop bet. For example, a bet that a friend can't finish 40 pushups during a game of poker might be considered a personal prop bet between friends.
Super Bowl LV is set, as the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers play for all of the marbles. One of the most enjoyable things each year is analyzing Super Bowl prop bets, from the coin toss to the final score there is usually a fun prop bet for everyone.
Per the oddsmakers at BetMGM, the Chiefs remain the Super Bowl favorite, with odds of -160 on the money line and as a 3-point favorite over the Buccaneers.
We'll be tracking all of the best Super Bowl prop bets heading into the Big Game, where the league champion for the 2020 NFL season will be decided.
Don't miss it: Latest Super Bowl odds
Best Super Bowl Prop Bets
With the Super Bowl LV participants determined, a ton of Super Bowl prop bets have come available through legal, online sportsbooks. We'll highlight the best prop bets for Super Bowl LV in this space.
Super Bowl MVP prop bet odds
| Player Name | Super Bowl MVP Prop Bet Odds | Bet Details |
| Patrick Mahomes | +100 | Bet $100, win $100 |
| Tom Brady | +190 | Bet $100, win $190 |
| Tyreek Hill | +900 | Bet $100, win $900 |
| More MVP Odds: | Visit BetMGM Sportsbook |
Odds via BetMGM Sportsbook. Last updated 2/7/21.
Top 6 Super Bowl Prop Bets to cash in on
Geoff Clark dug through all the Super Bowl props and pulled his favorite six to win with, including props around Tom Brady, Tyrann Mathieu, Antonio Brown, Patrick Mahomes and more. And don't miss Clark and Esten McLaren break down the Super Bowl in the latest Bet Slippin' Podcast.
See:Bank on these 6 prop bets to cash
Super Bowl coin toss prop bet
Tails never fails, right? Cameron DaSilva breaks down how to bet the opening coin toss.
See: Super Bowl coin toss prop bet predictions
Total touchdown prop bet predictions
Ken Pomponio breaks down touchdown-related props to consider during the Big Game.
See:Super Bowl prop bets: Bank on these total touchdown prop predictions
Five best bets to score first touchdown Super Bowl prop bet
Which player is most likely to score the first touchdown during Super Bowl LV? Pomponio breaks down his top-five best bets around this prop bet.
See:Super Bowl prop bets: Five best bets to score first touchdown
First-half money line odds and prediction
Jess Root breaks down how he sees the first-half of Super Bowl LV playing out and where the money should be on first-half lines.
See:Super Bowl prop bets: First-half money line prediction
Patrick Mahomes Super Bowl prop bets
Which Patrick Mahomes Super Bowl prop bets should you consider banking on? DaSilva breaks down the best Mahomes bets, including passing yards, passing touchdowns, rushing yards and more.
See:Super Bowl prop bets: Bank on these Patrick Mahomes prop bets
Tom Brady Super Bowl prop bets
McLaren highlights and makes picks around the best Tom Brady Super Bowl prop bets to consider, including passing yards, longest completion, passing touchdowns and anytime touchdowns.
See:Super Bowl prop bets: Bank on these Tom Brady prop bets
Leonard Fournette Super Bowl prop bets
How will Leonard Fournette prop bets play out? McLaren highlights and opines on Fournette's rushing yards, first rush attempt, receptions and more.
See:Super Bowl prop bets: Bank on these Leonard Fournette prop bets
Special Betting Promotion! BET $1, WIN $100 (in free bets) if the team you bet on in the Big Game wins.
Offer available in CO, IA, IN, MI, NJ, PA, TN, VA and WV. Place all of your legal, online sports bets at BetMGM! Terms and conditions apply. Bet on the Big Game now!
Clyde Edwards-Helaire Super Bowl prop bets
The Bucs have been fairly solid against running backs, so how should you approach Clyde Edwards-Helaire prop bets this weekend? McLaren breaks it down with prop bet picks and recommended bets.
Crazy Prop Bets
See:Super Bowl prop bets: Bank on these Clyde Edwards-Helaire prop bets
Ronald Jones Super Bowl prop bets
Which Ronald Jones prop bets should you consider during the Big Game? Our Geoff Clark highlights his favorites.
See:Super Bowl prop bets: Bank on these Ronald Jones props
Tyreek Hill Super Bowl prop bets
Sportsbook Prop Bets
There is a lot to be excited about around Tyreek Hill prop bets … the last time these two teams met, Hill had 269 yards receiving and three touchdowns! Which prop bets should you bank on this time? McLaren drops the knowledge.
See:Super Bowl prop bets: Bank on these Tyreek Hill prop bets
Mike Evans Super Bowl prop bets
Which Mike Evans prop bets should you count on this weekend? DaSilva focuses on receiving yards, receptions, first touchdown and more in this Super Bowl LV piece.
See:Super Bowl prop bets: Bank on these Mike Evans prop bets
Chris Godwin Super Bowl prop bets
Ready to dive in on Chris Godwin prop bets? Jess Root focuses on Godwin's receptions, receiving yards and more.
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Mecole Hardman Super Bowl prop bets
Speed is the name of the game here and the focus of some of the Mecole Hardman prop bet selections. McLaren points you in the right direction.
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Antonio Brown Super Bowl prop bets
Ready to bank on Antonio Brown prop bets during the Big Game? McLaren breaks down the best to consider, with recommendations on where to put your money.
Vegas Prop Bets
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Travis Kelce Super Bowl prop bets
There are plenty of Travis Kelce prop bets to consider this weekend; Ken Pomponio highlights the best, including touchdowns and receptions.
See:Super Bowl prop bets: Bank on these Travis Kelce prop bets
Rob Gronkowski Super Bowl prop bets
Gronk catch. Gronk run. Gronk score? McLaren breaks down the best direction to take around Rob Gronkowski prop bets for this weekend.
See:Super Bowl prop bets: Bank on these Rob Gronkowski prop bets
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