The NFL is giving out plenty of gifts this Christmas.
Not only is the league broadcasting a doubleheader, exclusively on Netflix, on December 25, but platinum-selling recording artist Beyonce has been tabbed to perform at halftime of the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game.
Beyonce's no stranger to performing on the NFL stage, having headlined the Super Bowl halftime show in 2013 and appeared at the 2016 show with Coldplay and Bruno Mars.
Netflix previously revealed that the Christmas show will feature the first live performance of songs from Beyonce's "Cowboy Carter" album — and, as a result, sportsbooks are now offering odds on what song she'll lead the show with, whether there will be any guest performers, and what the color of her first outfit will be.
Here are the odds, and our best bets, on the Beyonce NFL Christmas Day halftime show.
First song of Beyonce's NFL Christmas halftime show set
| Song | Odds |
|---|---|
| Texas Hold 'Em | -105 |
| Ameriican Requiem | +600 |
| Levii's Jeans | +700 |
| Bodyguard | +1000 |
| Daughter | +1100 |
| 16 Carriages | +1300 |
| Just For Fun | +1300 |
| Alligator Tears | +1300 |
| II Most Wanted | +1300 |
| Spaghettii | +1400 |
| Protector | +1400 |
| Blackbiird | +1400 |
| Tyrant | +1800 |
| My Rose | +1900 |
| Jolene | +1900 |
| Hold Up | +2200 |
| Sweet Honey Bucklin | +2900 |
| Ya Ya | +2900 |
| Break My Soul | +3100 |
| Countdown | +3700 |
| Drunk in Love | +4200 |
| Single Ladies | +4400 |
| Crazy in Love | +4500 |
| Formation | +4500 |
| Best Thing I Never Had | +4800 |
| Freedom | +4800 |
| Run the World (Girls) | +4800 |
| All Night | +6000 |
| Partition | +6000 |
| All I Want for Christmas | +6000 |
Odds courtesy of FanDuel Canada as of 12/24
Much like with Super Bowl halftime show odds, there's plenty of value to be found in the NFL Christmas halftime show odds.
"Texas Hold 'Em," the lead single from the album, which debuted during Super Bowl LVIII, is unsurprisingly the favorite to be the first song to kick off the halftime performance. It's a virtual guarantee that it will be performed during the set; the question is when.
And while -105 may be palatable, there are some other options worth a look for the first song.
"Ameriican Requiem" serves as the opening track on the album, proving its status as a strong opener. It's also the song featured in the social media tease and trailer for the halftime show. At +600, it's worth a flyer as the next-best option on the oddsboard.
Finally, for a long shot, "All I Want for Christmas" would be a fitting opener at +6000 odds.
This market will settle as the first song or part of a song performed, as confirmed by Setlist.fm.
Who will perform with Beyonce on NFL Christmas halftime show set?
| Artist | Odds |
|---|---|
| Dolly Parton | -196 |
| Tiera Kennedy | -146 |
| Reyna Roberts | -146 |
| Willie Jones | -146 |
| Tanner Adell | -146 |
| Miley Cyrus | -128 |
| Brittney Spencer | -113 |
| Shaboozey | -113 |
| Linda Martell | +230 |
| Post Malone | +280 |
| Willie Nelson | +340 |
| Jay Z | +750 |
| Kelly Rowland | +870 |
| Lady Gaga | +1100 |
| Bruno Mars | +1400 |
| Coldplay | +1400 |
| Solange | +1700 |
| Michelle Williams | +1700 |
| Jason Kelce | +4000 |
| Taylor Swift | +4000 |
Odds courtesy of FanDuel Canada as of 12/24
"Cowboy Carter" is nominated for 11 Grammy awards and features almost as many guest artists.
While Beyonce can command a stage all on her own, Netflix has stated the halftime show is expected to feature guest artists who appear on the album — hence there are eight artists currently listed as odds-on favorites to make a cameo.
Linda Martell is featured on two songs (including one titled "The Linda Martell Show") and is listed at +280. Shaboozey is performing at halftime of the NFL's Thanksgiving Day game in Detroit and therefore is probably not opposed to making an appearance with Beyonce on Christmas.
The shortest odds come from the venerable Dolly Parton (who is also featured on two tracks and has one named after her), considering her history with the NFL and halftime shows: The 78-year-old led her own halftime show last Thanksgiving in Dallas.
Kelly Rowland is also an eye-opening option at +870 odds. A bandmate on Destiny's Child, Rowland appeared with Beyonce at a campaign event for Kamala Harris in Houston on Oct. 25.
Just keep in mind the guest must physically appear on stage and sing for at least 10 seconds (listed on Setlist.fm) for any wager in this market to be graded a winner.
Total number of songs during the Beyonce NFL Christmas halftime show
| Total | Odds |
|---|---|
| Over 8.5 | -113 |
| Under 8.5 | -113 |
Odds courtesy of FanDuel Canada as of 12/24
This one is a coin flip, but it comes down to whether you believe Beyonce will lightly touch a lot of songs... or really dive into her tracks (and her guests), which would reduce the number of songs she can get through.
Considering the promotion of "Cowboy Carter" and focus on plenty of guests, this doesn't seem as much like a trip through the ages (a-la Usher at the Super Bowl halftime last year) as much as her leaning into the first live renditions of the album.
The total number of songs will officially be recorded by Setlist.fm.
Color of Beyonce's first outfit during NFL Christmas halftime show performance
| Color | Odds |
|---|---|
| Red | +125 |
| Gold | +450 |
| Black | +650 |
| Silver/Gray | +650 |
| Pink/Purple | +700 |
| White/Cream | +700 |
| Blue | +1,000 |
| Brown | +1,500 |
| Green | +1,500 |
| Orange | +2,500 |
| Yellow | +2,500 |
Red is the obvious favorite for the color of Beyonce's first outfit for a Christmas Day performance. Getting the color most commonly connected to Christmas at plus-money odds is a pleasant surprise.
However, this is Cowboy Carter we're talking about. Bettors should be considering the country-themed attire Queen Bee is most likely to be adorned in.
An American flag-inspired outfit is featured on the "Cowboy Carter" album cover, but she's also often spotted in a white cowboy hat and a top to match.
Bey could opt for a White Christmas look and cash this prop at +700 odds.
The winning color will be the predominant outer color of the first outfit she wears for the holiday performance.
