For those looking to bet on the Super Bowl Halftime Show odds, the announcement of Kendrick Lamar as the headlining act for Super Bowl 59 is a big one.
Sportsbooks cook up fun Super Bowl props for betting markets for every halftime show performance, with betting markets available on sportsbooks for bettors and fans to get in on halftime betting action.
Super Bowl halftime show odds for Kendrick Lamar in 2025
Odds hit the board for Lamar's performance on Jan. 2, 2025. These odds are only available to bet in Ontario, Canada.
Odds for Kendrick Lamar's first song performed
The set list is always the main attraction besides the artist themselves, as we look at which songs may make the cut to the halftime show stage.
- Not Like Us: +195
- Humble: +250
- Euphoria: +300
- Squabble Up: +380
- King Kunta: +430
- DNA: +500
- A.D.H.D: +500
- N95: +600
- Like That: +750
- Swimming Pools: +750
- United in Grief: +750
- Element: +850
- Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe: +900
- Money Trees: +900
- m.A.A.d City: +900
- Mona Lisa: +1000
- All the Stars: +1000
- Collard Greens: +1100
- Family Ties: +1100
- Alright: +1300
- Heart 5: +1400
- Hiiipower: +1500
- Count Me Out: +1600
- Meet the Grahams: +1600
- Rich Spirit: +2400
- LOVE.: +2400
- Bad Blood: +2900
FanDuel Sportsbook odds as of Jan. 10, 2025
Prediction: Squabble Up +380
This will be a highly-debated topic, with the current favorite being "Not Like Us," arguably the biggest hip-hop song of 2024 as a Drake diss track that went gangbusters across every club (and radio) worldwide.
However... I think Kendrick will hold off on his biggest jam, which feels much more like a finale to me, and instead will opt to go with a slow build for this performance, starting with "Squabble Up" — a song off his latest album, GNX.
This opening sample to this song also went viral, as it was first released as the opening segment for the "Not Like Us" music video, but has the perfect elements of an opening song; it's immediately identifiable (those deep, heavy breaths are unmistakable) and slowly builds the energy, easing everyone into the show.
I could see K.Dot also starting with "DNA," with its artistically jarring leap right into the song also immediately recognizable, and if you want to sprinkle on a longer shot: "All The Stars" (from the original Black Panther soundtrack) also has a slow, melodic start, is extremely well known, features his current touring partner SZA (also the favorite to appear on stage with him), and, I mean, all the stars... at the Super Bowl?
Prediction made 1/10
Odds for how many songs Kendrick Lamar will perform
So many hits, so little time. It's no doubt Kendrick Lamar can indeed put on a show, but just how many songs will he be able to fit in the set list mix?
- Over 10.5 songs: -125
- Under 10.5: -125
FanDuel Sportsbook odds as of Jan. 2, 2025
Odds for guest performer to appear with Kendrick Lamar
And what's a hyped halftime show without guests? Bet on Lamar bringing out some notable faces to get New Orleans on its feet in all of the right ways.
- SZA: -210
- Future: +125
- Metro Boomin: +125
- Baby Keem: +170
- Jay Rock: +170
- lil' wayne: +185
- Doechii: +210
- Travis Scott: +250
- Anderson .Paak: +600
- Rihanna: +600
- Schoolboy Q: +600
- Eminem: +750
- Taylor Swift: +750
- A$AP Rocky: +750
- Lefty gunplay: +750
- Beyonce: +900
- Sia: +1500
- U2: +1500
- Maroon 5: +2400
- Imagine Dragons: +2400
- Jay-Z: +4800
- Drake: +9500
FanDuel Sportsbook odds as of Jan. 2, 2025
Kendrick Lamar announced for Super Bowl 59
News broke just before this NFL regular season action began that Kendrick Lamar would be the headlining act for the Super Bowl 59 Halftime Show. It's safe to say that after a spicy, yet very successful feud with Drake, the 17-time Grammy Award winner has come out on top. Lamar continues to take the aftermath of the beef to new heights after releasing his sixth studio album "GNX" which may preview a portion of his set list for his halftime performance, plus an upcoming tour with SZA.
How is the Super Bowl Halftime Show performer chosen?
A lot goes into choosing the performer for each Super Bowl. Chief NFL Spokesperson Brian McCarthy says, "The NFL’s partner, Roc Nation, works closely with the league to select the entertainment for the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show. The local host committee is not involved in the process."
With Jay-Z at the helm for Roc Nation, it wouldn't come as a surprise that Kendrick Lamar's relationship with the Carters made it an even easier decision for him to be chosen for this season's halftime show. A few collaborations with Beyoncé in the past couldn't have hurt either.
Where can you bet on the Super Bowl halftime show?
Betting on the Super Bowl halftime show is not an option on regulated sportsbooks in the United States in states where sports betting is legal. It is, however, available at Super Bowl betting sites in Ontario and the rest of Canada.
When it comes to these non-game-related novelty props, oddsmakers don’t want to expose themselves to markets that are predetermined or could be leaked ahead of time for the benefit of bettors in the know.
Other Super Bowl halftime prop bets
Depending on the performer, sportsbooks offer odds on aspects of the performers' attire, censorship, and more.
When it comes to exotic markets at the Super Bowl, there is always wild line movement in some markets leading up to the event. The first song performed at the halftime show is usually one of those as rumors begin to fly about leaked setlists.
Super Bowl halftime prop bets explained
The Super Bowl halftime show is must-watch TV, even for casual football fans. The midway mark of the NFL championship game is a spectacle just begging to be bet on, from the performer’s first song to the color of their outfits.
What is the Super Bowl halftime show?
The halftime show is a celebration as old as the Super Bowl itself. The original shows were planned around a theme; however, organizers ditched that method in the early 1990s and instead went with a notable headliner for the show, with guest appearances by other musical acts.
The halftime show extravaganza has gotten bigger and bigger every year, with complex sets and lighting, multiple guest appearances, and the occasional controversial moment. The Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime performance by Janet Jackson is one of the most memorable shows following her notorious “wardrobe malfunction.”
Super Bowl halftime prop bets
Super Bowl halftime prop bets have picked up in popularity, thanks to the online sports betting boom in the late 1990s. These novelty odds have grown each Super Bowl, limited only by the imagination of oddsmakers and fueled by bettors' appetite for Super Bowl props.
Halftime show props join the coin toss, the national anthem length, and the color of the Gatorade bath as some of the more popular Super Bowl novelty odds available. The most common halftime show prop markets are centered around the first song performed, the color of the performer’s outfit, and possible guest appearances on stage during the performance.
How to bet on Super Bowl halftime
Along with other Super Bowl odds, bettors need to know how to bet on Super Bowl prop markets. The list of Super Bowl halftime show props varies from sportsbook to sportsbook. However, you will see similar markets at most places, especially when it comes to the color of the performer’s outfit as well as the first song performed.
These types of props are often presented in a long list with odds for each option based on their probability. An artist’s most popular songs or newest songs often find themselves among the favorites to be the first song performed, while the colors of the teams playing in the Super Bowl can also influence potential performer outfit colors.
Another method for betting halftime props is Yes/No propositions, asking bettors to choose if something will occur or not. Both the Yes and No options will have attached odds, such as “Will a football be used as a prop?”: Yes +300/No -500.
Here are some other fun Yes/No props from the 2020 Super Bowl:
- Will there be a wardrobe malfunction during the Super Bowl show?
- Will a football be used as a prop during the halftime show?
- Will Shakira wear a hat during the halftime show?
- Will Gloria Estefan join the halftime show?
Super Bowl halftime betting history
Super Bowl halftime show prop betting was ushered in by the advances in online sports betting in the late 1990s, and as the shows grew bigger, so did the odds offerings.
However, it wasn’t until Janet Jackson’s revealing Super Bowl XXXVIII performance that oddsmakers went wild with the prop odds. Thanks to that controversial moment, a possible “wardrobe malfunction” is always included in the Super Bowl halftime show prop mix.
These fun and exotic Super Bowl odds garner plenty of media attention as well, as they have a huge mainstream appeal beyond the Super Bowl, football, and sports in general.
Instant replay: Super Bowl halftime show prop bets
Super Bowl halftime props are an entertaining way to keep your wagering going while the on-field action is on pause:
- Halftime props are betting markets centered around the Super Bowl halftime show.
- Bets range from which songs will be played to what the performer will be wearing.
- These bets are usually only available at online sportsbooks.
Super Bowl Halftime Show Odds FAQs
Yes, but only at online sportsbooks outside of the United States. Land-based sportsbooks in the U.S. don't offer betting on the Super Bowl halftime show.
The most common Super Bowl halftime props bets you can make are “First song performed” as well as “Color of the performer’s outfit.” However, prop options will vary from book to book.
While some odds are out in the fall, most Super Bowl halftime props release during the bye week before Super Sunday and the options grow the closer it gets to kickoff.
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According to Chief NFL Spokesperson, Brian McCarthy Roc Nation, in partnership with the NFL, takes the lead in picking the act for the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show.
