The Super Bowl is finally, which means the most important bet of the season is upon us:
The Gatorade color poured on the winning coach.
We here at The Game Day take our responsibility of giving informative and intelligent betting coverage seriously. That’s why the following is your go-to for all the information you need to correctly wager on a grown man being soaked in sugar, water, and electrolytes.
Super Bowl Gatorade Color Odds
NFL odds used here are current as of Thursday, Jan. 30, and are courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook.
- Purple (+210)
- Yellow/Lime or Green (+220)
- Orange (+500)
- Blue (+600)
- Red/Pink (+700)
- Water/Clear (+1000)
Purple comes in as the favorite because it was the correct choice for the last two seasons. Of course, the Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl in those years.
If they make it three in a row, we could see Andy Reid doused in purple once again. In other words, if you think the Chiefs will beat the Philadelphia Eagles, it makes sense to go with this color.
With that said, it’s better to target value in a novelty market like this.
Let’s use some recent history to help us make the call for this Super Bowl prop.
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What Color Was Last Year’s Gatorade Bath?
Super Bowl 58 Gatorade Color: Purple
As mentioned above, purple has now been the chosen color for two consecutive Super Bowls, each won by the Chiefs.
It’s worth noting that when Kansas City defeated the San Francisco 49ers back in Super Bowl 54, orange was the preferred color. Will the Chiefs switch it up if they complete the three-peat?
Better yet, what color will the Eagles go with if they win? When Nick Foles led them to victory in Super Bowl 52, they went with yellow Gatorade.
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Gatorade Color History in Super Bowls
Thanks to the fine folks at The Game Day, we have some history on what Gatorade has been the most prevalent over the years to help with your Super Bowl betting.
The conclusion? Well, everyone does their own thing, and one color truly hasn’t stood out.
Perhaps the most shocking realization is that red, a longstanding favorite of the public, has not had a single moment.
Here is a breakdown of Gatorade colors dumped on winning coaches since Super Bowl 35:
- Orange (5)
- None (4)
- Clear (4)
- Yellow (4)
- Blue (4)
- Purple (4)
- Red (0)
Orange has become the most prominent color — the winning color in five of the past 14 Super Bowls — while the color blue has hit in three of the past nine Super Bowls, including in two of the past four.
- The Chiefs covered Andy Reid in purple in each of their last two victories.
- The Buccaneers poured blue Gatorade on Bruce Arians in Super Bowl 56.
- The Chiefs went orange for Reid in Super Bowl 54.
- The Patriots poured blue on Bill Belichick in Super Bowl 53.
- There has been no Gatorade shower in four Super Bowls since Super Bowl 35. The last time it happened was in Super Bowl 51 in 2017.
Gatorade Color Prediction
Orange
I doubt that the Gatorade color will be purple for the third consecutive season. It feels like we’re just about due for orange.
This has been the most popular color since Super Bowl 35. While we haven’t seen it chosen since Super Bowl 54, it’s worth noting that it was the Chiefs who went with orange that year.
If Kansas City can win again, there’s a reasonable chance that they’ll go with orange this time.
Gatorade Color Super Bowl Best Bet
Color of Gatorade First Poured On Winning Coach: Orange (+500)
FanDuel Sportsbook
I’m sticking with my prediction and going with orange as my best bet because we’re getting a good price at (+500) odds.
Like I said earlier, you don’t want to be taking the favorite on such a novelty prop like this, so it makes sense to roll with value.
Taking the most popular color since Super Bowl 35 at (+500) odds feels like a solid choice.
Where can I bet the Super Bowl Gatorade Color?
While Super Bowl props are the main attraction when betting on the big game, some states have restrictions as to which novelty props sportsbooks can offer.
Here is a full list of the states in which certain Super Bowl props are available:
Coin Toss: AZ, IL, IN, MD, MI, MS, NJ, NY, PA, WA, WV, WY
Gatorade Color: AZ, IL, MD, NJ, WV
National Anthem: IL, MD
MVP Award: AZ, CT, CO, DC, KS, IA, IL, IN, LA, MD, MI, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, WA, WV, WY
Negative Outcomes: AZ, CT, CO, DC, KS, IL, IN, LA, MD, MI, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WA, WV, WY
