The Ultimate Super Bowl Prop Bet: Gatorading and Abetting Your Super Bowl 59 Bankroll January 30

One of my favorite, weirdest, and most iconic prop bets out there?

A bet online on the color of the Gatorade that’s going to drench the winning coach. It’s stupid, chaotic, and just scientific enough for your degenerate brain to think you’ve cracked the code.

A Quick Dip into Gatorade Shower History

This tradition goes back to 1984 when Giants’ head coach Bill Parcells got dunked after a big win. Nose tackle Jim Burt, fed up with Parcells’ motivational tactics (read: bullying), started the Gatorade shower as a way to get even. What began as a petty act of revenge became a full-blown Super Bowl tradition by 1987. And because humans will bet on anything, it eventually turned into one of the most popular Super Bowl prop bets of the year.

Here’s a list of recent Super Bowl Gatorade color results:

So, What’s the Winning Color?

If you’re trying to hit it big on this year’s Gatorade color NFL bet, history kind of helps. Here’s a quick look at the breakdown since 2001:

Orange is the MVP, but recent trends favor purple, thanks to the Kansas City Chiefs dumping it on Andy Reid after both of their recent wins. Blue has been creeping up, too, especially with uniform-matching vibes for teams like the Rams and Patriots in past Super Bowls.

The first of many.

Throwback to Andy Reid’s first Super Bowl Gatorade bath. pic.twitter.com/QdisZxzFPa

— fatty patty (@theonlydyl_) December 5, 2024

Gatorade Odds: the Sportsbook Knows Everything

Last year, these were the consensus NFL odds going into the game:

• Purple: +250
• Orange: +300
• Yellow/Green: +300
• Blue: +350
• Red: +350
• Clear: +1200
• No Gatorade bath: +2500

Spoiler: Purple cashed for KC bettors, proving once again that trends matter when making gloriously nonsensical NFL predictions.

Betting Tips for the Savvy (and Slightly Unhinged)

1. Follow the Trends
   The Chiefs have gone purple in both of their recent Super Bowl wins. If they’re in the Big Game, hammer purple—it’s Reid’s signature flavor at this point.
2. Team Colors Are a Clue
   Teams love matching their Gatorade colors with their jerseys. For example, the Rams and Patriots both used blue during their wins, while the Bucs went for orange—classic Florida vibes. But the Chiefs don’t play nice with that trend.
3. Watch the Championship Games
   f you’re that person, tune into the AFC and NFC Championship postgames. The color dumped there can sometimes tip the Super Bowl flavor. I’m pretty sure I saw yellow Gatorade on Reid. The best flavor by the way. And it’s not even really close.
4. Stalk Beat Reporters
   Beat reporters are gold mines for dumb details. Sometimes they’ll casually drop info about the team’s current flavor, which could give you an edge.
5. Just Go Blue
   When all else fails, pick blue. It’s been the most popular Gatorade flavor in terms of sales and has been a frequent choice in recent years.

Will Red Ever Make a Comeback?

We deal with the real NFL news here, folks, and it’s led us to question the color of a sports drink. Here’s the weirdest stat of all: Red Gatorade, despite being one of the most popular flavors, hasn’t made an appearance in over 25 years. Is it so popular that the players drink it all before they can toss it on their coach? Is it cursed? Does it stain uniforms? Whatever the reason, it’s a risky NFL pick, no matter how tempting those long odds look.

Orange is historically the king, purple is riding a hot streak, and blue is the people’s champ. Do your homework, follow the trends, and maybe—just maybe—you’ll be the one flexing your Gatorade prop win on Twitter.

Just don’t put the mortgage on it. Cool? Cool.

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