National Anthem Odds Shift to Favor Over 120.5 Seconds for Jon Batiste at Super Bowl 59

• New Orleans native Jon Batiste will sing the national anthem at Super Bowl 59 on Feb. 9 between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs
• The anthem has gone over its total in four straight Super Bowls
• See the latest Jon Batiste Super Bowl 59 anthem length odds, line movement, and betting trends

We are officially one week away from Super Bowl 59 between the two-time defending-champion Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. With the game at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, it was only fitting that Big Easy legen Jon Batiste would be tabbed to sing the national anthem before the game. And it wasn’t long after the announcement that sportsbooks opened the Super Bowl 59 anthem length odds, along with a couple other related anthem prop bets.

Jon Batiste National Anthem Odds (Super Bowl 59)

When I posted the early halftime and anthem props last week, three of these lines looked very different, and the fourth wasn’t on the board yet (length of brave).

Odds as of Feb. 2 at FanDuel Ontario.

Note that depending on your location, you may not be able to bet on the national anthem props at FanDuel. All US residents are able to sign-up at Kalshi and wager on their Super Bowl prediction markets.

Super Bowl 59 National Anthem Length Odds Moving Up

The odds for Jon Batiste’s national anthem at Super Bowl 59 have been moving in favor of the over in the last week. The price when the line first opened was set at -122 in favor of the over with the under at even-money (+100).

Whether because of Batiste’s personal style or the Super Bowl national anthem betting trends, the early money has been coming in on the over. As of Sunday, Feb. 2, the over was now heavily favored at -142 odds, which carries a 58.68% implied win probability, while the under had faded to +120 (45.45% implied win probability).

Dating back to Super Bowl 55 in 2021 between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs, each one of the last four Super Bowl national anthems has gone over its total.

That doesn’t mean they’ve all been over two minutes (120 seconds), though. Each anthem length is tailored by oddsmakers to the specific singer. Indeed, in that four-year run for overs, only two – Chris Stapleton in 2023 and Jazmine Sullivan/Eric Church in 2021 – went over a full two minutes. Stapleton’s just squeaked over that number at 121 seconds, while the Sullivan/Church duet was a length 136 seconds.

The average anthem length over the past four years is only 116.75 seconds.

But that number rises when you expand the history to the last 11 years. In that span, eight of 11 anthems have gone over the 120-second mark and the average anthem length has been 124.19 seconds.

Odds Player/Coach Cries During Anthem Skyrocket

The biggest odds movement on the board is in the market on whether a player or coach will cry during the national anthem. The odds opened with “yes” favored at -166 (62.41%) and “no” a +124 underdog (44.64%). But as of Sunday afternoon, the “yes” price had shortened to -770, which is an 88.51% implied win probability.

The “no” price is now +450, carrying just an 18.18% implied win probability. A bet on “no” at this price would profit $450 on a $100 wager if correct. Whereas, with the -770 price on the yes, bettors would have to risk $770 to win $100.

The main impetus for the odds movement is, in all likelihood, one specific player: Kansas City defensive tackle and five-time All-Pro Chris Jones. He was spotted getting emotional during last year’s anthem.

Odds Batiste Performs with a Piano Moving Towards “No”

Jazz legend Batiste is known for playing behind a piano and when FanDuel opened the odds on whether he would perform with a piano at Super Bowl 59, they listed “yes” as a heavy -650 favorite and “no” as a +420 underdog.

Fast forward a week and the lines are starting to converge. The “yes” is still heavily favored but, at the same time, has grown from -650 to -400. The “no” has, conversely, shortened from +420 to just +290.

It’s not super-common for the anthem singer to bring an instrument, but it does happen. Chris Stapleton (2023) and Eric Church (2021) both brought their guitars, and the last time the anthem singer was a piano savant, Alicia Keys at Super Bowl 46, she was sat behind her trademark Yamaha.

Batiste is the definition of a multi-instrumentalist, though. He’s best known for his talents with the ivories, but is equally comfortable with a guitar strap around his neck, so it’s not a huge surprise to see this line moving in favor of “no”.

As Super Bowl 59 approaches, all eyes are on the highly anticipated halftime show featuring Jon Batiste. The talented musician and bandleader has been selected to perform the national anthem, and oddsmakers have been busy setting the betting lines for how long his rendition will last.

Initially, the odds were set at under 120.5 seconds for the length of Batiste’s performance. However, in recent days, there has been a significant shift in the odds, with many sportsbooks now favoring the over. This means that bettors believe that Batiste will take his time and deliver a longer rendition of the national anthem.

There are a few factors that could be influencing this shift in odds. For one, Batiste is known for his soulful and emotive performances, which could lead him to stretch out the anthem and add in some vocal flourishes. Additionally, the Super Bowl is a high-pressure event with a massive audience watching, so it’s possible that Batiste may want to make a statement with his performance and really showcase his vocal talents.

Of course, betting on the length of a national anthem performance is always a bit of a gamble. There are many variables at play, from the singer’s personal style to any unexpected pauses or ad libs they may throw in. But for those looking to add an extra layer of excitement to their Super Bowl viewing experience, placing a bet on the national anthem length could be just the ticket.

As always, it’s important to gamble responsibly and only wager what you can afford to lose. But if you’re feeling lucky and want to spice up your Super Bowl Sunday, consider placing a bet on whether Jon Batiste will go over 120.5 seconds during his national anthem performance at Super Bowl 59.