49ers' Kyle Shanahan hints at one of the most popular Super Bowl prop bets


A Super Bowl in Las Vegas is harmonious for the simple fact that betting on the biggest game of the year is widespread, especially novel bets that make every moment of the contest something that fans can take advantage of.

One of those bets is what color Gatorade the victor's head coach will shower with. The outcome of the coin toss and how long the national anthem singer lasts are known quickly, but the Gatorade color waits until the champion is crowned, making it one of the most bet-on props, especially now that sports betting is legal in 38 US states.

So if you think the San Francisco 49ers will beat the Kansas City Chiefs, head coach Kyle Shanahan may have dropped a hint as to what the color will be.

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Head coach Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers reacts against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter of Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium on February 2, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

“I like orange,” he told reporters when asked what his favorite flavor of Gatorade was.

Shanahan, however, said he drinks water on the sidelines during game days, so bettors may not want to look at him too closely.

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Currently, DraftKings Sportsbook has orange at odds of +300 (bet $100 to win $300), which is among the best flavors. Purple, however, is the favorite at +225, while yellow/green is also at +300.

The rest of the list is blue (+350), red (+350), clear (+1000), and the “no Gatorade bath” bet at +1600.

Kyle Shanhan complains

January 29, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan on the sidelines against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter of the NFC Championship game at Lincoln Financial Field. (Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports)

The reason purple is the favorite comes from last year's Chiefs victory, when head coach Andy Reid was seen in a purple Gatorade bath after defeating the Philadelphia Eagles.

However, the year before saw back-to-back showers of blue Gatorade, as the Los Angeles Rams used it in 2022 and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had it in 2021.

Like most prop bets, it's a shot in the dark to see what the exact flavor of Gatorade will be.

Kyle Shanahan looks on the field

Head coach Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers before the NFC Championship game against the Detroit Lions at Levi's Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. The 49ers defeated the Lions 34-31. (Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images)

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As for the game itself, the 49ers are two-point favorites, according to DraftKings Sportsbook.

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