Beyonce NFL Christmas Halftime Odds: First Song and Other Props
The National Football League will continue its merciless takeover of the major American holidays this regular season as it streams two games on Netflix on Christmas Day, with the Pittsburgh Steelers first hosting the Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans then getting a visit from the Baltimore Ravens.
And that Ravens vs. Texans matchup will offer viewers an extra gift – a Beyonce halftime performance.
The Cowboy Carter artist and music superstar was announced this past week as the featured performer for the game in her hometown of Houston, and sportsbooks immediately began releasing prop wagers for the event including one centered on the first song that she will perform when she takes the stage.
First song performed by Beyonce at Christmas Halftime
| Song | Odds | Implied Probability | Profit on $10 Bet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Hold 'Em | -200 | 66.67% | $5 |
| Ameriican Requiem | +400 | 20% | $40 |
| Crazy In Love | +600 | 14.29% | $60 |
| Ya Ya | +700 | 12.5% | $70 |
| 16 Carriages | +900 | 10% | $90 |
| Halo | +1000 | 9.09% | $100 |
| Irreplaceable | +1000 | 9.09% | $100 |
| Jolene | +1500 | 6.25% | $150 |
| Santa Claus is Coming to Town | +2000 | 4.76% | $200 |
| Single Ladies | +2000 | 4.76% | $200 |
| Ring of Fire | +5000 | 1.96% | $500 |
What song will Beyonce perform first?
How will Beyonce start her show at halftime of the Ravens vs. Texans game on Christmas Day? The options on the ‘Beyonce First Song’ prop board include five tracks from her recent Cowboy Carter album, four of her biggest hits, one Johnny Cash classic, and a Christmas tune for good measure.
For the Cowboy Carter tracks, obviously Texas Hold’em (-200) is there as an option – it was the first single from the album and a smash hit, and it’s been nominated for multiple Grammy awards including Record of the Year and Song of the Year. It would be a huge surprise if Texas Hold’em wasn’t on the setlist.
The other songs from Cowboy Carter on the board are Ameriican Requiem (+400), Ya Ya (+700), 16 Carriages (+900), and Jolene (+1500), a cover version / reimagining of Dolly Parton’s 1973 hit. From elsewhere in Beyonce’s earlier discography there’s Crazy in Love (+600), Halo (+1000), Irreplaceable (+1000), and Single Ladies (+2000) with Santa Claus is Coming to Town (+2000) and Ring of Fire (+5000) rounding out the wagering options for the Beyonce First Song prop bet.
Who will join Beyonce on stage during her show?
Will we get a special guest performing with Beyonce during her halftime show?
Notable options on this prop wager focus on her Cowboy Carter collaborators, including Parton (+110) and other legends Linda Martell (+100) and Willie Nelson (+125), plus each of Brittney Spencer (-250), Reyna Roberts (-250), Tanner Adell (-250), and Tiera Kennedy (-250). Shaboozey (-200) is featured on the Cowboy Carter tracks Spaghettii and Sweet Honey Buckiin, Post Malone (-125) lends vocals to Levii’s Jeans, and Miley Cyrus (-140) is included on II Most Wanted, with that collaboration turning into a top-10 hit for the duo.
Others listed: Pharrell Williams (+150), Jay-Z (+500), Kelly Rowland (+1000), and Taylor Swift (+1500).
Artist to perform with Beyonce odds
| Artist | Odds | Implied Probability | Profit on $10 Bet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brittney Spencer | -250 | 71.43% | $4 |
| Reyna Roberts | -250 | 71.43% | $4 |
| Tanner Adell | -250 | 71.43% | $4 |
| Tiera Kennedy | -250 | 71.43% | $4 |
| Shaboozey | -200 | 66.67% | $5 |
| Miley Cyrus | -140 | 58.33% | $7.14 |
| Post Malone | -125 | 55.56% | $8 |
| Linda Martell | +100 | 50% | $10 |
| Dolly Parton | +110 | 47.62% | $11 |
| Willie Nelson | +125 | 44.44% | $12.50 |
| Pharrell Williams | +150 | 40% | $15 |
| Jay Z | +500 | 16.67% | $50 |
| Kelly Rowland | +1000 | 9.09% | $100 |
| Taylor Swift | +1500 | 6.25% | $150 |
| Chris Stapleton | +2000 | 4.76% | $200 |
| Emmylou Harris | +2000 | 4.76% | $200 |
| Shania Twain | +2000 | 4.76% | $200 |
What will be the color of Beyonce’s first outfit?
Finally, what color will Beyonce’s first outfit predominantly be for her halftime performance on Christmas Day?
Flashy options like gold (+450) and silver (+650) made the board for the prop wager, along with the more subdued option of black (+650). And since the game is down in Texas – and Beyonce is from Texas - the colors of the state flag have been tossed into the mix as well – so you have red (+125), blue (+1000), and white (+700). The city of Houston’s flag? It’s blue and white. And green (+1500) fits for Christmas.
Color of first Beyonce outfit
| Color | Odds | Implied Probability | Profit on $10 Bet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red | +125 | 44.44% | $12.50 |
| Gold | +450 | 18.18% | $45 |
| Black | +650 | 13.33% | $65 |
| Silver/Gray | +650 | 13.33% | $65 |
| Pink/Purple | +700 | 12.5% | $70 |
| White/Cream | +700 | 12.5% | $70 |
| Blue | +1000 | 9.09% | $100 |
| Brown | +1500 | 6.25% | $150 |
| Green | +1500 | 6.25% | $150 |
| Orange | +2500 | 3.85% | $250 |
| Yellow | +2500 | 3.85% | $250 |
Beyonce NFL Christmas Halftime best bets
It’s hard to imagine Texas Hold’em not being the first song played at Beyonce’s Christmas Day halftime show – it was a huge hit, it’s a country song, and the performance of course is in Texas. Bank on it being the opening number, even if the payout on the prop wager is low because it’s set as the heavy favorite.
For the special guest prop, we’re not sure the 78-year-old Parton would want to play an NFL show for the second time in two years so Cyrus might be the most sensible choice here as she could join Beyonce in a performance of II Most Wanted and match her energy on stage if her stay was extended past one song.
As for the color of Beyonce’s first outfit, some sort of red-white-blue scheme seems to be the logical selection based on the Cowboy Carter album art and its related press plus the social media images released alongside the announcement of the halftime performance. And while red and blue are also included in those outfits, white looks like it would be considered the prominent color so it’s the pick.
My Picks
First Song: Texas Hold 'Em (-200)
Guest Performer: Miley Cyrus (-140)
First Outfit Color: White (+700)
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