My wife won’t give me the money to gamble, which is probably a good thing. You’ve seen my predictions. Exactly.

But I can’t help myself when it comes to the Super Bowl Prop Bets. I went online and found some to have fun with. For entertainment purposes only:

1. Super Bowl XLVI MVP: I’m going with New York Giants receiver Victor Cruz, who has 12-1 odds on some sites.

2. First TD scored in the game:  Gotta go back to my guy Cruz, from Eli Manning.

3. Over-Under on how long it will take Kelly Clarkson to sing the national anthem is 1:34. I’ll take the over. There’s no stage like the Super Bowl. No performer can resist dragging it out.

4. What color will Madonna’s hair be when she begins the Super Bowl Halftime Show? The choices are blond or any other color. I’ll go with any other color. That seems safe. She hasn’t been blond since “Papa Don’t Preach” has she?

5. Will Madonna wear an NFL jersey or shirt at any point during the Halftime Show? I’ll go with no. I’m guessing she will be wearing a shirt of some sort. Let’s hope.

6. Over-under on times Peyton Manning will be shown on TV during the game: 3.5. I’ll go with the over. Big brother, home stadium, leaving Indy storyline. That’s easy. What NBC should do is put him in the booth for the game. That would be compelling stuff.

7. Over-under on times Giselle Bundchen (Mrs. Tom Brady) will be shown on TV during the game: 1/2. So it’s either none or at least once. I”ll go with the over. Actually, like most American males, I’m hoping for the overs.

8. Over-under on times Andrew Luck’s name will be mentioned on TV during the game: 1. I’ll go with the overs. If Peyton is shown, then Luck’s name will come up.

9. Over-under on times Mitt Romney will be shown during the game: 1. I’m hoping for the unders.

10. What color will the Gatorade be that is dumped on the winning coach’s head? I’ll say orange.

11. What will the Neilsen TV rating be for the Super Bowl: Over-under is 47 1/2. I’ll go with the over. I don’t understand how the Neilsens work, but this game has extra Super appeal. And you never know how many times Giselle will be shown.

12. Will Madonna be wearing fishnet stockings at any point during the Super Bowl Halftime Show? Before I answer, let me ask a question: Is my wife reading this?

13. Final Score: New York Football Giants 35, New England Patriots 31.

Enjoy the game. And, as always, when using my picks, feel free to go the other way.