Super Bowl Predictions 2026: Staff Picks for Seahawks vs Patriots

After a truly exhilarating few weeks of playoff football, we are down to the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX.

One can only hope this game lives up to how good the playoffs have been thus far, or at least the Super Bowl these teams gave us 11 years ago.

Even with plenty of time left until the game, let’s start diving into Super Bowl predictions.

Patriots vs Seahawks Odds

All NFL odds used for these Super Bowl best bets are current as of Wednesday, Jan. 28, and courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook.

• Moneyline: Patriots (+198) vs Seahawks (-238)
• Spread: Patriots +4.5 (-105) vs Seahawks -4.5 (-115)
• Over/Under: Over 45.5 (-112) / Under 45.5 (-108)

This game couldn’t have been easy for the oddsmakers to handicap.

These two teams are a combined 33-6 straight-up this season, and if that wasn’t enough, they have the two best records against the spread in the NFL this season.

Of course, after traversing a more challenging schedule during the season, the Seahawks receive the benefit of the doubt as the favorite in Super Bowl LX.

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Super Bowl Prediction

Score Prediction: Seahawks 30, Patriots 24

There is every reason to believe that this game could go either way.

The Patriots may not have the same pedigree as they did during the Brady-Belichick dynasty, but they’ve beaten two of the best defenses in the NFL in their last two games, so they won’t blink at facing another top-tier defense in the Super Bowl.

However, it’s hard not to think the Patriots have benefited from the weather and the injury bug during the playoffs. Also, they are just 5-2 this season against playoff teams, including their three playoff wins.

On the other hand, the Seahawks have won nine in a row, with each of their last five wins coming against playoff teams, including two wins over the Rams and two over the 49ers.

Seattle went 8-2 straight up and 8-2 against the spread in games against playoff teams this season.

The Seahawks have the more impressive resume and have a more balanced roster that’s equally capable of winning a shootout or a defensive slugfest, which is why I’m backing them to win and cover in Super Bowl LX.

Super Bowl Best Bets

Seahawks -4.5 (-115)

This is my NFL pick of the day because I am all-in on the Seahawks.

Admittedly, the Patriots are the type of team that will put up a fight and stay within striking distance. However, the Seahawks excel in all three phases, even opening the playoffs with a kickoff return for a touchdown.

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In just two playoff games, Seattle is +4 in turnover margin, whereas the Patriots are +3 over three games despite turning it over five times. That’s a sign that the Patriots haven’t played sound football, while the Seahawks are punishing mistakes.

Ultimately, that will give Seattle enough of a cushion to cover the spread.

Over 45.5 Total Points (-112)

The Over/Under is one of the trickier Patriots vs Seahawks predictions because both teams have top-5 defenses, but they also have top-5 offenses.

Historically, 12 of the last 17 Super Bowls have ended with more than 45.5 total points, as the extra week of preparation tends to give offenses more time to get creative and expand their playbooks, leaving defenses somewhat unprepared.

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Once both quarterbacks settle in, they should be fine and are more than capable of leading their team to 20+ points.

That leads me to believe that this game will follow the recent trend of high-scoring Super Bowls.

Super Bowl 60 Staff Predictions