There’s under a week to go until Super Bowl LX between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots — a pairing that was the least expected based on preseason betting markets.
Seattle enters as the favorite, generally around 4.5 points (some books at 5), and BetMGM currently lists the game total at 45.5. Big wagers have already been placed: Mattress Mack backed the Patriots with a $2 million bet at +200, and an August bettor at BetMGM put $50,000 on the Seahawks at 60-1. Betting trackers have cataloged those and other large bets.
Yahoo Sports contacted more than a dozen oddsmakers in Las Vegas and beyond to get their moneylines on the game. The consensus leans toward Seattle, with many sources citing the Seahawks’ overall roster strength and defense as decisive.
Selections and projected scores from several bookmakers and traders:
– Christian Cipollini, BetMGM NFL Trader — Predicts a low-scoring Seahawks win; believes Seattle’s defense will challenge Drake Maye and that Sam Darnold can limit turnovers. Score: Seahawks 23, Patriots 13.
– John Murray, VP of Race and Sports, Westgate — Sees New England as well-coached but views Seattle as a bit stronger across positions. Score: Seahawks 27, Patriots 17.
– Ed Salmons, VP of Risk, Westgate — Simply calls Seattle better at every spot. Score: Seahawks 24, Patriots 17.
– Jeff Sherman, VP of Risk, Westgate — Acknowledges the Patriots’ improvement with Drake Maye but expects Seattle to control the game. Score: Seahawks 27, Patriots 13.
– Jamie Pileggi, Head of NFL Oddsmaking, Circa Sports — Calls Seattle the more complete team that will pressure Maye; thinks Darnold’s ball security is key. Score: Seahawks 20, Patriots 13.
– Craig McCraw, VP of Trading, Caesars — Feels a 4-point spread is appropriate and anticipates a defensive, low-scoring contest. Score: Seahawks 17, Patriots 13.
– Chris Andrews, South Point Sportsbook Director — Says if Seattle performs up to its potential, they should eke out a close win. Score: Seahawks 27, Patriots 20.
Fan Take: This showdown matters because it highlights how quickly NFL narratives can shift — an unexpected Super Bowl matchup reshapes storylines about team-building and coaching. If Seattle’s depth and defense prevail, it could reinforce the league trend that balanced rosters and strong defenses win championships, influencing how teams prioritize personnel in coming seasons.
