Who will win Super Bowl 60?
The fact that it is the Patriots, who were so weak last year, and the Seahawks, who are actually in a state of upheaval, who are in the Super Bowl came as a surprise to many. Less unexpected in Patriots vs. Seahawks is the bookmakers’ prediction based on the betting odds: the Seahawks are the favorites going into the final showdown!
Both teams undoubtedly deserve to be in the SBLX after playing a magnificent season and each posting a 14-3 record in the regular season – the best in the league. New England and Seattle continued to impress in the playoffs, with the Hawks looking slightly better than the Pats from an objective point of view.
Will the Seahawks make it to the finish line? That’s the big question for Sunday. They didn’t manage it in 2015, even though they were already on the 1-yard line in the last minute and had enough plays left to do so. But then came that fateful interception by Russell Wilson and the question of why Pete Carroll didn’t run the ball at that point.
There could be more interceptions by the Pats defense on Sunday, which could contribute to a more defense-heavy game. We don’t expect a big scoring festival, which is why our prediction for Patriots vs. Seahawks is a low-scoring Super Bowl.
Super Bowl 60 kicks off on Sunday night at 12:30 a.m. in Santa Clara, near San Francisco. The game will be broadcast live on RTL and on the streaming service DAZN.
Under points? Yes! But does that mean a boring Super Bowl? Quite the contrary, because it means the result is likely to remain close until the end and every mistake could be decisive. In this respect, handicap bets on the Pats are more worthwhile than on the Seahawks. The handicap currently offered by betting providers for New England is between 4.5 and 5.5, which is quite a lot for such a balanced Super Bowl on paper. In the end, will the odds on the underdog in Patriots vs. Seahawks lead to the best Super Bowl bets?
AI prediction New England Patriots vs. Seattle Seahawks
This statement is underlined by the in-house AI. The supercomputer has analyzed the game more than 20,000 times based on countless statistics, facts, and data and has come up with a 40.01 percent probability of victory for the Patriots. Considering maximum win odds close to 3.00, the AI prediction for the Patriots vs. Seahawks Super Bowl clearly favors the underdog. The Patriots’ recent strong defensive performances and results have certainly played a role in this.
Those who trust AI can either follow the Super Bowl AI tip on the Patriots as winners of the Vince Lombardi Trophy or bet on New England’s success with a handicap of +5.5. Less betting-savvy Seahawks fans, on the other hand, will still be pleased to see that their favorite team is the most likely winner of Super Bowl 60, with odds of 59.99 percent.
However, our Super Bowl AI tip remains a win bet on the Pats, which serves the value odds. Especially in a defensive game, it cannot be ruled out that a pick 6 or a recovered fumble will decide victory or defeat.
New England Patriots – Statistics & current form
The Patriots are in the Super Bowl. Anyone who fell into a coma ten years ago and just woke up would probably say, “Yep, that was to be expected.” For all NFL fans who have been following the world’s most famous football league in recent years, however, this participation is a huge surprise.
After all, the Pats won only four games in the preseason. But then Mike Vrabel came along and brought the winning gene back to New England. This is especially true of their defense. Already a top-4 unit in the regular season with only 18.8 points allowed, it has improved even further in the playoffs.
Christian Gonzalez’s defense allowed an average of just 8.7 points in the postseason and has been rock solid, especially after the break. Sensationally, the Pats didn’t allow a single point in the third and fourth quarters against both the Chargers and the Broncos.
Pats defense top – offense only okay
Defense wins championships! Accordingly, they should actually be the favorites in the Super Bowl. But their offense has not yet gotten into gear in the postseason like that of the Seahawks. The Pats offense is averaging only half as many points per game in these playoffs (18.0 to 36.0).
Strong defense, weak offense – there’s a lot to be said for a low-scoring game, which is why betting on under 46.5 total points is definitely one of our recommendations. In addition, the odds on a few field goals by the Pats are promising in Patriots vs. Seahawks. Against this Hawks defense, their struggling offense will likely be stopped 20-35 yards short of the end zone on more than one occasion.
Key Players New England Patriots:
- QB: Drake Maye
- RB: Rhamondre Stevenson
- WR: Stefon Diggs
- TE: Hunter Henry
- K: Andres Borregales
Seattle Seahawks – Statistics & current form
Officially, the Seahawks are the away team in Super Bowl 60, but bookmakers still consider them to be the moderate to clear favorites. Seattle definitely has the more balanced team on the field. A strong defense, good offense, and special teams have already earned them a few wins.
Shaheed could be the deciding factor in what is likely to be a close game on Monday night. If he manages one or two long punts or kick returns, it would swing the pendulum significantly in Seattle’s favor. This is another reason why we see the Hawks as slight favorites.
Will Jaxon Smith-Njigba strike again?
Yes, the Seahawks could win the game in the end. But really by 50 percent or more with the predicted six to seven-point lead? That could happen if Sam Darnold delivers another flawless game, but very few people are counting on that. Under this pressure, he is likely to throw one or two interceptions or fumbles, which will inevitably lead to a closer game.
So, in Pats vs. Seahawks, the betting odds on Pats +5.5 are slightly better than tips on Seattle in the handicap -5.5. Another Super Bowl prediction for Patriots vs. Seahawks is a touchdown by Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Because it is often the case in such big games that the ball goes to the best player on a team.
And in this case, that player is JSN. He has already scored touchdowns in the last two games and will be eager to make his mark in this important game as well.
Key Players Seattle Seahawks:
- QB: Sam Darnold
- RB: Kenneth Walker
- WR: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
- TE: AJ Barner
- K: Jason Myers
New England Patriots – Seattle Seahawks Head-to-Head Comparison / H2H Statistics
There has been just one head-to-head matchup between these two teams in the last five years. That game went to the Seahawks 23-20 in overtime in New England in 2024. And as crazy as it may seem, a similar result is not unlikely on Sunday.
Because we expect a close game: check. Under 46.5 total points: check. And after the break, there were significantly fewer points than before the break – also a fact from 2024 that could happen again on Sunday. So our prediction for Pats vs. Seahawks is that history could repeat itself, at least to some extent.
Incidentally, the last time the Patriots beat Seattle was in that famous Super Bowl 49 in 2015, when Pete Carroll didn’t trust Marshawn Lynch and opted to throw the ball instead. But Seahawks fans needn’t worry too much, as Carroll has since moved on and Mike Macdonald is now in charge.
New England Patriots – Seattle Seahawks Tip
One duel we haven’t mentioned yet is that of the two quarterbacks, Maye vs. Darnold. Drake Maye is considered one of the two top candidates for the MVP title and should have a slight edge in this duel. This, combined with the strong Pats playoff defense, keeps New England in the game enough that we don’t agree with the Hawks’ favorite status.
Therefore, for Pats vs. Seahawks, a bet on Patriots +5.5 is one of our top recommendations. Together with tips on under 46.5 total points. However, since the Super Bowl is taking place in warmer California, this is not our number one bet, as low-scoring games tend to take place in colder climes.
As an alternative tip, we have already suggested a player bet on Smith-Njigba and field goal bets. But we have also found a player on the Patriots side who we believe is capable of scoring a touchdown, and that is Drake Maye himself.
The Patriots quarterback only threw for 86 yards against the Broncos last time out, but he ran ten times for 65 yards and a touchdown. If the Seahawks secondary plays to its usual strengths against the mediocre Pats receivers (Diggs, Hollins, Boutte), then the time could be ripe for running back Maye and a rushing touchdown.
