A trip to Super Bowl LX is at stake this Sunday with both the AFC and NFC Championship Games. In the AFC, Drake Maye and the New England Patriots will face off against backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham of the Denver Broncos, as Bo Nix’s season ended prematurely due to an ankle injury. Meanwhile, on the NFC side, Matthew Stafford from the Los Angeles Rams is going head-to-head with Sam Darnold of the Seattle Seahawks.
The Patriots are entering the AFC Championship as a 4.5-point favorite according to DraftKings Sportsbook, slightly down from their opening line of 5.5 points. On the flip side, the Seahawks are favored at home by 2.5 points heading into the NFC Championship.
For both games, the AFC Championship has an over/under set at 42.5, while the NFC Championship sits at 46.5. Before making your picks for the 2026 NFL championship or predicting scores, it’s crucial to check the SportsLine AI predictions based on comprehensive statistical analysis.
The SportsLine AI, which employs advanced machine learning, generates predictions for each game by analyzing historical data and evaluating opponent defenses with a numeric matchup score. It constantly updates with the latest data, allowing you to identify significant discrepancies in betting lines. Notably, SportsLine’s AI PickBot has successfully hit over 2,000 high-rated prop bets since the beginning of the 2023 season.
For more insights on the 2026 NFL championship games, the sports betting predictions from SportsLine’s AI are invaluable.
Prime AI Picks for 2026 Championship Games
After a thorough analysis of the games, SportsLine AI predicts the Under 46.5 (-110) will likely succeed in what’s expected to be a closely contested, low-scoring game between the Rams and Seahawks this Sunday at 6:30 p.m. ET.
The Seahawks have had a strong defensive performance this season, ranked sixth overall by allowing just 285.6 yards per game and the league’s lowest average at 17.2 points conceded. Similarly, the Rams have managed to keep their opponents to an average of 20.4 points, placing them 10th in the league standings. With both teams’ prior outings resulting in lower scores, and Seattle’s last three games finishing under, this trend appears to continue.
SportsLine AI forecasts a total of 43.6 points, presenting an A-rated recommendation for betting the Under.
Final Thoughts on Betting the 2026 NFL Championship Games
Additionally, the AI PickBot has identified an A+ pick for one of the matchups. It’s crucial to view these predictions before finalizing your own NFL wagers on the championship games.
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