AI Predictions for the 2026 NFL Championship Games

A trip to Super Bowl LX will be on the line Sunday with both the AFC and NFC Championship Games.

In the AFC, Drake Maye and the New England Patriots take on backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham and the Denver Broncos, after Bo Nix had his season come to an end with an ankle injury. In the NFC, Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams will battle Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks.

Betting Lines

New England enters the AFC title game as a 3.5-point favorite at DraftKings Sportsbook after opening as 5.5-point favorites. Seattle, meanwhile, is a 2.5-point home favorite for the NFC Championship.

Over/Under Totals

The AFC title game over/under is set at 43, with temperatures in the teens and snow expected in Denver, while the NFC title game total is 46.

Artificial Intelligence in Sports Betting

Built using cutting-edge artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques by SportsLine’s Data Science team, predictions are generated by statistically learning from each team’s historical data and quantitatively evaluating the strength of the opponent’s defense.

SportsLine’s AI has hit over 2,000 highly-rated prop picks since the start of the 2023 season, helping you identify noteworthy discrepancies in the lines.

Championship Game Predictions

SportsLine AI projects that the Under 46.5 will hit in a close, low-scoring matchup between the Rams and Seahawks on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. ET.

With Seattle boasting the sixth-best defense, allowing only 17.2 points per game, and the Rams conceding just 20.4 points, this game is set to be a defensive battle.

SportsLine AI predicts a total of 43.6 points, giving it a B-rated pick.

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