At Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, the New England Patriots will meet the Seattle Seahawks for the Big Game. This matchup is unexpected, as the Patriots are coming off two dismal 4-13 seasons and last made the playoffs in 2021. Conversely, the Seahawks, who have not reached the playoffs since 2022, improved significantly under head coach Mike Macdonald and quarterback Sam Darnold, a recent free agent acquisition.

Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 PM ET on February 8. According to DraftKings Sportsbook, the Seahawks are favored by 4.5 points, with an over/under of 45.5 points. The Seahawks are -238 money line favorites, while the Patriots are +195 underdogs. For MVP, Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is listed at +115, and Drake Maye is at +240.

SportsLine’s team of NFL experts provided their final score predictions:

Score Predictions

R.J. White

Prediction: Seahawks 19, Patriots 16
Summary: Touchdowns may be scarce, as the Seahawks’ elite defense only allowed two touchdowns in their last six games. The shift in the Patriots’ defense could create a challenging game for both teams.

Larry Hartstein

Prediction: Seahawks 23, Patriots 16
Summary: Unless Drake Maye pulls off an exceptional performance, the Patriots will struggle to score against Seattle’s top defense.

Jeff Hochman

Prediction: Seahawks 27, Patriots 20
Summary: Seattle’s superior metrics give them the edge, especially after facing a tougher schedule compared to New England.

Alex Selesnick

Prediction: Seahawks 23, Patriots 19
Summary: Both defenses are strong, making touchdowns hard to come by, yet the Seahawks appear destined to win.

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