As the New England Patriots gear up to face the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, predictions for the Big Game are heating up. This matchup is surprising considering the Patriots’ struggles in recent seasons with back-to-back 4-13 records and no playoff appearances since 2021. Meanwhile, the Seahawks, under head coach Mike Macdonald and quarterback Sam Darnold, who was signed as a free agent, are making strides after missing the playoffs since 2022.
Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 8. According to the latest DraftKings Sportsbook odds, the Seahawks are favored by 4.5 points, with an over/under set at 45.5 points. The Seahawks are -230 favorites, suggesting a risk of $230 to win $100, while the Patriots are seen as underdogs at +190. Darnold has the best odds for MVP at +120, followed closely by Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, listed at +240.
Experts from SportsLine have delivered their score predictions, all favoring the Seahawks:
Score Predictions
R.J. White
Prediction: Seahawks 19, Patriots 16
“The last four Big Games have seen both teams get over 20 points, but I predict touchdowns may be scarce this time. With the Seahawks’ defense allowing very few touchdowns since Week 12, their performance against the Patriots’ recently improved defensive unit could lead to a lot of field goals.”
Larry Hartstein
Prediction: Seahawks 23, Patriots 16
“Seattle’s defense has been tough to break through unless it’s against a special case like the Rams, and the Patriots may struggle to hit 20 points if Drake Maye doesn’t step up. The Seahawk’s offensive weapons outmatch the Patriots, contributing to their prediction of a Seattle win.”
Jeff Hochman
Prediction: Seahawks 27, Patriots 20
“Seattle’s superior metrics shine even when compared against a much tougher schedule this season. The Patriots have had difficulty overcoming a weak schedule. Looking at their sack differential, it raises concerns that Seattle could dominate completely.”
Alex “PropStarz” Selesnick
Prediction: Seahawks 23, Patriots 19
“Both offenses may find it hard to score touchdowns. Seattle’s defense has made a remarkable playoff run, while the Patriots’ scheme could challenge Sam Darnold. My expectation is a closely contested, low-scoring match up.”
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