The top-seeded Seattle Seahawks face off against the second-seeded New England Patriots in the highly anticipated Super Bowl LX on Sunday, February 8, 2026. This marks Seattle’s fourth Super Bowl appearance, their first since a narrow defeat against the Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX in 2014. The Patriots are making their twelfth Super Bowl appearance, last winning against the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII in 2018.
Both teams concluded the regular season with a record of 14-3. Seattle captured the NFC West title, while New England led the AFC East. Notably, Seattle achieved a 14-5 record against the spread, and New England was close behind at 13-6-1 ATS. Additionally, Seattle’s running backs Cam Akers and Velus Jones Jr. were promoted to the main roster from the practice squad.
The kickoff for Super Bowl LX is set for 6:30 PM ET at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, with expected temperatures in the low 60s. Seattle is currently favored by 4.5 points at odds of -112. The over/under for total points is at 45.5, with Seattle’s money line at -240 and New England as the underdog at +198.
Before placing any bets on the matchup, it’s recommended to consult expert predictions. Bruce Marshall, a former executive editor of The Gold Sheet and now a SportsLine NFL analyst, has been particularly successful, with an impressive 59-38 record on his last 99 NFL ATS picks.
Why the Seahawks Can Cover Seattle boasts a powerful defensive lineup, allowing just 17.2 points per game this season, among the best in the league. They’ve held opponents to 16 points or less in nine games, ranking sixth in total yards allowed. This year, quarterback Sam Darnold has also been instrumental, averaging 286.4 passing yards per game against teams with strong defenses.
Why the Patriots Can Cover New England is on a roll too, winning six straight games after initially starting the season 1-2. Their defense ranks among the top eight in the league, contributing significantly to their success. Offensively, they average 379.4 total yards per game and have shown resilience in crucial games.
How to Make Seahawks vs. Patriots Picks Bruce has evaluated every angle of this matchup and leans towards the Under on the total points while pinpointing a unique factor that could influence the outcome when it comes to the spread. See the expert’s advice exclusively on SportsLine.
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