Eleven years after the infamous goal-line interception that defined an era, the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks return to the grandest stage for Super Bowl LX.
Set for February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium, this matchup pits Mike Vrabel’s disciplined, defensive-minded Patriots against Mike Macdonald’s explosive, top-seeded Seahawks. With Drake Maye seeking his first ring and Sam Darnold chasing a career-defining resurrection, the storylines are as rich as the betting lines are tight.
Super Bowl LX Betting Line
New England Patriots vs. Seattle Seahawks
- Point Spread: Patriots +5.0, Seahawks -5.0
- Moneyline: Patriots +190, Seahawks -230
- Over/Under: 46.0
The Seahawks opening as 5-point favorites reflects their high-octane offense, but history suggests caution. Throughout the history of Super Bowl betting, favorites win outright about 65% of the time, yet underdogs have been remarkably resilient, covering the spread in 14 of the last 18 championships.
Interestingly, when the point spread is 6 or fewer, the underdog typically wins outright or the favorite covers; the “middle ground” where a favorite wins but doesn’t cover is historically rare.
Why The Seahawks Will Win
The Seahawks enter as favorites thanks to a roster that defines complementary football. Led by Sam Darnold, who has found a second life in Seattle, the offense features the league’s most dangerous receiving duo in Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp.
Their ability to stretch the field will test New England’s secondary, while Kenneth Walker III provides a physical ground game. Defensively, Seattle’s “new-age” Legion of Boom specializes in creating turnovers, exactly what is needed to rattle a young quarterback.
Why The Patriots Will Win
New England’s path to victory rests on the broad shoulders of Drake Maye and a defense that allowed just 8.7 points per game this postseason. Head coach Mike Vrabel has instilled a “bend but don’t break” identity that thrived in a snowy AFC Championship win.
If the Patriots can establish Rhamondre Stevenson early to neutralize Seattle’s pass rush, Maye’s dual-threat ability can improvise under pressure. In a close game, the Patriots’ superior discipline and coaching pedigree often tip the scales.
Final Verdict: Seattle has gone 13-5 against the spread this season, including the playoffs, so we’re betting on the Seahawks once again for Super Bowl LX.
Super Bowl 60 MVP Odds
- Sam Darnold (SEA) +130
- Drake Maye (NE) +230
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA) +500
- Kenneth Walker (SEA) +700
- Rhamondre Stevenson (NE) +3000
- Rashid Shaheed (SEA) +3500
- Stefon Diggs (NE) +4000
- Jason Myers (SEA) +8000
- Cooper Kupp (SEA) +10000
Quarterbacks Sam Darnold (+130) and Drake Maye (+230) dominate the MVP odds at Bovada Sportsbook. The QB position has claimed 34 of the 59 previous awards. Darnold’s narrative as a former “bust” revitalized in Seattle makes him a heavy media favorite for this Super Bowl rematch.
However, Jaxon Smith-Njigba (+500) offers value. He led the NFL in receiving yards and could emulate Cooper Kupp’s 2022 win if he finds the end zone twice. Long shots like Rhamondre Stevenson offer potential for a defensive-heavy game script.
