The matchup for Super Bowl 60 is set. The New England Patriots will be taking on the Seahawks and they won the AFC and NFC championship games respectively on Jan. 25.
The Patriots were able to win their way into the Super Bowl after beating the Denver Broncos 10-7 in a defensive slog of an AFC championship game. New England’s defense pitched a second-half shutout against the Broncos as a winter storm blew into Empower Field at Mile High Stadium while Drake Maye used his legs (10 carries, 65 yards, one touchdown) to get the Patriots back to the Super Bowl.
Meanwhile, the Seahawks managed to survive a shootout against the Los Angeles Rams. Sam Darnold threw for 346 yards and three touchdowns, going blow-for-blow with potential NFL MVP Matthew Stafford – who posted a 374 yards and three touchdowns – in a 31-27 victory.
How do the sportsbooks see Super Bowl 60 unfolding? The Seahawks are estimated to have the early advantage, as they opened as 4.5-point favorites for the championship game, over at BetMGM Sportsbook.
That number figures to change often during the lead up to the Big Game. However, if Seattle’s advantage holds, it will mark the fourth time in the last five seasons that the NFC has been favored to win the Super Bowl over the AFC.
Here’s what to know about the opening odds for this year’s Super Bowl, including the spread, moneylines and over/under line:
Patriots vs. Seahawks odds
The Seahawks are favored to beat the Patriots in Super Bowl 60, according to the BetMGM NFL odds.
Spread: Seahawks (-4.5)
Moneyline: Seahawks (-235); Patriots (+195)
Over/under: 46.5
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