Super Bowl 60 Preview: Patriots vs. Seahawks - Expert Insights and Predictions
Super Bowl 60 will feature a rematch between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. The Patriots, who won their previous Super Bowl meeting, are on a six-game winning streak and are the AFC's No. 2 seed. The Seahawks, on the other hand, are the NFC's No. 1 seed and are on a nine-game win streak. The game will take place at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., with the Seahawks being the 4.5-point favorite.
The Patriots had a strong regular season with the No. 4 scoring defense and have been even better in the playoffs, allowing only 8.7 points per game. Quarterback Drake Maye has been impressive, defeating three top-5 total defenses in a single postseason. The Patriots finished the regular season in the top 3 in both points scored and yards gained. The underdog has won in three straight Super Bowls, and the Patriots will look to continue this trend.
The Seahawks have excelled in ball security, playing turnover-free football in their last three games. They are the only undefeated team this season when committing 1 or fewer turnovers. Their offense ranks third in scoring and leads the NFL in yards per pass completion. Defensively, the Seahawks have been dominant, ranking first in yards per rush allowed and second in yards per pass allowed. Seattle is also a league-best 14-5 against the spread this season.
SportsLine NFL expert Brady Kannon has analyzed the matchup between the Seahawks and Patriots and is leaning towards the Over on the point total. He has identified a critical X-factor that influences the spread and is confident in his pick. To find out which side to back and the reasoning behind it, visit SportsLine for expert insights and predictions on the Seahawks vs. Patriots matchup.