Super Bowl fever is gripping the sporting world as the New England Patriots prepare to take on the Seattle Seahawks in San Francisco.
Both teams were exceptional in the regular season and continued their stellar form in the postseason, with quarterbacks Drake Maye and Sam Darnold each playing vital roles throughout the campaign.
Last year’s Super Bowl was certainly an entertaining affair, as the Kansas City Chiefs lost 40-22 to the Philadelphia Eagles.
And the conclusion of this NFL season is poised to be a magnificent one too, and here is our full preview for New England Patriots vs Seattle Seahawks, featuring the latest American football odds and our online betting picks for the game.
New England Patriots vs Seattle Seahawks Preview
The Patriots and Seahawks had identical records of 14-3 in the regular season.
Sadly for the Patriots, that tally of wins was not enough for them to avoid the Wild Card Round, with the Denver Broncos instead getting a bye.
But that did not faze New England one bit, as they comfortably beat the Los Angeles Chargers 16-3 before dispatching of the Houston Texans 28-16 in the Divisional Round.
The Patriots took on the Broncos in the AFC championship game, and eventually won 10-7 in a match heavily impacted by adverse weather conditions.
As for the Seahawks, who are viewed by most as the strongest side in the NFL right now, they beat the San Francisco 49ers 41-6 in the Divisional Round.
And the NFC championship match which followed was a bit of a classic, with the Seahawks winning 31-27 against the Los Angeles Rams.
The Patriots and Seahawks have played 20 times in the long history of the NFL, with the Seahawks leading the series 11-9, winning seven of the last 10 meetings.
However, one of the Seahawks’ defeats came at Super Bowl XLIX in 2014, when a Tom-Brady inspired Patriots side roared to a 28-24 victory in Glendale.
New England Patriots vs Seattle Seahawks Odds
*All odds are subject to change
In the Money Line market, the Patriots are significant underdogs at a price of 3.00. A victory for the Seahawks in San Francisco is at 1.42.
New England Patriots vs Seattle Seahawks Betting Tips
To score a touchdown – Jaxon Smith-Njigba @ 1.89
With running back Kenneth Walker III priced as low as 1.49 in this market after scoring four touchdowns in two postseason appearances, we are seeking more value with this selection. Wide receiver Smith-Njigba is another potent point-scoring weapon for the Seahawks, recording two touchdowns in as many postseason appearances – and 10 in 17 regular season outings.
Over 1.5 passing touchdowns – Drake Maye @ 2.25
Even though the Patriots are the significant underdogs here, rookie quarterback Maye has the quality and form to make this a real contest. He threw 31 passing touchdowns in 17 regular season matches, an average close to two per game. And in the postseason, the prodigious Maye has thrown four in three matches, including three in the Divisional Round victory over the Houston Texans. A slightly risky selection given the strength of the Seahawks, but perhaps a profitable one come the close of play in California.
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