Patriots and Seahawks Favored to Advance to Super Bowl 60
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The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks are positioned as the frontrunners to compete for the coveted Super Bowl 60 title, according to the latest analysis of odds, lines, and the Football Power Index (FPI). With the NFC and AFC Championship games set, the stage is primed for compelling matchups that will determine who represents their respective conferences in the championship showdown.
NFC Championship: Seahawks and Rams Clash Again
The NFC Championship Game will see the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams face off for the third time this season, having split their regular season series. This rivalry marks the fifth time since 2010 that two teams from the same division have battled for the National Conference title, and the second consecutive year this has occurred. The Seahawks boast an impressive 3-0 record in NFC Championship Games, all victories secured at Lumen Field.
The NFC West Division has proven to be a powerhouse, representing the National Conference in the Super Bowl eight times in the last 14 seasons. Currently, the Seahawks are favored by 2.5 points, with a line of -142, according to DraftKings and Caliente.MX. The FPI further supports this, favoring the Seahawks by 1.6 points with a 54 percent probability of winning. Should the Seahawks ultimately win the Super Bowl, they would achieve the highest preseason odds (60-1) for a champion since the 2001 New England Patriots, who also entered the season with 60-1 odds.
AFC Championship: Patriots Look to Return to the Super Bowl
In the AFC, the New England Patriots travel to Mile High to take on the Denver Broncos. This matchup is particularly notable as it marks the first AFC Championship Game since 2010 without the participation of either Tom Brady or Patrick Mahomes, according to ESPN Research. The Broncos will be without their starting quarterback, Bo Nix, who suffered an ankle injury during their Divisional Round victory against the Buffalo Bills. Despite this setback, Denver holds a 4-1 record in previous playoff matchups against the Patriots, with all five victories occurring at home.
However, the Patriots are currently favored by 4.5 points, with a line of -238. The FPI strongly favors New England, predicting a 3.3-point advantage and a 59 percent chance of victory. One analyst noted that the Broncos are the first team in nine years to be considered underdogs while playing at home in a Conference Final. The Patriots also lead the NFL with a 14-5 record against the spread this season.
Key Facts and Game Details
Here’s a breakdown of key details for each game:
New England Patriots at Denver Broncos
- Date: Sunday, 3 pm ET / 2 pm CDMX
- TV: CBS, Paramount+ (US), Channel Five (Mexico), ESPN & Disney+ (Mexico & Latin America)
- Total: 42.5 (Opened: 41.5)
- Denver Fact: The Broncos have won 14 of their last 15 games at Empower Field at Mile High.
Los Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks
- Date: Sunday, 6:30 pm ET / 5:30 pm CDMX
- TV: FOX (US), Channel Cinco and Fox Sports (Mexico)
- Total: 46.5 (Opened: 47.5)
- Seattle Fact: Only six teams have had odds of 25-1 or better to win the Super Bowl since 1980.
The road to Super Bowl 60 is set, and while upsets are always possible, the current data suggests that the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks are the teams to watch as they vie for a chance to claim the ultimate NFL prize.
