Bettors back Seahawks in SB; books pull for Pats

David PurdumFeb 8, 2026, 11:24 AM ET

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The betting public, which hasn’t fared well on the Super Bowl over the years, is siding heavily with the favored Seattle Seahawks and its offensive playmakers in Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots.

Sportsbooks have reported one-sided action on the Seahawks to win and cover the 4.5-point spread over the last two weeks.

On Sunday, 60% of the money bet on the game’s point spread was on Seattle at DraftKings Sportsbook, and the Seahawks to win the game

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