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Betting guide for the Big Game LX
Football’s biggest game draws in sports fans and bettors alike, and this year promises to be no different as Seattle and New England meet again. Get ready for the action with tips, predictions and odds boosts from PlayNow Sports.
- Date: Sunday, February 8, 2025
- Time: 3:30PST
- Place: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara
- Halftime show: Bad Bunny
This season’s Big Game brings an unexpected but electric matchup: the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. Both teams defied preseason expectations, each entering the year as long shots, before earning their spots in Super Bowl LX. Seattle boasts the NFL’s top-ranked scoring defense, while New England rides the momentum of a remarkable turnaround under Mike Vrabel in his first year as Patriots head coach and second-year breakout quarterback Drake Maye.
With two resilient, high-performing teams meeting for the first time since their dramatic Super Bowl XLIX clash, excitement is already building.
- Meet the teams
- Betting markets and novelties
- PlayNow picks and predictions
- Download our free prop bet sheet to play along at home
- Download our free prop bet sheet to play along at home
- Download our free prop bet sheet to play along at home
For those new to sports betting, you can check out our beginner’s guide to betting on football. It covers everything from understanding the odds to exploring different markets including the money line, spread and over/under.
Introducing the teams
Seattle and New England will face off in the Big Game for the first time since 2015 when Malcolm Butler’s last‑minute goal‑line interception secured a 28–24 Patriots win.
Will the Patriots win their first Super Bowl since the 2018-19 season, or will the Seahawks claim their second title in franchise history.
Seattle Seahawks
Key contributors to the Seahawks’ road to the Big Game this year include quarterback Sam Darnold, star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and a dominant defensive unit that ranks No. 1 in the NFL in scoring defense, allowing just 17 points per game. Darnold, in his first season with Seattle, led the team to a 14–3 record and delivered a standout performance in the NFC Championship game, throwing for 346 yards and three touchdowns against the Rams. Their balanced playstyle and elite defensive consistency are major advantages, though it won’t be easy against a New England team that has been very sharp on both sides of the ball.
New England Patriots
The Patriots had a resurgence thanks to second-year quarterback Drake Maye, head coach Mike Vrabel, and a defense that has been historically strong throughout late in the season and playoffs, allowing one touchdown or fewer in each of their last five games. Maye’s efficient, big‑play passing fueled New England’s turnaround from a 4–13 season to a 14–3 record. Under Vrabel, now the second person ever to reach the Big Game as both a player and coach of the same team, has found renewed identity with this Patriots team. While their young offensive line remains a potential weakness, New England’s adaptability and postseason resilience have made them a formidable contender.
Key matchups to look out for
With nearly 11 years since their last unforgettable Big Game showdown, this Seahawks–Patriots rematch brings a new generation of stars and storylines and no shortage of crucial matchups that could decide the game.
- Sam Darnold vs. Drake Maye: Both quarterbacks arrive at the Big Game with very different resumes but equally compelling momentum. Darnold, in his first season with Seattle, helped lead the Seahawks to a 14–3 record and delivered a 346‑yard, three‑touchdown performance in the NFC Championship. Maye, meanwhile, has elevated the Patriots’ offense with efficient, explosive plays, leading the league in completion percentage and yards per attempt while guiding New England on a remarkable worst‑to‑first turnaround. Both QBs will be tested: Darnold by New England’s surging postseason defense, and Maye by the NFL’s No. 1 scoring defense.
- Seahawks’ offense vs. Patriots’ defense: Seattle enters with one of the most balanced attacks in the league with strong run support and dynamic passing, but New England’s defense has been dominant throughout the postseason, allowing one touchdown or fewer in five straight games. The Patriots rely on a disruptive front and opportunistic play, forcing key turnovers against top offenses to reach the Big Game. This matchup may hinge on whether Seattle can find balance between the run and pass and prevent predictable passing downs that allow the Patriots to pressure Darnold.
- Jaxon Smith‑Njigba vs. Christian Gonzalez: One of the most exciting one‑on‑one battles of the night will be Seattle’s breakout receiver Jaxon Smith‑Njigba against Patriots’ Christian Gonzalez. Gonzalez, at 6'1" with length and speed, presents one of the few physical matches capable of shadowing JSN.
- Patriots’ offensive line vs. Seahawks’ top‑ranked defense: Maye has been sacked 15 times this postseason behind a young, inconsistent offensive line. Seattle’s ability to collapse the pocket may determine whether Maye’s arm talent and mobility can shine — or whether New England is forced into quick‑hitting throws and conservative play‑calling.
Big Game betting markets
The most popular ways to bet on football include the money line, point spread, and totals. These markets, along with many others, are available for betting in the NFL's biggest game, as well as for each quarter and half of the game. You can also place player prop bets on key players, such as total passes completed or attempted, total passing yards, receptions, receiving yards, sacks, and more. Additionally, you can bet on touchdown scorers, including first, last, and total touchdowns.
Leading up to the Big Game, you can make outright bets on the Big Game MVP and novelties. You can also create a same game parlay, combining individual predictions from the same event into a single bet. While this offers greater odds at the outset, remember that all your picks must come through for your bet to win. During the game, live betting allows you to place bets in real time, with odds changing as quickly as the action on the field.
Novelty bets
It’s never too early to get ready for the Big Game. Leading up to the event, you can bet on iconic pop culture moments that will make watching more fun. Here are some of our favourite novelty bets.
PlayNow Sports tip: Place your bets when you’re ready, but remember that markets could be taken down at any time. Be sure to check PlayNow Sports for available markets and the latest odds.
Gatorade bath colour
Since 2001 orange has been the preferred Gatorade colour of choice, dumped five times on the coach while red has not won once. Blue has been the most frequent colour since 2015, at four times. Is it finally red’s year?
Coin toss
Before the Big Game there is a ceremonial coin toss to determine which team will kick and receive to start the game. In the last 10, tails have gone 6-4 versus heads. Which side of the coin takes it this year?
Anthem length
Reba McEntire’s rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner clocked in at 100 seconds in 2024. Will you take the over or the under on the anthem length this year?
Picks and predictions
As BCLC employees the creators of the picks and predictions below are not eligible to wager on sports betting on PlayNow. BCLC and its employees do not provide predictions of sports outcomes. The picks and predictions are the creators’ own perspectives on the potential outcome and do not represent betting advice upon which a player can rely to achieve a specific outcome. As a player you should rely on your own judgement when placing sports wagers, knowing that there are no guaranteed outcomes. Players are reminded not to wager money that you cannot afford to lose.
From one fan to another, hear from PlayNow’s own team members on their top picks and predictions for the Big Game. If you’re in line with their predictions, you could take advantage of a PlayNow-exclusive odds boost for these three bets. But remember, all three have to come true for your bet to win.
- Dani Huntley, Social Media - Patriots Money Line
- Cam Tucker, Social Media - Drake Maye Over 34.5 Rush Yards
- Matt Lee, Communications - Jaxon Smith-Njigba 120+ Receiving Yards
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