Published on: February 7, 2026, 06:53h.
Updated on: February 7, 2026, 06:57h.
- Patriots’ quarterback overcoming shoulder concerns.
- Seahawks safety Emmanwori back in action after ankle setback.
- Seahawks positioned as heavy betting favorites.
In today’s Super Bowl LX updates, New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has been cleared from the injury list, reporting he feels great and ready for action.
In a positive turn for the Seattle Seahawks, rookie safety Nick Emmanwori has successfully recovered from a low ankle injury and participated fully in practice yesterday, ready for tomorrow’s kickoff at 6:30 p.m. EST.
Emmanwori Cleared for Game
Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane is listed as questionable due to an ankle issue, while edge rusher Harold Landry deals with a knee injury.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold, who has been managing an oblique concern, was fully cleared for Friday’s practice without any game designation. Unfortunately, fullback Robbie Ouzts will not play due to a neck injury.
Emmanwori, a finalist for the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year, is critical for the Seahawks, making his recovery vital.
Seahawks as Betting Favorites
The betting lines remain stable. At Caesars Sportsbook, the spread stands at Seahawks -4.5 and Patriots +4.5, with the Moneyline reading Seahawks -240 and Patriots +200. The Over/Under line is set at 45.5 points. The most favorable outcome for the book at Caesars is a Seahawks victory by 3 points and the total score under 45.5.
DraftKings shows similar numbers: Seahawks -4.5, Patriots +4.5, with a Moneyline of Seahawks -230 and Patriots +190 while maintaining an O/U of 45.5.
As it stands today, Caesars reports a ticket distribution of 57% for the Patriots and 43% for the Seahawks, with handle splits showing 32% on the Patriots and 68% on the Seahawks. Money distribution reveals 58% favoring the Over and 42% the Under.
Casino.org spoke with DraftKings Sportsbook Director Johnny Avello regarding betting trends leading up to the big game.
Avello addressed whether any narratives have influenced betting, particularly around the Seahawks’ previous Super Bowl loss to the Patriots, when a controversial pass play by head coach Pete Carroll led to an interception that lost them the game.
Where is the Betting Action Concentrated?
“We’re observing a trend with Seahawks betting on the spread, while money is flowing towards the Patriots on the Moneyline,” Avello noted. “Two Sundays back, following the AFC and NFC Championship games, we set the initial line at 3.5. Our analysis suggested the line should be around four, taking into account our liability due to the Patriots being 80/1 at the start of the season, compared to the Seahawks at 65/1. The Patriots have garnered more bets throughout the year, leading to a notable liability as we approach the game.”
“We initially opened at 3.5 to gauge betting movements, which indeed showed support for the Seahawks. They adjusted the point spread to Seattle -4.5, reflecting the betting dynamics, with about 60% of the money backing the Seahawks.”
Conversely, Moneyline bets heavily favor the Patriots, with bettors inclined to wager on them directly instead of taking the spread.
Insights on Narrative-Driven Betting
“Most bettors are not fixated on the 2015 game. The teams have dramatically changed since then, although we have introduced some props to draw interest. For example, one prop wagers on whether the Seahawks will attempt a pass from their own 1.5-yard line at 5.5-to-1 odds, alongside another betting on if someone will catch that pass at 11-to-1.”
Popular Props for Darnold and Maye
“Betting activity has focused on both Darnold and Maye in various capacities. Darnold’s yardage props are set at 240, with a majority leaning towards the over, while Maye’s is 230, also seeing more action on the over. bettors are anticipating a high-scoring game driven by these quarterbacks’ performances.”
“For us at DraftKings, lower-scoring games might hurt the prop bets, which would reflect positively on our books.”
A particularly intriguing prop is the MVP betting. Typically, the MVP odds align closely with the team’s Moneyline, where QBs are frontrunners. The Patriots list Maye at +240 for MVP, with a slight edge over the Patriots at +190, explaining Avello’s remarks about close betting dynamics.
Novelty Betting Opportunities for the Game
On the Seahawks’ side, Darnold has MVP odds at +120, suggesting uncertainty around his performance compared to typical conditions.
Various novelty bets are also available, including those related to Bad Bunny’s performance, with options on the total songs performed (O/U 11.5) and guest appearances (like Cardi B or Jennifer Lopez), as well as betting on the total global viewership (135.5 million).
“Ontario enjoys greater flexibility with these novel bets than we do in the U.S.,” stated Avello, highlighting that the volume for these types of bets remains modest.