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NFL7 min read•February 6, 2026

Super Bowl LX Predictions: Research-Based Picks Plus the Silly Prop Bets

Super Bowl LX Predictions: Research-Based Picks Plus the Silly Prop Bets

Super Bowl LX is two days away: New England Patriots vs. Seattle Seahawks on February 8, 2026. Here are our research-based predictions on the game—plus a rundown of the silliest prop bets you can actually make.

Research-Based Predictions

The Matchup

  • Patriots vs. Seahawks—two franchises with deep Super Bowl history. Seattle QB Sam Darnold has been managing an oblique issue but has said it "feels really good" ahead of kickoff; his health is a key variable for Seattle's offense.
  • Spread & total: Lines have moved with injury and weather noise. Our read: a close, defensive-minded game favors the under if the total is in the high 40s; Seattle's ability to run and protect Darnold will dictate whether they can cover if they're getting points.
  • MVP angle: If the Seahawks win, Darnold is the obvious MVP candidate given his role. If the Patriots win, look at their lead back or a defensive playmaker—Super Bowl MVP often goes to the narrative driver (QB or game-changing defensive play).

    • What the Film and Numbers Say

  • Seattle's offense has leaned on the run and play-action; Darnold's oblique could limit designed runs and rollout frequency. Patriots' front has been stout against the run in the playoffs—if they force Seattle into obvious passing situations, pressure on Darnold becomes the swing factor.
  • Patriots' offense has been efficient in the red zone; if they get early leads, they can lean on the run and shorten the game. Our research points to a lower-scoring, possession-style game unless one defense breaks early.

    • *We're not a sportsbook—these are analysis-based takes for entertainment and discussion. AthX is adding NFL next season so you can trade player shares; we're not offering betting lines.* ---

    The Silly Prop Bets (Yes, They're Real)

    Super Bowl novelty props are a tradition: millions of dollars go on outcomes that have nothing to do with the final score. Here are three of the silliest—and they're all actually available.

    1. Coin Toss

    The coin flip is the single most bet-on Super Bowl prop. It's a 50/50 outcome—heads or tails—and yet it draws massive handle every year. No film study, no injury report, no weather. Just a ref and a coin. If you want a "research-based" edge: bring a coin to the couch and flip it yourself. You'll get the same information as the pros.

    2. Gatorade Shower Color

    What color Gatorade will get dumped on the winning coach? Books post odds on orange, yellow, lime, red, blue, purple, clear, etc. Purple has been favored in recent years (around +225); orange is often a longer shot (around +400). Your "research": look at what each team has used on the sideline during the season. Some bettors actually track this. We're not saying it's predictive—we're saying people bet on it.

    3. National Anthem Length

    You can bet over/under on how long the national anthem will take—usually set around 120 seconds (2:00). Bettors study the performer's past renditions on YouTube, count seconds, and bet accordingly. There's also a prop on whether the singer will mess up the words. That's right: you can wager on a flub. It's silly, it's random, and it's wildly popular.

    Bonus Silly Props (Because One More Can't Hurt)

  • First word of the halftime show: Books offer options like "Yo," "Vegas," "Yeah," or "Hello." You're betting on the first word out of the performer's mouth.
  • Celebrity camera time: How many times will a certain celebrity (e.g. Taylor Swift) be shown on the broadcast? Over/under on camera cuts. No, we're not making this up.

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    Bottom Line

    For the game itself: our research points to a tight, defensive game with the under and the underdog (whoever is getting points) as angles to consider—and Darnold's health as the biggest swing. For the props: the coin flip, Gatorade color, and national anthem length are three of the silliest bets you can make, and they're all real. Whatever you do, enjoy the game—and when AthX launches NFL, you can trade player shares instead of betting on the color of a sports drink. *Sources: Sportsbook odds and novelty prop coverage (Sportsnet, Full Time Fantasy, sportsbooks). Game analysis based on public stats and reporting. Fact-checked February 6, 2026.*

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