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Seahawks Cover Spread Amid Early Snoozer (Image Credits: Flickr)
Las Vegas – Tension gripped sportsbooks during Super Bowl 60 as the Seattle Seahawks methodically dismantled the New England Patriots in a 29-13 victory that delivered wins for bettors while sparing books a costly prop payout.[1][2]
Seahawks Cover Spread Amid Early Snoozer
The Seahawks entered as 4½-point favorites and covered comfortably after leading 9-0 at halftime on field goals alone. Bettors who backed Seattle heavily prevailed, marking a strong public performance on the spread.
The game marked only the second Super Bowl with no touchdowns through three quarters. Sportsbooks like Westgate breathed a sigh of relief early, but the fourth quarter brought fresh challenges.[1]
Octopus Prop Evokes Late-Game Sweat
One of the most nerve-wracking moments came when New England’s Rhamondre Stevenson caught a 7-yard touchdown pass from Drake Maye with 2:21 left, prompting a 2-point try. The “octopus” prop – paying 16-1 if the same player scored on both for eight points – loomed large.
Maye’s pass to Hunter Henry fell incomplete, allowing books to escape. Westgate vice president John Murray noted, “We were definitely afraid of the octopus when New England scored a touchdown and went for two.”[1]
Caesars Sportsbook also dodged bullets on related props, including strong action on no touchdowns at 175-1 odds until Seattle’s Sam Darnold connected with A.J. Barner for a 16-yard score.[1]
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Author : Matthias Binder
Publish date : 2026-02-09 22:55:00
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