Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James went with the smart money when selecting a winner for Super Bowl LX.
The 22-time NBA All-Star picked the Seattle Seahawks to beat the New England Patriots on Sunday night at Levi's Stadium.
James' opinion aligns with that of most oddsmakers, who have the Seahawks generally as a 4.5-point favorite.
Seattle and New England both finished at 14-3 during the regular season, but the Seahawks had a slightly better point differential (plus-190) while playing a more difficult schedule.
The NFC's top seed has also looked a little more convincing in the postseason. It hammered the San Francisco 49ers 41-6 in the conference title game, while the Pats narrowly edged past the Denver Broncos in the AFC championship. In the divisional round, they beat the Houston Texans largely on the strength of C.J. Stroud's four interceptions.
A victory for New England won't be a massive upset if it happens. Quarterback Drake Maye was runner-up for MVP, and the defense was a top-10 unit in yards and points allowed. That's the kind of combo that wins titles.
But the majority of fans are backing the Seahawks, and James included himself in that group.
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