One of the biggest mistakes bettors can make is following their hearts and not their heads. But what about following your hate?
Betting out of spite is nothing new to sports fans. It’s the reason why the odds for guys like Floyd Mayweather Jr. or Jake Paul seem to drop on fight night. Folks not only want to see those villains get their asses kicked, but they also want to make some money on it.
Super Bowl LX isn’t short on “spite betting” situations, especially if you’re a fan of the Seattle Seahawks. That goal-line call in Super Bowl XLIX has yet to scab over.
If you can’t help but succumb to the dark side and fuel your Seahawks vs. Patriots predictions with good old-fashioned hate, these Big Game bets might quench that thirst for revenge.
Best Super Bowl LX spite bets for Seahawks vs Patriots
“Sleepless in Seattle” — Seattle Seahawks alt-spread -13.5
As mentioned, that end zone INT by the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX still has 14 million people in the Pacific Northwest waking up in a cold sweat every February.
Sam Darnold may see ghosts from time to time, but Seattle Seahawks fans have demons to exorcise on Super Sunday. And nothing would heal old wounds quite like a one-sided ass waxing.
The Seahawks could very well do it, too. Seattle owns an average margin of +12.1 points on the campaign and cleared two touchdowns in eight of its 14 total victories, including a 41-6 trip to the woodshed for the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Round.
“Go Stef Yourself” -— Stefon Diggs Under 4.5 receptions
Veteran receiver Stefon Diggs has finally made it to the Big Game after coming close as a member of the Minnesota Vikings and Buffalo Bills. But a dark cloud hovers over the Patriots' WR after assault charges were laid against Diggs in December.
According to police, Diggs attacked his former private chef following a payment dispute, entering her bedroom and smacking her across the face. He, of course, denies the allegations, and reports say his defense team is working on a “monetary resolution”.
Diva receivers are tough to cheer for at the best of times. If you’re not a fan of Diggs, bet his Under on receptions and hope he goes hungry on Sunday.
“Slighting Sam” — Sam Darnold 2+ interceptions
There are a few teams that are butthurt over Sam Darnold’s success in Seattle.
If you’re a fan of the New York Jets, Minnesota Vikings, and to a lesser extent, the Carolina Panthers, you’ve got to be a little raw about your former QB carrying the Seahawks back to the Big Game after coming up short for your club.
Pettiness comes with a price, and apparently, it’s around 3/1. That’s what you’ll score if Darnold shits the bed in Super Bowl LX and throws two or more interceptions. He’s had three multi-pick games for the Seahawks and finished with 14 interceptions — third most in the NFL.
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“Player Haters Ball” — Both Teams to Score 10 Points “No”
If you can’t have fun, nobody can. This is a bet so spiteful, even “Silky Johnson” couldn’t hate on it.
Only two teams can play for the Lombardi Trophy, so chances are your team ain’t in it. Rather than put your fandom to the side for a single Sunday and just cheer for an exciting game, you’re betting on sorrow.
And since no sportsbook is offering a prop on “Will the earth open up and swallow both teams?”, this points market is the next best thing.
Super Bowl LIII wasn’t far from this hell, with the Patriots winning a 13-3 rock fight against the L.A. Rams.
It’s one thing to bet on Unders. This “No” prop is diabolical.
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