Some say that the Denver offense is too much for the Seahawks’ D to handle. That Peyton Manning will have a performance of a lifetime that not even a group of 11 Richard Shermans could stop. Of course, there is no shortage of Seahawks supporters who ardently believe that Seattle’s crippling defense will be a reason for Knowshon Moreno to have a Super Bawl moment.
[sc:”Super Bowl 48″ ]Who do experts think will win the Super Bowl?
Football Experts/Writers
Experts have also tossed in their picks to add fuel to the fire of the raging debates currently consuming the nation. For this article, we picked four media outlets that had their resident writers and personalities to pick the Super Bowl XLVIII winner.
CBS Sports
The experts over at CBS Sports could not be more divided, split evenly down the middle, four forecast a Denver victory while the other four predict the Seahawks (slight underdogs) to snatch the Super Bowl XLVIII victory.
Expert |
Prediction |
|---|---|
Pete Prisco |
Denver Broncos |
Jason La Canfora |
Seattle Seahawks |
Will Brinson |
Denver Broncos |
Josh Katzowitz |
Denver Broncos |
Ryan Wilson |
Seattle Seahawks |
John Breech |
Seattle Seahawks |
Dave Richard |
Seattle Seahawks |
Jamey Eisenberg |
Denver Broncos |
SB Nation
SB Nation has the Seahawks ahead with four votes and two for the Broncos.
Expert |
Prediction |
|---|---|
Ryan Van Bibber |
Seattle Seahawks |
Joel Thorman |
Seattle Seahawks |
Jason Chilton |
Seattle Seahawks |
Stephen White |
Denver Broncos |
David Fucillo |
Denver Broncos |
Matt Ufford |
Seattle Seahawks |
Who are other athletes and celebrities betting on to win the Super Bowl?
If you’re the type to believe the words of celebrities no matter what their field of expertise is, then this short rundown of predictions from pro athletes to other entertainment personalities might help you decide which team to pick for Super Bowl XLVIII.
Rob Ford
The self-admitted crack-smoking politician that Toronto, Canada voted to run their city didn’t have to say which team he’s rooting for in the Super Bowl XLVIII, instead, he showed it.
Mayor Rob Ford hold budget news conference while sporting a #Denver @Broncos jersey. #Toronto #topoli pic.twitter.com/Kz7T6ZiTw6
— Simon Ostler (@SimonOstler) January 27, 2014
Pick: Denver Broncos
Lil Wayne
“Honestly, I don’t want to use the word ‘surprised,’ but it is unexpected to see Seattle in the Super Bowl. I expected Peyton. He’s been there before, and I love Russell Wilson. But they are not playing in Seattle. I just can’t see Peyton losing.”
Pick: Denver Broncos
Carmelo Anthony, Denver Broncos
The Knicks star forward promptly gave advice to bettors after being asked for his pick:
“If I was a betting man, I wouldn’t bet against Peyton [Manning].”
Pick: Denver Broncos
Joe Gannascoli
Meanwhile, The Sopranos actor expects the Seahawks’ defense to overwhelm Peyton Manning and the Broncos.
Pick: Seattle Seahawks
Animals that predict Super Bowl winner
If rodents like Phil from Punxsutawney are relied on to tell us how early will spring come, then who are we to contradict the animal kingdom when it comes to deciding matters as frivolous as the Super Bowl winner.
[sc:NFL240banner ]That’s why the next time one of your mates grabbed a creature from the waters and asked for its football opinions, don’t think of him like a desperate dude. Because, believe it or not, trusting the airtight logic of animals is a thing.
Psychic Manatees
Prior to Super Bowl XLVII, two manatees (Buffet and Hugh) in Sarasota, Florida, correctly predicted the Baltimore Ravens to win by simply swimming over to the Ravens’ logo. This season, Buffet and Hugh chose the Broncos and Seahawks. Worth noting is Buffet’s higher winning percentage, having successfully predicted the last four winners.
Pick: Both Denver Broncos & Seattle Seahawks
Tyke the Raccoon
After keeping his audience’s breathe on hold for a few seconds, Tyke the Raccoon selected the Denver Broncos to win Super Bowl XLVIII. A trusted source as he’s the Porcupine who correctly guessed that the Nebraska Cornhuskers would win last year’s Gator Bowl.
Pick: Denver Broncos
Teddy Bear the Porcupine
This adorable member of the rodent family threw every statistic analysis out the window and opted for his instincts, choosing the Seahawks to be the last team standing.
Pick: Seattle Seahawks
How do computer simulations predict the Super Bowl to go?
Even machines attempt to accurately predict the outcome of Sunday’s big game. Here’s a couple of computer picks for Super Bowl XLVIII.
EA Madden NFL 25
EA Sports released a video of a simulation game between the Broncos and Seahawks. It ends with Denver winning in overtime, 31-28.
Pick: Denver Broncos
Predictalator
Meanwhile, a computer named The Predictalator took the things to another level by running 50,000 simulations of the upcoming Super Bowl. The result favored the Seahawks, whom it deemed to win by an average score of 23.8-21.5
Pick: Seattle Seahawks
Now, let’s combine all the predictions and see which team has the most picks to win Super Bowl XLVIII.
- Denver Broncos: 12
- Seattle Seahawks: 12
Well, we have a tie. If only one of the manatees decided to follow the other…
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