The predictions are starting to trickle in, but so far the most interesting arent from NFL media, such as sportswriters or TV analysts. <\/p>\n
In fact, one comes from a self-described nerd, and three others arent from people at all. Theyre from computers and video games. <\/p>\n
Nate Silver, the numbers-crunching nerd, favors Seattle. That sounds like good news for Seahawks fans, since Silver became famous for predictions about the presidential election. Silver, whose Five-Thirty-Eight blog has moved to ESPN.com, doesnt sound nearly as certain about the Super Bowl. His luke-warm prediction came Wednesday night 0n The Colbert Report. <\/p>\n
He went on to say the game is a toss-up but hes sticking with the Seahawks because he picked them to start the season. He didnt guess the score. <\/p>\n
Two video games Madden 25 and Tecmo Super Bowl both gave the Broncos narrow victories in overtime. Madden said Denver would win by three on a field goal, and Techmo thought it would be on a safety. <\/p>\n
Dont fold, spindle or mutiliate those computer-game predictions just yet, though. A computer model, Machines Predictalator, ran 50,000 simulations, and the score that came up most often was 24-21, Seattle. The Seahawks won 54.2 percent of the time. <\/p>\n
Here are links to each prediction and YouTube video of the Madden 25 highlights. Stay tuned for more predictions and comments in the days leading up to the game. <\/p>\n
Madden 25 video game <\/p>\n
The Denver Broncos will win 31-28 in overtime. according to EA Sports Madden 25 video game. Denver will win it on a 48-yard field goal by kicker Matt Prater. <\/p>\n
Tecmo Super Bowl simulation <\/p>\n
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