- Two AFC head coaches who dominate as an underdog.
- Kyle Shanahan’s drastic difference as a favorite vs. an underdog.
- Read on to get favorite and underdog records for all 32 NFL head coaches.
When evaluating NFL odds, bettors should remember head coaches perform differently when they’re a favorite vs. an underdog.
This can equip bettors with an advantage and allow them to take advantage of certain spreads.
Here, I’ll break down each head coach’s record as a favorite and an underdog. All data comes courtesy of Bet Labs.
NFL Head Coaches Records Against the Spread (ATS)
Records reflective as of Jan. 13, 2024.
AFC Head Coaches
| Coach | ATS Record | Favorite | Underdog |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Harbaugh | 157-133-9 (54.1%) | 102-97-6 (51.3%) | 55-36-3 (60.4%) |
| Sean McDermott | 74-63-6 (54%) | 49-40-4 (55.1%) | 25-23-2 (52.1%) |
| Zac Taylor | 59-45-2 (56.7%) | 29-22-2 (56.6%) | 30-23-0 (56.6%) |
| Kevin Stefanski | 37-48-1 (43.5%) | 17-25-0 (40.5%) | 20-23-1 (46.6%) |
| Sean Payton | 158-131-4 (54.7%) | 101-90-2 (52.9%) | 57-41-2 (58.2%) |
| DeMeco Ryans | 18-19-0 (48.6%) | 7-12-0 (36.8%) | 11-7-0 (61.1%) |
| Shane Steichen | 18-16-0 (52.9%) | 8-5-0 (61.5%) | 10-11-0 (47.6%) |
| Doug Pederson | 65-65-1 (50%) | 32-34-1 (48.5%) | 33-31-0 (51.6%) |
| Andy Reid | 202-181-8 (52.7%) | 145-141-6 (50.7%) | 57-40-2 (58.8%) |
| Antonio Pierce | 14-11-1 (55.8%) | 6-1-0 (85.7%) | 8-10-1 (44.7%) |
| Jim Harbaugh | 54-32-4 (62.8%) | 43-25-1 (63%) | 11-7-3 (59.5%) |
| Mike McDaniel | 26-27-0 (49.1%) | 17-13-0 (56.7%) | 9-14-0 (39.1%) |
| Mike Vrabel | 51-50-3 (50.5%) | 20-26-1 (43.6%) | 31-24-2 (56.1%) |
| Jeff Ulbrich (Interim) | 3-8-1 (29.2%) | 3-4-0 (42.9%) | 0-4-1 (10%) |
| Mike Tomlin | 161-143-7 (53%) | 96-104-3 (48%) | 65-39-4 (62.5%) |
| Brian Callahan | 2-14-1 (14.7%) | 0-4-1 (10%) | 2-10-0 (16.7%) |
NFC Head Coaches
| Coach | ATS Record | Favorite | Underdog |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raheem Morris | 32-43-1 (42.7%) | 10-12-1 (45.7%) | 22-31-0 (41.5%) |
| Jonathan Gannon | 20-14-0 (58.8%) | 4-4-0 (50%) | 16-10-0 (61.5%) |
| Dave Canales | 8-9-0 (47.1%) | 0-1-0 (0%) | 8-8-0 (50%) |
| Thomas Brown (Interim) | 2-3-0 (40%) | 0-0-0 (0%) | 2-3-0 (40%) |
| Mike McCarthy | 169-134-7 (55.8%) | 117-81-4 (59.1%) | 52-53-3 (49.5%) |
| Dan Campbell | 53-29-1 (64.6%) | 26-13-1 (66.3%) | 27-16-0 (62.8%) |
| Matt LaFleur | 61-46-1 (57%) | 37-33-0 (52.9%) | 24-13-1 (64.5%) |
| Sean McVay | 75-64-4 (54%) | 48-43-2 (52.7%) | 27-21-2 (56%) |
| Kevin O'Connell | 25-23-4 (52.1%) | 16-14-3 (53%) | 9-9-1 (50%) |
| Darren Rizzi (Interim) | 4-4-0 (50%) | 0-1-0 (0%) | 4-3-0 (57.1%) |
| Brian Daboll | 27-25-1 (51.9%) | 3-4-0 (42.9%) | 24-21-1 (53.3%) |
| Nick Sirianni | 38-34-2 (52.8%) | 30-25-2 (54.5%) | 8-9-0 (47.1%) |
| Kyle Shanahan | 71-72-1 (49.7%) | 42-48-1 (46.7%) | 29-24-0 (54.7%) |
| Mike MacDonald | 6-9-2 (41.2%) | 2-3-1 (41.7%) | 4-5-1 (45%) |
| Todd Bowles | 56-61-5 (47.9%) | 24-27-2 (47.1%) | 32-34-3 (48.5%) |
| Dan Quinn | 51-56-1 (47.7%) | 27-39-0 (40.9%) | 24-17-1 (58.5%) |
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