- 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. Â
Here, I’ll break down each head coach’s record as a favorite and an underdog. All data comes courtesy of Bet Labs.Â
NFL Head Coaches Records Against the Spread (ATS)
Records reflective as of January 8, 2024.Â
AFC Head Coaches
| Coach | ATS Record | Favorite | Underdog |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Harbaugh | 132-119-8 (52.5%) | 86-88-5 (49.4%) | 46-31-3 (59.4%) |
| Sean McDermott | 59-49-6 (54.4%) | 37-31-4 (54.2%) | 22-18-2 (55%) |
| Zac Taylor | 44-37-1 (54.3%) | 20-17-1 (53.9%) | 24-20-0 (54.5%) |
| Kevin Stefanski | 30-34-3 (47%) | 16-21-1 (43.4%) | 14-14-1 (50%) |
| Sean Payton | 139-116-3 (54.5%) | 89-82-1 (52%) | 50-34-2 (59.3%) |
| DeMeco Ryans | 9-8-0 (52.9%) | 3-4-0 (42.9%) | 6-4-0 (60%) |
| Shane Steichen | 9-8-0 (52.9%) | 6-2-0 (75%) | 3-6-0 (33.3%) |
| Doug Pederson | 55-59-0 (48.2%) | 30-33-0 (47.6%) | 25-26-0 (49%) |
| Andy Reid | 175-157-7 (52.7%) | 126-121-5 (51%) | 49-36-2 (57.5%) |
| Antonio Pierce (LV Interim) | 7-1-1 (83.3%) | 4-0-0 (100%) | 3-1-1 (70%) |
| Chris Tabor (LAC Interim) | 1-2-0 (33.3%) | 0-1-0 (0%) | 1-1-0 (50%) |
| Mike McDaniel | 18-16-0 (52.9%) | 13-8-0 (61.9%) | 5-8-0 (38.5%) |
| Bill Belichick | 188-138-11 (57.5%) | 152-108-8 (58.2%) | 36-30-3 (54.3%) |
| Robert Saleh | 21-29-1 (42.2%) | 3-4-1 (43.8%) | 18-25-0 (41.9%) |
| Mike Tomlin | 143-127-5 (53%) | 86-96-2 (47.3%) | 57-31-3 (64.3%) |
| Mike Vrabel | 50-47-2 (51.5%) | 20-25-1 (44.6%) | 30-22-1 (57.5%) |
NFC Head Coaches
| Coach | ATS Record | Favorite | Underdog |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Smith | 21-29-1 (42.2%) | 9-13-0 (40.9%) | 12-16-1 (43.1%) |
| Jonathan Gannon | 9-8-0 (52.9%) | 0-0-0 (0%) | 9-8-0 (52.9%) |
| Chris Tabor (CAR Interim) | 3-3-0 (50%) | 0-0-0 (0%) | 3-3-0 (50%) |
| Matt Eberflus | 14-19-1 (42.6%) | 2-4-0 (33.3%) | 12-15-1 (44.6%) |
| Mike McCarthy | 150-115-6 (56.6%) | 110-74-4 (59.7%) | 40-42-2 (48.8%) |
| Dan Campbell | 38-24-1 (61.1%) | 13-8-1 (61.4%) | 25-16-0 (61%) |
| Matt LaFleur | 48-35-0 (57.8%) | 29-27-0 (51.8%) | 19-8-0 (70.4%) |
| Sean McVay | 60-51-4 (53.9%) | 42-37-2 (53.1%) | 18-14-2 (55.9%) |
| Kevin O'Connell | 16-16-2 (50%) | 9-9-2 (50%) | 7-7-0 (50%) |
| Dennis Allen | 28-40-2 (41.4%) | 7-15-1 (32.6%) | 21-25-1 (45.7%) |
| Brian Daboll | 21-12-1 (63.2%) | 3-3-0 (50%) | 18-9-1 (66.1%) |
| Nick Sirianni | 22-26-2 (46%) | 18-18-2 (50%) | 4-8-0 (33.3%) |
| Kyle Shanahan | 60-54-1 (52.6%) | 34-36-1 (48.6%) | 26-18-0 (59.1%) |
| Pete Carroll | 116-102-9 (53.2%) | 64-68-6 (48.6%) | 52-34-3 (60.1%) |
| Todd Bowles | 44-52-5 (46%) | 19-22-2 (46.5%) | 25-30-3 (45.7%) |
| Ron Rivera | 104-99-4 (51.3%) | 44-51-2 (46.4%) | 60-48-2 (55.5%) |
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