- 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 Dec. 8, 2024.
AFC Head Coaches
| Coach | ATS Record | Favorite | Underdog |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Harbaugh | 139-125-8 (52.7%) | 93-93-5 (50%) | 46-32-3 (58.6%) |
| Sean McDermott | 67-54-6 (55.1%) | 44-34-4 (56.1%) | 23-20-2 (53.3%) |
| Zac Taylor | 50-42-2 (54.3%) | 24-20-2 (54.3%) | 26-22-0 (54.2%) |
| Kevin Stefanski | 34-42-3 (44.9%) | 16-25-1 (39.3%) | 18-18-1 (50%) |
| Sean Payton | 148-119-3 (55.6%) | 94-82-1 (53.4%) | 54-37-2 (59.1%) |
| DeMeco Ryans | 14-16-0 (46.7%) | 6-12-0 (33.3%) | 8-4-0 (66.7%) |
| Shane Steichen | 16-13-1 (55%) | 8-4-0 (66.7%) | 8-9-1 (47.2%) |
| Doug Pederson | 63-63-1 (50%) | 31-34-1 (47.7%) | 32-29-0 (52.5%) |
| Andy Reid | 179-164-8 (52%) | 129-127-6 (50.4%) | 50-37-2 (57.3%) |
| Antonio Pierce | 12-9-1 (56.8%) | 4-1-0 (80%) | 8-8-1 (50%) |
| Jim Harbaugh | 47-27-3 (63%) | 38-21-0 (64.4%) | 9-6-3 (58.3%) |
| Mike McDaniel | 23-23-1 (50%) | 16-12-1 (56.9%) | 7-11-0 (38.9%) |
| Jerod Mayo | 4-7-2 (38.5%) | 0-0-0 (0%) | 4-7-2 (38.5%) |
| Jeff Ulbrich (Interim) | 1-6-1 (18.8%) | 1-4-0 (20%) | 0-2-1 (16.7%) |
| Mike Tomlin | 153-130-5 (54.4%) | 91-99-2 (47.9%) | 62-31-3 (66.1%) |
| Brian Callahan | 2-10-1 (19.2%) | 0-3-1 (12.5%) | 2-7-0 (22.2%) |
NFC Head Coaches
| Coach | ATS Record | Favorite | Underdog |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raheem Morris | 31-40-1 (43.8%) | 9-10-1 (47.5%) | 22-30-0 (42.3%) |
| Jonathan Gannon | 17-13-0 (56.7%) | 2-3-0 (40%) | 15-10-0 (60%) |
| Dave Canales | 6-7-0 (46.2%) | 0-0-0 (0%) | 6-7-0 (46.2%) |
| Thomas Brown (Interim) | 0-1-0 (0%) | 0-0-0 (0%) | 0-1-0 (0%) |
| Mike McCarthy | 154-122-6 (56%) | 111-76-4 (59.2%) | 43-47-2 (47.8%) |
| Dan Campbell | 46-28-1 (62%) | 20-12-1 (62.1%) | 26-16-0 (61.9%) |
| Matt LaFleur | 56-40-0 (58.3%) | 33-29-0 (53.2%) | 23-11-0 (67.6%) |
| Sean McVay | 66-58-4 (53.1%) | 45-39-2 (53.5%) | 21-19-2 (52.4%) |
| Kevin O'Connell | 22-22-3 (50%) | 14-14-2 (50%) | 8-8-1 (50%) |
| Darren Rizzi (Interim) | 2-2-0 (50%) | 0-0-0 (0%) | 2-2-0 (50%) |
| Brian Daboll | 25-21-1 (54.3%) | 3-4-0 (42.9%) | 22-17-1 (56.3%) |
| Nick Sirianni | 32-30-2 (51.6%) | 24-22-2 (52.1%) | 7-8-0 (46.7%) |
| Kyle Shanahan | 65-62-1 (51.2%) | 39-42-1 (48.2%) | 26-20-0 (56.5%) |
| Mike MacDonald | 6-6-1 (50%) | 2-1-1 (62.5%) | 4-4-0 (50%) |
| Todd Bowles | 51-57-5 (47.3%) | 23-24-2 (49%) | 28-33-3 (46.1%) |
| Dan Quinn | 45-53-0 (45.9%) | 24-36-0 (40%) | 21-17-0 (55.3%) |
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