The Best NFL Head Coaches to Bet During the Preseason
One of the biggest edges in preseason betting isn't the players—it's understanding how each head coach approaches exhibition games.
The Best NFL Head Coaches to Bet During the Preseason
One of the biggest edges in preseason betting isn't the players—it's understanding how each head coach approaches exhibition games.
Some coaches consistently play to win. Others focus almost entirely on evaluation.
Here are the Top 5 NFL head coaches against the spread in the preseason (minimum 9 games or 3 seasons).
Top 5 Preseason Coaches by ATS Winning Percentage
(Minimum 9 games or 3 seasons)
Robert Saleh (Titans) — 10-3 ATS
DeMeco Ryans (Texans) — 6-3 ATS
John Harbaugh (Giants) — 40-21-2 ATS
Sean McVay (Rams) — 16-11 ATS
Jim Harbaugh (Chargers) — 13-10 ATS
Top 5 Preseason Coaches by Units Won
John Harbaugh (Giants) — +16.9 Units
Robert Saleh (Titans) — +6.7 Units
Sean McVay (Rams) — +3.9 Units
DeMeco Ryans (Texans) — +2.7 Units
Jim Harbaugh (Chargers) — +2.0 Units
These numbers illustrate why coaching tendencies matter during the preseason.
When evaluating an exhibition game, understanding a coach's historical approach can provide an edge before looking at injuries, depth charts, or line movement.