NFL Preseason Coaches: Who's Covering the Spread?

With the NFL preseason underway as of last week, a closer look at the active head coaches and their records against the spread (ATS) during exhibition games has emerged. According to data from BetMGM, Baltimore Ravens' head coach John Harbaugh has the best preseason ATS record among active coaches, standing at 38-22-1 (63%) since taking over the team in 2008.

On the other end of the spectrum, Washington Commanders' head coach Dan Quinn has the worst preseason ATS record at 6-18. Other coaches with notable preseason ATS records include the Bills' Sean McDermott at 15-7-2 and the Raiders' Pete Carroll at 28-20-1.

Harbaugh and the Ravens will kick off their preseason this Thursday against the Indianapolis Colts, with Baltimore currently listed as a 4-point underdog. Meanwhile, Carroll's Raiders will face his former team, the Seattle Seahawks, as 2.5-point favorites. Quinn and the Commanders, on the other hand, will take on the Patriots in New England as 2.5-point underdogs.

While the preseason may not hold the same weight as the regular season, these coaches' records against the spread during exhibition games can provide valuable insights into their preparation, strategy, and ability to motivate their teams in the lead-up to the new season.