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2023 NFL odds: Best, worst coaches' preseason records against the spread

Updated Aug. 10, 2023 1:48 p.m. ET

NFL preseason is officially here, so it's time for bettors to start cashing in on some of the action for the exciting year ahead.

A fascinating market to consider as exhibition games get underway Thursday are coaches' records against the spread (ATS).

According to BetMGM's John Ewing, John Harbaugh has the best preseason record ATS going 38-16-1. And on the other end of the spectrum is Andy Reid, who's the worst ATS with a 33-37-1 record.

Let's dive into the list of active coaches with the best and worst records against the spread in the preseason.

BEST COACHES ATS PRESEASON*

John Harbaugh (Baltimore Ravens): 38-16-1
Sean McDermott (Buffalo Bills): 12-5-1
Pete Carroll (Seattle Seahawks): 26-19-1
Frank Reich (Carolina Panthers): 8-4-2

WORST COACHES ATS PRESEASON*

Matt LaFleur (Green Bay Packers): 3-7
Doug Pederson (Jacksonville Jaguars): 8-12
Dennis Allen (New Orleans Saints): 5-10
Andy Reid (Kansas City Chiefs): 33-37-1

*as of 8/10/2023

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John Harbaugh and the Ravens take the field for preseason this Saturday against the Philadelphia Eagles. Currently, Baltimore is favored by 6 points, and that shouldn't surprise fans or bettors. Under Harbaugh, the squad has reached the win column in 23 consecutive exhibition games. So if you're looking to throw some cash down on this clash of birds, Ravens to cover or even their moneyline might be a wager worth considering.

Starting their preseason Thursday are Pete Carroll and his Seahawks. Seattle is favored by 4, as it takes on Minnesota. Can Carroll & Co. kick off their preseason with a few wins and covers and help bettors cash in?

Two-time Super Bowl-winning coach Andy Reid is on the flip side, as he has one of the worst preseason records against the spread. But who needs to beat the spread in the preseason when you've got the most important postseason hardware in the trophy case?

The Chiefs take on the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Coincidentally, this contest pits head coaches with two of the worst records ATS against each other — Reid vs. Allen. The Saints and Allen are favored by 3 in this game. So pick your poison. Are you backing Allen, who's covered 33% of his exhibition games, or are you riding with the champ Reid, who's covered 46%?

Stay tuned to FOX Sports to keep up with the excitement as the NFL preseason and regular season unfold!