Many NFL primetime betting trends hold true when looking at our primetime betting report.
Certain NFL players and coaches perform better under the bright lights of primetime Thursday, Monday, and Sunday Night Football games. Here are the best coaches and quarterbacks in primetime games, and key betting trends to know.
Keep this page bookmarked for the 2026 NFL season, when we'll update this page with analysis of every primetime game every week.
General NFL Primetime Game Betting Trends
| Betting Market | Record | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| Underdogs SU | 83-174-1 | -$1357.7 |
| Underdogs ATS | 129-124-5 | -$626.03 |
| Fav SU | 174-83-1 | -$480.53 |
| Fav ATS | 124-129-5 | -$1733.24 |
| Unders | 145-110-4 | +$2195.37 |
| Overs | 110-145-4 | -$4519.65 |
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You Have To Bet Primetime UNDERs
The NFL's hottest betting trend the last few years has been primetime UNDERs. Going below the point total hit at a solid 56% clip over the last six seasons, and it hit in nearly 70% of Thursday, Sunday, and Monday Night games in 2023-24. The UNDER is the only category that has generated profit.
It seems almost inexplicable how every team forgets how to score during these primetime affairs. Clearly, there are some scheduling reasons behind these low scores, especially in Thursday Night Football games.
Top NFL Coach In Primetime Games
| Name | Record | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| Matt LaFleur | 25-11 | +$1183.04 |
| Frank Reich | 9-2-1 | +$624.03 |
| Brian Flores | 4-0 | +$356.06 |
| Doug Pederson | 17-12 | +$334.19 |
| Dan Campbell | 12-8 | +$295.25 |
Matt LaFleur needs a new nickname. 'Big Game' Matt has been easily the NFL's best coach in primetime games over the last five seasons. The Packers under LaFleur have covered the spread in 25 primetime contests across those years, with bettors cashing out nearly 12 units of profit!
Lions coach Dan Campbell has also been one of the better primetime coaches in recent years, too, sitting fifth in profit with a 12-8 record.
Back Josh Allen Under The Bright Lights
| Name | Record | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| Kenny Pickett | 7-0 | +$627.97 |
| Jared Goff | 12-6 | +$495.25 |
| Justin Herbert | 14-8 | +$485.23 |
| Dak Prescott | 13-8 | +$379.58 |
| Sam Darnold | 7-3 | +$320.89 |
It hasn't directly translated to profit via record, but Josh Allen is a strong primetime target. He's among the NFL's best signal-callers in touchdowns, passing yards, and completion percentage under the lights.
| Name | Record | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| Kenny Pickett | 7-0 | +$627.97 |
| Jared Goff | 12-6 | +$495.25 |
| Justin Herbert | 14-8 | +$485.23 |
| Dak Prescott | 13-8 | +$379.58 |
| Sam Darnold | 7-3 | +$320.89 |
Also worth noting, Jared Goff is a primetime-game king these days. He's the most profitable starting quarterback, with Justin Herbert and Dak Prescott coming in behind him.
