The Las Vegas Raiders wrapped up the 2024-25 season with yet another disappointing campaign, as a 4-13 record led to Antonio Pierce being fired.
Ben Johnson has emerged as the frontrunner for the vacant role, with recent buzz indicating that the Lions' offensive coordinator is gaining momentum with the Raiders' brass, but Deion Sanders also made headlines on Saturday when it was reported that he has "a very strong" interest in the vacant position.
Let's dive into the latest NFL odds as we examine the top contenders for the coveted job in Sin City.
Las Vegas Raiders next coach odds
| Candidate | Odds |
|---|---|
| Ben Johnson | +150 |
| Brian Flores | +350 |
| Mike Vrabel | +500 |
| Pete Carroll | +500 |
| Deion Sanders | +700 |
| Kliff Kingsbury | +700 |
| Liam Coen | +900 |
| Aaron Glenn | +900 |
| Todd Monken | +1,400 |
| John Gruden | +1,600 |
Odds as of 1-11-2025.
Las Vegas Raiders next coach favorites
Ben Johnson (+150)
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is the betting favorite to land the vacant Las Vegas Raiders post.
While Johnson doesn't have any head coaching experience, he's been the architect of the Lions' scoring unit since 2022 and would be a good choice to jumpstart an ailing Raiders offense. Under Johnson's playcalling, the Lions boasted the No. 1 offense in the league this season, averaging 33.1 points per game.
Brian Flores (+350)
Current Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores is on the shortlist for the Vegas gig.
He spent three seasons at the helm of the Miami Dolphins (2019-2021), where he went 24-25 and failed to make the playoffs. However, he has reinvented his image after spending a year in Minnesota, in which the Vikings boasted a blitz-heavy defense that surrendered the fifth-fewest ppg.
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Mike Vrabel, Pete Carroll (+500)
Former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel and former longtime skipper Pete Carroll have the public's eye as the next Raiders head coach.
Vrabel led the Titans (2018-2023) to a 53-45 mark and three playoff appearances, including the 2019 AFC Championship Game. Vrabel is well-respected for his defensive schemes and as an experienced leader who can add toughness to a locker room.
Carroll is the most experienced of the group. Best known as the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks from 2010-2023, the now 73-year-old amassed a 137-89-1 mark, winning one Super Bowl (2013) and reaching the big game twice.
Deion Sanders (+700)
Sanders has singlehandedly brought the Colorado Buffaloes back from the dead, leading the program to the island of relevancy. The Buffs are coming off a 9-4 record, which resulted in Colorado seeing its first winning season since 2016.
With the Raiders holding the No. 3 pick in the upcoming draft, possible ties to Shedeur Sanders or Travis Hunter would make the chances of Deion fleeing to Sin City even more realistic.
