St. Louis Cardinals favored over Pittsburgh Pirates in season opener

The Pittsburgh Pirates are an underdog when they travel to the St. Louis Cardinals to open the season.

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The 2020 MLB 60-game season continues to roll Friday and the St. Louis Cardinals’ home opener has them as the favorite to win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, per the oddsmakers at BetMGM Sportsbook. The game is slated to begin at 8:15 p.m. ET.

Cardinals vs. Pirates odds and betting lines

Odds via BetMGM, last updated Friday at 12:15 p.m. ET.

The Cardinals are favored at -176 over the Pirates. New to sports betting? You’d have to wager $176 to win $100 if the Cardinals pull off the victory. The -176 represents an implied odds of 63.77% to win, or 25/44.

As for the underdog Pirates, they come in at +155. Should they pull off an upset victory, every $100 wagered returns a profit of $155. They have an implied 39.22% chance of victory in the eyes of the oddsmakers.

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  • Moneyline: Cardinals -176, Pirates +155
  • Run Spread: Cardinals -1.5 (-104), Pirates +1.5 (-118)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 runs, -110 over, -110 under
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