Sunday MLB Opening Odds
(The Spread) – The surprising Cardinals take on their NL Central rivals, the Brewers, in Game 1 of the NLCS this afternoon.
Oddsmakers have installed the Brewers as -146 money line favorites against the Cardinals (+137) in Game 1 of the NLCS today at 4:05PM ET. Jaime Garcia will take on Zach Greinke in what should be a solid pitching matchup. The over/under total for this contest is currently sitting at 7.5 runs.
According to latest MLB trends, the Cardinals are 6-1 in their last seven games against the Brewers and 4-1 in their last five road games against Milwaukee. The under is also 6-2-1 in the last nine meetings between these two teams and 5-2 in Garcia’s last seven starts against the Brewers.
Of the 3,000-plus wagers on today’s game, 61% of MLB public bettors currently favor the Brewers -146. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting information.
Game 2 of the ALCS is scheduled tonight for 7:45PM ET although as of this writing the odds have not been released because of rain delays in Game 1. Max Scherzer is expected to start for the Tigers while Derek Holland will take the mound for the Rangers.
2011 MLB Playoffs Opening Odds for Sunday, October 9
903 St. Louis Cardinals +137 (7.5)
904 Milwaukee Brewers -146
905 Detroit Tigers
906 Texas Rangers
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