Cubs Open Season Against The Cardinals

For the first time in many years, there is legitimate buzz around the Chicago Cubs. Tonight they will kick off their season with a big test. They will take on the St. Louis Cardinals.

The Cubs will be sending prized free agent acquisition Jon Lester to the mound. Adam Wainwritght will pitch for the Cardinals. St. Louis are the slight favorites against Chicago.

The Cardinals have made the post season for four seasons straight. They are returning this season with an intact roster.

The Cardinals look good in the future odds. They are 12-1 to win the World Series, the fifth best odds. They are 6-1 to take the NL pennant. Their win total is set at 87.5

Rumors say the Cubs are popular at books from Las Vegas to the internet. While Chicago always enjoys a surge in future betting early on, this year they made some interesting offseason movies, like picking up Lester and hiring managers Joe Maddon.

Chicago’s World Series future odds are not as bad as they usually are. They are set at 16-1, which puts them in the top 10. Their win total is set at 82.5.