The 2025 IndyCar season kicks off with the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday afternoon (noon ET) in Florida. Pato O’Ward secured victory last year after overcoming late engine troubles, allowing Marcus Ericsson to win the previous year’s race. O’Ward is currently listed at +500 in the odds, while Josef Newgarden is the favorite at +460. Alex Palou, expected to triumph in the IndyCar Championship this year, stands at +800.

Other notable contenders include:

• Scott McLaughlin (+550)
• Colton Herta (+650)
• Will Power (+1200)

Expert Picks: Bobbitt and Greco advocate for backing Ericsson to outpace Alexander Rossi in a head-to-head matchup, set at -115. Given Ericsson’s outstanding track record on street circuits, he is well-prepared for this event, claiming the second-best average running position over the past two seasons at St. Petersburg.

Odds Overview:

• Josef Newgarden: +460
• Pato O’Ward: +500
• Scott McLaughlin: +550
• Colton Herta: +650
• Alex Palou: +800
• Marcus Ericsson: +2600
• Alexander Rossi: +2900

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