Chicago Cubs vs Colorado Rockies MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedAugust 29, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:August 29, 2025 ,

MLB Chicago Cubs vs Colorado Rockies Prediction 8/29

The Chicago Cubs take on the Colorado Rockies on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 8:40 PM. The game will be held at Coors Field in Denver, CO. The weather forecast predicts a warm day with a light rain and calm crosswind. Fans can catch the action on COLR.

Cubs vs. Rockies Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Chicago Cubs -228. The Cubs have a better record and a solid road performance. The Rockies struggle at home with a poor record.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 11.0 (-112). The Cubs have a strong pitcher with Cade Horton, and the Rockies have a low batting average, which may keep the score low.

Team Trends

  • The Chicago Cubs have a road record of 35-33 this season.
  • The Colorado Rockies have a home record of 21-45 this season.
  • The Cubs are currently on a three-game losing streak.
  • The Rockies have lost their last two games.
  • The weather forecast for the game at Coors Field includes light rain.

Cubs vs Rockies Preview

The Chicago Cubs visit the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on Friday night. The Cubs hold a 76-58 record and sit second in their division. They look to break a three-game losing streak. The Rockies, with a 38-96 record, are last in their division and have lost their last two games.

Cade Horton will start for the Cubs. He has an ERA of 2.88 and a WHIP of 1.16. Germán Márquez will pitch for the Rockies. His ERA stands at 5.67, with a WHIP of 1.64. Fans can watch the game on COLR. The weather forecast shows light rain and calm crosswinds.

Rockies’ Hitting and Pitching Overview

The Colorado Rockies have Hunter Goodman leading their hitting stats. He has played 118 games with a batting average of .271. Goodman ranks first on the team in home runs, runs, and RBIs. Michael Toglia is another key player for the Rockies. He has appeared in 85 games with a batting average of .194. Toglia holds the second spot on the team in home runs and RBIs. The Rockies’ pitching has struggled this season. Germán Márquez, their starter for this game, has an ERA of 5.67. The team’s overall ERA ranks 30th in the league.

Chicago Cubs: A Balanced Attack

Seiya Suzuki is a standout player for the Cubs. He has played in 128 games with a batting average of .243. Suzuki leads the team in home runs with 27 and RBIs with 87. Michael Busch is another key player for the Cubs. He has a batting average of .260 over 128 games. Busch ranks second on the team in both home runs and RBIs. Cade Horton will start on the mound for the Cubs. He has an ERA of 2.88 and a WHIP of 1.16. Horton’s record stands at 8 wins and 4 losses this season.

Final Betting Pick

The Cubs have a solid road record at 35-33, which gives them an edge against the Rockies, who struggle at home with a 21-45 record. The Cubs’ pitcher, Cade Horton, has an ERA of 2.88, which is much better than the Rockies’ Germán Márquez, who has an ERA of 5.67. This pitching advantage supports the Cubs’ money line prediction of -228.

For the over/under prediction of under 11.0, the Cubs’ strong pitching and the Rockies’ low batting average of .238 indicate a lower-scoring game. The Rockies have not been hitting well, ranking 21st in on-base percentage. With the Cubs’ pitching strength and the Rockies’ struggles at the plate, the under 11.0 is a reasonable pick.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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