The Chicago Cubs (75-73) travel to face off against the Colorado Rockies (57-92) on Sunday, September 15th. This game will be played at Coors Field in Denver and televised on None. The Rockies are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Cubs are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Rockies. First pitch is set for 2:10 CT.
Cubs vs. Rockies Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Cubs (-126)
- Over/Under Prediction: Under 11.5 Runs
- The Cubs have scored 5 or more runs in 10 of their last 15 games.
- The Cubs have won 7 out of their last 10 road games.
- The Cubs have a higher league rank (8th) compared to the Rockies (14th) in the National League.
- The Cubs have a recent head-to-head win against the Rockies, scoring 12 runs on April 2nd.
- The Rockies have the worst home record in the league with 23 wins and 55 losses.
Cubs vs Rockies
It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Cubs vs Rockies series. Colorado went into the matchup as +125 underdogs and squeaked out a 6-5 win. Both teams scored one run in the first inning, and the Cubs could only muster one more run in the 4th inning. As for the Rockies, they scored the game’s go-ahead run in the 6th, and both offenses went silent until the Cubs scored the game’s final run in the 8th.
Chicago wasted a good outing from Jameson Taillon, as he gave up just two earned runs across six innings of work. Drew Smyly took the loss. Tyler Kinley got the win out of the bullpen for the Rockies as Kyle Freeland went seven innings, giving up three earned runs.
At the plate, the Cubs actually outhit the Rockies in the game 11 to 8. Cody Bellinger hit the game’s only home run while going 2/5 with three RBIs, but it came in a losing effort. Sam Hilliard went 1/1 with a homer for the Rockies.
Chicago is 75-73 overall this season and is 11 games behind the Brewers in the NL Central. The Cubs have dropped three straight games and are losing the series vs. the Rockies 0-2 heading into today’s game. At home, the Cubs are 38-33 this season, while on the road, they are 37-40.
When betting on the Cubs’ run line, it’s best to take them as the underdog. Chicago is 49-26 against the run line when not favored, compared to just 23-50 when they are favored. The Cubs’ run line record on the road is 45-32, but they’ve failed to cover in their last three road games. The Cubs have hit the over in each of their last five games, and their over/under record for the season is 70-73.
Kyle Hendricks Gets The Start For The Cubs
Right-hander Kyle Hendricks gets the start for the Cubs today as he faces the Rockies on the road. He has made 21 starts this year and has a record of 3-11 with a 6.51 ERA. Hendricks’ WHIP for the season is currently 1.53. In his 26 appearances, he has turned in just three quality starts. Looking at his numbers on the road, Hendricks is 2-5 with a 9.06 ERA. He most recently faced the Dodgers, where he gave up two earned runs in 4 1/3 innings of work. Hendricks has not won a game since July 18th.
Cubs Offense Breakdown
So far this season, the Cubs are averaging 4.6 runs per game, which is 13th in the league. They have been a better offensive team on the road, averaging 5.1 runs per game. Overall, they are batting .241, which is 13th in the league. As a team, the Cubs are 19th in the league in home runs.
Over his last five games, Cody Bellinger has gone 8/20 with three homers and nine RBIs. For the season, Bellinger is hitting just .228, but his 23 homers are the most on the team. Ian Happ is also near the top of the league in homers, and he comes into the game on a three-game hitting streak. For the season, Happ is batting just .244.
Colorado has a 15-28 record in divisional games and is 34-37 at home. Their overall run line record is 74-75, with a 38-33 mark at home. The Rockies have covered the run line in two straight games and are 3-0 as underdogs in their last three.
The Rockies have won three straight games and lead the series against the Cubs 2-0. They are 5th in the NL West with a 57-92 record, trailing the Dodgers by 30.5 games.
Cal Quantrill Gets The Start For The Rockies
Right-hander Cal Quantrill gets the start for the Rockies today as he faces the Cubs at home. Quantrill has made 26 starts this season and has a record of 8-9 with a 4.63 ERA. So far, he has turned in 12 quality starts and is averaging 6.72 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, Quantrill finished with a no-decision, giving up four earned runs in 5 2/3 innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. The right-hander has been hurt by the long ball, allowing 20 homers at home and 6.45 on the road compared to 4.38 at home.
Rockies Offense Breakdown
Colorado’s offense has been a lot better at home this season, averaging 5 runs per game, which is the 3rd best mark in the league. Overall, they are averaging 4.2 runs per contest, which is 20th in the MLB. The Rockies have been very good at putting the ball in play this season, as they have the 2nd best BABIP in the league and have the 12th best team batting average at .242.
Michael Toglia is the Rockies’ leader in home runs this season with 24, but he is batting just .221. Ezequiel Tovar and Brenton Doyle are 2nd and 3rd on the team in homers and are batting .265 and .266, respectively. Doyle comes into the game on a four-game hitting streak. In his last six games, Hunter Goodman has three homers and eight RBIs.
Cubs vs Rockies Prediction
Getting the Cubs on the money line is the way we recommend playing this one, as they are on the road, and we have them winning this one 5-4. At -126, the Cubs are a good value, and there is a lot of room between their payout and the over/under line, which is sitting at 11.5 runs.
Looking at some potential player props, Kyle Hendricks is projected to finish with five strikeouts, which has him ranked 19th among starters. As for Cal Quantrill, he is projected to finish with five strikeouts as well, which has him at 16th.
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Last updated:September 15, 2024 Cubs, Rockies