Colorado Rockies vs Chicago Cubs MLB Betting Prediction

MLB Colorado Rockies vs Chicago Cubs Prediction 5/26

The Colorado Rockies will meet the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Monday, May 26, 2025. The game is set to start at 2:20 PM. Fans can look forward to this night game between these two teams.

Rockies vs. Cubs Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Cubs MoneyLine: -356. The Cubs have a strong record and better stats in both hitting and pitching compared to the Rockies. The Rockies have struggled with a 9-44 record this season.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.0 (-108). The Cubs have a high slugging percentage and have been scoring well, while the Rockies’ pitching has a high ERA, making an over bet reasonable.

Team Trends

  • The Colorado Rockies have a tough season record of 9-44, with only 3 wins on the road.
  • The Chicago Cubs have a strong regular season record of 32-21, with a better road performance at 17-11.
  • In a recent game against the New York Yankees, the Rockies lost 13-1, allowing 21 hits.
  • The Cubs recently defeated the Cincinnati Reds 11-8, hitting three home runs in that game.
  • Seiya Suzuki from the Cubs had a standout performance against the Miami Marlins, going 3/5 with a home run and 4 RBIs.

Rockies vs Cubs Preview

The Colorado Rockies will visit the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Monday, May 26, 2025. The game is scheduled to begin at 2:20 PM. The Rockies’ starting pitcher is Carson Palmquist, a left-hander with a challenging start to his season. He has an ERA of 11.88 over two games, making this a key opportunity for improvement.

On the other side, the Cubs will have Jameson Taillon on the mound. Taillon, a right-hander, has a 4.13 ERA over ten starts this season. His experience and control will be crucial for the Cubs. Fans can expect an interesting game as these two pitchers take the field under the lights at Wrigley.

Chicago Cubs: Strong Batting Leads the Way

The Chicago Cubs have been hitting well this season. They lead the league with a .264 batting average. Their on-base percentage is .337, placing them third overall.

Kyle Tucker, Pete Crow-Armstrong, and Seiya Suzuki are key players for the Cubs. Crow-Armstrong leads with 14 home runs and 48 RBIs. Tucker and Suzuki also contribute with high run totals and home runs.

On the pitching side, Jameson Taillon has a record of 3-3. He has an ERA of 4.13 over 56 2/3 innings. The Cubs’ pitching staff has a team ERA of 4.08, ranking them 18th in the league.

Colorado Rockies: Challenges on the Mound and at the Plate

The Colorado Rockies have had a tough season with their hitting. Their team batting average is .220, which ranks 24th in the league. They have hit 44 home runs, placing them 19th overall. Hunter Goodman and Jordan Beck are key players for the Rockies. Goodman has a batting average of .275 with 7 home runs. Beck leads the team with 8 home runs and 27 runs scored. On the pitching side, Carson Palmquist has struggled. He has a record of 0-2 with an ERA of 11.88. The Rockies’ team ERA is 5.79, ranking them 29th in the league.

Final Betting Pick

The Cubs are a strong choice for the Money Line at -356. Their record of 32-21 shows they have been consistent, especially compared to the Rockies’ 9-44 record. The Cubs also have better stats in both hitting and pitching, with a team batting average of .264 and a slugging percentage of .459, both ranking high in the league.

For the Over/Under prediction, choosing over 8.0 is reasonable. The Cubs have been scoring well, with 78 home runs and a high slugging percentage. Meanwhile, the Rockies’ pitching staff has struggled, with an ERA of 5.79, which ranks near the bottom of the league. This combination suggests a high-scoring game is likely.


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