The Colorado Rockies are set to host the Chicago Cubs at Coors Field. This NL matchup begins at 8:40 p.m. ET and you can watch the game on either ATRM or WGN.
Chicago Cubs at Colorado Rockies Odds
Chicago (receiving -120) is favored against Colorado (+110) and Vegas has set the Over/Under for this game at 11.5 runs. The odds for betting on the game’s total currently sit at -110 for both the over and the under. Gamblers can also bet on the game’s runline with the odds standing at Cubs -1.5 runs (+125) and Rockies +1.5 runs (-145).
The Rockies are 34-31 straight up (SU) and 35-29 against the spread (ATS). They’ve gained 3.9 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 3.6 units ATS. Colorado has covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the total has gone under in five of those seven. The Cubs are 37-28 SU and have gone 31-33 against the spread. In total, the team’s gained 3.6 units for moneyline gamblers, but have lost 2.6 units ATS. Chicago’s covered the spread five times in its last seven games and the under has cashed in four of those seven.
Rockies games have had an over/under record of 32-28-4 so far in 2019. Chicago has been a decent over bet with a total record of 34-28-2.
Jose Quintana is getting the nod for the Cubbies. The southpaw Quintana is 4-5 with a 3.77 ERA and 66 strikeouts. He’s 0-1 with four strikeouts and a 3.68 ERA against Colorado this year.
The Rockies are putting the ball in the hands of Peter Lambert (1-0, 1.29 ERA), who has nine punchouts and one walks, along with a 0.71 WHIP. Lambert is 1-0 with nine strikeouts and a 1.29 ERA in one start against Chicago this year.
As a unit, Colorado’s pitching staff has allowed 5.2 runs per game overall this season. The team’s starting pitching staff has an ERA of 5.64, a WHIP of 1.44 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 8.2. The bullpen has a 3.91 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 8.3 K/9.
Colorado’s hitters have put up 5.3 runs per contest, including 5.1 per game over its last 10 games and 3.6 per game over their last five. The team has slashed .215/.264/.368 over its last five games and is 3-2 SU during that span.
The Rockies’ batters have been led by third baseman Nolan Arenado and shortstop Trevor Story. Arenado is slashing .329/.379/.605 with 17 home runs, 57 RBIs and 49 runs scored, and Story is hitting .285 with 15 homers, 43 RBIs, 57 runs and 11 steals.
In the visiting dugout, Chicago’s pitchers have allowed 4.2 runs per game and its starters own a 3.67 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 8.43 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 4.11, along with a WHIP of 1.25 and a K-per-9 of 9.16.
Cubs hitters have slashed .254/.344/.455 on their way to 5.2 runs scored per game in 2019, including 5.1 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 4.6 per game over the team’s last five outings (3-2 SU).
Shortstop Javier Baez and first baseman Anthony Rizzo have paced Chicago’s offense. Baez is hitting .298/.338/.570 with 16 home runs, 44 RBIs and 42 runs scored, while Rizzo is hitting .284/.396/.559 with 17 homers, 47 RBIs and 42 runs scored.
The Rockies have gained 1.6 units and are 14-9 ATS when facing a lefty starter. The over has hit in 11 of those games, compared to nine that’ve gone under.
Cubs at Rockies Free MLB Tip
Predictions: SU Winner – Rockies, ATS Winner – Rockies, O/U – OVER
Betting Notes
- Both offenses have tallied 15 extra-base hits over their last five outings.
- The Cubs have hit 13 home runs in their last 10 games. The Rockies have hit 10 over their last 10.
- Colorado has recorded 22.3 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 17.6 over its last five.
