The Colorado Rockies will play host to the Chicago Cubs at Coors Field. This NL matchup begins at 8:40 p.m. ET and fans can catch the game on either ATRM or NSCH.
Chicago Cubs vs. Colorado Rockies Odds
Vegas is listing Chicago (+130) as the underdog to Colorado (-140). Bettors can wager on the game’s total with odds sitting at +100 for over 11 runs and -120 for under 11. The game’s runline odds sit at -170 for betting the Cubs +1.5 runs and +150 for the Rockies -1.5 runs.
The Rockies are 33-31 straight up (SU) and 35-28 against the spread (ATS). They’ve gained 4.8 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 5.1 units ATS. The Cubs, on the other hand, are 37-27 SU and have gone 30-33 against the spread. Overall, the team’s accumulated 2.6 units for moneyline bettors, but have lost 3.8 units ATS.
Rockies games have an over/under record of 32-27-4 so far in 2019. Chicago has been a decent over bet with a total record of 34-27-2.
Right-hander Yu Darvish is the probable starter for Chicago. Darvish is 2-3 with a 4.88 ERA and 78 strikeouts. He’s 0-0 with five strikeouts and a 3.38 ERA against Colorado this year.
The Rockies are countering with German Marquez (6-3, 4.07 ERA). Marquez has 88 strikeouts and 18 walks, along with a 1.16 WHIP. Marquez is 0-1 with five strikeouts and a 13.50 ERA in one start against Chicago this year.
As a unit, Colorado’s pitching staff has yielded 5.2 runs per game overall this year. The team’s starters have a 5.63 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 8.2 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 3.92 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 8.2 K/9.
The Colorado offense has produced 5.3 runs per outing, including 5.6 per game over its last 10 games and 4.0 per game over its last five. The team has slashed .216/.276/.323 over its last five matchups and is 2-3 SU during that span.
The Rockies’ hitters have been led by Nolan Arenado, who is slashing .331/.381/.598 with 16 home runs, 55 RBIs and 48 runs scored.
For the visiting squad, Chicago’s pitchers have allowed 4.2 runs per game and its starters own a 3.63 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 8.50 K/9. The bullpen has logged an ERA of 4.06, along with a WHIP of 1.25 and a K/9 of 9.20.
The Cubs offense has slashed .255/.345/.455 on its way to 5.2 runs scored per game this year, including 4.7 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 5.4 per game over the team’s last five contests (4-1 SU).
Chicago’s hitters have been paced by Javier Baez. Baez is hitting .299/.339/.575 with 16 home runs, 44 RBIs and 42 runs scored.
The Rockies are coming off of a 6-1 loss against the Mets, while the Cubs just got a 5-1 victory over the Cardinals.
Cubs vs. Rockies Free MLB Tip
Predictions: SU Winner – Rockies, ATS Winner – Cubs, O/U – OVER
Betting Trends
- The over has hit in just one of Colorado’s last seven games.
- Each team has hit 10 home runs over its last 10 games.
- The Cubs have an OPS of .800 this season and an OPS of .814 against right-handed pitchers. The Rockies’ OPS stands at .773 overall and .767 versus righties.
- Colorado has recorded 24.4 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 outings and 18.4 over its last five.
- The Cubs have won six of their last seven games SU.
