Cubs vs. Rockies MLB Free Pick & Preview

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Matt Fargo
Chicago Cubs vs. Colorado Rockies (MLB) - Apr 24, 2008 3:05 PM EDT
Play: Money Line: 122 Chicago Cubs

It’s hard to go against this price considering the Cubs are currently the hottest team in baseball and are finding ways to win whether it is from solid pitching or great hitting or a combination of both. Chicago has won six straight, nine of 10 and 14 of 17 to build a two-game lead in the already tough National League Central. The Cubs are 5-2 on the road and with the extra-inning victory on Wednesday, they have won seven of the last nine meetings in this series.

Colorado has certainly had an up and down start to the young season. After starting the year 1-5, the Rockies went 8-3 in their next 11 games but since then, they have dropped four in a row as the pitching simply has not shown up. They have allowed 7.5 rpg during this recent skid and that pitching has been inconsistent all season, posting a 4.55 ERA including 5.42 at home. The offense has not been much better as the Rockies are hitting .249 including .252 at home, compared to .280 and .298 respectively last season.

Jason Marquis takes the hill for the Cubs as he looks to back up his last start with a similar performance. He allowed just one run in six innings against the Pirates in an easy 13-1 victory. After issuing five walks against the Phillies in his previous start, he gave up just one. All three of his outings have improved from the last and the Cubs are 3-0 in his three starts. Most pitchers have had trouble in Coors Field but Marquis is not one of those. In three starts, he is 3-0 with a 2.49 ERA and 1.15 WHIP.

Aaron Cook is the ace of this Rockies pitching staff and he has been the one bright spot in a season of struggles. After a rough outing against the Cardinals to start the year, he has tossed three straight complete games and that is a key factor here. Being the ace of the Rockies doesn’t say a lot and his 4.43 career ERA is telling us to go against here based on the quality outing situation with a non-high echelon pitcher. He has a 2.35 ERA in three career starts against the Cubs but his 1.39 WHIP is a big problem.

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