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2024 MLB Handicapping – Colorado Rockies vs Chicago Cubs
(1-4) Colorado Rockies vs. Chicago Cubs (2-2)
Date: Tuesday, April 2nd
Time: 7:40 ET
Venue: Wrigley Field Chicago, IL
Projected Starting Pitchers: Kyle Freeland vs. Javier Assad
MLB Moneyline Odds: Rockies +169 | Cubs -206 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Rockies +1.5 | Cubs -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 7
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At 7:40 PM, the Colorado Rockies will be taking on the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL. The Cubs are currently favored to win this NL matchup, with a money line of -206 compared to the Rockies’ +169.
Looking at the over/under, the line is set at 7 runs, with the over paying out at -112 compared to the under at -108. The pitching matchup for this game will feature Kyle Freeland for the Rockies going up against Javier Assad for the Cubs.
The Cubs and Rockies played a low-scoring game in the previous matchup of this series, with the Cubs coming out on top by a score of 5-0. Despite not hitting a home run, the Cubs offense was able to push across five runs, while the Rockies managed just three hits.
Shota Imanaga got the start for the Cubs and didn’t give up a run in his six innings of work. He struck out nine Rockies hitters. As for Dakota Hudson, he also didn’t give up a run, but he only went 5 1/3 innings. The Cubs offense did all of its damage in the 6th and 7th innings, scoring three runs in the 6th and two more in the 7th.
Christopher Morel and Cody Bellinger each drove in two runs for the Cubs, with Bellinger going 1/4. As a team, the Cubs struck out just four times, while the Rockies hitters were punched out nine times.
Rockies Stats
For the Rockies, we have Charlie Blackmon with the highest total hits projection on the team and Kris Bryant with the highest home run projection. Nolan Jones also has a solid chance to hit a home run, as his home run projection is the best on the team and 15th best in the league today. Elias Díaz and Ryan McMahon are also among the top home run projections for the Rockies.
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Cubs Stats
For the Cubs, we have Seiya Suzuki as our top projected hitter in terms of total hits and home runs. His home run projection is 8th best in today’s slate of games. Cody Bellinger has the 3rd highest total hits projection on the team and the 2nd best home run projection. Nico Hoerner is 2nd in terms of total hits projections for the Cubs.
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Kyle Freeland will be looking to bounce back from a rough first start of the season when he takes the mound for the Rockies against the Cubs. Freeland lasted just 2 1/3 innings in his first outing, giving up 10 runs on 10 hits. He’ll be hoping for a much better performance this time around.
Javier Assad is coming off a season in which he made 10 starts and 32 appearances. His record for the season was 5-3, and his ERA was 3.05. Assad made four quality starts and finished the season with an average of 7.74 strikeouts per nine innings. His walks per nine innings average was 3.38, and he allowed a total of 13 home runs. Last season, Assad faced the Rockies twice and went 1-0 with an ERA of 5.4.
Colorado Rockies vs. Chicago Cubs MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Rockies head into the game having gone 1-9 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Rockies they are 3-7 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Cubs are 2-8 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Cubs have a 5-5 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Rockies are 1-2 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 1-2 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Cubs have a record of 2-1 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 1-2 in their last three games.
Colorado Rockies vs. Chicago Cubs 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:
Our predicted final score for this one is a 6-5 win for the Cubs, and with the money line payout for a Cubs win being -206, we are recommending taking the over, as there is a lot of value there with the over/under line sitting at 7 runs.
Looking at today’s starting pitchers, we have Kyle Freeland going 18th in terms of innings pitched, and he is also projected to finish with just five strikeouts. As for the Cubs starter, Javier Assad, he is also projected to finish with five strikeouts, and we have him finishing with a 7.5 ERA.
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