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2025 MLB Handicapping – Colorado Rockies vs Chicago Cubs
(9-46) Colorado Rockies vs. Chicago Cubs (34-21)
Date: Wednesday, May 28th
Time: 8:05 ET
Venue: Wrigley Field Chicago, IL
Projected Starting Pitchers: Tanner Gordon vs. Matthew Boyd
MLB Moneyline Odds: Rockies +282 | Cubs -349 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Rockies +1.5 | Cubs -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8
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Rockies vs. Cubs Gameday
There does appear to be a chance of rain in Chicago on Wednesday, where the Rockies and Cubs are set to face off at Wrigley Field. This NL matchup has an 8 run total, and the Cubs are the heavy money line favorite, with their odds sitting at -349. The money line odds for a Rockies win are at +282, and they are 5th in the NL West with a record of 9-46. Chicago has won three straight and is 1st in the NL Central at 34-21.
Matthew Boyd will be starting for the Cubs, while the Rockies are sending Tanner Gordon to the mound. If you’re looking to watch this game on TV, it can be seen on MARQ.
Chicago picked up a 4-3 win over the Rockies in the most recent game of this series. The Cubs had a late rally, scoring two runs in the 11th to pick up the win. Heading into the game, the Cubs were favored at -330 on the money line.
Colorado wasted a good outing from German Marquez, as he gave up just two earned runs in six innings of work for the Rockies. Tyler Kinley took the loss. Chris Flexen got the win out of the bullpen for the Cubs as Cade Horton went six innings, giving up two earned runs.
Matt Shaw, Ian Happ, and Kyle Tucker each had two hits and an RBI for the Cubs’ offense. Brenton Doyle had a two-run homer for the Rockies.
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Colorado is just 9-46 overall this year, and they have dropped four straight games heading into today’s matchup at the Cubs. The Rockies are 25.0 games out of first place in the NL West, and they are just 3-13 against other teams in the division.
At home, the Rockies are only 6-22 this year, and they have gone just 3-24 on the road. So far, they are 0-17 in series this year, and they have dropped nine straight series at home. As the underdog, the Rockies have lost four straight games, and they are still looking for their first win as the underdog on the road.
Rockies Stats
So far this season, the Rockies are averaging just 3.2 runs per game, which is 29th in the league. They have been even worse on the road, averaging only 2.4 runs per contest. As a team, the Rockies are batting just .219, which is the worst mark in the league. Colorado also has the league’s worst strikeout rate and have been near the bottom of the league in terms of home runs.
Colorado’s top two home run hitters, Jordan Beck and Hunter Goodman, have also been two of their most consistent hitters, with Beck batting .269 and Goodman at .276. Goodman’s 31 RBIs is the best mark on the team, and Beck is right behind him with 16 RBIs. Beck has gone 6/20 in his last five games, while Mickey Moniak has gone deep twice in his last five games but is batting just .214 in that stretch.
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Chicago is currently leading the NL Central with an overall record of 34-21. The Cubs hold a three-game lead over the Cardinals and have gone 6-3 in divisional matchups. The Cubs have won three straight games, and they have won five straight at home, where they are 17-10 this season.
So far, the Cubs have been really good on the road, putting together a record of 17-11. Chicago has yet to play a game as the favorite this season, and they are 34-21 as the underdog. The Cubs have been excellent in closing out series, as they are 12-5-1 in series record and have won four straight series overall. Their overall series winning streak is at two, which includes taking the first two games of this series vs. the Rockies.
Cubs Stats
Not only are the Cubs the top-scoring team in the league, but they have been even better on the road, averaging 6.5 runs per contest. Overall, they are batting .262 as a team, which is 2nd in the league, and are also near the top of the league in home runs and on-base percentage. Seiya Suzuki and Pete Crow-Armstrong are both tied for the team lead in homers, and Suzuki’s 50 RBIs are the best mark in the league.
Suzuki has been especially hot of late, going 14/33 with three homers and 11 RBIs over his last eight games. Kyle Tucker is also swinging a hot bat, as he comes into the game on a seven-game hitting streak and is batting .285 for the season.
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Rockies Cubs Pitching
Tanner Gordon and the Rockies are on the road to take on the Cubs. Gordon has started two games so far this season, and he picked up a win in his last outing, going 6 innings and giving up 2 earned runs. In his first start, he took a loss, going 6 1/3 innings and giving up 4 earned runs.
Left-hander Matthew Boyd gets the start for the Cubs today as he faces off against the Rockies at home. Boyd has made 10 starts this season and has a record of 4-2 with a 3.42 ERA. He has turned in six quality starts this year and is averaging 9.11 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, Boyd finished with a no-decision, giving up four earned runs in four innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Opponents are batting .274 off Boyd this season.
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 4-6 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Cubs are 5-5 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Cubs have a 4-6 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Rockies are 2-1 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 0-3 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Cubs have a record of 3-0 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 1-2 in their last three games.
Rockies vs. Cubs Prediction: Over 8 Runs -101
Our prediction for today’s Rockies vs. Cubs game is that this one will be full offense, and we’ll fly over the total. A 7-4 final score. However, with the Cubs being such heavy favorites on the money line, we recommend taking the over at 8 runs.
At -349, there isn’t a lot of value in the Cubs on the money line.
Looking at the starting pitchers, Matthew Boyd is projected to finish with seven strikeouts compared to Tanner Gordon, who we have at 3. If you’re looking for a player prop bet, Boyd’s strikeout line is a good option.
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