Chicago Cubs vs Colorado Rockies Prediction 4-3-24 Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Cubs vs Rockies prediction for this MLB showdown on Wednesday, April 3rd at Wrigley Field. We will take a look at: 

-The Colorado Rockies recent form and recent player performance

-The Chicago Cubs recent form and recent player performance

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Rockies and Cubs.

Cubs Have Dominated So Far

This series has been nothing but good so far for the Cubs, and on Tuesday they scored 12 runs on the way to the victory. Cody Billinger and Seiya Suzuki both hit a home run and drove in two RBIs. So far this series, the pitching has been good, and they have given up only two runs total. Cody Bellinger has hit two home runs and drove in eight RBIs. Getting the start for the Cubs will be Luke Little, who has pitched two innings so far this season and given up only one hit total. The Rockies will meet the Rays after this series.

The Rockies Need Better Pitching

The Rockies come into this game with a 1-6 record overall, and the pitching was awful on Tuesday, giving up 12 runs. Getting the start for the Rockies will be Cal Quantrill who comes into this game with an 0-1 record and an ERA of 9.00. In his last start against the Arizona Diamondbacks, he went five innings, giving up nine hits and six earned runs. He gave up two home runs, and he needs to do a better job of keeping it in the ballpark. 

Chicago Cubs Team Facts

• The home team has won each of the last seven games between the Rockies and Cubs.
• The Cubs have failed to cover the run line in each of their last 13 Wednesday night games as favorites against NL West opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the last three night games between the Rockies and Cubs at Wrigley Field.
• The Cubs have led after 3 innings in each of their last six Wednesday games.
• The Cubs have led after 7 innings in each of their last six home games against NL West opponents.

Colorado Rockies Team Facts

• The Rockies have lost each of their last 11 Wednesday night road games.
• The Rockies have covered the run line in seven of their last eight night games at Wrigley Field following a road loss.
• The Rockies have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last seven Wednesday night road games.
• The Rockies have trailed after 7 innings in each of their last five road games against NL Central opponents.
• The Rockies have lost the first inning in each of their last five night games against National League opponents.

Cubs vs Rockies Betting Prediction

The Cubs are going to have no issue again here. Quantrill gave up two home runs in the first game, and he’s going to really struggle here. The Cubs scored 12 runs on Tuesday, and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. The Rockies’ offense is going to really struggle here, and that is going to be the difference as the Cubs get the job done. Back the Cubs on the run line.