Cubs vs Rockies Prediction 8/31/25 MLB Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Cubs vs Rockies Prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, August 31^st at the Coors Field in the third game of this series, with the Cubs having the 2-0 lead. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.

Colorado Rockies Preview

The Colorado Rockies have a 38-98 record this season and are sitting last in the NL West. The Rockies have a 21-47 home record and are 58-74 in over/under. They are coming off a 3-4 home defeat by the Cubs, and are 1-8 in their last 9 games. Under is 6-1 in their last 7 games and are playing the Giants and the Padres next.

The Rockies have a .238 batting average this season, .296 OBP and .392 Slugging percentage. Colorado’s pitching staff has a 5.97 ERA and 1.61 WHIP. Hunter Goodman leads the Rockies with 123 hits, also leading the team both in RBI, with 76, and in home runs, with 26. He is also the team’s best hitter with a .275 batting average.

Tanner Gordon (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Rockies, and he has a 5-5 record, 6.44 ERA and 1.65 WHIP.

Chicago Cubs Preview

The Chicago Cubs have a 78-58 record this season and are sitting on the second place of the NL Central. The Cubs have a 37-33 road record and are 61-64 in over/under. They are coming off a 4-3 road victory over the Rockies, and have back-to-back wins. Under is 6-3 in their last 9 games, and are playing the Braves and the Nationals next.

The Cubs have a .250 batting average this season, .320 OBP and .430 Slugging percentage. Chicago’s pitching staff has a 3.84 ERA and 1.20 WHIP. Nico Hoerner leads the Cubs with 143 hits, and he is the team’s best hitter with a .289 batting average. Seiya Suzuki leads the team in RBI, with 87, adding a team-high 28 home runs.

Matthew Boyd (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Cubs, and he has a 12-7 record, 2.82 ERA and 1.06 WHIP.

Why the Colorado Rockies will win

• The Cubs have lost five of their last six games as road favorites against NL West opponents following a road win.
• The Rockies have won four of their last five games as home underdogs against the Cubs following a home loss.
• The Cubs have failed to cover the run line in each of their last 10 games as favorites against National League opponents following a win.
• The Rockies have covered the run line in each of their last four home games against National League opponents following a home loss.

Why the Chicago Cubs will win

• The Rockies have lost each of their last 11 games against the Cubs following a loss.
• The Cubs have won each of their last nine games against the Rockies following a win.
• The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six games against National League opponents.
• The Cubs have covered the run line in four of their last five day games against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
• The Rockies have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four day games against opponents that held a winning record.
• The Rockies have lost the first inning in four of their last five home games against NL Central opponents.
• The Cubs have led after 5 innings in each of their last seven games against the Rockies.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Cubs’ last four day games against NL West opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Six of the Rockies’ last seven games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Cubs’ last five day games against NL West opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in four of the Rockies’ last five games as home underdogs against NL Central opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Rockies rank T1st in the league for triples this season (33).
• The Rockies rank 30th in the league for walks this season (339).
• The Cubs rank 1st in the league for walks allowed this season (352).
• The Cubs rank 3rd in the league for steals this season (135).

Cubs vs Rockies Prediction

The Cubs are 10-2 in their last 12 head-to-head meetings against the Rockies, and are 3-2 in their last 5 meetings in Colorado. Under is 4-1-1 in their last 6 meetings.

In this Cubs vs Rockies Prediction, the Cubs are coming as -245 road favorites. Boyd takes the mound for the Cubs, and he has been elite this season. His only start against the Rockies this season was a shutout, while Gordon has been in terrible form for the Rockies, with a 11.39 ERA across his last five starts. Colorado has one of the worst bullpens in the league, while Chicago one of the best offenses, so I like the Cubs have another easy night and a dominating win where they cover the runline.