In this article, we will formulate a Cubs vs Rockies prediction for this MLB game on Monday, May 26th at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Chicago Cubs Betting Preview
The Chicago Cubs are 32-21 this year after they won two out of three against Cincinnati by scores of 13-6, 4-6, and 11-8. In their game three win, Chicago trailed 8-3 in the fifth inning, but they scored eight runs to end the game with the win. The Cubs recorded 13 hits in the game, and they were led by Suzuki, who went 3-4 with one home run and three RBIs in the win. Chicago started Brown, who allowed seven hits and eight earned runs over 4.1 innings, while Pomeranz got the win and Palencia picked up the save.
Prior to that series, the Cubs won two out of three against the Marlins and all three against the White Sox. Chicago has won seven of their last nine games, and they are currently first in the NL Central standings. The Chicago pitching staff has a 4.07 ERA with a 1.30 WHIP and a .251 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 321 runs with a .264 batting average and a .337 on-base percentage this season. Pete Crow-Armstrong has led Chicago with 14 home runs and 48 RBIs, while Seiya Suzuki has added 14 home runs and 49 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is Jameson Taillon, who is 3-3 with a 4.13 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP over 56.2 innings pitched this year.
Colorado Rockies Betting Preview
The Colorado Rockies are 9-44 this season after they lost two out of three against the Yankees by scores of 3-2, 1-13, and 4-5. In their game three loss, Colorado led 2-1 in the first inning, but they allowed the next three runs and could never find the tying run. The Rockies recorded eight hits in the game, and they were led by McMahon, Doyle, and Moniak, who all had one RBI in the loss. Colorado started Senzatela, who allowed six hits and four earned runs over 4.1 innings for the loss, while Kinley allowed one earned run in the eighth.
Prior to that series, the Rockies lost all four games against the Phillies and two out of three against the Diamondbacks. Colorado has lost seven of their last eight games, and they are currently last in the NL West standings. The Colorado pitching staff has a 5.73 ERA with a 1.62 WHIP and a .300 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 172 runs with a .220 batting average and a .286 on-base percentage this season. Hunter Goodman has led Colorado with seven home runs and 31 RBIs, while Jordan Beck has added eight home runs and 16 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Colorado is Carson Palmquist, who is 0-2 with an 11.88 ERA and a 2.52 WHIP over 8.1 innings pitched this season.
Why the Cubs will beat the Rockies
- The Rockies have lost 15 of their last 16 road games following a loss.
- The Cubs have won each of their last six home games against the Rockies.
- The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in 14 of their last 16 games as road underdogs following a loss.
- The Cubs have covered the run line in each of their last seven Monday day home games.
- The Rockies have trailed after 5 innings in 15 of their last 16 road games against opponents that held a winning record.
- The Rockies have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last seven road games against opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Rockies will beat the Cubs
- The Rockies have won four of their last five games as underdogs against the Cubs following a home loss.
- The Cubs have lost three of their last four games as favorites against NL West opponents following a road win.
- The Cubs have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine games against National League opponents following a win.
- The Rockies have covered the run line in six of their last seven games as underdogs against the Cubs following a home loss.
- The Cubs have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last five day games against National League opponents.
- The Cubs have lost the first inning in each of their last three games against National League opponents.
- The Cubs have trailed after 3 innings in four of their last five day games against National League opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Six of the Cubs’ last seven games have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Five of the Rockies’ last six day games against NL Central opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Cubs’ last nine games.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the Rockies’ last nine games.
Chicago Cubs Player Prop Facts
- Kyle Tucker has hit a home run in each of his last three appearances in day games against NL West teams that held a losing record.
- Seiya Suzuki has recorded a Double in four of the Cubs’ last five games against opponents that held a losing record.
- Kyle Tucker has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last four appearances in day games against NL West teams that held a losing record.
- Seiya Suzuki has recorded at least one Single in each of the Cubs’ last nine games against the Rockies.
- Seiya Suzuki has scored at least one run in each of the Cubs’ last six home games against the Rockies.
- Jameson Taillon has recorded a win in each of his last four appearances in day games against teams that held a losing record.
- Jameson Taillon has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his last three home appearances against NL West opponents.
- Dansby Swanson has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 appearances with his team as a favorite against the Rockies.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong ranks 5th amongst qualified players for Slugging Percentage (.576) this season.
Colorado Rockies Player Prop Facts
- Brenton Doyle has recorded a Double in three of the Rockies’ last four games at Wrigley Field against opponents that held a winning record.
- Ezequiel Tovar has scored a run in each of the Rockies’ last three games.
- Ezequiel Tovar has recorded at least one Single in each of his last six appearances in day games.
- Ezequiel Tovar has recorded at least one hit in each of his last six appearances in day games.
- Kyle Farmer has hit a home run in two of his last three road appearances.
- German Marquez has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last four appearances against NL opponents that held a winning record.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Cubs rank 1st in the league for runs scored this season (321).
- The Cubs rank 1st in the league for hits this season (492).
- The Rockies rank 1st in the league for triples this season (15).
- The Rockies rank 30th in the league for batting average this season (.220).
Cubs vs Rockies Prediction
Colorado comes into this series searching for their 10th win of the season, but they have lost seven of their last eight games, and they are just 3-22 on the road. Chicago has won seven of their last nine games, and they are 15-10 at home this year. The Cubs are starting Taillon, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in three of his last five starts. The Rockies are going with Palmquist, who has allowed 11 earned runs and 16 hits in his first two starts. We know Chicago has one of the best lineups in the MLB, and they should have a huge day in this matchup, but I think Colorado can find a little success against Taillon, who has struggled in two of his last three starts. Take the over here.