In this article we will formulate a Cubs vs Rockies prediction for this MLB game on Monday, June 15th 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 37-35 this year after they won two out of three against the Giants by scores of 5-1, 6-1, and 1-5. In game three, Chicago cut the deficit to 4-1 in the eighth inning, but couldn’t find anymore offense in the loss. The Cubs recorded seven hits in the game and they were led by Bregman, who went 2-4. Rea allowed six hits and four earned runs over 4.2 innings for the loss, while Roberts allowed one earned run in relief. Prior to that series, Chicago lost two out of three against the Rockies and two out of three against the Giants.
This season, Chicago has a 4.23 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP and a .241 opponent batting average, while they have scored 329 runs with a .239 batting average and a .330 on base percentage. Michael Busch has led the Cubs with eight home runs and 42 RBIs, while Ian Happ has added 16 home runs and 37 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is Shota Imanaga, who is 4-6 with a 4.44 ERA and a 1.06 WHIP over 81.0 innings pitched this year.
Colorado Rockies Betting Preview
The Colorado Rockies are 27-45 this season after they lost two out of three against the Athletics by scores of 4-6, 5-7, and 23-9. In game three, Colorado scored 14 runs in the first five innings and they cruised to the lopsided win. The Rockies recorded 24 hits in the game and they were led by Castro, who went 4-6 with two home runs and seven RBIs. Sugano allowed nine hits and eight earned runs over 5.0 innings for the win, while Castellano picked up the nine out save. Prior to that series, Colorado won two out of three against the Cubs, but lost all three against the Brewers before that.
This season, Colorado has a 5.64 ERA with a 1.52 WHIP and a .288 opponent batting average, while they have scored 329 runs with a .253 batting average and a .322 on base percentage. Hunter Goodman has led the Rockies with 20 home runs and 37 RBIs, while TJ Rumfield has added nine home runs and 34 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Colorado is Michael Lorenzen, who is 2-8 with a 7.54 ERA and a 1.90 WHIP over 65.2 innings pitched this season.
Why the Chicago Cubs will win
- The Cubs have won each of their last nine home games against the Rockies.
- The Rockies have lost each of their last seven games at Wrigley Field against teams that held a winning record.
- The Rockies have failed to cover the run line each of their last four road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Cubs have covered the run line in five of their last six home games against NL West opponents following a road loss.
- The Rockies have lost the first inning in three of their last four road games against opponents that held a winning record.
- The Rockies have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last six road games against opponents that held a winning record.
- The Rockies have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last five games at Wrigley Field.
Why the Colorado Rockies will win
- The Cubs have lost nine of their last 11 games as home favorites.
- The underdogs have won eight of the Cubs’ last 10 games at Wrigley Field.
- The Cubs have failed to cover the run line in each of their last 12 home games.
- The underdogs have covered the run line in each of the Cubs’ last 10 games at Wrigley Field.
- The Rockies have led after 3 innings in three of their last four games against National League opponents.
- The Cubs have trailed after 5 innings in nine of their last 12 home games.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Cubs’ last seven night games against National League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Each of the Rockies’ last five night games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of Shota Imanaga’s last seven home appearances as a starter.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of Michael Lorenzen’s last five appearances as a starter.
Chicago Cubs Player Prop Facts
- Seiya Suzuki has hit a home run in four of the Cubs’ last six home games against NL opponents that held a losing record.
- Shota Imanaga has recorded a win in four of his last five home appearances against NL opponents that held a losing record.
- Seiya Suzuki has recorded at least one hit in each of the Cubs’ last 18 games against the Rockies.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong ranks 9th in the league in Steals (16) this season.
Colorado Rockies Player Prop Facts
- Hunter Goodman has hit a home run in two of the Rockies’ last three games against opponents that held a winning record.
- Michael Lorenzen has recorded five strikeouts in each of his last four road appearances.
- Kris Bryant has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 appearances in night games against NL Central teams that held a winning record.
- Hunter Goodman ranks T4th in the league in Home Runs (20) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Cubs rank 1st in the league for walks this season (303).
- The Cubs rank 30th in the league for home runs allowed this season (104).
- The Rockies rank 30th in the league for ERA this season (5.64).
- The Rockies rank 30th in the league for opponent batting average this season (.288).
Cubs vs Rockies Prediction
Chicago comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games and they have scored 20 runs in those three victories. The Cubs are 20-15 at home this year, while the Rockies are 13-25 on the road. Colorado has lost three of their last four and they have allowed 6+ runs in four straight. The Rockies are starting Lorenzen, who has allowed 5+ earned runs in three of his last five starts, while Imanaga has allowed 5+ earned runs in four of his last five. Take the over here.