In this article we will formulate a Cubs vs Rockies prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, June 17th 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 38-36 this season after they split the first two games in this series by scores of 5-4 and 2-5. In game two, Chicago led 2-0 in the second inning, but didn’t score any runs over the last seven innings in the loss. The Cubs recorded seven hits in the game and they were led by Crow-Armstrong, who went 1-5 with one home run and one RBI. Cabrera allowed three hits and five earned runs over 4.1 innings for the loss, while Thornton threw 1.1 scoreless innings in relief. Prior to this series, Colorado lost two out of three against the Athletics, but did win two out of three against the Cubs before that. Prior to this series, Chicago won two out of three against the Giants, but lost two out of three against the Rockies before that.
This season, Chicago has a 4.24 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP and a .240 opponent batting average, while they have scored 336 runs with a .239 batting average and a .332 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 Javier Assad, who is 4-1 with a 3.99 ERA and a 1.02 WHIP over 38.1 innings pitched this season.
Colorado Rockies Betting Preview
The Colorado Rockies are 28-46 this year after they won game two by a score of 5-2 last night. Colorado scored three runs in the fourth inning and two in the fifth to get the win. The Rockies recorded six hits in the game and they were led by Castro, who went 1-3 with two RBIs. Feltner allowed six hits and two earned runs over 4.2 innings, while Castano got the win and Hill picked up the save. Prior to this series, Colorado lost two out of three against the Athletics, but did win two out of three against the Cubs before that.
This season, Colorado has a 5.57 ERA with a 1.53 WHIP and a .287 opponent batting average, while they have scored 338 runs with a .252 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 10 home runs and 36 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Colorado is Sean Sullivan, who is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA and a 0.67 WHIP over 3.0 innings pitched this year.
Why the Chicago Cubs will win
- The Rockies have lost each of their last seven night games against National League opponents following a road win.
- The Cubs have won 10 of their last 11 home games against the Rockies.
- The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in 10 of their last 13 night games following a road win.
- The Rockies have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last eight road games against opponents that held a winning record.
- The Rockies have lost the first inning in each of their last four games.
- The Cubs have led after 5 innings in each of their last seven Wednesday night games against opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Colorado Rockies will win
- The Rockies have won each of their last five Wednesday games as underdogs against NL Central opponents.
- The Cubs have lost 10 of their last 13 games as home favorites.
- The Cubs have failed to cover the run line in each of their last 14 home games.
- The underdogs have covered the run line in each of the Cubs’ last 12 games at Wrigley Field.
- The Rockies have led after 5 innings in three of their last four games.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Cubs’ last nine night games against National League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Each of the Rockies’ last seven night games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Rockies’ last eight road games against NL Central opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of Javier Assad’s last six appearances as a starter.
Chicago Cubs Player Prop Facts
- Seiya Suzuki has hit a home run in four of the Cubs’ last eight home games against NL opponents that held a losing record.
- Seiya Suzuki has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 16 appearances against the Rockies after playing the previous day.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong is one of only two players to record 10+ Home Runs and 4+ Triples this season.
Colorado Rockies Player Prop Facts
- TJ Rumfield has hit a home run in two of the Rockies’ last three games.
- 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 (316).
- The Cubs rank 30th in the league for home runs allowed this season (106).
- The Rockies rank 30th in the league for ERA this season (5.57).
- The Rockies rank 30th in the league for opponent batting average this season (.287).
Cubs vs Rockies Prediction
Colorado was able to even the series at one with a win on Tuesday and they have won two of their last three games. The Rockies are 14-26 on the road this year, while the Cubs are 21-16 at home. Chicago has dropped two of their last three, but they have scored 5+ runs in three of their last five. The Cubs are starting Assad, who has allowed one earned run in his last 19.1 innings, while Sullivan allowed two hits and zero earned runs over 3.0 innings in his first outing. Take Chicago -1.5 here.