The Cubs are looking to end a three-game losing streak, as they are 75-73 and 2nd in the NL Central. On the other hand, the Rockies are on a three-game winning streak, but they are just 57-92 and 5th in the NL West. Today's money line odds have the Cubs at -126 compared to the Rockies at +107.
Today's over/under line is at 11.5 runs, and the forecast for Sunday's matchup in Denver calls for temperatures in the low 70s with partly cloudy skies. First pitch from Coors Field is set for 3:10 PM ET.
Chicago vs. Colorado Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: Cubs at Rockies
- Where: Coors Field Denver
- Date: Sunday, September 15th
- Betting Odds CHC -126 | COL +107 O/U 11.5
Cubs vs Rockies Last Game Recap
It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Cubs vs Rockies series. Colorado went into the matchup as +125 underdogs and squeaked out a 6-5 win. Both teams scored one run in the first inning, and the Cubs could only muster one more run in the 4th inning. As for the Rockies, they scored the game's go-ahead run in the 6th, and both offenses went silent until the Cubs scored the game's final run in the 8th.
Kyle Freeland got the win for the Rockies, going seven innings and giving up three earned runs. He finished the game with just three strikeouts but induced 13 ground ball outs. As for the Cubs, Jameson Taillon gave up two earned runs in six innings of work.
Colorado's two homers came from Sam Hilliard and Michael Toglia. Hilliard, Charlie Blackmon, and Brenton Doyle each had two RBIs for the Rockies' offense.
Cubs Preview
Chicago has an over/under record of 70-73 this season, and their games have averaged 8.8 runs per game. The Cubs have hit the over in each of their last five games, and today's over/under line of 11.5 runs is the highest of the season. When it comes to the run line, the Cubs have a 49-26 record as underdogs and a 23-50 record as favorites.
The Cubs are 75-73 overall this season and are 11 games behind the Brewers in the NL Central. They have lost three straight games and are down 0-2 in the series vs. the Rockies heading into today's game. On the road, Chicago has a 37-40 record, while at home, they are 38-33.
Kyle Hendricks gets the start for the Cubs today as he faces the Rockies on the road. He has made 21 starts this year and has a record of 3-11 with a 6.51 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Hendricks has a WHIP of 1.53 and has only turned in three quality starts this year. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, giving up two earned runs in 4 1/3 innings of work. Hendricks has allowed at least two earned runs in each of his last four outings. Per nine innings, he is averaging 6.11 strikeouts and 2.97 walks.
So far this season, the Cubs are averaging 4.6 runs per game, which is 13th in the league. They have been a better offensive team on the road, averaging 5.1 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .241, which is 13th in the MLB, and are also among the league's best at drawing walks. Chicago's offense is just 19th in the league in home runs and have a collective isolated power (ISO) of .152, which is 16th in the league.
Over his last five games, Cody Bellinger has gone 8/20 with three homers and nine RBIs. Isaac Paredes has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 10/19 in his last five games. Currently, Paredes is on a six-game hitting streak. Seiya Suzuki is also on a five-game hitting streak for the Cubs.
Rockies Preview
Colorado has a 57-92 record, placing them 5th in the NL West, 30.5 games behind the Dodgers. The Rockies have won three straight games and lead the series against the Cubs 2-0. Their run line record is 74-75, with a 38-33 mark at home.
When the over/under line is set at 11.5 runs, the Rockies have a 5-5 O/U record. The average run total in their games this season is 9.9, and their overall O/U record is 73-73.
Cal Quantrill is hoping to bounce back from his last outing, where he finished with a no-decision. Against the Marlins on August 27th, he gave up four earned runs in 5 2/3 innings of work. Looking back further, Quantrill has allowed at least two earned runs in each of his last three outings. The right-hander has a record of 8-9 this season and an ERA of 4.63. Opposing batters are hitting .255 off Quantrill this season. Overall, he has made 26 starts, 12 of which were quality starts. Quantrill's ERA on the road is 6.45 compared to 4.38 at home.
Heading into today's game, the Rockies are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 20th in the league. They have been a much better offensive team at home this season, averaging 5 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .242, which is 12th in the league, and have the 2nd best BABIP in the league. The Rockies have been one of the league's worst teams at avoiding strikeouts this season.
Michael Toglia has been the Rockies' biggest power threat this season, with a team-high 24 home runs, but he is batting just .221. Ezequiel Tovar and Brenton Doyle have also been big power threats, as Tovar has 23 homers and Doyle has 22. Doyle comes into the game on a four-game hitting streak and is the team's current leader in RBIs (70).
Cubs vs. Rockies Prediction: Cubs ML -126
Our predicted final score for this Cubs vs. Rockies matchup is 5-4 in favor of the Cubs. With the Cubs predicted to come out on top, we recommend taking them on the money line, where you can get them at -126.
Looking at some potential props, Kyle Hendricks is predicted to finish with five strikeouts, which has him ranked 19th among starters. As for the Rockies, they are projected to finish with eight strikeouts, which is the fourth most in the league.
