Chicago Cubs (0-2) vs Colorado Rockies (1-2)
Game Info: Monday, April 1, 2024 at 2:20 pm (Wrigley Field)
Shota Imanaga (0-0) (0.00) vs Dakota Hudson (0-0) (0.00)
Betting Odds: Chicago Cubs -165 / Colorado Rockies +151 --- Over/Under: 7 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: Marquee Sports Network
In this article, we will formulate a Rockies vs Cubs betting prediction for this MLB showdown on Monday, April 1st at Wrigley Field. We will take a look at:
-The Colorado Rockies recent form and recent player performance
-The Chicago Cubs recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Rockies and Cubs.
Rockies Offense Struggles on Sunday
The Rockies' offense wasn’t good on Sunday, scoring only one run and that led to the four run defeat. Catcher Jacob Stallings was the only bright part for the offense, finishing with two hits and one RBI. Getting the start for the Rockies in this game will be Dakota Hudson, and they are going to need him to be very good here. Last season, Hudson was with the St. Louis Cardinals, and he finished with a 6-3 record and an ERA of 4.58.
Cubs Coming off First Win
The Cubs haven’t had the best start to the season but they are coming off a win on Sunday. The Cubs scored nine runs against the Texas Rangers, and they ended up winning by four. Christopher Morel drove in three runs and Seiya Suzuki finished with two hits and two RBIs. Getting the start for the Cubs in this game will be Shota Imanaga, who will be making his major league debut in this game. The Cubs will meet the Dodgers and Padres after this one.
Chicago Cubs Player Prop Facts
- Ian Happ has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last five appearances against NL opponents.
- Seiya Suzuki has scored at least one run in eight of the Cubs' last nine day games against opponents that held a losing record.
- Yan Gomes has recorded two or more total bases in each of his last four home appearances against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
- Dansby Swanson has recorded at least one hit in each of his last eight appearances in day games.
- Seiya Suzuki has recorded at least one Single in seven of his last eight appearances after playing the previous day.
- Garrett Cooper has hit a home run in each of his last two appearances in home openers.
- Yan Gomes has recorded a Double in each of his last three appearances against NL West opponents.
Colorado Rockies Player Prop Facts
- Ryan McMahon has hit a home run in three of the Rockies' last 10 games against the Cubs.
- Ezequiel Tovar has recorded an RBI in four of the Rockies' last five road games against opponents that held a losing record.
- Charlie Blackmon has scored at least one run in each of his last four appearances in day games against NL Central teams that held a losing record.
- Dakota Hudson has recorded three or more strikeouts in four of his last five appearances with his team as an underdog against NL Central opponents.
- Elias Diaz has recorded a hit in each of his last six appearances.
- Elias Diaz has recorded at least one total base in each of his last six appearances with the Rockies as underdogs.
- Dakota Hudson has recorded a win in three of his last four appearances at Wrigley Field.
- Alan Trejo has recorded at least one Single in six of his last seven road appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
Rockies vs Cubs Betting Prediction
Bringing in Shota Imanaga was a good signing for the Cubs, and he’s going to have a big game here. The Cubs' offense scored nine runs on Sunday, and they are going to find offensive success here against Hudston. They might not score the nine runs again here, but they are going to score at least five runs, and that will be enough to get the job done. Back the Cubs on the money line.
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AUTHOR: Shane Mickle
