Colorado Rockies (55-92) vs Chicago Cubs (75-71)
September 14, 2024 at 08:10 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Colorado Rockies +125 / Chicago Cubs -147 — Over/Under: 11
In this article, we will formulate a Chicago Cubs vs Colorado Rockies Prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, September 14th, at the Coors Field. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
-The Cubs recent form and recent player performance
-The Rockies recent form and recent player performance
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Chicago
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Colorado
-Recent betting trends in games played between Chicago and Colorado
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Cubs and Rockies.
Cubs Pitching Struggled
The Cubs pitching really struggled and they gave up nine runs and that led to the defeat. Victor Vodnik went one inning giving up three hits and three runs. The Cubs are averaging 4.57 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.16 runs per game. The offense is ranked 13th in the league while the pitching is ranked 10th. Ian Happ has hit 23 home runs and driven in 81 RBis so far this season. Getting the start for the Cubs will be Jameson Taillon who sits with a 10-8 record and an ERA of 3.57. In his last start against the New York Yankees, he went six innings, giving up six hits and one run.
Rockies Offense Impressed
The Rockies offense impressed on Friday scoring nine runs on the way to the victory. Hunter Goodman hit two home runs and drove in seven RBIs. The Rockies are averaging 4.17 runs while their pitching is giving up 5.71 runs per game. The offfense is ranked 23rd in the league while the pitching is ranked 30th. For a team that plays at Coors Field the offense just hasn’t been good enough. Ryan McMahon has hit 19 home runs and drive n 61 RBIs so far this season. Getting the start for the Rockies will be Kyle Freeland who sits with a 5-7 record and an ERA of 4.97. In his last start against the Milwaukee Brewers, he went six innings, giving up three hits and one run.
Chicago Cubs vs Colorado Rockies Prediction
This total is too high. Kyle Freeland’s ERA might be high but overall he has been pitching pretty well and he’s going to continue that success here. In his last start he gave up only one run and he’s going to dominate here. Taillon has bee strong all season and he’s going to be strong again here. Even at Coors Field, both offenses are going to struggle here, and the under is going to cash.