MLB EXPERT PICKS: Colorado Rockies VS Chicago Cubs betting Predictions

In Rockies VS Cubs, Chicago (78-67) will go for a series win when they face Colorado (51-92) in the final match of their three-game series this afternoon. 

James Taillon, 7-9, 5.27 ERA, will start for the Cubs, while Ty Blach, 2-1, 4.58 ERA will do the same for the Rockies.

Chicago and Colorado split their last 10 games.

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Predictions And Betting Preview For Colorado Rockies VS Chicago Cubs MLB Regular Season

• Venue: Coors Field, Denver, Colorado.
• When: Wednesday, September 13th, 2023
• Time: 20:45 GMT.
• Teams to play: Rockies and Cubs.
• MLB Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 1.598

Odds as seen on 1XBet and BetMGM.

Betting On The Colorado Rockies

• 1XBet Spread: +1.5
• 1XBet Moneyline: 2.567
• 1XBet Over/Under: Over 11.5
• BetMGM Spread: +1.5
• BetMGM Moneyline: 2.55
• BetMGM Over/Under: Under 11.5

The Colorado Rockies have struggled over the past week and have lost five of their last six games. They will want to change that with a win over Chicago, earning them the second victory in their last seven games. 

Colorado averages 4.38 runs per game. Their .247 batting average is 18th in the league. Their .308 on-base percentage is 25th, while their .398 slugging percentage is 21st. Their pitching has been bad, conceding 5.94 runs per game. Opponents have a .287 batting average against them, which is 30th in the league. The Rockies have an ERA of 5.69 also 30th, as is their 1.53 WHIP.

The last time Ty Blach started for Colorado, he conceded eight hits and 4 runs in 5 innings, resulting in a 9-8 loss to the San Francisco Giants. He has to bring a better effort if his team is to win.

Betting On The Chicago Cubs

• 1XBet Spread: -1.5
• 1XBet Moneyline: 1.598
• 1XBet Over/Under: Under 11.5
• BetMGM Spread: -1.5
• BetMGM Moneyline: 1.53
• BetMGM Over/Under: Over 11.5

The Chicago Cubs played well in the past week, winning 6 of their last 9 games. They presently occupy the second Wildcard spot in the National League, with a two-game lead over Arizona. When they face the Rockies today, they’ll try to secure a win which should give them their 7th win in their last 10 games and the series win.

Chicago averages 5.03 runs per game. Their .245 batting average is 12th in the league. Their .328 on-base percentage is 10th, while their .419 slugging percentage is 14th. They conceded 4.35 runs per game. Opponents have a .243 batting average against the Cubs, which is 11th in MLB. Their 4.01 ERA is 11th too, and their 1.26 WHIP is 10th.

In James Taillon’s last start for the team, he gave up one hit and no runs in six innings, resulting in a 1-0 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. He’ll need to deliver another good effort and more runs for Chicago to win this matchup.

MatchPlug Prediction For Colorado Rockies VS Chicago Cubs

The Cubs have not been playing well offensively and scored just 12 runs in their last four matches. They’ll continue to struggle in offence against Blach who has done well on the mound in recent home starts. He has a lot of success with Chicago in previous contests, holding them to 41 in three starts and will keep their offense in line.

Colorado has struggled in recent matches, losing two of their last three home games. Although they played well offense-wise, scoring 17 runs in their last three home games. They will play well offensively in today’s match as they hit the ball well against right-handers, and Taillon hasn’t been in the best shape on the mound in recent starts. He gave up 10 runs in three previous starts.

Prediction: Chicago Cubs Moneyline.

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