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On Monday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Chicago Cubs (77-67) visiting the Colorado Rockies (51-91) at 8:40 PM ET. The starting pitchers are Jordan Wicks (3-0) for the Cubs, and Kyle Freeland (6-14) for the Rockies.
Despite playing on the road, the Cubs are still a decent moneyline favorite (-181) over the Rockies (+150). The contest has a total set at 11.
Cubs vs. Rockies Odds
Run Line
Chicago Cubs (-1.5)
Moneyline
Cubs (-181)
Total
11 Runs (Over: -118, Under: -104)
When, Where, at What Time is Cubs vs. Rockies
- Game Day: Monday, September 11, 2023
- Game Time: 8:40 PM ET
- TV Channel: SNRM
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Stadium: Coors Field
Cubs Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Marcus Stroman | 15-Day Injured List | Hip/Rib |
| Michael Fulmer | 15-Day Injured List | Forearm |
| Nick Burdi | 60-Day Injured List | Appendix |
| Brandon Hughes | 60-Day Injured List | Knee |
| Codi Heuer | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Ethan Roberts | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
Rockies Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | 10-Day Injured List | Finger |
| Daniel Bard | 15-Day Injured List | Forearm |
| Austin Gomber | 60-Day Injured List | Back |
| Ryan Feltner | 60-Day Injured List | Head |
| German Márquez | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Antonio Senzatela | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Ryan Rolison | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Lucas Gilbreath | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
Last Time Out: Cubs and Rockies
The Cubs won 5-2 over the Diamondbacks yesterday in their most recent game. Kyle Hendricks was named the winning pitcher after throwing 5 2/3 innings, giving up two earned runs on seven hits while striking out four, while Dansby Swanson finished 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI to lead them offensively.
Yesterday, the Rockies fell to the Giants 6-3. Peter Lambert was the losing pitcher after he went five innings, giving up six earned runs on eight hits while striking out two. Hunter Goodman paced the Rockies’ offense, going 1-for-4 with a triple and two RBI.
Betting Trends
Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats
The Cubs have been favorites in 80 games this season and won 47 (58.8%) of those contests. Chicago has a record of 6-4 in games where oddsmakers favor them by at least -181 on the moneyline. The bookmakers’ moneyline implies a 64.4% chance of a victory for the Cubs. So far this season, Chicago and its opponents have hit the over in 70 of their 144 games with a total. The Cubs are 71-73-0 against the spread in their 144 chances this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | 113 | .318 (6) | .361 (25) | .551 (8) | 5.2% (18) | 15.9% (22) | 6.7% (99) |
| Nico Hoerner | 134 | .280 (24) | .339 (48) | .389 (118) | 1.5% (130) | 12.9% (8) | 6.5% (105) |
| Ian Happ | 141 | .241 (111) | .357 (28) | .414 (100) | 2.8% (100) | 22.8% (90) | 14.5% (8) |
| Jeimer Candelario | 135 | .253 (91) | .338 (53) | .473 (44) | 3.8% (51) | 21.8% (76) | 9.2% (65) |
| Dansby Swanson | 130 | .249 (102) | .333 (61) | .421 (92) | 3.6% (63) | 24.6% (111) | 10.7% (32) |
Rockies Betting Records and Team Stats
The Rockies have won in 46, or 36.2%, of the 127 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year. This season, Colorado has been victorious 25 times in 83 chances when named as an underdog of at least +150 or longer on the moneyline. Bookmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Rockies have a 40% chance of pulling out a win. Colorado and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 66 of their 142 opportunities. The Rockies are 67-75-0 against the spread in their 142 games that had a posted line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | 134 | .245 (108) | .327 (79) | .445 (72) | 3.8% (51) | 30.4% (133) | 10.8% (30) |
| Ezequiel Tovar | 134 | .251 (98) | .288 (135) | .413 (102) | 2.8% (100) | 26.9% (119) | 4.3% (133) |
| Elias Díaz | 124 | .268 (60) | .314 (104) | .421 (92) | 3% (91) | 22.2% (87) | 6.1% (110) |
| Charlie Blackmon | 79 | .280 (-) | .371 (-) | .433 (-) | 2% (-) | 12.9% (-) | 10.2% (-) |
| Nolan Jones | 85 | .280 (-) | .361 (-) | .517 (-) | 4.5% (-) | 31.9% (-) | 10.7% (-) |
Cubs vs. Rockies Picks and Predictions
We pick that the Cubs will pick up the victory in this contest, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-181). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up under the total (11 runs).