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The Chicago Cubs (62-82) will attempt to build on a four-game winning run on Saturday versus the Colorado Rockies (62-82), with first pitch at 2:20 PM ET at Wrigley Field. Hayden Wesneski (1-1) is the starter for the Cubs, and Jose Urena (3-6) for the Rockies.
With the Rockies (+124) visiting, the Cubs (-147) are a solid favorite on the moneyline. The over/under for the Cubs-Rockies game is set at 8.
Cubs vs. Rockies Odds
Run Line
Chicago Cubs (-1.5)
Moneyline
Cubs (-147)
Total
8 Runs (Over: -115, Under: -106)
When, Where, at What Time is Cubs vs. Rockies
- Game Day: Saturday, September 17, 2022
- Game Time: 2:20 PM ET
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Stadium: Wrigley Field
Cubs Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Madrigal | 10 Day Injury List | Groin |
| Willson Contreras | 10 Day Injury List | Ankle |
| Keegan Thompson | 15 Day Injury List | Back |
| Justin Steele | 15 Day Injury List | Back |
| Steven Brault | 15 Day Injury List | Shouder |
| Ethan Roberts | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Adbert Alzolay | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Brad Wieck | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Jason Heyward | 60 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Kyle Hendricks | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Alec Mills | 60 Day Injury List | Back |
| Codi Heuer | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
Rockies Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| José Iglesias | 10 Day Injury List | Hand |
| Kris Bryant | 10 Day Injury List | Foot |
| Antonio Senzatela | 15 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Lucas Gilbreath | 15 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Tyler Kinley | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Helcris Olivarez | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Scott Oberg | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Ryan Rolison | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
Last Time Out: Cubs and Rockies
Yesterday, the Cubs claimed a 2-1 victory over the Rockies, with Marcus Stroman (7.00 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 5 K) registering the win for the Cubs. Zach McKinstry finished 2-for-4 with a triple, a home run and an RBI to lead the offensive showing. German Marquez (7.00 IP, 2 R, 6 H, 4 K) was handed the loss for the Rockies.
Betting Trends
Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats
The Cubs have won 20, or 45.5%, of the 44 games they’ve played as favorites this season. Chicago has entered 17 games this season favored by -147 or more and is 9-8 in those contests. Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Cubs have a 59.5% chance to win. Chicago’s games have gone over the total in 60 of their 147 chances. The Cubs are 75-72-0 against the spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Happ | 140 | .274 (39) | .348 (34) | .458 (42) | 3.0% (77) | 23.6% (100) | 9.3% (55) |
| Nico Hoerner | 125 | .291 (19) | .338 (52) | .421 (72) | 1.9% (114) | 10.7% (4) | 5.5% (123) |
| Seiya Suzuki | 104 | .263 (-) | .336 (-) | .433 (-) | 3.1% (-) | 24.7% (-) | 9.1% (-) |
| Patrick Wisdom | 121 | .210 (133) | .302 (115) | .425 (67) | 4.6% (27) | 33.7% (138) | 10.6% (32) |
| Christopher Morel | 97 | .243 (-) | .312 (-) | .429 (-) | 3.5% (-) | 32.0% (-) | 8.5% (-) |
Rockies Betting Records and Team Stats
The Rockies have been victorious in 47, or 39.2%, of the 120 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season. Colorado has a win-loss record of 29-52 when favored by +124 or worse by oddsmakers this year. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Rockies have a 44.6% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest. Colorado and their opponents have gone over in 67 of their 147 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The Rockies are 81-66-0 against the spread in their 147 games that had a posted line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Cron | 137 | .263 (60) | .320 (85) | .482 (22) | 4.8% (21) | 26.3% (122) | 6.7% (100) |
| Brendan Rodgers | 129 | .261 (64) | .319 (87) | .397 (95) | 2.0% (109) | 17.4% (48) | 7.8% (82) |
| Charlie Blackmon | 125 | .258 (68) | .308 (104) | .412 (80) | 3.0% (77) | 18.9% (65) | 5.4% (125) |
| Ryan McMahon | 136 | .248 (85) | .332 (66) | .415 (78) | 3.2% (65) | 26.2% (121) | 10.6% (32) |
| Randal Grichuk | 128 | .266 (52) | .307 (107) | .420 (73) | 3.1% (76) | 23.7% (103) | 4.5% (134) |
Cubs vs. Rockies Picks and Predictions
Our top pick for Cubs vs. Rockies is the Cubs (-147 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the total, we prefer the over on 8 runs.