Chicago vs Colorado Rockies Predictions September 11, 2023: J. Wicks vs K. Freeland
The Chicago Cubs and Colorado Rockies will face off on Monday at 8:40 p.m. EST in Coors Field. Chicago is fighting for a division crown and seeking to secure a playoff spot,
Game outlook
The Chicago Cubs and Colorado Rockies will face off on Monday at 8:40 p.m. EST in Coors Field. Chicago is fighting for a division crown and seeking to secure a playoff spot, being three games behind the Brewers for the division and two games ahead of the Diamondbacks for the second wild-card spot. Meanwhile, Colorado holds the worst National League record at 51-91 and have lost their last four games and eight out of their last ten. Jordan Wicks (ERA: 2.16) will start for the Cubs and Kyle Freeland (ERA: 5.09) for the Rockies, with Chicago being the favorite opening at -166 and the current line at -172. The total is set at 11.5 runs.
Game Info
When: Monday, 9/11/2023 @ 8:40pm EST
Where: Coors Field Stadium Cubs vs Rockies Betting Odds Moneyline: Cubs -172 | Rockies +154
Spread: Cubs -1.5 (-120) | Rockies +1.5 (+100)
Total: Over/Under 11.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 63%.
Chicago Cubs
Chicago defeated Arizona 5-2 in their most recent contest, with Christopher Morel, Cody Bellinger and Dansby Swanson each hitting home runs, and Swanson having a pair of RBIs. Kyle Hendricks was the starting pitcher and went 5.2 innings, giving up two earned runs with four strikeouts and one walk. Cody Bellinger leads the Cubs in homers and RBIs with 25 and 89, and also has the highest slugging percentage, OBP, and OPS for the team (.551, .361, .912, respectively). Nico Hoerner has the most steals for the Cubs with 38. Justin Steele has the lowest ERA (2.49) and most strikeouts (159) for the Cubs. Mark Leiter is the top pitcher in the bullpen with 4 saves, a 3.13 ERA, and 76 strikeouts. The Cubs acquired Jose Cuevas and Jeimer Candelario while trading away Adrian Sampson, Manuel Rodriguez, and Nelson Velazquez. Jordan Wicks has a 2.16 ERA, a 1.20 WHIP, and a 3-0 record in his first three starts in the big leagues. The Cubs' season record is 77-67 and they rank 7th in offense and 13th in defense, scoring and allowing an average of 5.03 and 4.37 points respectively. Seven players, including Marcus Stroman, are currently on the injury report and are expected to return in September.