Colorado Rockies vs Chicago Predictions September 23, 2023: C. Flexen vs M. Stroman
Cubs' 2B and 3B are both out with respective hamstring and back injuries. On Saturday, the Colorado Rockies and the Chicago Cubs will face off at Wrigley Field. The start
Game outlook
Cubs' 2B and 3B are both out with respective hamstring and back injuries. On Saturday, the Colorado Rockies and the Chicago Cubs will face off at Wrigley Field. The start time will be 1:20 p.m. Central Time. The Rockies will start right-hander Chris Flexen (1-8, 7.19 ERA, 1.71 WHIP) and the Cubs will start left-hander Jordan Wicks (3-1, 2.67 ERA, 1.19 WHIP). The Cubs are the betting favorites opening at -220 and the game total line hasn't moved. Injuries to Cubs' 2B and 3B have been reported.
Game Info
When: Saturday, 9/23/2023 @ 2:20pm EST
Where: Wrigley Field Stadium Rockies vs Cubs Betting Odds Moneyline: Rockies +198 | Cubs -220
Spread: Rockies +1.5 (-115) | Cubs -1.5 (-105)
Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 69%.
Colorado Rockies
Colorado was swept by San Diego in its last series, but won two of three games against Chicago a couple of weeks ago in Denver Offensively, Colorado averages 4.46 runs (19th) and hits .249 (16th) with a .710 OPS (20th). The team has hit 146 homers (28th) and stolen 68 bases (29th) Defensively, the Rockies have compiled a 5.63 ERA (30th) and a 1.53 WHIP (30th) with 38 quality starts (28th) Sixth year pro Flexen will start in game two for Colorado; he is 1-3 with a 9.45 ERA and a 2.07 WHIP in 12 road appearances (five starts) Overall, Colorado has a power ranking of 27 and a record of 58-104