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Colorado Rockies Face Uphill Battle Against Chicago Cubs in Three-Game Series, Cubs Favored to Win with Strong Pitching Matchup

In the upcoming three-game series between the Colorado Rockies and the Chicago Cubs, the Cubs have a favorable record against the Rockies from last season. The Rockies will have Carson Palmquist as their starting pitcher, while the Cubs will have Jameson Taillon on the mound. Chicago is the betting favorite to win this game, with the current line at Chicago -345. Will the Cubs be able to secure a victory by multiple runs on Monday evening? Continue reading for the Rockies vs. Cubs prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rockies +280 | Cubs -345
• Spread: Rockies +1.5 (+135) | Cubs -1.5 (-155)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 78%.

Colorado vs Chicago Stats

Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies are struggling both offensively and defensively this season. Carson Palmquist, who has had a rough start to the season with an 11.88 ERA in only 8.1 innings of work, will be on the mound to begin the upcoming series. The team has not been able to secure a series win this month and is now hitting the road with a dismal 3-22 record away from home. Ezequiel Tovar and Jordan Beck have shown promise at the plate, but the team as a whole is averaging only 3.25 runs per game, ranking them 29th in the league. With a power ranking of 30 and a 9-44 record, Colorado has significant areas for improvement moving forward.

Chicago Cubs Analysis

The Chicago Cubs will have Jameson Taillon on the mound for their upcoming game. Taillon has been performing well, with a 4.13 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP this season. The Cubs are starting a homestand with a 15-10 record at home and are currently leading the division. They have recorded four consecutive series wins, including wins against the Marlins and the Reds. Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya Suzuki have been standouts at the plate, with impressive RBIs and OPS numbers. Ian Happ is back from the IL and Carson Kelly continues to perform well. Chicago leads the league in runs scored per game but their pitching is ranked 18th with a 4.06 ERA. The Cubs have a power ranking of 5 and are ranked 1st in offense, scoring an average of 5.96 runs per game. Colorado has struggled against Chicago in their recent matchups, going 1-2 in their last three games against them.

Colorado Rockies Struggles Continue as Chicago Cubs Maintain Winning Streak

The Colorado Rockies are currently struggling to secure victories consistently, having only won four games in the month of May and boasting a 3-22 record on the road this season. In contrast, the Chicago Cubs have been performing well, winning five of their last six home games. Rockies pitcher Carson Palmquist has struggled in his recent outings, allowing 11 runs in 8.1 innings. On the other hand, Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon has had success against the Rockies, with a career 2.03 ERA and a 3-1 record in 31 innings. The Cubs have been successful in their recent games, winning five out of the last six by a margin of two or more runs.

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