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Chicago Cubs Favored Over Colorado Rockies with Jameson Taillon on Mound: Betting Line Remains Unchanged Before Saturday's Game

The upcoming second game of a three-game series between the Chicago Cubs and the Colorado Rockies is scheduled for Saturday at 8:10 p.m. ET. The Cubs will have Jameson Taillon (ERA: 3.57) as their starting pitcher, while the Rockies will have Kyle Freeland (ERA: 4.97) on the mound. Despite being on the road, Chicago is the betting favorite with an opening line of -145, which has remained unchanged leading up to the game. Please note, this summary was written before the conclusion of Friday's game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cubs -145 | Rockies +133
• Spread: Cubs -1.5 (-103) | Rockies +1.5 (-115)
• Total: Over/Under 11 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 59%.

Chicago vs Colorado Stats

Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs are entering their series against the Rockies with a record of 75-71 and are currently five games out of a Wild Card spot. The Cubs recently won two out of three games against the Los Angeles Dodgers. They will be starting right-hander Jameson Taillon, who has a record of 10-8 with a 3.94 ERA. In his last start, Taillon went six innings allowing one run against the Yankees. On the road this season, Taillon is 4-4 with a 4.72 ERA. Chicago has a team ERA of 3.78 which ranks ninth in the majors. Offensively, the Cubs are slashing .240/.315/.393 which ranks 19th, 12th, and 19th in the majors. On the road, they are slashing .254/.328/.413. In terms of individual performances, against Freeland, Swanson hits .476 in 21 at-bats, Bellinger hits .345 in 29 at-bats, Suzuki hits .375 in 8 at-bats, Wisdom hits .333 in 6 at-bats, while Happ hits .308 in 13 at-bats. Chicago is currently ranked 13 in offense and has a power ranking of 1. They are also ranked #9 in defense, allowing an average of 4.16 points to be scored against them per game.

Colorado Rockies Analysis

In the final game of a three-game series against Detroit, Colorado avoided being swept by winning 4-2, with two runs scored in the top of the ninth. The Rockies offense has struggled this season, ranking 16th in batting average, 24th in on-base percentage, and 15th in slugging percentage in the majors. Some key players have had success against certain pitchers, with McMahon hitting .444 in 9 at-bats against Taillon.

Left-hander Kyle Freeland will start for the Rockies, with a record of 5-7 and a 4.97 ERA. He recently pitched six scoreless innings against the Brewers but has a career record of 1-4 with a 6.34 ERA against the Cubs. Colorado has a team ERA of 5.43, ranking last in the majors.

The Rockies have a power ranking of 29 and rank 23rd in offense, averaging 4.17 runs per game, and last in defense, giving up 5.73 runs per game. Overall, the Rockies have a record of 55-92. In their last three matchups, Chicago went 0-3 against Colorado.

Chicago Cubs Favored to Win on Moneyline Against Rockies Due to Impressive Performance of Players

The Chicago Cubs are in a challenging position regarding their playoff prospects. However, considering the recent performance of the players, taking the Cubs on the Moneyline appears to be a favorable choice. Jameson Taillon has exhibited strong form throughout the season, delivering impressive pitching performances as of late. With Taillon's ability to contain the Rockies' slumping offense, the Cubs stand a good chance of securing a victory. Moreover, the Cubs have historically fared well against Kyle Freeland, indicating a potential advantage for their offense. Anticipate a strong showing from the Cubs' hitters against Freeland, complemented by Taillon's ability to stifle the Rockies' lineup. Therefore, betting on the Cubs to win on the Moneyline seems like a prudent decision in this matchup.

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