Colorado Rockies vs Chicago Predictions September 24, 2023: T. Blach vs J. Wicks
The game is scheduled to begin at 2:20 PM Eastern Time. The Colorado Rockies have won two out of the three games played against the Cubs this season at home, and they lost
Game outlook
The game is scheduled to begin at 2:20 PM Eastern Time. The Colorado Rockies have won two out of the three games played against the Cubs this season at home, and they lost the first game of the current series in Chicago.
Game Info
When: Sunday, 9/24/2023 @ 2:20pm EST
Where: Wrigley Field Stadium Rockies vs Cubs Betting Odds Moneyline: Rockies +218 | Cubs -250
Spread: Rockies +1.5 (-115) | Cubs -1.5 (-5)
Total: Over/Under 8.75 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 71%.
Colorado Rockies
The Rockies fell to the Cubs 6-0 on Friday night in the first game of the series, their fifth consecutive loss. Colorado managed only six hits and one extra-base hit against Chicago's pitching staff, and struck out nine times. The offense has scored two runs or less in three straight games. The only rookie playing for the Rockies is second baseman Brenton Doyle, who is batting .193 with nine home runs. Antonio Blach has a 1-0 record with a 9.22 ERA and 2.20 WHIP in his previous three starts. Colorado is ranked 19th in offense (4.46 points per game), 30th in defense (5.88 points per game) and have a record of 56-97 this season. 🫡 pic.twitter.com/XtPrYq6F9c
Chicago Cubs Analysis
The Cubs won the first game of their series with the Rockies 6-0 after losing two of three at home to the Pittsburgh Pirates. RHP Jameson Taillon picked up the win, going six innings and allowing no runs and four hits while striking out seven batters. Outfielder Seiya Suzuki and first baseman Jared Young both hit two-run homers. Chicago has a one game lead over the Marlins and Reds for the last spot in the NL Wild Card race. RHP Assad has compiled a 1-1 record with a 5.27 ERA and 1.68 WHIP in his last three starts. Chicago Cubs has a power ranking of 8, is #7 for offense, #16 for defense, and is 80-74 overall. Colorado has a record of 1-2 in their past three matchups against Chicago. Key injury: Third baseman Jeimer Candelario is on the 10-day IL with a back issue, but may return next week. Closing out Friday 1:20 games the right [W]ay! Suzuki: 3-for-4, HR, 3 RBI, 2 R Young: HR, 2 RBI, R Taillon: 6 IP, 7 K, 0 R pic.twitter.com/6HiJl9XJYE