Chicago Cubs vs. Colorado Rockies 9/11/2023 MLB Picks and Tips
Chicago Cubs (77-67) vs. Colorado Rockies (51-91)
Chicago Cubs vs. Colorado Rockies 9/11/2023 – The Chicago Cubs currently own an enviable 77-67 record and will take on the Colorado Rockies who currently stand with 51-91 records on September 11th at 8:40PM ET at Coors Field and be broadcast by ESP+. As both teams strive for postseason berths or aim to play spoiler, this match-up promises sports bettors an extra dose of excitement!
The Cubs have enjoyed an outstanding season thus far, competing hard for postseason qualification. Boasting an offensive output that includes 725 runs scored at an average batting average of.253 with an OBP and Slugging percentage of.328 OBP/.418 Slugging Percentage; they have also managed 173 homers at an OBP/Slugging Percentage combination of.328 OBP and.418 Slugging percentage; their pitching staff has maintained an ERA/WHIP combination of 4.01 with opponents holding them to only an average batting average of.243 which makes them an evenly balanced team in terms of both offense and defense;
The Rockies have had an inauspicious season. Their W-L record speaks volumes as to their struggles throughout the year; with only 623 runs scored and an.247 batting average they trail only the Cubs for offensive efficiency. Their ERA sits at an uninspiring 5.77 while their WHIP stands at 1.54, making them one of the weaker pitching units in MLB; additionally they’ve allowed opponents an opponent batting average of.287 showing both their offensive and defensive struggles are widespread. For free baseball picks, their performance is concerning.
Chicago Cubs vs. Colorado Rockies Game Info
Jordan Wicks (3-0, 2.16 ERA) vs. Kyle Freeland (6-14, 5.09 ERA)
Jordan Wicks of the Chicago Cubs has been nothing short of spectacular since making his professional debut. Even in just 16.2 innings pitched he has created a remarkable stat line: 3-0 W-L record, 2.16 ERA and just 1.2 WHIP (while striking out 13 hits while allowing just 1 home run and 16 hits total.) His outstanding performance bodes well for their starting pitcher’s future success and should set them up well against their opponent for tonight.
On the flipside, Kyle Freeland of the Rockies has struggled mightily this season, posting a 6-14 win/loss record and an ERA of 5.09. He has allowed an astonishing 175 hits and 28 homers during 146.2 innings pitched – an WHIP figure of 1.47 stands in stark contrast with Wicks’ 1.2; this suggests Freeland may put men on base more frequently and get into precarious situations more readily than Wicks does, giving Chicago more credence in betting odds than they otherwise might.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Chicago Cubs -173, Total Odds: 11.5
Based on the odds presented, it is evident that Chicago Cubs are clearly favorites. Their betting spread stands at -1.5 at odds of -110 and their Moneyline sits at -173. For comparison purposes, Colorado’s spread stands at +1.5 with even odds (+100), their Moneyline at +158, total game set to 11.5, over/under of 112/108 set respectively.
Chicago Cubs Betting Trends
The Cubs have recently demonstrated some considerable volatility, yet still hold onto certain betting trends in their favor. Their last five games saw totals go under and they have gone 14-6 straight up (SU) out of their 20 played in September; though it should be noted they are just 2-4 straight up against Rockies and 2-5 against Monday games respectively.
Colorado Rockies Betting Trends
The Colorado Rockies may not be an ideal pick when betting, particularly given their recent form. Over their past seven games they are just 1-6 straight up (SU), including 1-10 against National League opponents. Their last five total games went over while 4 have underwent.
Chicago Cubs vs. Colorado Rockies 9/11/2023 Betting Picks
Given trends, team stats, and starting pitcher matchup, it seems clear: Chicago Cubs is the pick. Wicks’ remarkable pitching stats combined with their potency on offense make the Cubs hard to resist; on the other hand, Colorado Rockies offer weak pitching and an inferior offense, making betting on them even with their +1.5 spread difficult.
Looking at both teams’ historical trends in terms of totals, it may be prudent to select an under bet of 11.5 runs for your game. Four out of the last five Cubs-Rockie matches have gone under that threshold.
Given their current form and statistics, it seems likely that the Cubs will win by a score of approximately 6-3 – enough to cover their -1.5 spread and make picking UNDER an excellent investment decision. For free expert sports picks, these strategies are worth considering.
