Colorado Rockies vs Chicago Cubs Prediction 9-13-23 MLB Picks
The Chicago Cubs and Colorado Rockies clash Wednesday in game 3 of an MLB series at Coors Field. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Chicago Cubs Betting Preview
The Cubs look for a win after splitting their last 8 games. The Cubs are currently second in the NL wild card race. The Cubs pitching staff is 11th in ERA (4.01), 10th in WHIP (1.26) and 3rd in quality starts (67). The Cubs' offense is 7th in runs per game (5.03), 12th in batting average (.254) and 14th in homers (174). Nico Hoerner leads the Cubs with 159 hits and 62 RBI, while Cody Bellinger and Dansby Swanson have combined for 268 hits and 162 RBI. Jameson Taillon gets the ball, and he is 7-9 with a 5.27 ERA and 122 strikeouts this season. Taillon is 2-0 with a 1.29 ERA and 8 strikeouts in his career against the Rockies.
Chicago Cubs Team Facts
- The Cubs have won each of their last eight Wednesday day games against NL West opponents.
- The Cubs have covered the run line in each of their last six day games following a road loss.
- The 'Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs' market has hit in each of the Cubs' last five Wednesday games against National League opponents.
- The Cubs have led after 3 innings in each of their last five Wednesday day games.
- The Cubs have led after 5 innings in each of their last five day games against opponents that held a losing record.
Colorado Rockies Betting Preview
The Rockies could use a win after losing 11 of their last 14 games. The Rockies have the worst record in the NL at 52-92. The Rockies pitching staff is 30th in ERA (5.70), 30th in WHIP (1.53) and 28th in quality starts (36). The Rockies' offense is 19th in runs per game (4.38), 18th in batting average (.247) and 28th in homers (137). Ezequiel Tovar leads the Rockies with 128 hits and 64 RBI, while Ryan McMahon and Elias Diaz have combined for 242 hits and 136 RBI. Ty Blach gets the ball, and he is 2-1 with a 4.58 ERA and 34 strikeouts this season. Blach is 4-1 with a 4.43 ERA and 11 strikeouts in his career against the Cubs.
Colorado Rockies Team Facts
- The Rockies have lost each of their last seven games against National League opponents following a win.
- The Rockies have covered the run line in each of their last six games as home underdogs against NL Central opponents.
- The Rockies have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four day games against National League opponents.
- The Rockies have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last seven Wednesday games against opponents that held a winning record.
- The Rockies have led after 7 innings in four of their last five games as home underdogs against NL Central opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Colorado Rockies ranks 30th in the league for ERA this season (5.68).
- The Colorado Rockies ranks 30th in the league for strikeouts this season (988).
- The Chicago Cubs ranks T3rd in the league for home runs allowed this season (157).
- The Chicago Cubs ranks 6th in the league for walks this season (505).
Randy’s Pick
The Cubs should be favored and should win this game for obvious reasons, but we're getting a lot of plus money to fade Jameson Taillon a pitcher who has a 5.27 ERA and has had issues at times keeping the ball in the park. Not ideal when pitching at Coors. Ty Blach is giving up a .312 batting average and has been rocked in his last 11 innings with 9 runs allowed. Still, big juice with Taillon especially in this park doesn't seem appealing. Give me the Rockies and a chance to make 1.5 times my money if forced to pick.
