MLB Odds: Rockies-Cubs prediction, odds and pick

Colorado has struggled to a 62-82 record this season. The team is last in the NL West, while the Los Angeles Dodgers are officially in first place. Chicago has also struggled this year, playing to 62.82 and third place in NL Central.

Jose Urena will start for Colorado against Chicago. U Renuna has a 6.08 ERA in 13 starts with the team. Colorado's bullpen has the second-highest ERA. Kris Bryant is injured again. The team's offense has been missing him. CJ Cron is leading the Rockies with 28 home runs and 97 RBI. Ryan McMahon is hitting 17 home Runs and 21 Doubles. Charlie Blackmon is batting .258. Jose Iglesias is the leading hitter on the Colorado team with a .300 batting average.

Hayden Wesneski will start for Chicago against Colorado. The team has traded away their best relievers at the trade deadline. Brandon Hughes is the only reliever with an ERA below 4 in at least 50 innings of work. Chicago has begun to give their prospects some time in the big leagues. Patrick Wisdom leads the team with 22 home runs, stealing seven bases and Ian Happ leads with 38 doubles and 53 walks. Nico Hoerner leads them with a .291 batting average and 18 stolen bases.

Wesneski will start for the Rockies in his first big league start.

Chicago is favored by 1.5 points.