A key battle on the MLB betting odds menu sees the visiting Chicago Cubs dueling the Colorado Rockies on Saturday at Coors Field.
It's a pitching duel between for the Colorado Rockies (0-0 on the year) and Mike Montgomery for Chicago Cubs (4-5 so far).
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the MLB moneyline for this betting odds matchup, Colorado sat as 135 underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook. The over/under total was set at 12, according to Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 5.8 - 3.4 win for the Cubs on Saturday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Chicago Cubs vs Colorado Rockies Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Colorado Rockies sport a record of 59-63 heading into this matchup, while the Chicago Cubs sit at 77-44 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Colorado vs Chicago injuries news.
This game puts the Colorado Rockies, most recently No. 7 in Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings, up against the Chicago Cubs, who rate a No. 1 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
On offense, it's a battle between the Colorado Rockies and its No. 2-rated batting order, averaging 5.3 runs per nine innings, against the No. 3 line up of the Chicago Cubs at 5.11 runs per outing.
Colorado owns the No. 27 defense, allowing 5.3 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Chicago's No. 1-rated defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Chicago lost in extra innings against the Rockies on Friday as Colorado edged them 7-6 at Coors Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Chicago at Colorado, Sunday, August 21st