Colorado Rockies vs Chicago Cubs MLB Baseball Betting Lines Preview

The Chicago Cubs will try to be nasty hosts on Sunday when the Colorado Rockies pay a visit to Wrigley Field.

It's a pitching duel between Jon Lester for the Chicago Cubs (1-0 on the year) and Tyler Chatwood for Colorado Rockies (1-1 so far).

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 4.4-4.2 victory for the Rockies. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Colorado Rockies vs Chicago Cubs Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Chicago Cubs sport a record of 9-2 heading into this matchup, while the Colorado Rockies sit at 6-5 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs Colorado injuries news.

This game matches up the No. 1 (Chicago Cubs) and the No. 19 (Colorado Rockies) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.

Statistical Matchup

When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Colorado Rockies rank No. 2 at 10.27 hits per game. That compares with the Chicago Cubs No. 12 ranking in that category.

Defensively, Colorado features the No. 25-rated defense on the road, allowing 5.2 runs per game. Chicago, meanwhile, comes in at No. 5 at home, scoring 5.8 runs per game.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Colorado didn't get the job done in their last match, falling 6-2 to Chicago on Saturday at Wrigley Field.

Betting Trends
  • Colorado is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 8 of Colorado's last 12 games
  • Colorado is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games on the road
  • Chi Cubs is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games
  • Chi Cubs is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Colorado at Cincinnati, Monday, April 18th
Chicago at St. Louis, Monday, April 18th

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