Chicago Sends Jon Lester vs Kyle Freeland in Colorado Rockies vs Cubs Game

The Chicago Cubs host Colorado on Monday, looking to pick up a win and improve their 15-10 mark against the 15-14 Rockies in MLB betting odds action at Wrigley Field.

The match puts starter Kyle Freeland for the Colorado Rockies on the hill facing Jon Lester for the Chicago Cubs. Freeland brings a 1-3 mark to the game, while Lester is 2-1 to date on the season.

Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 5.6-2.5 win for the Cubs on Monday. 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 15-10 heading into this matchup, while the Colorado Rockies sit at 15-14 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs Colorado injuries news.

The Chicago Cubs sit at No. 3 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Colorado Rockies sit at No. 22 on the same chart.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Chicago Cubs No. 5-rated offense, averaging 5.2 runs per game, against a Colorado Rockies defense that ranks No. 18 at 4.72 in runs allowed per game. The Chicago Cubs have averaged 8.96 hits per game so far, more than Colorado Rockies batters have averaged on the year (7.31 hits per game).

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Chicago has the No. 7-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Rockies own the No. 18 mark in runs allowed.