The Colorado Rockies (56-97) and the Chicago Cubs (80-74) play the 2nd contest of a 3-game series at Wrigley Field in Chicago. First pitch is scheduled for 2:20 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Rockies vs. Cubs odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: tied 2-2
The Rockies have dropped 5 straight games, including Friday’s 6-0 shutout loss in the series opener. In fact, Colorado has posted just 2 total runs, getting shutout twice, in the past 3 games overall. The Under cashed Friday and has hit in 3 in a row for the Rox and 4 straight meetings this season with the Cubbies.
Chicago dropped the final 2 games of the previous series against Pittsburgh but came alive in the series opener for 2 homers, 7 hits and 3 stolen bases to pick up the 6-0 win. With the much-needed win, the Cubs remain locked into the final Wild Card spot in the National League, a game clear of the Miami Marlins and 1.5 games up on the Cincinnati Reds with 8 games remaining.