- Matchup: Colorado Rockies vs Chicago Cubs
- Event Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
- Venue: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: Marquee Network
- Betting Odds: Colorado (+110) Chicago (-130)
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The Chicago Cubs (38-35) are set to host the Colorado Rockies (27-46) at Wrigley Field this Wednesday. The moneyline for this matchup has Colorado at +110, while Chicago stands at -130. The over/under is established at 9 runs. The starting pitchers for this game are Sean Sullivan and Javier Assad.
This season, Colorado has recorded a slugging percentage of .408, with a total of 654 strikeouts and 228 walks. The team has amassed 319 RBIs and 627 hits, boasting a batting average of .253. The Rockies have achieved 134 doubles and hit 76 home runs, scoring 333 runs with an on-base percentage of .322. Currently, the Colorado Rockies average 4.6 runs per game, placing them 13th in Major League Baseball.
The Rockies have a K/BB ratio of 2.11, while their pitching unit holds a combined WHIP of 1.53. On the season, Rockies pitchers have conceded 100 home runs and 424 runs in total (ranking 30th in the league). Colorado has allowed 733 hits (10.3 per 9 innings) and 400 earned runs, resulting in a team ERA of 5.63 (30th in the league). The staff has also struck out 526 batters, issued 249 walks, and their FIP stands at 4.82 this year.
The Rockies have utilized 223 relief pitchers throughout the season. The bullpen has inherited 132 runners, with 31.1% of them scoring. The relievers have recorded 27 holds this season (ranking 27th in the league). They have entered 80 games with runners on base and have faced high-pressure situations 64 times, successfully obtaining 14 saves out of 26 chances. Colorado’s relief pitchers have a save percentage of 53.8%, appearing in 53 save situations thus far.
In the field, the Rockies have converted 66.5% of the balls put into play into outs during their 5,760 innings, placing them 30th in professional baseball. They have achieved 1,920 putouts, 604 assists, and 44 errors this season, resulting in a fielding percentage of .983 (24th in the league) and have turned 58 double plays.
For the Rockies, Sullivan has pitched 3 innings in his professional career with 2 strikeouts. He holds a career win-loss record of 0-0, with a FIP of 0.00. Sullivan has faced 12 batters in the majors, boasting an ERA of 0.00 (no earned runs) and a WHIP of 0.667. He has allowed 2 hits (6.0 hits per nine innings) and issued no walks.
On the other side, Chicago has recorded 84 home runs and 308 RBIs this season. They have achieved 110 doubles while drawing 312 walks and scoring 334 runs. The Cubs have maintained a team OBP of .332 and a batting average of .239. Their slugging percentage is .394, and they average 4.58 runs per game (12th in MLB). They have struck out 611 times (12th in MLB) and achieved a total of 593 hits.
The Cubs have a team WHIP of 1.249 and a FIP of 4.57. They rank 16th in MLB in terms of hits allowed, tallying 586. Chicago’s pitchers have permitted 324 runs this season, with a team ERA of 4.23 (304 earned runs allowed). Their strikeout to walk ratio is 8.00 (578 strikeouts against 222 walks), having yielded 105 home runs while allowing 4.51 runs per 9 innings (17th in the league).
Chicago’s bullpen has inherited 99 runners, with a scoring rate of 29.3%. Their relievers have appeared in 68 high-leverage situations, tackling 71 instances with runners on base. Out of 44 save opportunities, the Cubs have achieved 20 holds and recorded 11 blown saves, ranking 28th in MLB with a save percentage of 47.6%. They have put 229 relief pitchers on the field this season.
Defensively, the Chicago Cubs have recorded 49 double plays and hold a .989 fielding percentage (4th in MLB). They have accounted for 682 assists, 30 errors, and accumulated 1,942 putouts this season. Throughout their 5,826 innings played, Chicago boasts a defensive efficiency of 71.9% (3rd in MLB).
Assad carries a career record of 22-13 with a 3.49 ERA, allowing 8.1 hits per 9 innings. His K/BB ratio is 2.03, having faced 1,556 batters in his career. He has permitted 143 earned runs, maintaining a WHIP of 1.298 and recording a FIP of 3.4. Overall, Assad has allowed 334 hits and secured 295 strikeouts over 369 innings pitched in the MLB.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s MLB contest against the spread or moneyline?
Recommended Bet: Choose Chicago (-130)
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