Rockies vs Cubs Prediction, Pick and Preview, August 24: MLB

Rockies vs Cubs Prediction, Pick and Preview, August 24: MLB

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Odds
Time 8:05 p.m. EST
Rockies money line -135
Rockies run line -1.5 (+120)
Cubs money line +110
Cubs run line +1.5 (-145)
Over / under 9 (-110)

 

Key stats
  Rockies Cubs
Record 57-68 55-72
Road / home record 14-46 32-31
Last 10 record 6-4 5-5
Streak L2 W1
Over / under record 55-65-7 55-67-2
Runs / game 4.54 4.12
Runs allowed / game 4.84 4.91

 

Preview

The Colorado Rockies and Chicago Cubs will meet for the second game of their series tonight. The Cubs were able to steal the first game after scoring three runs in the eighth inning, and completely the comeback with a walkoff slam in the ninth.

The Rockies had a win all but secured heading in the eighth last night before Jhoulys Chacin ruined Antonio Senzatela's solid performance. Colorado has been steady in August, and they'd won six of eight prior to last night's botch. They also defeated Chicago twice during a three-game set at Coors at the top of this month.

The Cubs were in the midst of a treacherous twelve-game losing streak before blessing bettors with a pair of lofty upsets over the Cincinnati Reds. Last night's win came on the heels of being swept at home by the Kansas City Royals, so look for them to return to their ways tonight.

Pitching matchup

Rockies

German Marquez (11-9, 3.80) will start for the Rockies. The sixth-year pitcher earned his first All-Star appearance in July. He's cooled off a bit since the break, but the makeshift lineup the Cubs will send to the plate shouldn't give the ace too much trouble. Marquez has thrown six or more strikeouts in four of his last five starts, while the Cubbies lead the majors in Ks.

Cubs

Justin Steele (2-2, 3.22 ERA) gets the call for Chicago. The rookie started the season out the bullpen, but he returned from Triple-A in August and joined the rotation. He's was solid in both starts against division powers Milwaukee and Cincinnati, only giving up a total of five runs. The Rockies shouldn't take him lightly this evening.

Prediction

After stealing the win late in ninth inning last night, Chicago showed that they will remain threats at Wrigley Field this season. The Rockies have been a tricky team to bet against, and they will be sending a talented lineup to plate to back Marquez. He hasn't pitched very well in his last too road starts, so there's a lot of upset potential here, but look the Rockies to get back at the Cubs for last night's stunner and pick up the win. Bet on Colorado to win.

PICK: Rockies ML (-135)

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