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MLB · 2026-06-17

Colorado Rockies vs Chicago Cubs

Wrigley Field

Colorado Rockies
28-46
VS
Chicago Cubs
38-36
69%
Chicago Cubs win probability · -180
Tale of the tape
31%Win probability69%
0.378Win %0.514
-88Run differential+7
Strong-180 · BetUS
Chicago Cubs to win
A clear 69% edge — one of the cleaner spots on the board.

The model lands on Chicago Cubs here, giving them a 69% chance to come out on top against Colorado Rockies. A clear 69% edge — one of the cleaner spots on the board.

Why we lean this way

  • Form & record: Chicago Cubs sit 38-36 (0.514), Colorado Rockies 28-46 (0.378).
  • Last 10: Chicago Cubs 5-5 (L1), Colorado Rockies 4-6 (W1). Hot streaks move these lines fast.
  • Run differential: Chicago Cubs +7, Colorado Rockies -88 on the year — the most honest measure of how good a team actually is, beyond their record.
  • On the mound: Chicago Cubs hand the ball to Javier Assad; Colorado Rockies counter with Sean Sullivan. Starting pitching swings a baseball game more than any other factor.
  • Home field: worth about +3.5% to Chicago Cubs in our model.

The verdict

Where we land: Chicago Cubs, a strong lean. A 69% edge is worth backing, but variance is real — keep stakes reasonable.

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