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The Colorado Rockies (+260) visit Wrigley Field to take on the Chicago Cubs (-325) on Monday, May 26, 2025. First pitch is scheduled for 2:20pm EDT in Chicago, IL, IL.
This season, the Rockies are 9-44 against the spread (ATS), while the Cubs are 28-25 ATS.
Rockies vs Cubs Starting Pitchers Today:
- Rockies starting pitcher: Carson Palmquist 0-2, 12.39 ERA
- Cubs starting pitcher: Jameson Taillon 3-3, 4.13 ERA
Rockies vs. Cubs Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Rockies | +2.5 -130 | O 7.5 -105 | +260 |
| Cubs | -2.5 +105 | U 7.5 -115 | -325 |
Rockies vs Cubs Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cubs will win Monday‘s MLB game with 70.4% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.
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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Rockies players for Monday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Rockies Player Prop Bets Today:
- Adael Amador has hit the Runs Under in 14 of his last 15 games (+12.55 Units / 39% ROI)
- Kyle Farmer has hit the Home Runs Over in 2 of his last 4 away games (+12.40 Units / 310% ROI)
- Ryan McMahon has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 18 of his last 25 away games (+11.00 Units / 34% ROI)
- Brenton Doyle has hit the Hits Under in 7 of his last 8 away games (+9.40 Units / 99% ROI)
- Ryan McMahon has hit the Total Bases Under in 16 of his last 25 away games (+8.55 Units / 32% ROI)
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cubs players for Monday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Cubs Player Prop Best Bets Today:
- Dansby Swanson has hit the Singles Over in 17 of his last 25 games (+12.30 Units / 49% ROI)
- Dansby Swanson has hit the Hits Over in 20 of his last 25 games (+11.90 Units / 27% ROI)
- Nico Hoerner has hit the Runs Over in 15 of his last 25 games (+11.75 Units / 47% ROI)
- Seiya Suzuki has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 10 games (+10.55 Units / 105% ROI)
- Nico Hoerner has hit the Total Bases Over in 16 of his last 25 games (+10.25 Units / 31% ROI)
Rockies Best Bets Today:
- The Colorado Rockies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 35 of their last 52 games (+15.55 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Colorado Rockies have hit the Team Total Under in 35 of their last 53 games (+14.77 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Colorado Rockies have hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 25 away games (+8.30 Units / 30% ROI)
- The Colorado Rockies have covered the Run Line in 4 of their last 9 games (+1.20 Units / 13% ROI)
Cubs Best Bets Today:
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the Team Total Over in 32 of their last 48 games (+13.05 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the Game Total Over in 30 of their last 48 games (+12.60 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 28 of their last 51 games (+10.70 Units / 15% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 47 games (+9.20 Units / 13% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 30 of their last 49 games (+8.05 Units / 14% ROI)
Rockies Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Rockies are 18-35 against the Run Line (-16.1 Units / -27.04% ROI).
- 9-44 when betting on the Moneyline for -26.95 Units / -50.23% ROI
- 22-30 when betting on the total runs Over for -10.8 Units / -18.62% ROI
- 30-22 when betting on the total runs Under for +5.7 Units / 9.73% ROI
Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Cubs are 28-25 against the Run Line (+3.42 Units / 5.23% ROI).
- 32-21 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.1 Units / 9.55% ROI
- 32-18 when betting on the total runs Over for +12.55 Units / 21.77% ROI
- 18-32 when betting on the total runs Under for -17.4 Units / -29.52% ROI
Cubs vs Rockies Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Seiya Suzuki (CHC) | 0.5 +525 | 0.5 -750 |
| Kyle Tucker (CHC) | 0.5 +525 | 0.5 -750 |
| Dansby Swanson (CHC) | 0.5 +625 | 0.5 -1000 |
| Carson Kelly (CHC) | 0.5 +700 | 0.5 -1100 |
| Ian Happ (CHC) | 0.5 +750 | 0.5 -1200 |
Cubs vs Rockies Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Seiya Suzuki (CHC) | 0.5 -235 | 0.5 +180 |
| Carson Kelly (CHC) | 0.5 -220 | 0.5 +160 |
| Kyle Tucker (CHC) | 0.5 -220 | 0.5 +165 |
| Ian Happ (CHC) | 0.5 -210 | 0.5 +160 |
| Dansby Swanson (CHC) | 0.5 -210 | 0.5 +160 |
Cubs vs Rockies RBI Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson (CHC) | 0.5 +135 | 0.5 -185 |
| Seiya Suzuki (CHC) | 0.5 +145 | 0.5 -190 |
| Carson Kelly (CHC) | 0.5 +160 | 0.5 -220 |
| Kyle Tucker (CHC) | 0.5 +165 | 0.5 -220 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong (CHC) | 0.5 +170 | 0.5 -225 |
Cubs vs Rockies Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Jameson Taillon (CHC) | 5.5 -155 | 5.5 +120 |
| Carson Palmquist (COL) | 3.5 +120 | 3.5 -160 |
Rockies Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Carson Palmquist has not struck out a hitter in his last 34 PAs against a RHH dating back to May 16th — Tyler Anderson has the longest active streak at 38.
Carson Palmquist has allowed 4 stolen bases this month (2 games) — tied for 14th most in MLB — 94th Percentile.
Cubs Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Jameson Taillon has allowed a slugging percentage of .619 (52 Total Bases / 84 ABs) when going through the lineup the second time in a game this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .376 — first Percentile.
Jameson Taillon has allowed a slugging percentage of .578 (59 Total Bases / 102 ABs) against right-handed batters this season — 2nd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .374 — second Percentile.
Jameson Taillon allowed an OBP of just .217 (129 PA’s) with runners in scoring position in the 2024 season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .309 — 100th Percentile.
Jameson Taillon has a first-pitch in-zone of 66% (152/230) this season — 2nd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 56% — 98th Percentile.
Rockies Keys to the Game vs. the Cubs
The Rockies are just 90-37 (.703) when leading entering the 7th inning since the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .859.
The Rockies are just 110-15 (.873) when leading entering the 9th inning since the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .950.
The Rockies are just 59-9 (.855) when leading entering the 9th inning since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .951.
The Rockies are just 0-6 (.000) vs bottom 10 scoring offenses this season They play the Cubs (12th best runs scored) today.
Cubs Keys to the Game vs. the Rockies
The Cubs are 16-5 (.762) after a loss this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .493.
The Cubs are 44-12 (.786) when they’ve scored in the first inning since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .634.
The Cubs are 53-14 (.791) when they’ve hit 2 or more home runs since last season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .709.
The Cubs are 6-84 (.067) when trailing entering the 9th inning since last season — tied for 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .048.
Rockies Hitting Stats & Trends
The Rockies have a winning percentage of just 26% on the road since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 47%.
The Rockies have a winning percentage of just 12% on the road this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 44%.
The Rockies are batting just .195 on the road this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .240.
The Rockies have won just 26% of games in which they have scored in at least three different innings this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 72%.
Cubs Hitting Stats & Trends
Cubs hitters have an OPS of .842 (1,133 PA’s) on the road this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .697.
The Cubs are batting .425 on the first pitch of at-bats this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .340.
Cubs hitters are slugging .501 on the road this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .387.
Cubs hitters are slugging .493 against LHP this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .376.
Rockies Pitching Stats & Trends
Opponents have a miss rate of just 22% against Rockies pitchers since the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 25%.
Opponents had a miss rate of just 21% against Rockies pitchers in 2023 — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.
Rockies pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 36% with two-strikes since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.
Rockies pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 17% since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.
Cubs Pitching Stats & Trends
Cubs pitchers walked 127 of 1,437 batters (9%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning in the 2024 season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 7%.
Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Cubs pitchers this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 25%.
The Cubs allowed 3.41 runs per game (276/81) at home in the 2024 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 4.41.
Cubs pitchers induced opposing hitters to ground into just 80 double plays in 1,126 opportunities (7%) in the 2024 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 10%.
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