Rockies vs Cubs Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, May 28

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  • The Cubs are -350 favorites vs the Rockies
  • Rockies vs Cubs Over / Under today: 8 Runs
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The Colorado Rockies (+280) visit Wrigley Field to take on the Chicago Cubs (-350) on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05pm EDT in Chicago, IL.

This season, the Rockies are 9-46 against the spread (ATS), while the Cubs are 29-26 ATS.

Rockies vs Cubs Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Rockies starting pitcher: Tanner Gordon 1-1, 4.38 ERA
  • Cubs starting pitcher: Matthew Boyd 4-2, 3.40 ERA

Rockies vs. Cubs Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Rockies+2.5 -140O 8 -115+280
Cubs -2.5 +115U 8 -105-350

Rockies vs Cubs Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cubs will win Wednesday‘s MLB game with 71.0% 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 Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Rockies Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Hunter Goodman has hit the Singles Over in 12 of his last 15 away games (+11.60 Units / 77% ROI)
  • Hunter Goodman has hit the Runs Under in 19 of his last 25 games (+10.20 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Jordan Beck has hit the Total Bases Over in 17 of his last 25 games (+9.40 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Brenton Doyle has hit the Hits Under in 8 of his last 10 away games (+9.35 Units / 81% ROI)
  • Michael Toglia has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 11 of his last 15 away games (+7.15 Units / 39% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cubs players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Cubs Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Dansby Swanson has hit the Singles Over in 18 of his last 25 games (+14.15 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Dansby Swanson has hit the Hits Over in 20 of his last 25 games (+11.35 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Seiya Suzuki has hit the Walks Under in 16 of his last 20 games at home (+9.45 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Nico Hoerner has hit the Runs Over in 12 of his last 20 games (+9.25 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Matt Shaw has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 9 of his last 10 games (+9.05 Units / 76% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 37 of their last 54 games (+17.55 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have hit the Team Total Under in 36 of their last 55 games (+14.52 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 27 away games (+9.30 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have covered the Run Line in 3 of their last 5 games (+2.45 Units / 49% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 30 of their last 53 games (+12.70 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Game Total Over in 30 of their last 50 games (+11.60 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Moneyline in 32 of their last 49 games (+11.20 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Team Total Over in 32 of their last 50 games (+10.65 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 30 of their last 51 games (+8.05 Units / 13% ROI)

Rockies Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Rockies are 19-36 against the Run Line (-15.95 Units / -25.91% ROI).

  • 9-46 when betting on the Moneyline for -28.95 Units / -52.02% ROI
  • 22-31 when betting on the total runs Over for -11.8 Units / -19.62% ROI
  • 31-22 when betting on the total runs Under for +6.7 Units / 11% ROI

Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Cubs are 29-26 against the Run Line (+3.07 Units / 4.5% ROI).

  • 34-21 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.1 Units / 11.26% ROI
  • 32-19 when betting on the total runs Over for +11.55 Units / 19.31% ROI
  • 19-32 when betting on the total runs Under for -16.4 Units / -26.78% ROI

Cubs vs Rockies Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Kyle Tucker (CHC) 0.5 +360 0.5 -500
Pete Crow-Armstrong (CHC) 0.5 +375 0.5 -525
Hunter Goodman (COL) 0.5 +400 0.5 -550
Michael Busch (CHC) 0.5 +400 0.5 -525
Seiya Suzuki (CHC) 0.5 +425 0.5 -550

Cubs vs Rockies Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Ian Happ (CHC) 0.5 -275 0.5 +200
Pete Crow-Armstrong (CHC) 0.5 -275 0.5 +200
Seiya Suzuki (CHC) 0.5 -235 0.5 +180
Nico Hoerner (CHC) 0.5 -235 0.5 +180
Carson Kelly (CHC) 0.5 -225 0.5 +170

Cubs vs Rockies RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Pete Crow-Armstrong (CHC) 0.5 +125 0.5 -160
Seiya Suzuki (CHC) 0.5 +135 0.5 -185
Kyle Tucker (CHC) 0.5 +140 0.5 -185
Carson Kelly (CHC) 0.5 +160 0.5 -210
Ian Happ (CHC) 0.5 +160 0.5 -210

Cubs vs Rockies Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Tanner Gordon (COL) 3.5 +100 3.5 -130
Matthew Boyd (CHC) 7.5 +130 7.5 -165

Tanner Gordon has a first-pitch strike rate of just 54% (13/24) over the past seven days (1 game) — 8th lowest among NL Starters over the last week; League Avg: 63% — 15th Percentile.

Tanner Gordon has thrown at least two strikes in his first three pitches to 77% (27/35) of opposing batters this month (2 games) — 3rd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 9 total IP; League Avg: 64% — 98th Percentile.

Opponents have a chase percentage of just 21% (14/67) against Tanner Gordon this month (2 games) — tied for 7th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 9 total IP; League Avg: 28% — fifth Percentile.

Tanner Gordon has a first-pitch in-zone of just 50% (12/24) over the past seven days (1 game) — tied for 9th lowest among NL Starters over the last week; League Avg: 57% — 19th Percentile.

Cubs Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Matthew Boyd has allowed an OPS of 1.045 (52 PA’s) with runners in scoring position this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .660 — first Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .378 (17-for-45) against Matthew Boyd with runners in scoring position this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .227 — first Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .220 (26-for-118) against Matthew Boyd with two-strikes this season — 6th highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .161 — seventh Percentile.

Matthew Boyd has walked 3% of batters when going through the lineup the second time in a game this season — tied for 8th best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 7% — 91st Percentile.

Rockies Keys to the Game vs. the Cubs

The Rockies are just 8-41 (.163) when allowing 5 or more extra base hits this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .527.

The Rockies are just 3-24 (.111) on the road this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .438.

The Rockies are just 49-18 (.721) when leading entering the 7th inning since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .859.

The Rockies are just 9-46 (.164) this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .499.

Cubs Keys to the Game vs. the Rockies

The Cubs are 16-5 (.762) after a loss this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .488.

The Cubs are 61-38 (.616) after a loss since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .499.

The Cubs are 3-15 (.167) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .095.

The Cubs are 85-49 (.634) vs bottom 10 scoring offenses since the 2023 season They play the Rockies (19th best runs scored) today.

The Rockies have a winning percentage of just 25% on the road since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 47%.

The Rockies have a winning percentage of just 26% on the road since the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 47%.

The Rockies have a winning percentage of just 16% this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

The Rockies have a winning percentage of just 11% on the road this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 44%.

Cubs hitters have an OPS of .842 (1,133 PA’s) on the road this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .695.

Cubs hitters are slugging .484 against LHP this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .377.

Cubs hitters are slugging .501 on the road this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .386.

Cubs hitters have struck out in just 18% of it’s PA’s against LHP this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Rockies pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 18% since the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Rockies pitchers had a strikeout rate of just 36% with two-strikes in the 2024 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 22% against Rockies pitchers since the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

Rockies pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 36% with two-strikes since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Batters facing the Cubs pitchers have struck out in the zone 47% of the time this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%. this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

Cubs pitchers have walked 9% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since last season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Cubs pitchers had an ERA of 3.08 (733.0 IP) at home in the 2024 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 3.98.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Cubs pitchers this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

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