The Chicago Cubs travel to Coors Field on Friday night where they'll face a Colorado Rockies team desperately searching for bright spots in what has been a dismal 38-95 season.
With Chicago sitting at 76-57 and firmly in playoff contention, the Cubs enter as heavy favourites at -160, but the thin air of Denver and German Marquez's veteran presence on the mound could make this more competitive than the odds suggest.
The Cubs' solid 3.83 team ERA will be tested in baseball's most hitter-friendly ballpark, while Colorado looks to capitalize on their home field advantage against a Chicago squad that has surrendered 165 home runs this season.
Colorado Rockies vs. Chicago Cubs prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Colorado Rockies vs Chicago Cubs matchup, our predictive model gives the Cubs a 72% chance of defeating the Rockies.
Colorado Rockies: 28% win probability
- MLB's worst record at 38-96 (.284 winning percentage)
- Defensive struggles allowing 849 runs against, most in baseball
- Poor recent form losing 4 of last 5 games including 3 straight losses
Chicago Cubs: 72% win probability
- Strong offensive production with 656 runs scored, ranking 4th in National League
- Solid pitching staff allowing just 543 runs against, 2nd best in National League
- Recent momentum with winning 5 of last 7 games based on form analysis
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Colorado Rockies vs. Chicago Cubs preview
The Cubs arrive in Denver looking to extend their impressive run as they sit 19 games above .500, while Colorado faces another uphill battle in what's been a lost season at 38-95.
Chicago's offense has been steady if unspectacular, averaging 4.9 runs per game behind 179 home runs, but they'll need to capitalize on Coors Field's hitter-friendly confines against a Rockies pitching staff that's allowed the most runs in baseball.
Rookie Cade Horton takes the mound for Chicago with a solid 2.90 ERA through 93 innings, facing veteran German Marquez who's struggled with a 4.53 career ERA and has been battling inconsistency all season.
The Rockies have struck out more than any team except one this year, which could play right into Horton's hands as he's shown excellent command with his 2.85 FIP.
Colorado's bullpen has been particularly unreliable, converting just 54.3% of save opportunities compared to Chicago's much steadier 70% save rate.
With the Cubs chasing playoff positioning and the Rockies playing out the string, motivation could be a significant factor in this late-August matchup at altitude.
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