The Chicago Cubs host the Colorado Rockies on on May 26, 2025. First pitch from Wrigley Field is scheduled for 2:20 p.m. ET; the game will be broadcast on MARQ.
Find my MLB betting preview and Rockies vs Cubs prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, betting trends, injury reports and more.
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- Rockies vs Cubs picks: Rockies +2.5
My Rockies vs Cubs best bet is on the Rockies run line. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
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Rockies vs Cubs Odds
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Rockies vs Cubs Projected Starting Pitchers
| Carson Palmquist (COL) | Stat | Jameson Tallion (CHC) |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 | W-L | 3-3 |
| -0.2 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | 0.0 |
| 11.88 / 6.85 | ERA /xERA | 4.13 / 4.28 |
| 7.52 / 6.81 | FIP / xFIP | 5.38 / 4.09 |
| 2.52 | WHIP | 1.09 |
| -6.7 | K-BB% | 13.9 |
| 34.2 | GB% | 36 |
| 102 | Stuff+ | 98 |
| 85 | Location+ | 110 |
Rockies vs Cubs Prediction, Betting Analysis
With just 7% of the bets currently coming in on the Rockies on the run line, this pick lights up our Action Network Contrarian Run Line Against Elite Teams (PRO) system.
The theory behind this system lies around the spread percentage being 24% or lower and the opposing team’s winning percentage being 60% or above.
Those two markers are accurate for this day game, making this a solid pick even with Carson Palmquist (0-2, 11.88 ERA) on the hill for a 9-44 team.
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Pick: Rockies +2.5
Moneyline
There’s no play on the moneyline.
Run Line (Spread)
Take the Rockies on the run line in a contrarian play.
Over/Under
Pass on the total for this game.
Rockies vs Cubs Betting Trends
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