Two NL teams battle today as the Chicago Cubs(1-2) host the Colorado Rockies(1-3) in Chi-Town.
The Cubs got their first win of the season yesterday after defeating the World Series Champion Texas Rangers, 9-5. Jordan Wicks pitched 4.0 innings, allowing five hits and two earned runs while striking out six batters. Ian Happ went 4 for 5 in the game, driving in two RBIs. Christopher Morel finished with a home run and three RBIs.
The Rockies lost to the Diamondbacks 5-1 in yesterday’s game. Ryan Feltner lasted 5.0 innings, allowing five hits and three earned runs and struck out four batters. Jacob Stillings was 2 for 3 on the day, driving in the team’s only run.
Can the Cubs make it two in a row, or will the Rockies come out swinging and get the road win?
Chicago Cubs vs. Colorado Rockies Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Colorado Rockies |
+1.5 -122 |
O 7 +100 |
+185 |
| Chicago Cubs |
-1.5 +102 |
U 7 -120 |
-225 |
| **Odds Courtesy of DraftKings** | |||
Chicago Cubs vs. Colorado Rockies Game Details
- Fixture: Colorado Rockies @ Chicago Cubs
- Date and Time: April 1, 2024 @ 2:20 pm EST
- Location: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
- Weather: Rainy and 44 Degrees
Apex Tale of the Tape
| Chicago Cubs | VS. | Colorado Rockies |
| 1-2 | Record | 1-3 |
| 4.67 | Runs/G | 3.50 |
| .228 | BA | .225 |
| .698 | OPS | .645 |
| 2 | HR | 3 |
| 0 | SB | 1 |
| 5.40 | ERA | 8.18 |
| 1.73 | WHIP | 1.91 |
| 7.33 | K/G | 8.75 |
| 0 | Quality Starts | 0 |
| 3 | Errors | 4 |
Key Stats
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are projected to send Shota Imanaga to the mound for today’s game. This will be Imanaga’s first MLB start. Ian Happ leads the team with a .417 batting average, five hits, and an OBP of .500. Dansby Swanson has a team-high one home run and three RBIs.
Colorado Rockies
The Rockies will likely send Dakota Hudson to the mound for today’s game. Hudson finished last season with a 6-3 record, a 4.98 ERA, and 45 strikeouts. Ryan McMahon leads the team with a .429 batting average, six hits, and an OBP of .471. Elias Diz has a team-high one home run, while Charlie Blackmon has drove in three runs.
Game Prediction
Neither team has done much in 2024, but the Cubs are riding high after beating the World Series Champs yesterday. No one knows what to expect from Shota Imanaga in his MLB debut, but the matchup is favorable. Chicago has some power hitters in the lineup, and I don’t think the Rockies will be able to keep this one close. Dakota Hudson will make his Rockies debut in Wrigley Field, but look for the Cubs to maul them in less-than-ideal conditions.
Final Pick
Over 7 Total Runs (+100)
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