Colorado Rockies vs Chicago Cubs Betting Pick & Prediction for 6/15

MLB game preview

The Colorado Rockies will visit the Chicago Cubs for an MLB regular season game. The Rockies hold a 27-45 record and sit in fifth place in the NL West. The Cubs, with a 37-35 record, are third in the NL Central. The game will take place at Wrigley Field, where the weather is expected to be mild with overcast clouds.

Michael Lorenzen will pitch for the Rockies. He has a 2-8 record this season with a 7.54 ERA. The Cubs will counter with Shota Imanaga, who holds a 4-6 record and a 4.44 ERA. The game is set for Monday, June 15, 2026, at 8:05 PM and will be broadcast on MARQ.

Colorado Rockies Team Preview

The Colorado Rockies recently had a standout game against the Athletics, winning 23-9. The team collected 24 hits, with 13 being extra-base hits, and hit 6 home runs. Key players in that game were Willi Castro and Hunter Goodman, both contributing significantly to the win.

In their last five games, the Rockies have shown mixed results. They won 3-2 against the Cubs on June 10th but lost three games in a row to the Athletics. Their pitching has been a concern, with an ERA of 5.64, which ranks 30th in the league.

The Rockies’ batting lineup has some strong performers. Hunter Goodman leads the team in home runs with 20, and TJ Rumfield has a batting average of .280. The team ranks 6th in the league with a .253 batting average, showing their ability to get on base.

Rockies vs Cubs Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Colorado Rockies vs. Chicago Cubs
  • Venue: Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL
  • Date: Monday, June 15, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Rockies +173, Cubs -208

Chicago Cubs Team Preview

The Chicago Cubs are coming off a recent loss against the San Francisco Giants. They managed to get seven hits but could not score more than one run. Ryan Rolison, the starting pitcher, had a short outing with no hits or earned runs in just over an inning.

In their game before that, the Cubs secured a strong win against the Giants. They had 11 hits and three home runs, showcasing their ability to score. Ben Brown, the starting pitcher, allowed one earned run over five innings.

Overall, the Cubs’ season performance shows a batting average of .239, ranking them 15th. Their on-base percentage is higher, at .330, placing them 5th in the league. On the pitching side, their ERA stands at 4.23, which ranks 19th. Shota Imanaga, with a 4-6 record, is set to pitch in the next game.

BTB Betting Pick

The Cubs are favored to win with a moneyline of -208. The Rockies have a moneyline of +173. The Cubs’ better pitching stats, including a lower ERA of 4.23 compared to the Rockies’ 5.64, suggest they have the edge. The Cubs are likely to win the game.

The total for the game is set at 9.0 runs. The Rockies have a high ERA and rank low in strikeouts, while the Cubs have strong on-base stats. This suggests a higher scoring game. The pick is to go over 9.0 runs.