Rockies at Cubs 10/2/18 - MLB Baseball O/U Pick & Betting Odds
Colorado Rockies vs. Chicago Cubs
MLB: 8:00 PM ET
Oct. 02, 2018
TV: ESPN
Latest Odds : CHI -130 O/U 7.5
The Rockies fell short at Los Angeles yesterday in facing the Dodgers for a one-game battle for the NL West Division title. The Rockies now have a quick turnaround with this one-game battle (the wild card game) to stay alive in the post-season.
Tough situation here for Colorado with the travel but Kyle Freeland could prove up to the task. Southpaw Kyle Freeland has put up great numbers this season.
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Left-handed Kyle Freeland has pitched at least 6 innings in each of last 11 starts. Kyle Freeland has held the opposition to 2 earned runs or less in 9 of 11 starts since early August.
The Cubs are 24-8 in the 32 starts Jon Lester has made this season. Jon Lester has allowed a total of 9 earned runs in his last 8 starts.
Recent Betting Trends:
Cubs 52-30 in home games this season.
Cubs O/U 1-3 in last 4 starts made by Jon Lester.
Cubs 7-1 in last 8 starts made by Jon Lester.
Rockies 39-24 in last 63 games versus teams with a winning record.
Rockies O/U 9-24 in all starts made by Kyle Freeland this season.
Free Betting Pick: UNDER 7.5 Rockies / Cubs
Cubs O/U is 3-6 last 9 games. Cool weather expected at Wrigley Field with a light breeze blowing in. Weather conditions will favor the pitchers over the hitters .Given the above, a pitchers duel is in the forecast here and the best bet (value) is to play the under based on a projected final score of Chicago Cubs 3, Colorado Rockies 2