Rockies vs. Cubs odds, picks: Advanced computer MLB model releases selections for Friday afternoon matchup

The Colorado Rockies and Chicago Cubs get together for a National League matchup at Wrigley Field at 2:20 p.m. ET on Friday. Chicago is listed as a -135 favorite (risk $135 to win $100) at Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under is set at 8.5 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our MLB odds page). 

Before making any Rockies vs. Cubs picks, you NEED to check out the MLB predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every MLB game 10,000 times, and it is a 316-272 on top-rated MLB money-line picks since the start of the 2021 season. This is the same model that pegged the 2021 Atlanta Braves at 10-1 as one of three best bets to win it all last season. Anybody who has followed it has seen profitable returns.

The model knows the Rockies have strong offensive numbers. Colorado is No. 2 in the National League in both hits and batting average this season. The Rockies are also in the top four of the league in triples, on-base percentage, doubles, and strikeout avoidance. The model also knows Chicago has a strong starting pitcher in Marcus Stroman. The former All-Star has a 2.89 ERA in the last 12 starts, with opponents producing only a .681 OPS against Stroman during the 2022 season. Chicago is also in the top three of the NL in both stolen bases and triples.

Now, it has set its sights on Rockies vs. Cubs. We can tell you the model is leaning Over the total, and it also says one team has ALL the value! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any MLB picks.

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