Chicago Cubs vs. Colorado Rockies: Jackie Robinson Day betting odds, lines, matchup

Today is one of, if not, the most sacred days on the baseball calendar. It’s Jackie Robinson Day throughout MLB and all of professional baseball and on this Friday, the Chicago Cubs (4-2) are facing the Colorado Rockies (4-2) at Coors Field in Denver in the second of a four-game series. We have the betting odds, lines, and matchup for the game.

Marcus Stroman will take the mound for his second start as a member of the Chicago Cubs and he will take on the best starting pitcher that Colorado has: Germán Márquez.

What time is the Chicago Cubs vs. Colorado Rockies game today?

First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. (Mountain)/7:40 p.m. (Central).

Where can I watch the Chicago Cubs vs. Colorado Rockies game?

AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain will broadcast the game from Colorado’s point of view and The Marquee Network will broadcast the game for the Cubs.

The game will also be on MLB.TV (subject to MLB blackout rules). Additionally, the Rockies will broadcast the game in Spanish but only on radio.

What are some of the odds for the Chicago Cubs vs. Colorado Rockies game?

The money line for Chicago is +110 and -120 for Colorado. The total over/under runs are set at 10.0 while Chicago’s over/under is at 4.5 and Colorado’s is at 5.0.

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What are some trends for the Chicago Cubs and the Colorado Rockies this season?

Marcus Stroman received a no-decision in his first start with the Chicago Cubs in the third game of the season. He went five innings allowing two hits, one run, three walks, and he struck out three. Overall in 2021, he was tied for the MLB lead in starts with 33 with the New York Mets and he went 10-13 with a 3.02 ERA (134 ERA+). He had a 3.49 FIP and a 1.145 WHIP.

Germán Márquez also pitched well but received a no-decision in his first 2022 start. He went seven innings, allowing three hits, one run, no walks, and he struck out five against the Los Angeles Dodgers. In 2021, he made 32 starts and he went 12-11 with a 4.40 ERA with an MLB-leading three complete games, a 108 ERA+, and a 3.86 FIP. He was also Colorado’s only All-Star in 2021.

As for betting trends for the Rockies, the under on the overall runs has happened in four of their first six games. The Rockies, themselves, have hit the under on their runs in four of their six games as well.

However, their opponent’s over/under have been exactly at or under their run line in all six games (on Thursday, Chicago’s over/under was at 5.0 runs and they scored exactly 5 runs). That is tied for the most runs the Rockies’ pitching staff has allowed in a game thus far.

What is an option to live stream the Chicago Cubs vs. Colorado Rockies game?

If you are looking for a live stream of the game, head to FuboTV for a free trial.