Chicago Cubs vs Colorado Rockies 4/17/2022 Picks Predictions Previews

The Chicago Cubs are preparing to meet the Colorado Rockies to conclude a four-game interleague series this Sunday at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. Chicago hit the road last Thursday to Colorado to open a set with the Rockies.

Of the first three games so far, the team managed to grab only a single win by a score of 5-2, while blowing off the remaining two. The Cubs are currently riding on a two-game bad streak, which as a result, pulled down their record for the season to 4-4.

Leading the team was Seiya Suzuki, who is batting at an average of .409, to go along with an on-base percentage of .533. The right fielder also drove 10 runs batted in, as well as three home runs for Chicago, while second baseman Jonathan Villar delivered a team-high number of hits with nine.

As a team, Chicago has allowed 32 runs over 59 hits on a .261 team batting average, including an OBP of .356. Moreover, the team has had 59 strikeouts, with a 3.54 earned run average and a WHIP of 1.26.

In this Sunday afternoon’s matchup, Drew Smyly will have the start for the Cubs. The 32-year old has thrown for 5.0 innings and bears a career ERA of 4.16.

The Chicago Cubs are at 2-4 US in six of their previous matches
The total went UNDER in four of Chicago’s six previous games played on the road
The Cubs are at 3-6 SU in nine of their previous matches played on the road against the Colorado Rockies

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Chicago Cubs vs Colorado Rockies Predictions 4/17/2022

On the side of the Colorado Rockies, the team is coming in with an improved record of 6-2 after collecting a couple of home victories as of recent. Despite having failed to secure a win during the first game, the Rockies managed to strike back in game 2 and 3 by a final score of 6-5 and 9-6, respectively.

Left fielder Kris Bryant led the way for Colorado, making 11 hits overall on a .379 average. The leader in OBP is first baseman Connor Joe with .424, whereas first baseman C.J. Cron contributed seven RBIs and three home runs.

The Rockies amassed a total of 33 runs over 67 hits on a batting average of .275 and an OBP of .342. Furthermore, Milwaukee allowed 52 strikeouts on a team ERA of 3.23 and a WHIP of 1.31.

For this Sunday’s final match, Austin Gomber will head for the mound as the Rockies’ starting pitcher. The southpaw has thrown for 4.2 innings and boasts an ERA of 5.79.

The Colorado Rockies are at 6-1 SU in seven of their previous matches
The total went OVER in four of Colorado’s six previous games played against the Chicago Cubs
The Cubs are at 4-1 SU in five of their previous matches played at home

Chicago Cubs vs Colorado Rockies. The MLB pick is the Chicago Cubs at +110. Colorado may have claimed half of the series, but the team might fall short in this final installment with Gomber at the plate. The Cubs’ Smyly, on the other hand, was able to build confidence since his initial start. Final Score Prediction, the Chicago Cubs win by 6-5.

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