Prop Bets: Chicago Cubs VS Colorado Rockies 2025-08-31
Cubs vs. Rockies: A Tale of Two Teams (One Can’t Hit, the Other Can’t Pitch)
The Chicago Cubs (-204) are favored to embarrass the Colorado Rockies (+169) in a game that’s less a contest and more of a mercy mission. The Cubs’ 2.82 ERA (Matthew Boyd, 12-7, 2.82 season) will exploit the Rockies’ 5.99 team ERA like a hacker at a safe. The Rockies, who’ve scored 3.8 runs per game (29th in MLB), will likely manage 0-2 runs, while the Cubs’ 4.9 R/G (6th) and 185 HRs (7th) should feast on Coors Field’s hitter-friendly air.
Key Props to Target:
- Kyle Tucker (Cubs): Over 2.5 hits (-130). The 28 HR, 69 RBI slugger is a -130 lock to eclipse 2.5 hits.
- Seiya Suzuki (Cubs): Over 1.5 RBIs (-115). His 21 HRs and 65 RBIs make this a no-brainer.
- Tanner Gordon (Rockies): Under 3.5 earned runs (-125). The Rockies’ pitcher has a 6.75 ERA—trust the under.
Why the Rockies Will Lose:
- Their pitchers strike out 7.8 per game (29th) but induce zero fear.
- The Rockies’ 28.2% win rate as underdogs (-169 or worse) is like a snowball’s chance in July.
Final Pick: Cubs -1.5 (-110) and Over 11 runs (-110). The Rockies’ offense is a sieve; the Cubs’ lineup is a wrecking ball.
Bonus Prop Bet: Rockies to hit 0 HRs (-5000). Take the juice. They’ve hit 138 HRs all season. Sarcasm: “A 0.5 HR under bet? Sounds about right.”
Prediction: Cubs 8, Rockies 2. The Rockies will leave Coors Field wondering if their ERA is a typo.
Created: Aug. 31, 2025, 4:05 p.m. GMT