MLB Prop Bets: Chicago Cubs vs Colorado Rockies (June 17, 2026)
The Colorado Rockies (28-46) face the Chicago Cubs (38-36) at Wrigley Field on Wednesday at 8:05pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Sean Sullivan is the probable pitcher for the Rockies, while Javier Assad is the probable pitcher for the Cubs. The Cubs are favored to win at -193, while the Rockies are at +158. The total runs line is set at 10.0, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110.
- The Rockies (-126) have a 38-36 Run Line record this season, while the Cubs (+104) hold a record of 28-46.
- The Rockies have a 34-36-4 O/U record this season (meaning 34 games have gone over the total runs line, 36 have gone under and four have resulted in a push). The Cubs have a 36-36-2 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Rockies are averaging 4.6 runs per game this season (12th in the league). Comparatively, the Cubs are averaging 4.5 (13th).
- In the field, the Rockies are allowing a whopping 5.8 runs per game this season (30th in the league), while the Cubs are allowing an average of 4.4 runs (17th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Rockies are at .252 (ranking 8th in the Major leagues), while the Cubs are batting .239 (20th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Cubs have hit 85 (T14th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Rockies have managed 77 (T18th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Rockies have recorded 323 RBIs to rank T10th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Cubs have recorded 309 RBIs to rank 15th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Cubs have an earned run average of 4.24 this season (18th in the Majors), while The Rockies have an ERA of 5.57 (30th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Rockies have recorded 534 this season, ranking 29th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Cubs rank 19th for total strikeouts, recording 586.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .240 against the Cubs this season (13th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Rockies' opponents are at .287 (30th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockies | 20-26-28 | 13-12-9 | 7-14-19 | 0-1-0 | 20-25-28 | 0-0-0 | 2-5-3 |
| Cubs | 14-16-44 | 8-8-21 | 6-8-23 | 12-8-31 | 2-8-13 | 0-0-0 | 3-2-5 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockies | 20-39-15 | 13-15-6 | 7-24-9 | 0-1-0 | 20-38-15 | 0-0-0 | 3-4-3 |
| Cubs | 28-24-22 | 17-11-9 | 11-13-13 | 23-14-14 | 5-10-8 | 0-0-0 | 3-2-5 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -110 and the YRFI is paying -120.
- The NRFI is 28-46 in Rockies games this season. The Cubs have a 43-31 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Rockies recorded an upset 5-2 victory over the Cubs at Wrigley Field yesterday. TJ Rumfield went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with 2 RBIs. That result snapped the Cubs' 10-game winning streak against the Rockies at Wrigley Field.
