On September 15, 2024, at 3:10 PM, the Chicago Cubs are set to clash with the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field under scattered clouds. Kyle Hendricks will represent the Cubs on the mound, sporting a 6.509 ERA, while Cal Quantrill will pitch for the Rockies with a 4.630 ERA.

Currently, the Cubs find themselves sitting in 8th place within the NL Central Division, holding a record of 75 wins and 73 losses. The team is struggling a bit in divisional play, having won 21 out of 49 games, ranking them 2nd in the division. They’re coming off a steep slide with a three-game losing streak and holding a 4-6 record in their recent outings. Playing away, their record dips slightly with 37 wins to 40 losses.

Contrastingly, the Rockies are positioned 14th in the NL West Division, bearing a win-loss record of 57-92. They are on a slight upturn with a three-game winning streak despite their lower overall performance, especially noticeable in their 23-55 away game record. The Rockies have been significantly outscored this season, with 849 runs allowed against 628 runs scored.

Turning our attention to the betting odds for this matchup, the Cubs are marginally favored. The point spread is set at 1.5, suggesting a close game. The over/under for total runs scored in the game is pegged at 11.0, indicated expected high scoring influenced by Coors Field’s hitter-friendly dynamics. The money line has the Cubs at -126, making them slight favorites to win, whereas the Rockies come in at +107, presenting them as underdogs at their home field.