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Stephen Nover's MLB Game of the Week
(MLB) Chi Cubs vs. Colorado,
Money Line: -120.00 Colorado (Home)
Result: Loss
Money Line: -120.00 Colorado (Home)
Result: Loss
The Rockies are tough at home. The Cubs are weak against lefty starters. So a combination of Chicago playing at Coors Field and facing southpaw Kyle Freeland does not bode well for the Cubs.
Colorado is 50-34 in its last 84 home games.
The Cubs are 9-21 in their last 30 games when going against a southpaw starter. They have lost 13 of the past 17 times (76 percent) taking on a lefty starter on the road.
The oddsmaker is giving too much respect to Justin Steele, who looked good for the Cubs in his first start this season but has yet to prove anything in the majors. Freeland is a reliable starter for Colorado and he knows how to pitch at Coors Field.
The Cubs have been held to seven runs during their last three games.
Colorado is 50-34 in its last 84 home games.
The Cubs are 9-21 in their last 30 games when going against a southpaw starter. They have lost 13 of the past 17 times (76 percent) taking on a lefty starter on the road.
The oddsmaker is giving too much respect to Justin Steele, who looked good for the Cubs in his first start this season but has yet to prove anything in the majors. Freeland is a reliable starter for Colorado and he knows how to pitch at Coors Field.
The Cubs have been held to seven runs during their last three games.
