Chicago @ Colorado
Colorado -1½ +215 over Chicago

Posted at 11:00 AM EST. Odds are subject to change.

Colorado -1½ +215 over Chicago

3:10 PM EST. Ryan Feltner (RHP - Colorado Rockies) returns to Coors Field in a much better position than the market may be suggesting. The right-hander owns a respectable 4.22 ERA and is making his third start since returning from the injured list. His pitch count has climbed from 63 to 81 in his first two outings back, indicating Colorado is becoming more comfortable extending him deeper into games. While Coors Field is always a challenge for pitchers, Feltner has the advantage of familiarity and faces a Chicago lineup that has been inconsistent at the plate for much of the past month. The Cubs have posted improved road numbers recently, but they remain prone to prolonged offensive droughts and have struggled to consistently string together quality at-bats.

Edward Cabrera (RHP - Chicago Cubs) enters this matchup with far more question marks. The hard-throwing righty owns a 5.05 ERA on the season and has been in particularly poor form lately, posting a troubling 9.37 ERA across his last four starts. His most recent outing was especially alarming, as he allowed three home runs and eight earned runs while struggling to command his fastball. That start came immediately after a brief injured-list stint due to a blister issue, making it difficult to know whether he's fully comfortable on the mound. A pitcher searching for command and confidence is not someone bettors typically want to trust at Coors Field, where mistakes often travel a long way.

The angle here lies with Colorado's ability to capitalize on the environment. Games at Coors Field often become offensive shootouts, and that increases the likelihood of separation on the scoreboard once one pitching staff begins to unravel. Cabrera's recent struggles with home runs and hard contact make him particularly vulnerable in baseball's most hitter-friendly park. If Feltner can simply provide a competitive five or six innings, Colorado's offense should have opportunities to put significant pressure on a Cubs staff that enters with concerns surrounding its starter. With the Rockies playing at home, facing a pitcher carrying a 9.37 ERA over his last four outings and benefiting from conditions that amplify offensive production, the reverse run line offers attractive value. Colorado has a legitimate chance to win this game by multiple runs.

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Our Pick

Colorado -1½ +215 (Risking 2 units - To Win: 4.30)

Seattle -1½ +145 over Baltimore