Chicago Cubs @ Colorado Rockies - August 29, 2025

The Chicago Cubs will beat the Colorado Rockies. The Colorado Rockies will cover the spread, and the total will go over.

The Cubs enter this matchup with a distinct offensive advantage, scoring nearly five runs per game at an average of .243. They also generate more than eight hits per game, indicating a solid ability to get runners on base. In contrast, the Rockies struggle mightily, with a mere 3.8 runs per game and a batting average of .231. The differences in run production are significant, suggesting a favorable outcome for the Cubs. Their superior on-base efficiency, combined with the Rockies’ propensity to give up runs, positions Chicago to capitalize effectively.

On the pitching front, the Cubs hold a markedly better earned run average (ERA) at 3.8 compared to the Rockies’ alarming 6.0. This suggests that the Cubs will likely contain the Rockies’ offense, while Chicago’s lineup can take full advantage against a struggling pitching staff. Given that both teams have been involved in high-scoring games recently, it stands to reason that the total runs will exceed expectations. Overall, I expect the Cubs to overpower the Rockies, with a high-scoring affair likely in the cards.