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The Colorado Rockies (9-44) will face the Chicago Cubs (32-21) on Monday at 2:20 p.m. EDT in Chicago.

Starting Pitchers:

• Rockies: Carson Palmquist (0-2, 11.88 ERA, 2.52 WHIP, 2 strikeouts)

• Cubs: Jameson Taillon (3-3, 4.13 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 44 strikeouts)

Betting Lines:

• Moneyline: Cubs -345, Rockies +274

• Run Line: Cubs -2.5 +110

• Over/Under: 8 runs

Analysis:

• Cubs’ Strengths:

  • The Cubs have been in great form with a 32-21 record, including 15-10 at home. They are one of the top offenses in the league, with the second-best team slugging percentage at .459.

  • Jameson Taillon has been decent with a 4.13 ERA and 1.09 WHIP. While his ERA is slightly higher than some other top pitchers, he’s been reliable and effective in limiting damage.

  • Kyle Tucker has been a standout with 12 home runs, 37 RBIs, and a .279 batting average. Seiya Suzuki is also in good form with 7 doubles, 4 home runs, and 15 RBIs in the last 10 games.

• Rockies’ Struggles:

  • The Rockies are struggling tremendously with a 9-44 record, including a 3-22 record on the road. They have a 2-10 record in games when they hit two or more home runs, indicating offensive inconsistency.

  • Carson Palmquist has been extremely ineffective, posting an 11.88 ERA and 2.52 WHIP, making it hard to see him keeping the Cubs’ offense at bay. His lack of control and inability to generate strikeouts will likely make this a difficult outing for him.

  • Jordan Beck has been one of the few bright spots for the Rockies with 8 home runs, but overall, the Rockies’ offense has been lackluster.

Betting Recommendations:

• Moneyline: The Cubs -345 are heavy favorites. Considering Taillon's reliable pitching and the Rockies' struggles, the Cubs are the clear pick. The Rockies +274 offer some value for those looking for an underdog, but the Cubs' dominance and the Rockies' difficulties make them a risky bet.

• Run Line: The Cubs -2.5 +110 could be a strong option, especially considering the Rockies' struggles on both sides of the ball and Taillon’s solid form. The Cubs should comfortably cover the spread given the pitching matchup and their offensive strength.

• Total: The over/under is set at 8 runs. Given Palmquist's struggles and the Cubs’ powerful offense, betting on the over 8 runs could be a reasonable choice, especially with the Cubs likely putting up big numbers against Palmquist.

Conclusion: Betting on the Cubs -2.5 at +110 offers solid value

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