Chicago has a +118 run differential, the third-best in the majors. The offense is sixth in runs scored, 11th in on-base percentage, and sixth in slugging. Matthew Boyd (2.82 ERA) has had a strong season and didn't allow an earned run when he faced Colorado in May (6 innings). The Cubs have won all five meetings with the Rockies this season, scoring 24 runs. Colorado has the worst run differential in baseball (minus-354). The offense is 29th in runs scored and in on-base percentage. Batters are hitting .326 off starter Tanner Gordon (6.44 ERA), and the bullpen is second-worst in the majors (5.23 ERA). Play Chicago.
This Pro Pick was released to clients on August 31, 2025 at 11:19AM ET.
MLB
Chicago at Colorado
August 31, 2025
3:10 PM Eastern
1 unit on Chicago -226 (moneyline) (risk 1 to return 1.44)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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