Colorado Rockies vs Chicago Cubs Picks and Prediction for Monday June 15 2026

The Colorado Rockies and Chicago Cubs continue their season series on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 PM, and the game will be broadcast on MLB.TV. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. Chicago enters the matchup with a 37-34 record and is heavily favored by ESPN Analytics' Matchup Predictor at 70.7%, while Colorado comes in at 26-45 with a 29.3% chance to win. Be sure to check out our free MLB picks for additional baseball predictions and betting analysis.

Starting Pitchers Set for Monday Night

Colorado is expected to start Michael Lorenzen in this contest. Lorenzen has struggled this season, entering with a 2-8 record, a 7.54 ERA, and a 1.90 WHIP across 65.2 innings. He has allowed 101 hits while recording 55 strikeouts and issuing 24 walks. Chicago will counter with Shota Imanaga, who owns a 4-6 record with a 4.44 ERA and a 1.06 WHIP over 81.0 innings. Imanaga has surrendered 65 hits while striking out 81 batters and walking 21.

Colorado Looking to Reverse Recent Results

The Rockies enter Monday's matchup with a 26-45 overall record and a 12-25 mark on the road. Colorado has gone 2-3 over its last five games. The Rockies recently lost to the Athletics by scores of 7-5 and 6-4 after suffering a 9-3 defeat against the Cubs. Before those losses, Colorado had recently won over Chicago by scores of 3-2 and 7-3.

Colorado's offense has actually produced respectable numbers despite the team's record. The Rockies are batting .248 with 306 runs scored, 596 hits, and 69 home runs. They own a .318 on-base percentage and a .397 slugging percentage. The pitching staff has struggled, posting a 5.59 ERA and a 1.52 WHIP while allowing opponents to hit .286. Colorado pitchers have recorded 514 strikeouts.

The biggest weakness for Colorado has been its pitching. A 5.59 ERA is the highest figure in this matchup, and opponents are hitting .286 against the Rockies. The 1.52 WHIP further illustrates how difficult it has been for the staff to consistently keep runners off base. Those numbers have played a significant role in the team's 26-45 record.

Chicago Returns Home After Strong Road Series

The Cubs enter this game with a 37-34 overall record and a 20-15 record at home. Chicago has won three of its last five games. Most recently, the Cubs earned consecutive victories over San Francisco by scores of 6-1 and 5-1. They also recently won over Colorado 9-3 during the previous series between these clubs. Their two losses over the last five games came against Colorado by scores of 3-2 and 7-3.

Chicago has been productive on both sides of the ball this season. The Cubs are batting .239 with 328 runs scored, 576 hits, and 83 home runs. They own a .332 on-base percentage and a .394 slugging percentage. On the mound, Chicago has compiled a 4.21 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP while holding opponents to a .241 batting average. The pitching staff has recorded 567 strikeouts.

One of Chicago's greatest strengths is its balance. The Cubs have scored more runs and hit more home runs than Colorado while also carrying a much lower ERA, WHIP, and opponent batting average. That combination has allowed Chicago to remain comfortably above .500 and build a strong 20-15 home record.

Colorado Rockies vs Chicago Cubs Picks and Prediction

Colorado Rockies vs Chicago Cubs Pick

• Pick: Chicago Cubs Moneyline

Chicago enters this matchup with advantages in overall record, home record, pitching statistics, and matchup projection. The Cubs are favored by ESPN Analytics at 70.7%, and their pitching staff owns significantly better numbers than Colorado's. With the Rockies struggling on the road and carrying a 5.59 team ERA, Chicago appears to have the stronger profile entering Monday night's game.

Colorado Rockies vs Chicago Cubs Total Pick

• Pick: Take the over if the total is set at 8.5

I would lean toward the over if the total is posted at 8.5 runs. Colorado games have featured plenty of scoring opportunities due to the club's 5.59 ERA and .286 opponent batting average. The Cubs have scored 328 runs this season and recently put up nine runs against Colorado. With both teams showing the ability to generate offense, the over would be my preferred total play.

Final Score Prediction: Chicago Cubs 7 – Colorado Rockies 4

This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Sunday.