On the afternoon of September 15, 2024, at Coors Field, the Chicago Cubs will go head-to-head against the Colorado Rockies at 3:10 PM. The weather forecast predicts scattered clouds, setting the scene for this intriguing matchup.

Kyle Hendricks will be starting pitcher for the Cubs, entering the game with an ERA of 6.509. The Rockies will counter with Cal Quantrill, who holds a 4.630 ERA. As the season progresses, the Cubs currently find themselves in 8th place in the 2024 NL Central Division with a record of 75-73, reflecting a 0.51 winning percentage. They’ve struggled within their division, achieving 21 wins against 28 losses, putting them at 2nd place in their division standings. Recently, the Cubs have managed four wins in their last ten games, though they come into this matchup on a three-game losing streak. They’ve had relatively balanced home and road records, winning 38 out of 71 at home and 37 out of 77 on the road. During day games, their performance dips slightly with 34 wins, as opposed to night games where they’ve secured 41 victories. The team has scored 677 runs and allowed 622 this season.

On the other side, the Rockies are placed 14th in the 2024 NL West Division, holding a record of 57-92, which demonstrates a 0.38 winning percentage. They are last in their division with a record of 15-28. Their recent performance has seen an improvement, with six wins in their last ten games, and they enter this game on a three-game win streak. At home, the Rockies have a 34-37 record, but their road games have been challenging, with only 23 wins out of 78 games. They have scored 628 runs while allowing 849.

Regarding the betting odds, the Cubs are slightly favored with a point spread of -1.5 and an over/under set at 11.0 for the game. The money line has the Cubs at -126 and the Rockies at +107, indicating a somewhat tight contest expected by the oddsmakers. This provides a great opportunity for bettors looking for close games with potentially high scores.