Rockies vs. Cubs prediction: Why Cubs are favored to win Monday's MLB matchup [6/15/2026]
Get Colorado Rockies vs Chicago Cubs predictions for MLB Monday.

MLB action continues on Monday at 8:05 PM ET as the Colorado Rockies take on the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
The Cubs will have Shota Imanaga (4-6, 4.44 ERA) as their starting pitcher, while the Rockies have opted for Michael Lorenzen (2-8, 7.54 ERA).
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced MLB model predicts the Cubs as the most likely winner of the Rockies vs. Cubs game.
This article offers further insights into Monday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Rockies vs. Cubs prediction: Who will win and cover?
Our leading predictive model gives the Cubs a 63.9% chance of defeating the Rockies.
According to our model, the Rockies (+1.5) have a 53.3% chance of covering the run line, while the 9.5-run over/under has a 50.8% chance of going over,.
Rockies vs. Cubs odds [6/15/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rockies | Cubs |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-118) | -1.5 (-102) |
| Moneyline | +178 | -210 |
| Total | o9.5 (+100) | u9.5 (-118) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Rockies vs. Cubs picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Rockies +1.5 | -118 |
| Moneyline | Rockies | +178 |
| Total | Over 9.5 | +100 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 9.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Rockies vs. Cubs game-day updates and essential details
Monday's MLB action between the Cubs and Rockies at Wrigley Field is scheduled to begin at 8:05 PM ET.
- Who: Colorado Rockies vs. Chicago Cubs
- Date: Monday, June 15, 2026
- Time: 8:05 PM ET/5:05PM PT
- Venue: Wrigley Field
Conclusion
We predict the Cubs, with a 63.9% win probability, will likely beat the Rockies in Monday's MLB matchup.
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