Rockies vs. Cubs prediction: Why Cubs are favored to win Tuesday's MLB matchup [6/16/2026]
Get Colorado Rockies vs Chicago Cubs predictions for MLB Tuesday.

MLB action continues on Tuesday at 8:05 PM ET as the Colorado Rockies lock horns with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
The Cubs will start Edward Cabrera (4-3, 4.86 ERA), while the Rockies have opted for Ryan Feltner (2-2, 5.20 ERA).
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced MLB model projects the Cubs as the most likely winner of the Rockies vs. Cubs game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Tuesday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Rockies vs. Cubs prediction: Who will win and cover?
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Cubs a 64.2% chance of beating the Rockies.
According to our model, the Rockies (+1.5) have a 52.2% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 9.5 runs has a 50.8% chance of going over,.
Rockies vs. Cubs odds [6/16/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rockies | Cubs |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-118) | -1.5 (+104) |
| Moneyline | +165 | -190 |
| Total | o9.5 (-110) | u9.5 (-105) |
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 current 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 | Cubs -1.5 | +104 |
| Moneyline | Cubs | -190 |
| Total | Over 9.5 | -110 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Cubs -1.5 at the spread.
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
Tuesday'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: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
- Time: 8:05 PM ET/5:05PM PT
- Venue: Wrigley Field
Conclusion
We predict the Cubs, with a 64.2% win probability, will likely beat the Rockies in Tuesday's MLB matchup.
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