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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Colorado Rockies vs Chicago Cubs predictions for MLB Wednesday.
The Chicago Cubs will face the Colorado Rockies in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, beginning at 8:05 PM ET.
The Cubs will start Javier Assad (4-1, 3.99 ERA), pitting him against Sean Sullivan (0-0, 0.00 ERA) for the Rockies.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced MLB model predicts the Cubs as the most likely winner of the Rockies vs. Cubs game.
This article offers a closer look at Wednesday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Rockies vs. Cubs prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Wednesday's MLB game between the Rockies and Cubs, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Cubs a 63.4% chance of beating the Rockies.
According to our model, the Rockies (+1.5) have a 52.6% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 10 runs has a 51.0% chance of going over,.
Rockies vs. Cubs odds [6/17/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rockies | Cubs |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-125) | -1.5 (+112) |
| Moneyline | +158 | -188 |
| Total | o10 (-110) | u10 (-106) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Rockies vs. Cubs picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities 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 | Cubs -1.5 | +112 |
| Moneyline | Rockies | +158 |
| Total | Over 10 | -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
Wednesday's MLB matchup between the Cubs and Rockies at Wrigley Field is scheduled to commence at 8:05 PM ET.
- Who: Colorado Rockies vs. Chicago Cubs
- Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
- Time: 8:05 PM ET/5:05PM PT
- Venue: Wrigley Field
Conclusion
We predict the Cubs, with a 63.4% win probability, will likely beat the Rockies in Wednesday's MLB matchup.
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