Cubs Over Rockies: A No-Brainer for the Sharps
The smart money sides with the Cubs, and here's why they're the smarter pick.
Cubs' Consistency vs. Rockies' Struggles
The smart money is riding with the Cubs, and it’s not just blind optimism. Look at the numbers: the Rockies are dragging a 27-45 record into this matchup. That’s not a team on the verge of a breakout; that’s a team stuck in the mud. Meanwhile, the Cubs, hovering around .500, have shown they can play balanced ball.
When the Rockies send Michael Lorenzen to the mound, it’s not exactly a confidence booster. His ERA is more inflated than a beach ball at Wrigley. Compare that to Shota Imanaga, who’s bringing a respectable 4.44 ERA for the Cubs. Not lights out, but certainly tighter than Lorenzen’s leaky ship.
Home Field and Recent History
Add to this the fact that the Cubs have been taking care of business against Colorado, having swept them earlier this season. Home field advantage at Wrigley doesn’t hurt either; it’s a fortress where the Cubs tend to lock down wins.
The sharps notice these trends, and they’re not in the business of charity. They see a Rockies team struggling to find form and a Cubs squad that’s at least staying afloat. It’s not a gamble; it’s a calculated move. So, while the Rockies might have their moments, the Cubs are the ones catching the smart money’s eye.