Cubs vs Rockies Prediction and MLB Tips - 18 June 2026
Last updated: Jun 16, 2026, 8:50PM | Published: Jun 16, 2026, 7:12PM
The Chicago Cubs will face the Colorado Rockies in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Thursday, beginning at 10:05am AEST.
The Cubs will send Javier Assad (4-1, 3.99 ERA) to the mound, while the Rockies will counter with Sean Sullivan (0-0, 0.00 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Cubs vs Rockies game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Cubs vs Colorado MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Cubs a 62% chance of winning against the Rockies at Wrigley Field.
Cubs vs Rockies: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are listed below:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.56, Rockies $2.52
- Line: Cubs -1.5 ($2.14), Rockies +1.5 ($1.73)
- Total (Over/Under 10 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Cubs at $1.56 and the Rockies at $2.52.
The Cubs are 1.5-run favourites against the Rockies, with odds of $2.14 available at TAB.
For the underdog Rockies (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.73.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 10 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Rockies (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 54% of the time, while the 10-run over/under is expected to go over 52% of the time.
Cubs vs Rockies: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Cubs at $1.56 with TAB
- Line: Cubs -1.5 at $2.14 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 10 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Cubs vs Rockies predictions are based on detailed modelling and gambling experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Even though the Rockies are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Cubs -1.5 is based on the probability of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Cubs vs Rockies: Prediction
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Cubs vs Rockies: Essential Details
The match-up between the Cubs and Rockies at Wrigley Field is scheduled to start at 10:05am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs Colorado Rockies
- Date: Thursday 18 June 2026
- Time: 10:05am AEST
- Venue: Wrigley Field
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Cubs vs Colorado predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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