Frontrunner Kyle Schwarber leads Cubs against Maquez; Rockies forecast plus a future wager pick
Welcome back to another exciting edition of "Friday Night Lines"! I'm your regular host, a passionate Chicago Cubs fan, bringing you my insights on the upcoming game between the Cubs and the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.
The Rockies will be starting German Marquez, who has had a challenging season in Coors Field, posting a 5.31 ERA. However, we're focusing on the opposing team's starting pitcher, Cade Horton, who has been trending toward amazing lately. Horton boasts a 0.49 ERA and 0.78 WHIP in his last seven starts, a testament to his impressive form.
Our first pick for tonight's game is Kyle Schwarber, who had an outstanding performance on Thursday night, hitting four home runs with nine RBI. Schwarber has a history of performing well against right-handed pitchers, and considering Horton's dominance against lefties this season (.315/.386/.530 slash line), it's safe to say that Schwarber is likely to score more than 2.5 H+R+RBI (+100).
Our second pick is a bit of a contrast. We're betting on German Marquez to allow over 3.5 earned runs (+115). While Marquez has had a solid season, his performance in Coors Field has been less consistent.
Now, let's talk about the future. Cade Horton is currently +125 for NL Rookie of the Year. His impressive stats this season, coupled with his recent form, make him a strong contender for the title.
The Cubs have had a tough series in San Francisco, but they're not lacking in dangerous left-handed batters. Kyle Tucker, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Michael Busch, Ian Happ (a switch-hitter), and Owen Caissie all pose significant threats. Tucker, in particular, has had success against Marquez in the past, with a 3 for 7 record including a triple.
In his last six games, Tucker has a .409 batting average with two doubles and three home runs. It's worth keeping an eye on his performance tonight.
Remember, these picks are courtesy of DraftKings, and the column is published on the platform called Expert. Tune in next week for more "Friday Night Lines" insights!
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