Chicago Cubs defeat Colorado Rockies 8-6: Recap & Betting Results
Wed, Jun 17, 2026 · MLB · Colorado Rockies 6, Chicago Cubs 8
The Chicago Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 8-6 on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. The Chicago Cubs covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went over the closing total of 10, with 14 runs combined.
Colorado Rockies vs. Chicago Cubs final score and game recap
The Chicago Cubs won by 2 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Sean Sullivan (Colorado Rockies): 4.0 innings, 8 earned runs, 2 strikeouts.
- Sterlin Thompson (Colorado Rockies): 3-for-4, 2 home runs, 2 RBIs, 2 runs.
- Javier Assad (Chicago Cubs): 5.2 innings, 2 earned runs, 1 strikeout.
- Dansby Swanson (Chicago Cubs): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Colorado Rockies vs. Chicago Cubs?
The Chicago Cubs covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 2 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Chicago Cubs -1.5.
Did Colorado Rockies vs. Chicago Cubs go over or under the total?
The game went over: 14 runs combined against a closing total of 10, over by 4.
The total opened and closed at 10.
Colorado Rockies and Chicago Cubs betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Colorado Rockies 28-47 in the 2026 regular season (14-20 at home, 14-27 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 36 of 73 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 34 times and under 38 times, with 1 push.
This result left the Chicago Cubs 39-36 in the 2026 regular season (22-16 at home, 17-20 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 26 of 72 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 37 times and under 34 times, with 1 push.
What's next for Colorado Rockies and Chicago Cubs?
Next for the Colorado Rockies: the Pittsburgh Pirates at home on Friday, June 19, 2026. Next for the Chicago Cubs: the Toronto Blue Jays at home on Friday, June 19, 2026.