Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction & Picks : Winning Game Angles

The bet on 'Chicago Cubs -1.5' for the Run Line market is a strong choice, given the Cubs' recent performance. Over their last five games, the Cubs have averaged 6.8 runs, significantly higher than the Pirates' average of 4.2 runs. This offensive advantage is even more pronounced when considering the Cubs' home record, where they have maintained the same average run rate. In contrast, the Pirates' run average drops to 3.6 when playing away. While the Cubs have allowed slightly more runs at home (5.2) than the Pirates have on the road (3.6), the Cubs' offensive strength should more than compensate for this. Given these statistics, it's reasonable to expect the Cubs to win by at least two runs, making the 'Chicago Cubs -1.5' a solid bet.

Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates : Over 7 Total Runs (-286)

The bet on 'Over 7' for the Total Runs in the Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates game is backed by several key statistics. Firstly, both teams have demonstrated strong batting performances in their last five games, with the Cubs averaging 6.8 runs and the Pirates averaging 4.2. This combined average exceeds the line of 7. Furthermore, the Cubs have been hitting well at home with an average of 10.2 hits, including 2 home runs per game. The Pirates also have a decent batting average of 10.2 hits in their last five games. Additionally, both teams have allowed a significant number of runs, with the Cubs and Pirates allowing an average of 5.2 and 3.6 runs respectively in their last five games. These statistics suggest a high-scoring game, making the 'Over 7' bet a promising choice.

Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates : Over 7.5 Total Runs (-233)

The Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates have shown strong offensive performance in recent games, with the Cubs averaging 6.8 runs in their last five games and the Pirates averaging 4.2. Additionally, the Cubs' batting average is high, with an average of 10.6 hits per game. This, combined with their average of 2.2 home runs per game, indicates a strong offensive capability. On the defensive side, both teams have been allowing a significant number of runs, with the Cubs allowing an average of 4.8 runs and the Pirates allowing 3.8 runs per game. This suggests that both teams' pitchers may struggle to limit the opposing team's scoring. Considering these factors, betting on 'Over 7.5' total runs is a statistically sound choice, as both teams' recent performances suggest a high-scoring game.

Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates : Over 8 Total Runs (-182)

The 'Over 8' bet for the total runs in the Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates game is a strong choice based on recent scoring trends. Both teams have a combined average of 11 runs per game over their last five games (6.8 for the Cubs and 4.2 for the Pirates), which is significantly higher than the line of 8. Additionally, both teams have shown strong batting performances, with the Cubs and Pirates averaging 10.6 and 10.2 hits respectively in their last five games. The Cubs also have a high home run average of 2.2. Furthermore, the Cubs have been allowing an average of 5.2 runs in their last five home games, which could give the Pirates scoring opportunities. These factors indicate a high likelihood of a high-scoring game, making the 'Over 8' bet a solid choice.

Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates : Under 4.5 alternate_team_totals (+115)

Betting on 'Chicago Cubs Under 4.5' for the Team Total Runs is a good choice due to the strong defensive performance of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Over their last 5 games, the Pirates have allowed an average of only 3.8 runs overall and 3.6 runs when playing away. This indicates a strong pitching and fielding performance, which can limit the scoring ability of the Cubs. Despite the Cubs' recent average of 6.8 runs scored at home, the Pirates' consistent defensive performance suggests they can suppress this. Additionally, the Pirates' average of 2.4-3 pitcher walks per game further supports this bet, as fewer walks mean fewer scoring opportunities for the Cubs. Therefore, the statistical data suggests a lower probability of the Cubs exceeding 4.5 runs.