Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction & Picks (NA Key Factor): Winning Game Angles

The Chicago Cubs have a strong batting performance recently, averaging 6.8 runs in their last five games overall and at home, which is well above the betting line of 3.5. Their batting average of 10.6 hits per game further supports their scoring ability. On the other hand, the Pittsburgh Pirates have been allowing an average of 3.8 runs in their last five games, which is closer to the betting line but still below the Cubs' scoring average. Additionally, the Pirates' pitchers have been giving up an average of 3 bases on balls when playing away, which could provide additional scoring opportunities for the Cubs. Given these statistics, the 'Chicago Cubs Over 3.5' is a sensible choice for the Team Total Runs market.

Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates : Under 5.5 alternate_team_totals (-263)

The bet on 'Chicago Cubs Under 5.5' for the Team Total Runs market is a good choice based on the Cubs' recent performance and the Pirates' defensive record. While the Cubs have a strong average of 6.8 runs per game in their last five home games, the Pirates have been limiting their opponents to an average of 3.6 runs in their last five away games. This shows a solid defensive performance by the Pirates, which could suppress the Cubs' scoring. Moreover, the Pirates' pitchers have been giving up an average of only 2.4 walks per game, indicating good control and limiting the number of Cubs' base runners. Therefore, despite the Cubs' strong offensive performance recently, the Pirates' defensive stats suggest that they could hold the Cubs to under 5.5 runs in this game.