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

Betting on 'Chicago Cubs Over 3.5' for the Team Total Runs is a good choice based on the team's recent performance. The Cubs have shown strong offensive capabilities, with an average of 6.8 runs scored in their last five games overall and at home. This is well above the betting line of 3.5. Their batting average also supports this, with 10.6 hits on average in their last five games. On the other hand, the Pirates have been allowing an average of 3.8 runs in their last five games, which is above the betting line. Furthermore, their average pitcher base on balls (Pit Bb) is 2.4, indicating potential opportunities for the Cubs to score. Therefore, the data suggests that the Cubs are likely to score over 3.5 runs in the upcoming game.

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

The rationale for betting on 'Chicago Cubs Under 5.5' in the Team Total Runs (Alternate) market is based on recent performance data. The Cubs have been scoring an average of 6.8 runs in their last five games, however, the Pirates have been limiting their opponents to an average of just 3.8 runs in the same period. This suggests that the Pirates' defense may be able to contain the Cubs' offensive output. Moreover, the Cubs' average batting hits have recently decreased to 10.2 in their home games, indicating a potential dip in their scoring ability. The Pirates have also been giving away fewer bases on balls recently, with an average of 2.4, which could further limit the Cubs' scoring opportunities. This data suggests that the Cubs may score less than 5.5 runs in their upcoming game against the Pirates.