Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction & Same Game Parlay picks Value Parlay: Our Expert MLB Analysis

The Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates have been consistently high-scoring in their recent games, with the Cubs scoring an average of 6.8 runs in their last five home games and the Pirates scoring an average of 4.2 runs in their last five overall games. This combined average of 11 runs is significantly higher than the line of 3.5. Additionally, the Cubs have an average batting hit of 10.6 and the Pirates have an average of 10.2, which indicates a high likelihood of runs being scored. Furthermore, both teams' pitchers have a relatively high average of allowed runs, with the Cubs allowing an average of 4.8 runs and the Pirates allowing an average of 3.8 runs. This suggests that both teams' defenses may not be able to prevent high scoring from occurring. Therefore, betting on 'Over 3.5' for the Total Runs seems like a solid choice based on current performance data.

Jameson Taillon (CHC) Over 2.5 Strikeouts (-833)

Based on the data provided, betting on Jameson Taillon to achieve over 2.5 strikeouts is a strong choice. Taillon's last five games show a consistent performance, averaging 4.8 strikeouts overall and 4.8 at home. This is significantly above the line of 2.5. Moreover, his innings pitched (IP) averages are also solid, with 5.2 IP overall and 6 IP at home, indicating he spends enough time on the mound to achieve the required strikeouts. His hit streaks, both overall (4) and at home (2), suggest a consistent form. Even when considering his performance against the Pirates, his strikeouts average (3.8) remains above the line. All these factors indicate a high likelihood of Taillon achieving over 2.5 strikeouts in the upcoming game.